Jail records, court & arrest records, mugshots and even judicial reports
In Iowa, inmates can be found in corrections facilities and county jails.
The IDOC operates nine adult correctional facilities throughout the state, including both minimum and maximum-security prisons. These facilities house inmates who have been sentenced to terms ranging from a few months to life in prison. In addition to these facilities, the IDOC also oversees several community-based programs that provide alternatives to incarceration, such as work release and probation.
The IDOC also operates a juvenile correctional facility, the State Training School for Boys, which houses male offenders between the ages of 12 and 18 who have been adjudicated delinquent by the juvenile court system.
The Department of Corrections (DOC) manages the records for individuals who are incarcerated in state-affiliated facilities. In addition, each county jail has its own inmate search system to help locate those held in local prisons.
To find an inmate in a DOC facility, you can visit the Iowa Inmate Locator, which is powered by VINELink. This online system provides a quick and easy way to search for inmates in DOC facilities and county jails across the state. You can also view inmate records, including a mugshot, name, date of birth, and current status.
VINELink is a national information network providing up-to-date information on offenders, court proceedings and release dates. Through this system, you can stay connected with an incarcerated loved one by receiving notifications when their status changes or when they are released. You can also send messages to inmates in DOC facilities through VINELink's secure message system.
