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Criminal Records

A criminal records search is a normal part of any background check. There are a variety of different ways that you can determine if someone has a criminal record and what route you take will depend on the information you have about your subject at the start.

Nationwide Criminal Records Check

Currently there is only one database available that includes nationwide criminal records. The NCIC (National Crime Information Center) is owned and maintained by the FBI. It is available to law enforcement officials only and cannot be accessed legally by the general public. However, we did our best to research each states department of corrections website and were able to find a number of resources for you to use to find what you are looking for.

Federal Prison Locator

A legal source that is available to anyone for limited information is the Federal Prison Locator. Although they will not provide you with a person's criminal history, you can find out if your subject has ever spent time in a federal prison within the United States. Contact numbers are as follows:

Federal Prison Locator - Records From 1981 to present - (202) 307-3126
Federal Prison Archives - Records before 1981 - (202) 307-2934

State Criminal Records Check

Currently there are a few states that will allow you to search for criminal records statewide online. If your subject is within one of these states, this is probably a good place to start. Please use the information below to see if you can locate the information your searching for.

Alabama
Alabama Criminal Justice Information Center
770 Washington Avenue Montgomery, Alabama 36130-0660 (334)242-4900
Alaska
Alaska's Criminal Justice Information System

Arizona
Arizona Criminal Justice Commission
Arizona Crime Victim Services
-The Arizona Criminal Justice Commission's Crime Victim Services area oversees and administers two key programs: Crime Victim Compensation and the Victim Assistance programs. Arizona's Crime Victim Compensation programs are administered through ACJC, but locally reside within Arizona's 15 county attorney's offices. The Victim Assistance program provides grants to private non-profit or government agencies that deliver direct services to crime victims.
Suite 230
1110 West Washington
Phoenix, AZ 85007
Phone: (602) 364-1146
Fax: (602) 364-1175

Arizona Offender Search Database
Arkansas
Arkansas Criminal Information Center
ACIC Criminal Justice Directory
The Arkansas criminal justice directory includes the names, addresses, and organizations of law enforcement agencies and other criminal justice officials in Arkansas.Ý
Arkansas Crime Information Center
One Capitol Mall
Little Rock, Arkansas 72201
(501) 682-2222
acic@acic.org
Arkansas Criminal Offender Search Utility
California
California Department of Corrections
Colorado
Colorado Division of Criminal Justice
Division of Criminal Justice
700 Kipling, Suite 1000
Denver, COÝ 80215
(303) 239-4442

Connecticut
Connecticut Criminal Records Search
Delaware
Delaware State Police State Bureau of Identification
- The State Bureau of Identification (SBI) is a highly complex organization. Each unit within the Bureau has a direct impact on the others. The information disseminated from the Bureau is used in many sectors of society in the United States and sometimes in other Nations.
PO Box 430
Dover, DE 19903-0430
Phone: (302) 739-5901
Sex Offender Registry
Florida
Florida Criminal Justice Resource Center
Arrest/Clerk Statute Table
- A searchable database of arrestable offenses and, for the court system, statutory history on the offenses as well.Ý The table is also available as a download in various formats.

Florida Offender Search Database
FDLE
Attn: Florida Crime Information Center Bureau
P.O. Box 1489
Tallahassee, FL 32302-1489
email
(850) 410-7980
Georgia
Georgia Crime Information Center
Requests for Georgia Criminal History Records

Criminal Records Offender Database
Georgia Crime Information Center
Computerized Criminal History Operations
P. O. Box 370748
Decatur, Georgia 30037-0748
Hawaii
Hawaii Criminal Justice Data Source
Criminal History Records Checks
- A criminal history record check is a search of a person's criminal history by name or fingerprints.Ý It is also known as a police abstract or rap sheet.Ý Arrest records which have resulted in convictions (found guilty) are considered public record. Ý Arrest records which have resulted in non-convictions or are still pending, are considered confidential and not available to the general public.

Department of the Attorney General
Hawaii Criminal Justice Data Center
Kekuanao'a Building
465 S. King Street, Rm. 101
Honolulu,Ý HIÝ 96813
Ph:Ý (808)587-3100
Idaho
Idaho Department of Correction Offender Search
This database provides information about offenders currently under Idaho Department of Correction jurisdiction: those incarcerated, on probation, or on parole. The database includes a listing of felonies for which an offender is serving time. The search engine allows you to search by name and/or offender number. Please note that an individual may have more than one offender number.
This offender search service is designed to provide basic information about an offender. If you need additional basic offender record information, contact inquiry@corr.state.id.us. Formal requests for copies of records should be mailed to: Records Bureau
Idaho Department of Correction
1299 N. Orchard Street, Suite 110
Boise, ID 83706

Illinois
Illinois Department of Corrections Inmate Search

Offender information is available to the general public and private organizations (non-state and governmental) by calling the Department of Corrections¼ Public Information Office during normal business hours: [8:30am-5:00pm c.s.t.] 217-522-2666, extension 2008.
Indiana
Indiana Case Search by Number or Person's Name
Indiana Department of Corrections
Iowa
Iowa Department of Corrections
Iowa Criminal Records History
Iowa criminal history information is available to members of the public. The Division of Criminal Investigation is the central repository for criminal history information for the State of Iowa. To request the forms necessary to do a record check, call (515) 281-4776, or download the forms here.
Kansas
Kansas Department of Corrections
Criminal Offender Search for Kansas
KASPER is a database which contains information about offenders sentenced to the custody of the Secretary of Corrections since 1980. KASPER contains information on offenders who are: currently incarcerated; under post-incarceration supervision; and, who have been discharged from a sentence. Go there now.
Kentucky
Kentucky Justice Cabinet
Kentucky Criminal Records Offender Search

The process to obtain the information contained in the COURT DISPOSITION SYSTEM is as follows: Individuals: Requesting a record on yourself is free. Enclose a self addressed stamped envelope for a return reply.

Send to:
Administrative Office of the Courts
PRETRIAL SERVICES RECORDS DIVISION
100 Millcreek Park
Frankfort, Kentucky 40601-9230
(800) 928-6381 or (502) 573-1682
Fax: (502) 573-1669

Others: A request on another person requires a $10 check or money order and must include two envelopes ($15 for faxed request/fax return and no envelopes necessary). Your return envelope must be addressed with adequate postage, and the other only needs the address of the person being checked. These requests will be considered commercial.

Non-Profit And Governmental units must provide both envelopes mentioned above, a tax exempt number for waiver of fees, contact person, phone number, and mailing address on their request. Multiple inquires can be made on a continuation form.

Fees are paid to the order of the KENTUCKY STATE TREASURER by check or money order ONLY. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE PROCEDURES WILL RESULT IN THE REQUEST BEING RETURNED UNPROCESSED. If you suspect information contained on the record is incorrect, or have any questions, please contact Pretrial Services at (800) 928-6381.

Please print the individuals information clearly: SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER:
NAME:
DATE OF BIRTH:
MAIDEN OR ALIAS NAMES:
STREET ADDRESS/ P.O. BOX:
CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE:

INDIVIDUAL REQUEST-I understand that failure to accurately provide the information requested may result in my prosecution under K.R.S. 523.100.

Signature Date
OTHER REQUEST-I have provided the basic information necessary to qualify for record processing and exemption of fees if applicable. Tax Exempt / User Number Requestor Date Address City, State, Zip


Louisiana
Louisiana Department of Justice

One American Place
(225) 342-7552
(225) 342-7893 FAX

301 Main St., 7th Floor
Baton Rouge, LA 70804

P.O. Box 94095
Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9095


Maine
Maine Department of Corrections
Victim Services

A toll-free numberÝÝ(800) 968-6909Ý has been established by the Department of Corrections for victims of crimes.Ý Information that can be accessed through this number includes:

  • Sentencing Information
  • Anticipated Date of Release
  • Place of Confinement
  • Restitution Status

The victim notification law applies to victims of Class A, B or C crimes. A victim who wishes to receive notification MUST file a request with the office of the prosecuting attorney. A victim's request is kept confidential. The victim will be notified PRIOR to work release, furlough, or release from confinement.

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You can now submit your request for notification online.ÝÝFollow this link to the online form.


Maryland
Maryland Department of Correction
Criminal Background Check
Division Of Correction
Address: 6776 Reisterstown Road
Baltimore, MD 21215-2342
Telephone: (410) 585-3300
Main Fax: (410) 764-4182
Massachusettes
Massachusettes Criminal History Records
Request your own criminal records
Publicly available criminal records
Locate an Inmate
Contact Information:
200 Arlington Street, Suite 2200
Chelsea, MA 02150
phone: 617-660-4600
fax: 617-660-4613

Michigan
Michigan Criminal Records Offender Database

-Offender Tracking Information System (OTIS)
This site provides Internet users with information about a wide variety of offenders who are, or were, under the supervision of the Michigan Department of Corrections.

The Offender Tracking Information System (OTIS) contains information about more than 300,000 prisoners, parolees and probationers.

Go right to the search tool


Minnesota
Minnesota Offender Locator
-This search can be used to retrieve public information about adult offenders who have been committed to the Commissioner of Corrections, and who are still under our jurisdiction (i.e. in prison, or released from prison and still under supervision).
1450 Energy Park Drive, Suite 200
Saint Paul, MinnesotaÝ 55108
Phone: 651-642-0200
Mississippi
Mississippi Department of ÝCorrections
Inmate Search
Mailing Address:
723 N. President Street
Jackson, MS 39202
(601) 359-5600

Missouri
Missouri Department of Corrections
Offender Search

- This State's Department does not currently utilize an automated offender search tool.Ý Until that time you may email them with your inquiry. Please be sure to include the offender's name, date of birth and social security number as this information will assist in a more thorough search of our database.


Montana
Montana Department of Corrections
Division of Criminal Investigation
Department of Justice
303 North Roberts, 3rd Floor
P.O. Box 201417
Helena, MT 59620-1417
Phone: (406) 444-3874
email
Nebraska
Nebraska Department of Corrections
Nebraska Inmate Population Information Search

Nevada
Nevada Department of Correcions

-Most publicly available information about inmates can be viewed via this site's Inmate Search.Ý Individuals who are seeking more specific information about an inmate's location, status, and classification, can call the individual institution where the inmate is located, using the phone numbers and addresses indicated on this site (Contact Info).Ý If the location of the inmate is not known, or it is not known whether or not a person is incarcerated, you may contact the Department's Family and Community Services staff.

Criminal Records Inmate Search
Victim's Information

Inmate Records and Information
All initial requests for information about inmates should be directed
to the Family and Community Services Staff, as follows:

Email:
Telephone: (775) 887-3376
Fax: (775) 887-3381, ATTN: Family & Community Services
Postal Mail:
ATTN: Family & Community Services
Nevada Department of Corrections
P.O. Box 7011
Carson City, NevadaÝÝ89702


New Hampshire
New Hampshire Department of Corrections
Victim Services

State Office Park South
105 Pleasant Street
PO Box 1806 (Mailing)
Concord, NH 03302-1806
(603) 271-5600
FAX (603) 271-5643


New Jersey
New Jersey Department of Corrections

Criminal Records Offender serarch for New Jersey:
The New Jersey Department of Corrections updates this information on a biweekly basis to ensure that it is complete and accurate as possible. This information, however, may change quickly. In addition, it is noted that offenders on Work Release, Furlough, or in a Halfway House are visible to the public and these types of releases are not necessarily reflected in their profile. Therefore, the information on this site may not reflect the true current location, status, release date or other information regarding an offender. - Search Now.


New Mexico
New Mexico Department of Corrections Application to perform a criminal history background check
Victim Information Network
New York
New York Department of Corrections

- For information on the location of a NYS prison inmate, call 518-457-5000 during normal business hours. (Due to the large volume of requests, we found that callers may experience slight delays.
Inmate Search


North Carolina
North Carolina Department of Corrections

Offender Family Services
-The Department of Correction realizes that when a family member or friend has been sentenced to prison, this often presents a very difficult and confusing time for all who are involved. If you need assistance or have questions about an offender's status or Department of Correction policies and procedures, contact the Division of Prisons Offender Family Services office at (919) 838-4000.

Offender Information - Public search - Search by name or ID number for public information on inmates, probationers or parolees since 1972.Ý This system allows users to view and download any/all public information from the Department of Correction database for convicted offenders.

Prisoner release - Search by county, month or name


North Dakota
North Dakota Department of Corrections

3100 Railroad Avenue
Bismarck
ND 58502
Tel: 701-328-6390
Fax: 701-328-6651


Ohio
Ohio Department of Corrections

Criminal Records Name Search
-Inmate data is updated each week. Photos are updated periodically.


Oklahoma
Oklahoma Department of Corrections
Oklahoma Criminal Records Offender Information

3400 Martin Luther King Avenue
Oklahoma City, OKÝ 73111
405.425.2500


Oregon
Oregon Department of Corrections

2575 Center Street NE
Salem, OregonÝ 97301-4667
Tel:ÝÝ 503-945-9090
Fax:ÝÝ 503-373-1173


Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Department of Corrections

The Inmate Locator is a database that contains information about each inmate currently under the jurisdiction of the Department of Corrections. The Inmate Locator is a useful tool for learning where an inmate is housed, the inmate's race, date of birth, marital status and other items. The Inmate Locator does not contain information on inmates not currently residing in a state correctional institution.


Rhode Island
Rhode Island Department of Corrections

The John O. Pastore Government Center
40 Howard Avenue
Cranston, RI 02920
401-462-2611


South Carolina
South Carolina Department of Corrections
Victim Services

4444 Broad River Road
P. O. Box 21787
Columbia, South Carolina 29221-1787


South Dakota
South Dakota Department of Corrections

3200 East Highway 34
c/o 500 East Capitol Ave.
Pierre, SD 57501
(605) 773-3478


List of Adult Institutions
Tennessee
Tennessee Department of Corrections

This online service provides users with the status of convicted felony offenders who are, or have been, under the supervision of the Tennessee Department of Correction or the Board of Probation and Parole.

The information here is only about Tennessee felony offenders, so individuals who have been in county or city facilities, but not state custody, will not appear.

Information such as an individual's current status (e.g., inmate, probation, parole) or parole eligibility is available to citizens free of charge.

Tennessee Criminal Records Inmate Search


Texas
Texas Department of Criminal Justice Criminal Records Database for Texas

Offender Information:
The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) can run a status search on an offender currently incarcerated or on parole within the TDCJ system to determine location or parole status.

To find out an offender's status you may call the following numbers.

Offender Information LineÝ 800-535-0283 (toll free only for calls made from within Texas. Ask for parole status or offender location)
Automated system answers 24 hours per day; offices open 8am-5pm Monday thru Friday
Offender Parole Status Line-Austin, direct # 512-406-5202
Offender Parole Status Line-Huntsville, direct # 936-291-2106

The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) has established this Web site as the official Internet source of public record information for :

  • Criminal Convictions
  • Deferred Adjudications
  • Sex Offender Registrations


Utah
Utah Department of Corrections
Criminal Records and Inmate information can be found here.

Utah Dept of Corrections
14717 S Minuteman Dr
Draper, UT 84020
(801) 545-5500


Vermont
Vermont Criminal Information Center
Vermont Department of Corrections
Offender Database

For information on obtaining criminal records, contact VCIC at 802-244-8727 (Extension 5237) for additional information.


Virginia
Virginia Department of Corrections

Inmate Status Information System
If you would like more information regarding any current or past inmate records, please contact our Classification and Records unit at clasrec@vadoc.state.va.us or call our Central Locator during business hours at 804-674-3131 and press 0 for the operator.


Washington
Washington Department of Corrections
DOC Phone Number: (360) 753-1573

Criminal History Database
- The Washington State Patrol Identification and Criminal History Section (WASIS), has established this web site as the official Internet source providing criminal history conviction records for the state of Washington.


West Virginia
West Virginia Department of Corrections

For requests to inspect or copy public records pursuant to the Federal or West Virginia Freedom of Information Acts, please write to:

Superintendent, ATTN.: FOIA Request,
725 Jefferson Road, South Charleston,
WV 25309-1698,
or fax: 304-746-2246
or e-mail at troopers@wvstatepolice.com.


Wisconsin
Wisconsin Crime Information Bureau
How to perform a criminal background check
Criminal History Database

P.O. Box 7857
Madison, WI 53707-7857
Phone # 608-266-1221


Wyoming
Wyoming Department of Corrections
Victim Notification Program

700 W. 21st Street
Cheyenne, WY 82002
307-777-7208


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