How do I search for an offender and register to receive notification using VINELink?

Please note that you may register to receive notification for custody status changes only for offenders currently in custody. To use VINELink to search for an offender in custody, please follow these steps:

  1. Go to www.vinelink.com
  2. Click on the state in which the offender is housed.
  3. Choose the Search & Register tab across the top of the navigation page.
  4. Select the Facility or Facilities that you would like to search, type in the Offender Identification number or the full Last Name and at least the first initial of the First Name, then click Search.
  5. Verify the information for the offender that matches the person for whom you search.

To use VINELink to register to receive notification about changes in an offender's custody status, please follow these steps:

  1. Complete steps 1 through 5 above.
  2. Click on the magnifying glass icon under the Register/Details column next to the appropriate offender.
  3. On the Offender Details screen, choose your Method of Registration, then click Continue.
  4. Complete the required information for registration.
  5. Click Register.

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1. What is VINE?
2. Where is VINE available?
3. Do I subscribe to or pay for this service?
4. How do I search for an offender and register to receive notification using VINELink?
5. Why can't I find a particular offender?
6. What does 'non-participating county' mean?
7. How do I locate information about a Federal inmate?
8. How frequently does VINELink receive offender information?
9. Is Charge and Warrant information available on VINELink?
10. What if the information on VINELink is incorrect?
11. Why did I not receive notification on my AOL address?
12. What is the 'Caller ID' number and 'Sender Email' address?
13. Are offender photos on VINELink?
14. How do I stop receiving unwanted notification calls?
15. Can I find historical data on an offender?
16. Does VINELink support Spanish web content?