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Texas Department of Criminal Justice

Updated on: March 9, 2024

Texas Department of Criminal Justice manages and operates all the state prison in Texas.
To search for an inmate in Texas Department of Criminal Justice follow the steps given below:

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Navigate to inmate search page

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Enter all valid data in the required fields.

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Click on ‘Search’ button.

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) is tasked with overseeing inmates in Texas. They run correctional facilities, prepare inmates for parole or release, and monitor inmates on probation and parole.  

Furthermore, the departments keep inmate records from each facility on their official website. From there, they run a Texas offender locator system that allows you to search and locate any inmates in the records, whether released or serving.  

Texas Inmate Search 

The Texas offender locator system is the best way to locate an inmate in the county. To use the tool, visit the TDCJ website and click on the "Offender Search" option. This action will take you to the search page, where you can conduct your inmate search by entering the inmate's name or TDCJ ID number.  

The search results will provide a mugshot list of inmates with that name, from which you can select the inmate you intend to find. This action will take you to that inmate's profile, where you can view all their information, including their current facility location, status, sentence, projected release date, and more. 

VINElink is another tool you can use to locate an inmate in Texas. Unlike the Texas inmate search tool, VINElink is a nationally run automated notification system that notifies you every time an inmate's status changes. Using an inmate's name and TDCJ ID number, you can access their information and location and notification whenever there are changes.  

Besides these two tools, you can use many more privately run systems to locate an inmate. Examples of these third-party sites specializing in inmate searches include Texas State Record or Texas Inmate Search. These sites will allow quick inmate searches and provide their charges, state of conviction, criminal records, court hearings, and parole information.  

Texas Detention Centers 

Texas also has jails and detention centers controlled by the Sheriff's Association of Texas. Each sheriff is responsible for the jail in their jurisdiction. Therefore, if you are looking for inmate information about an offender in Texas detention centers, the best way to find it is by contacting the facility.  

The Sheriff's Association of Texas has a list of all sheriffs and detention centers in the state. They also have contact information that you can use to reach the various facilities and inquire about inmates.  

Alternatively, you can access inmate information through the official website of Texas Detention Centers. Each detention center has its website where they upload information regarding inmates, contact information, visiting hours, and more relevant date. Therefore, you can locate an inmate by visiting a detention center's website and searching for their name and/or TDCJ ID number.  

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Authority Texas Department of Criminal Justice
Website link
Inmate Search link
Visitor Application link
Video Visitation link
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Address P.O. Box 13084. Austin, Texas 78711
Phone (512) 475-3250
Fax (512) 305-9398

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