To find inmates in the District of Columbia, you can use the Inmate Locator tool provided by the District of Columbia Department of Corrections (DOC). Here's how:
- Visit the District of Columbia Department of Corrections (DOC) website at https://doc.dc.gov/.
- Click on the "Inmate Search" tab located on the menu bar.
- Here you can find information on how to contact the Department of Corrections Inmate Records office by calling (202) 523-7060 or emailing [email protected]. You will need to provide the inmate's full name, date of birth, and any other identifying information you may have.
To find inmates in the District of Columbia using VINELink, which is a national database of incarcerated individuals, follow these steps:
- Go to the VINELink website at https://vinelink.com/.
- Click on the "District of Columbia" link in the "State Pages" section.
- Agree to the terms of use and then click on "Search for an offender."
- Enter the inmate's first and last name or their DCDC number in the search fields.
- Click on the "Search" button to initiate your search.
- Review the search results for the inmate you are looking for.
Please note that VINELink may not provide information on all individuals incarcerated in the District of Columbia, and you may need to use other search methods or contact the Department of Corrections Inmate Records office directly for additional information.
Additionally, if the inmate has been transferred to a county jail or another facility, you may need to contact that facility directly to obtain information on the inmate's location and status. You can search for county jails in the District of Columbia by visiting the official website of the D.C. Department of Corrections at https://doc.dc.gov/county-jails.
