Question 1

How do I search for an inmate by name?

Accepted Answer

Type the inmate's first and last name into the NmateFinder search bar. We open the official Federal Bureau of Prisons locator and major state DOC locators with the name pre-filled where supported.

Question 2

Does NmateFinder store inmate records?

Accepted Answer

No. NmateFinder is a directory and smart router that links to official government inmate locators. We do not host, store, or scrape any inmate records.

Question 3

What's the difference between federal, state, and county inmate searches?

Accepted Answer

Federal inmates are held by the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP). State inmates are held by each state's Department of Corrections. County jails hold pre-trial detainees and short-sentenced individuals and are run by sheriff offices — each must be searched separately.

NmateFinder — Federal, State & County Inmate Lookup