Vermont Inmate Search
Vermont has about 20 correctional facilities serving different purposes. The Vermont Department of Corrections is in charge of the six state correctional facilities, one of which is a female detention center, in different parts of the state. There are no federal correctional facilities and currently one juvenile detention center in the state.
The Green Mountain State boasts around 13 county jails run by various county Sheriff's Offices. While there are no private jails in Vermont, some of its prisoners are housed in out-of-state private correctional facilities. Vermont has an incarceration rate of 245 per 100,000 people, making it one of the states with the lowest incarceration rate.
According to the Vermont Department of Corrections, the state's correctional system includes 6 state correctional facilities (including 1 female detention center) and 13 county jails. The state has an incarceration rate of 245 per 100,000 residents, one of the lowest in the nation. The system includes 1 juvenile detention center and has no federal correctional facilities.
Vermont Department of Corrections Inmate Search
Part of the Vermont Agency of Human Services, the Vermont Department of Corrections handles all state-run correctional facilities. In addition to that, the department supervises probation and parolees and takes on an advisory role to prevent crime and juvenile delinquency. The department also keeps an online record of all inmates housed in its facilities - both current and released inmates.
To find out more about inmates in any of Vermont's state-run facilities, you may use the department's Offender Locator tool. This tool provides inmate information and allows users to filter for all, current, released inmates. For released inmates, you have the option to search for inmates released in the past seven or 30 days.
Find Inmate by Name
While users do not need the names of inmates to carry out a search - the names of all inmates are provided in a long list - they can speed up their search by inputting the first and last names. Providing the first and last name will bring out results for inmates with the first and last name you searched for.
You may also search using only the first name or the last name, which will bring out results for inmates with that first or last name. For example, if you search for "Smith" in the last name field, every inmate with that last name will appear.
Find Inmate by Number
While all inmates have a six-digit jacket number assigned to them, users cannot search for inmate information using this or any number. Search is restricted to first and last names. This is a unique five-digit number.
What Information is Contained in a Vermont Inmate Record?
Vermont inmate records contain the first and last names of all inmates. It may also contain a middle name - however, not all records contain a middle name. It is better to fill in the first and last name when searching to reduce duplication, especially if the name in question is common like "Brown." You may also look to the middle name, in cases where both the first and last names are the same. Vermont also provides each inmate with a six-digit jacket number.
In terms of physical description, the search result provides the current age of the inmates as calculated using their date of birth. The race of the inmate is also provided. Vermont may assign race as "white", "black or African American", "some other race", or "unknown".
The search result also provides a release date (if they have been released from prison) and the facility they are housed. Inmates may be housed in one of six facilities run by the VDOC. You can also find details on charges, court information (court name, status, case number, arresting agency, bond type, and amount), parole officer, and case worker, if applicable. If an inmate is assigned a parole officer, it means that have been granted parole - they have been released from prison before their sentence expired on certain conditions.
Vermont Inmate Records by Counties
Individuals can also find county inmate records in Vermont. County-level inmate records in the state are maintained by the county sheriff's office in charge of the jurisdiction or jail where the inmate is held. However, most Vermont county do not publish their inmate records online. As such, anyone seeking such records must visit the county jail or Sheriff's Office in person to gain access to these records.
Are Incarceration Records Public Information in Vermont?
No, incarceration records also known as inmate records are not public information within the state of Vermont and are exempt from public inspection. This is according to the Vermont Public Records Act.
However, the Vermont Department of Corrections shares its inmates' records with the public using a public use file. This Public Use Document contains certain information about the inmates, including their names, booking and release dates, correctional facilities where they are being housed, charges, bond, and bail information.
Federal Prisons in Vermont
US prisons and jails are run by the Federal Bureau of Prisons. Of the over 158,000 federal inmates in the United States, 91 percent are housed in BOP-operated facilities across the US, while only 9 percent are held in other facilities.
However, there are currently no federal correctional facilities in Vermont. The federal jail system handles inmates convicted of federal crimes, which are serious crimes prosecuted under federal criminal law, like domestic terrorism, cyber crimes, credit/debit card fraud, bank robbery, assassinations, and drug trafficking.
The table below lists the state prisons in Vermont:
| Prison Facility | Location | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Chittenden Regional Correctional Facility (CRCF) | South Burlington | State Prison |
| Marble Valley Regional Correctional Facility (MVRCF) | Rutland | State Prison |
| Northeast Correctional Complex (NERCF & CCWC) | St. Johnsbury | State Prison |
| Northern State Correctional Facility (NSCF) | Newport | State Prison |
| Northwest State Correctional Facility (NWSCF) | Swanton | State Prison |
| Southern State Correctional Facility (SSCF) | Springfield | State Prison |
Frequently Asked Questions about Inmate Records
Most of the records kept by the Department of Corrections are not considered public records. However, requesters have several options when requesting physical records from the DOC.
Requesters may submit a written request to the department using the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). You may also contact the Department of Corrections, correctional facilities, or local law enforcement agency associated with the record you are seeking.
To find inmates in any jail or prison in Vermont for free, you may use the Vermont DOC Offender Locator tool. You can find the inmates' names, physical descriptions, jackets, facilities held, release dates, charges, and bond information. However, this is only effective for inmates in state-run correctional facilities. For inmates housed in county jails, contact the appropriate sheriff's office and local law enforcement agencies.
Most sheriff's offices in Vermont do not have an online tool to find their inmates, so you would have to reach out to the office in person. You may use the DOC Online Portal Form if you have questions or concerns concerning programming, visiting, procedures, mail, medical care, housing, movement, or general information on inmates in state-run facilities. You may need to provide a release form from the inmate.
To get old inmate records in Vermont, contact the Vermont Department of Corrections (for inmates held in state facilities) or the relevant local law enforcement agencies (including sheriff's offices, county jail management, and city police departments for inmates held in its county jails).
You may also reach out to the Vermont Crime Information Center. It is unlikely that you will find old inmate records online in Vermont.
Inmate death records in Vermont may be restricted to the general public as such records are not considered public records. However, requesters may reach out to the Vermont Department of Corrections the local law enforcement agency, or the management in charge of the facility where the death happened.
Information on the Vermont Offender Locator is typically updated promptly by the correctional facilities housing the inmates. However, it is not unlikely that records updates can occasionally take a few days or longer due to administration delays.
Individuals may send money to inmates in state-run correctional facilities by depositing funds in their accounts, which they can use to buy commissary or telephone time. This may be done online or by using a Deposit Coupon.
You may get a Deposit Coupon from the inmates, at the lobby of the correctional facilities, or online. For inmates held in county jails, methods and platforms may vary. As such, it is best to contact the respective county jail to find out how to send money to an inmate there.