How can you find an inmate in a county jail?

Many states/counties provide inmate records online. You can start with the county sheriff's office or detention center. Vinelink also provides inmate records for many counties in the country. You can search the database by the inmate's name. Results may include incarceration date, expected release date, type of offense and sometimes photos of the offender. If inmate searching is not available for the jail, you can call the sheriff or detention center for inmate information.