Alaska inmate search: how to find someone
Short answer: use the official Alaska DOC VINELink offender search. Have the full name and date of birth, or the ID number, ready.
Official locator
Alaska DOC VINELink offender search (official) (opens in new tab)
This state uses VINELink, the state-designated notification service, as its public search.
OutSooner never copies, stores or displays these records. We only link to the official source.
What you need, and tips
- Have the person's full legal name and date of birth, or better, their state ID number (DOC, inmate or offender number). The ID number gives the most exact match.
- Try spelling variations, a maiden or former name, and searching by last name only.
- Newly sentenced people can take days or weeks to appear after leaving county jail. If someone is still in county jail, check the county sheriff, not the state DOC.
- Federal prisoners are in the BOP locator, not a state system.
- Write down the ID number once you find it. Mail, money, visiting and phone accounts all ask for it.
After you find them
See how Alaska sentence credits work.
FAQ
How do I find an inmate in Alaska?
Use the official Alaska DOC VINELink offender search (https://vinelink.vineapps.com/search/AK/Person). Search by name, or for the most exact match, by ID number.
What information do I need?
Have the person's full legal name and date of birth, or better, their state ID number (DOC, inmate or offender number). The ID number gives the most exact match.
Does OutSooner store my search?
No. OutSooner links to the official locator and never stores, copies or displays records from other states.
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