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How do I find an inmate in Indiana?

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Matthew Perez

Updated on April 02, 2026

How do I find an inmate in Indiana?

You can find inmates’ DOC numbers using the Indiana prison lookup tool to perform a free inmate search by name. The state agency also has a directory for the address and contact information of persons incarcerated in various correctional facilities in Indiana.

How do I find someone’s IDOC number?

The easiest way to find an inmate’s ID number is online. If your inmate is in federal prison, you can find their number on the BOP website. If your inmate is in state prison, you can find their number on that state’s DOC website.

Where is Indiana Dept of Corrections?

Indianapolis, Indiana

Indiana Department of Correction
HeadquartersIndianapolis, Indiana
Agency executiveRob Carter, Commissioner
Website

How do I find an inmate’s housing unit?

To get an inmate’s CDC# or housing assignment, individuals should call the Public Information Officer (PIO) or the inmate locator at the institution (see below for phone numbers). Those people who don’t know where an inmate is housed may contact the Department’s ID Unit at (916) 445-6713.

Are mugshots public record in Indiana?

Are mugshots public record in Indiana? Mugshots will appear on most criminal-related records, such as inmate records, police records, and arrest records in Indiana. Police officers will use mugshots to confirm the identity of an offender with a victim or post their mugshot to try and find an escaped fugitive.

Where can I view local mugshots for free?

Visit your state’s department of corrections website.

  • Type “your state” and “department of corrections” into your favorite web browser.
  • At the website, look for a link that says “Prisoner Search,” “Offender Search,” “Prisoner Locator” or something similar. You can usually search by prisoner number or name.

What does jacket number mean in jail?

Jacket: The term Jacket is old prison slang for the inmate’s central file. The “R” suffix is noted on documents in this file, or jacket, hence an “R” on the Jacket.