District of Columbia Department of Corrections

District of Columbia Department of Corrections manages and operates all the state prison in District of Columbia.
To search for an inmate in District of Columbia Department of Corrections follow the steps given below:

Washington DC offender records provide the necessary details about inmates housed in the detention and correctional facilities in the District of Columbia. You can access the records online or request them as per the Freedom of Information Act. The records provide critical information such as the arresting agency, offender biodata, expected release date, and booking details.  

How to Conduct a Washington DC Inmate Search 

You can perform a Washington DC inmate search using the following methods.  

Use Third Party Websites  

Inmate records in Washington DC are public documents. They are available from third-party websites and also government agencies. It’s easier to search Washington DC Prison inmates with third-party sites because they aren’t geographically limited. However, the information you get may differ from the one in official channels because they aren’t government-sponsored.  

When using third-party websites, you should provide the location of the record, including the city, state, and county where the offender resides. You should also enter the name of the inmate unless they are juveniles.  

Contact Washington DC Department of Corrections (DC DOC) 

Washington DC Department of Corrections (DC DOC) has all the records of inmates incarcerated in correctional facilities within its jurisdiction. You can search for an inmate in Washington DC prison or jail by contacting the records department at (202) 523-7060.  

Use VINELink 

You can also search using VINELink, an online Washington DC offender locator. When using the tool, you should provide details such as the inmate’s full name, court case number, and offender ID number. You can also search by name on the locator by calling (877) 329-7894.  

To use VINELink, you should visit their site, then choose one of the search options, i.e., the ID number and name. For the name option, you should enter the first and last name of the offender in full. You can also use the partial name search subcategory by entering at least two characters of their last name.  

You can also search for an inmate release date by contacting VINE with the above details. You will be provided with the release details as long as the record custodian does not consider them confidential. The release date information may be considered confidential if releasing them compromises the inmate’s security.