Maine Inmate Search

Maine comprises different correctional institutions, including eight state prisons, 13 county jails, private penitentiaries, and ICE detention centers. In 2017, the average daily inmate population in Maine state prisons was 4370. The vast majority of inmates in the figure were incarcerated for non-violent offenses, such as theft and drug possession. It is also essential to note that the recidivism rate in Maine is relatively lower than in other states in the United States.

Maine inmate records are files detailing information relating to an offender housed in any correctional facility within Maine, including state prisons and county jails. According to the Maine Freedom of Information Act, inmate records are considered public. Therefore, interested parties or the general public can inspect and obtain inmate records from the record custodian upon request. The Maine Department of Corrections primarily maintains and disseminates inmate records and related information at the state level. On the other hand, you can obtain these records from your local sheriff's office or police department.

Persons who obtain these records can expect to see personal and administrative information regarding the offender. Personal information typically includes identifying details, such as the offender's full name, age, gender, race, date of birth, nationality, ethnicity, and physical description (height, weight, hair color, eye color, tattoos, scars, and other body markings). Inmate records also contain official data such as the offender's registration number, arresting agency, booking date and time, bail or bond amount, court dates, criminal history, current charges, sentencing information, and projected release date.

Locating an offender is relatively simple when you know where to search. Here are legitimate search options you can use to search for a loved one in Maine:

Maine State Offender Locator

If you believe your loved one is serving time in a state-run correctional facility, begin your search on the Maine Department of Corrections' official website. This agency allows you to conduct an inmate search using the "Maine Adult Resident/Adult Community Corrections Client Search Service." This search tool provides a free and convenient way to search for information regarding adult residents or adult community corrections clients in the DOC system.

An adult resident is an adult incarcerated at a Maine Department of Corrections facility. On the other hand, an Adult Community Corrections Client is an adult under the supervision of the Department in the community.

To conduct an inmate search in the Department's system, you can select one or more options from the fields provided. If you want to narrow your search result, fill out as many search fields as possible. It is important to note that this DOC search tool does not include juveniles.

A primary search requires entering the inmate's MDOC Number, First Name, Middle Name, and Last Name. For an advanced search, enter the following details:

• Gender
• Age Range
• Weight Range
• Height Range
• Eye Color
• Hair Color
• Race/Ethnicity
• Scars, Marks, Tattoos
• Current Status
• Location
• Offense Type

Maine Jail Inmate Search

Offender searches in county jails differ from those of state prisons. Typically, county jails house offenders awaiting trial, bond, or serving short sentences, usually less than a year. If you are arrested, you will likely be taken to a county jail before you go to court. Local county sheriff's offices are responsible for managing all county jails.

Most county jails provide an online inmate roster published on the sheriff's office's official website. These rosters contain a list of current inmates at the designated facility. You can click on your loved one's name to view more about the offender. Other jails allow you to search an inmate using an inmate search tool.