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Inmate Search in Utah

Several states provide a free search for offenders within their jurisdiction through a website designed for use by the public. Each state maintains its own independent web site, some of which are included through the Department of Corrections website for that state. Utah’s inmate database is presented through the Vinelink Service.

Variations exist in the design of the site, the search criteria, and the information presented for public viewing. State laws determine some of what is available.

It is important to note that the website may not work properly with certain browsers. In fact, the web pages may partially load onto your computer screen, but integral parts may be missing. If you encounter this difficulty, you may want to consider using a computer at a public library to complete your searches. In some cases, you won’t be able to tell because the missing information is minimal. This particular website is not fully functional when using Mozilla Firefox as your browser.

Some databases will contain information only on inmates who are currently incarcerated, paroled, or on probation within that state. Other sites also include inmates who are deceased, escaped, released, or no longer resident in the correctional system.

To acquire access to the database for inmates in the state of Utah, use the following link: http://www.vinelink.com/offender/searchNew.jsp?siteID=45000.

This directs you to the Utah offender search webpage. On the left hand side of the page, live links offer you the opportunity to access the home page, the search for an offender by name, the search for an offender by ID, and FAQs. A disclaimer is listed at the bottom of each page, asserting that anyone who uses the site may not use the information contained within the website. This disclaimer is presented on all subsequent pages.

To the center of the page, you are presented with the offender search by name. You are given three choices for locations to search including all facilities, Department of Corrections, and choose facility. Once you have selected that, you are required to enter a last name and a first name or initial for the offender or inmate. If you enter an initial only, then all inmates whose first name begin with that letter will be returned in your results.

Two optional criteria boxes exist and they include date of birth and an age range. Both of these options have drop down menus for ease of selection.

Once you have entered your data and selected to search, your results will be generated. If your search did not produce results, you will receive that message as a line of text in red. If results are generated from your search, then they are presented in a grid like chart. At the top of the chart, an indication of the number of results is presented. Aliases are presented in italics for easy recognition.

The following headings are included: register, last name, first name, date of birth, custody status, facility/reason, and agency. The column labeled “register” includes live links that will provide more details on the inmate. If you elect to choose this option, a new page of information that includes two sections, offender detail and register for notification, is presented.

Offender detail includes the following categories: last name, first name, date of birth, offender ID, custody status, reason, race, and gender. The register for notification provides information for notification.

If you elected to do your search by the offender ID, you are presented with the same choices for searching facilities including: all facilities, Department of Corrections, and choose facility. You must enter the offender’s ID number and elect to search. In this case, you will only receive one result since your search is narrowed by the inclusion of the offender’s ID. The same information is presented with a search by ID number or a search by name.

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