The Maine Department of Corrections (MDOC) is responsible for managing the state's correctional facilities, which include two prisons, four community correctional centers, and three county jails. The MDOC aims to protect the public by providing secure and humane correctional facilities and effective rehabilitative programs to help offenders reintegrate into society successfully.
The Maine correctional system operates under several guiding principles, including evidence-based practices, staff development, and collaboration with community partners.
Inmate Search in Maine State:
If you want to search for an inmate in Maine state, you can follow these steps:
- Visit the Maine Department of Corrections website.
- Click on the "Offender Search" link.
- Enter the inmate's first and last name or their offender ID number.
- Click on the "Search" button.
- The website will display a list of inmates that match your search criteria.
Vinelink Service for Maine State:
Vinelink is a national service that provides victims and concerned citizens with access to timely and reliable information about the custody status of offenders. If you want to use Vinelink to search for an inmate in Maine state, you can follow these steps:
- Visit the Vinelink website https://www.vinelink.com/ .
- Click on the "Statewide" tab and select "Maine" from the drop-down menu.
- Enter the inmate's first and last name or their offender ID number.
- Click on the "Search" button.
- The website will display the inmate's custody status, location, and scheduled release date (if available).
Searching for County Jail Inmates:
If you want to search for an inmate in Maine state or county jails, you can use the Maine Department of Corrections website, Vinelink service, or the website of the county where the jail is located.
