About Inmate Search
Inmate Search is a free public resource that helps U.S. families, friends, and legal professionals locate individuals who have been arrested and are currently in custody at local county jails across all 50 United States.
Our Mission
We believe access to public records should be simple, free, and straightforward. When a loved one is arrested, families often don't know where to start — which jail they're in, how to find bond information, or who to call. Inmate Search consolidates that information and provides clear, step-by-step guidance to the official government sources.
What We Do
- Provide free, county-by-county guides to official inmate search portals across all 50 U.S. states
- Explain the arrest, booking, and jail process in plain language
- Provide direct links to official sheriff, jail, and court websites
- Explain bond, visitation, and money transfer procedures
- Guide users to set up free VINE release notifications
What We Are NOT
- We are NOT a government website or affiliated with any government agency
- We do NOT maintain inmate records ourselves
- We are NOT a bail bondsman or legal service
- We are NOT a consumer reporting agency under the FCRA
Data Sources
All information on this site is sourced from official government websites, sheriff department websites, court portals, and publicly available records. We regularly verify and update links to ensure they point to current, accurate official sources.
Contact Us
Questions, corrections, or concerns? Use our contact form or email us at contact@inmatesearch.us.