Free to search — Updated daily across all 50 states

Find Any Inmate or Prison in the United States

Search 58 million+ public records and 2.65 million inmate records. Locate federal and state inmates by name, find detailed prison facility profiles, and run comprehensive background checks — all in one place.

58M+
Public Records
2.65M+
Inmate Records
17,500+
Prison Facilities
50
States Covered

The Most Complete Inmate & Prison Database in the US

AllJailSearch.us is the United States' most comprehensive public database for inmate records, prison facility information, and background checks. Whether you are a family member trying to locate a loved one, an attorney researching a case, an employer conducting due diligence, or a member of the public exercising your right to access public records — our platform gives you the information you need quickly, accurately, and at no cost to search.

Every record in our database is drawn from official government sources including state Departments of Corrections, the Federal Bureau of Prisons, county sheriff offices, and court systems. With 58 million+ public records and 2.65 million inmate records updated daily, you are always searching the most current data available.

17,500+ Prison Facility Profiles — Manually Researched

AllJailSearch.us maintains the most detailed prison facility directory in the country. Our research team has manually compiled profiles for over 17,500 federal, state, and county facilities — including contact information, visiting hours, mailing addresses, inmate service providers, and driving directions. Every profile is reviewed and updated regularly so the information you find here is reliable when you need it most.

Beyond search tools, AllJailSearch.us is a resource for families navigating the complexities of the US corrections system. Our Inmate Resources center covers everything from how to send money to an inmate and schedule a prison visit, to reentry guides for returning citizens and legal resources for defendants and their families.

We are committed to one thing: giving everyone — regardless of resources or legal knowledge — access to the information that can make a real difference in their lives and the lives of the people they care about.

Search Tools & Services

Three powerful tools designed to find exactly what you need

Inmate Locator

Find any inmate currently or previously incarcerated in a US federal or state facility. Search by name across 2.65 million+ inmate records and access current facility location, sentence information, release dates, offense details, and how to connect with them.

Use Inmate Locator

Prison & Jail Search

Browse or search profiles for every one of the 17,500+ correctional facilities in the United States — federal prisons, state facilities, county jails, and detention centers. Each profile includes visiting hours, contact information, inmate mailing addresses, and facility-specific rules.

Search Prisons

Background Check

Run a comprehensive background report drawn from 1,250+ public data sources. Verify someone's identity, check for criminal or arrest records, view court history, find contact details, and access property and social media records — all in a single, detailed report.

Run Background Check

How to Use the Inmate Locator

Our Inmate Locator searches across federal, state, and county systems to help you find anyone currently or previously incarcerated in the United States. Here is how to get the fastest, most accurate results.

1

Enter the Inmate's Name

Type the inmate's first and last name into the search bar above or visit our full inmate directory. For the most accurate results, use their full legal name — not a nickname. If you have their DOC ID or inmate number, use that for an exact match.

2

Review Search Results

Results include all matching records across our database. Each inmate record displays the information available from the relevant corrections system, which may include:

  • Current facility name and address
  • Inmate ID / register number
  • Offense and conviction details
  • Sentence length and projected release date
  • Criminal and traffic record history
  • How to contact or visit the inmate
  • How to send money or mail to the facility

Can't Find Who You're Looking For?

If the inmate doesn't appear in our search results, they may be held in a county jail not yet in our database, recently transferred, or in federal custody under a different system. Visit our complete government inmate locator directory for direct links to every state DOC and the Federal Bureau of Prisons. For questions or data corrections, contact us at [email protected].

How to Find Any Prison or Jail Facility

Our Prison & Jail Directory covers every correctional facility in the United States. Whether you need visiting hours for a state prison, the mailing address for a federal institution, or the contact number for a county jail, you will find it here. There are two ways to search:

Browse by State

Select any state from the directory below to view a complete list of every prison and jail facility in that state — organized by facility type and county. Ideal for exploring all facilities in a specific area or finding a facility when you only know the general location.

Search by Facility Name

If you know the facility's name or part of it, use the search bar on our prison directory page for an instant match. Searches cover facility names, city names, county names, and federal facility designations.

What Each Facility Profile Includes

Every prison and jail profile on AllJailSearch.us is researched and compiled to give families and attorneys everything they need to connect with or visit an inmate:

Phone number
Mailing address for inmates
Official website link
Driving directions & map
Visiting hours & rules

Browse Prisons & Arrests by State

Select any state to view all prison facilities and recent arrest records

Run a Comprehensive Background Check

A background check pulls together public records from hundreds of sources into a single, organized report. AllJailSearch.us searches over 1,250 public data sources — government databases, court records, social media, property registries, and more — to give you a complete picture of someone's background in minutes.

Who Uses Background Checks — And Why

Background reports serve a wide range of legitimate purposes for individuals and organizations. With AllJailSearch.us, you can run a check to:

  • Verify that someone is who they claim to be
  • Review criminal, arrest, and traffic records
  • Understand someone's history before a personal or business relationship
  • Look up current and previous contact information and addresses
  • Check property ownership and asset records
  • Research family connections, including relatives and household members
  • Access social media profiles and online presence associated with a person

What a Background Report Contains

Our system aggregates data from 1,250+ sources including court databases, arrest records, social networks, land registries, phone directories, and more. A typical report may include:

Current & Previous Addresses
Criminal & Traffic Records
Arrest Records
Court Case History
Phone Numbers
Family & Household Members
Email Addresses
Social Media Profiles
Known Associates & Relatives

FCRA Notice: AllJailSearch.us is not a Consumer Reporting Agency and is not FCRA compliant. Information on this site may not be used for employment screening, tenant screening, credit decisions, or any other purpose governed by the Fair Credit Reporting Act. Learn more about the FCRA. For FCRA-compliant background checks, we recommend GoodHire.com.

Search Public Records

Public records are government-held documents that every American has the legal right to access under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and state open records laws. While these records are technically public, they are scattered across thousands of agencies, databases, and jurisdictions — making them difficult to find without a dedicated tool. AllJailSearch.us aggregates and organizes public records from across the country into a single, searchable database.

What Counts as a Public Record?

Under US federal and state law, the following government and administrative records are classified as public information accessible to anyone:

Arrest Records
Crime & Traffic Records
Court Records
Census Records
Property Records
Vital Records
Immigration Records
Birth & Death Records
Voter Registration Records
Public Social Media Activity

Is It Legal to Search Someone's Public Records?

Yes — completely. The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) guarantees every American the right to request and access government records. State-level open records laws (often called "sunshine laws") extend these rights to state and local government records. AllJailSearch.us simply makes exercising these rights faster and more convenient than searching each individual agency separately.

Start Your Free Search Now

Access 58 million+ public records instantly. Enter a name above or click below to begin.

Search Public Records