The Freedom of Information Act (5 USC 552) and the Privacy Act of 1974 (5 USC 552a) http://www.nsa.gov:8080/docs/efoia/

http://www.usdoj.gov/oip/foi-act.htm

authorize the release of certain information about Federal inmates to any member of the general public requesting it. This includes information such as name, age, and register number, as well as sentencing and confinement data (offense, date sentenced, institution of confinement, etc.

Who is a Federal Inmate?

With a few exceptions, only inmates convicted of violating Federal laws (laws of the United States) are sent to Federal prisons. Individuals awaiting trial for violating Federal laws are also held in Federal prisons. The Federal Bureau of Prisons also houses a few state inmates. However, most inmates convicted of violating state or local laws are sent to state prisons or city or county jails. If you are not sure whether a particular prison is Federal, check Directory on this page for a complete list.

How to Get Inmate Information

State Inmates/Incarceration information

The Federal Bureau of Prisons does not have any information on non-Federal inmates! However, most states have their own locator systems. Contact the department of corrections in your state for further information. For your convenience, the phone numbers are provided here. For additional information, The Corrections Connection includes links to many state and local institutions. Use these numbers below for checking on individuals to see if they have ever been in prison or are currently in prison. Most states just need a name and DOB. Depending on the state that you call for information, they may also provide you with Probation( county level convictions),Parole information(state level convictions), and all arrests in that state. Florida is a prime example. They can provide you with all arrests of an individual in that state not just State convictions. Many states will release the charges that the individual was convicted of, California is one exception. They will not release conviction information untill the subject has DISCHARGED from Parole. Meaning that they are no longer on parole. You will have to Contact the Archives number below for this information.

Below is the information that most states will provide you if you ask based upon the subjects name and dob,or ssn:

• DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS NUMBER (DC#):
• PREVIOUS DC#'S( subjects may have discharged a DC# and picked up a new one.Make sure you ask):
• CHARGE(S):
• COUNTY OR REGION ENTERED DC FROM:
• CASE # FROM COUNTY
• ADMISSION DATES:(It is not uncommom that many inmates will have numerous admission dates and release dates extended over many years because of either new cases that they have picked up or from parole violations)
• PAROLE DATE(S):
• PAROLE VIOLATION:
• STATUS:In custody?? Out??
• HOUSING LOCATION:
• PPD(Possible Parole Date):
• ACTIVE ARREST WARRANTS FOR PAROLE VIOLATIONS:
• PAROLE OFFICER:
• DISCHARGED DATE:

STATE NUMBERS (check update for numbers click here)

Alabama Department of Corrections: 334-240-9501

Alaska Department of Corrections: 907-269-7400

Arizona Department of Corrections: 602-542-5536

Arkansas Department of Correction: 501-247-6200

SINCE MY BUSINESS IS BASED IN CALIFORNIA I ALWAYS CALL THESE CALIFORNIA NUMBERS:

I have used this specific number for over 3 years and have also made good money for charging individuals and businesses for providing background information service they need.

California Department of Corrections: 916-445-6713 Just call this number and say "I need to check and see if a specific individual has ever had a commitment with CDC(California Department of Corrections) They will ask you for either the inmates CDC number or name and date of birth.

California also has an Archive fax line: 916-358-1554 The fax number would be your best bet for a print out for your subject. They will need subjects name and DOB or CDC NUMBER.

ADDITIONAL STATE CORRECTIONS NUMBERS

Colorado Department of Corrections: 719-579-9580

Connecticut Department of Correction: 860-566-4457

Delaware Department of Correction: 302-739-5601

District of Columbia Department of Corrections: 202-673-8270 or 8269

Florida Department of Corrections: 850-488-5021

Georgia Department of Corrections: Call this number first: 404-656-4569 Then: 404-656-4593

Hawaii Department of Public Safety: 808-587-1288

Idaho Department of Correction: 208-334-2318

Illinois Department of Corrections: 217-522-2666

Indiana Department of Correction: 317-232-5772

Iowa Department of Corrections: 515-281-4811

Kansas Department of Corrections: 913-296-3310

Kentucky Department of Corrections: 502-564-2433 or 2437

Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections: 504-342-6741

Maine Department of Corrections: 207-287-4360

Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services: 410-764-4100 or 410-585-3300

Massachusetts Department Of Corrections: 617-727-1950

Michigan Department of Corrections: 517-373-0720

Minnesota Department of Corrections: 612-642-0200

Mississippi Department of Corrections: 601-359-5621

Missouri Department of Corrections: 573-751-8488

Montana Department of Corrections: 406-444-3930

Nebraska Department of Correctional Services: 402-471-2654

Nevada Department of Prisons: 775-887-3285 Archives fax (record info.) 775-687-7615

New Hampshire Department of Corrections: 603-271-5600

New Jersey Department of Corrections: 609-777-5753

New Mexico Corrections Department: 505-827-8709

New York Department of Correctional Services: 518-457-8126 Records- 518-457-5000

North Carolina Department of Correction: 919-716-3200

North Dakota Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation: 701-328-6390

Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction: 614-752-1164 ON-LINE SEARCHhttp://www.drc.state.oh.us/search2.htm

Oklahoma Department of Corrections: 405-425-2500

Oregon is very leniant on giving out info. they will give you subjects DOB if you do not have it,and possible release date, charges.You should have at least the subjects full name.

Oregon Department of Corrections: 503-945-0920

Pennsylvania Department of Corrections: 717-975-4860

Rhode Island Department of Corrections: 401-464-2611

South Carolina Department of Corrections: 803-896-8555

South Dakota Department of Corrections: 605-773-3478

Tennessee Department of Correction: 615-741-2071

Texas Department of Criminal Justice: 409-294-2101

Utah Department of Corrections: 801-265-5500

Vermont Department of Corrections: 802-241-2442

Virginia Department of Corrections: 804-674-3131 0r 3132 or 3133

Washington Department of Corrections: 360-753-1573

West Virginia Department of Military Affairs and Public Safety: 304-558-2037

Wisconsin Department of Corrections: 608-266-4548

Wyoming Department of Corrections: 307-777-7405