Whether for personal use or just curiosity, there are ways to use public criminal records find out inmate information at no cost. All it takes is some time and and a little research ability. Many types information, such as personal information and trial and sentencing information about the inmate are easy to obtain through the public records system.
Court Documents
One way to find out inmate information is to visit the circuit court in the county where the inmate has been incarcerated. Ask the court clerk for any information that you can get about the inmate and his court case. In some cases, the clerk may be able to provide you with copies of court documents. There may be a small fee associated with copying files, but in most cases this fee is minimal and under 50 cents per copy.
Department of Corrections
Pay a visit your state's department of corrections website and conduct an inmate look up. Since crimes are public record, you can look up information about a specific inmate and the crime committed at no cost. If you can't find the Department of Corrections website for your state with a basic internet search, contact your local clerk of court to find out the site address.
Prison Information
If the inmate is in a local jail, visit the jail where the inmate is housed. Information about each inmate is typically stored in the jail where they have been incarcerated. Ask to speak to the warden to find out specific information about a particular inmate. You may be able to obtain copies of files which include information about the trial and sentencing of the inmate. You can also ask the warden for information about the prisoner's release date and incarceration history. You should be able to obtain the inmate's previous offenses and find out where the offenses took place.
Press and Media
Contact your local newspaper and TV station. Since news outlets often report on crimes, they may have obtained some information about the inmate in question. Some reporters in the news media may seem unwilling to talk to you, but they are required by law to give you any information that you might ask for pertaining to a broadcast story.
Depending upon the type of information that you need, one of these sources should provide you with what you want to know. With a little bit of hard work and knowledge, you can easily find out inmate information using public criminal records.
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