How to look up prisoners and prison records | USAGov

You can search for prisoners and prison records based on when and where someone was incarcerated. Find out how to look up federal, state, or local prison records. Look up state and local prison recordsFor state and local prison records, contact the state's department of corrections.Look up federal prison records from 1870 to presentRecent federal prison records (1982 - present)Locate or learn about an inmateUse the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) inmate locatorto find outwhen a prisoner is or was expected to be released.To learn more details about an inmate, find out how to submit a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to BOP.Get a copy of your own prison recordsIf you are looking for your own prison records, complete and submit Form DOJ-361along with a FOIA request. This form helps BOP confirm your identity so your private prison records are not wrongfully disclosed.Federal prison records 1870 - 1981Find prisoner records prior to 1982 from the National Archives and Records Admini...