How can I locate an inmate in California?

Answer 1

Locating offenders in the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation can only be done by telephone, fax, or by completing an Inmate Locator Application.

• The telephone number for the identification unit is (916) 445-6713.
• The fax number of the identification unit is (916) 322-0500.
• To access the Inmate Locator Application, follow the link below.

You must provide:

• the full name and the day, month, and year of birth, or
• CDC identification number of the inmate you are seeking.

Inquiries can only be made Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. excluding state holidays.

Answer 2

You must call the CDRC. Call the Identification Unit at (916) 445-6713. You must provide the full name and the month, day and year of birth or CDC identification number for the subject of your inquiry. This unit can only provide you with the current location and CDC identification number for the offender. The Identification Unit does not have and will not provide any future release date information. This You can call only Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:45 p.m

Answer 3

Look out your window. ZING!