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Arrest happened today or yesterday

Recommended Source: County Sheriff / Jail Search

Recently arrested individuals are booked into local county detention facilities first. Search the specific county's jail lookup page or call the sheriff's department.

Sentenced to state prison

Recommended Source: State DOC Search

If the individual was convicted of a state crime and sentenced to serve time, they are transferred to the State Department of Corrections (DOC). Use the state prison locator.

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Recommended Source: Federal BOP Locator

For federal offenses (drug trafficking, mail fraud, customs offenses), inmates are held in federal institutions. Search the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) system.

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