New Hampshire Inmate Search

In New Hampshire, inmate records contain information about a person convicted of an offense and incarcerated in the state. These records are maintained by the New Hampshire Department of Corrections (NHDOC). An inmate’s record would typically contain identifying information such as:

• Full name
• Date of Birth, gender, and race
• Fingerprints, mug shots
• Booking photos
• Previous offenses, outstanding warrants, indictments, and convictions
• All charges and the counties where sentences took place
• Date of Incarceration
• Anticipated date of release

The New Hampshire Right to Know Law grants access to inmate records and makes such information available upon request. The NHDOC maintains records about inmates incarcerated in state-owned detention facilities, while the sheriff’s offices or police departments maintain records for inmates in city, township, or county jails. Information about inmates in any of these facilities may be accessed differently.

New Hampshire State Prisons

The New Hampshire Department of Corrections manages three adult correctional facilities, including the New Hampshire State Prison for Men, the New Hampshire Correctional Facility for Women, and the Northern New Hampshire Correctional Facility. The New Hampshire State Prison for Men is the largest men’s facility, with a capacity of about 1,408 inmates. It is also the state’s oldest facility (built in 1812), offering multiple security levels across five housing units.

New Hampshire State Prison for Men
281 North State Street,
Concord NH 03301
Phone: (603) 271-1801
Phone: (603) 271-3140

The New Hampshire Correctional Facility for Women was opened in 2018 for minimum, medium, and maximum security female inmates. It houses up to 224 inmates, offering state-of-the-art educational and health facilities to help better transition into society. It is located at:

New Hampshire Correctional Facility for Women
42 Perimeter Rd.
Concord NH 03301
Phone: (603) 271-0200
Phone: (603) 271-0259

How To Find An Inmate In New Hampshire?

The NHDOC maintains records of inmates incarcerated in state facilities and provides public access via the inmate locator tool. The details required to search the NHDOC database include the offender’s first and last names.

Information about inmates in county or city jails may also be available on several county databases in the state. To find information about an inmate in a county or city jail, interested persons may call or visit the sheriff’s office or city police department. Interested persons may also send in a formal request with information on the desired record and the requester’s contact details. These details should include the inmate’s full name, gender, race, and may also include information about the incarceration, such as booking date and sentence details.

Alternatively, inmate information may be available on the sheriff’s office or police department’s websites. For example, Belknap County provides an online inmate search service that allows interested persons to find inmate records. To look up these records, requestors may need to provide key details such as

• The inmate’s name
• Gender
• Inmate number
• Age range

The platform also features a “booked today” button, which allows requesters to search for inmates booked on the search date.

How To Find A Federal Inmate In New Hampshire?

Federal inmates typically include persons convicted of federal crimes or anyone awaiting trial for federal law violations. The Federal Correctional Institution, Berlin (FCI Berlin), is a major federal prison in New Hampshire. The Federal Bureau of Prisons maintains inmate records for persons in this facility. To find an inmate in the New Hampshire federal facility, use the inmate locator on the Federal Bureau of Prisons website. A search requires the following details:

• First, middle, and last names
• Age
• Gender
• Race

Alternatively, a requestor may search using the inmate’s identification number. Acceptable identification numbers are:

• Bureau of Prisons (BOP) registration number
• New Hampshire Department of Corrections (NHDOC) number
• DC Department of Corrections number
• The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) number
• The Immigration and Naturalization Services (INS) number assigned to the inmate upon incarceration

Note: The BOP’s inmate management system does not hold information on incarcerated individuals before 1982. Records older than 1982 are maintained and issued by the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). Note that archives may not contain inmate information for all years before 1982. Below are details for federal prisons and the years available for each one:

• Fort Smith, Arkansas (1866 - 1900)
• Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary, California (1934 - 1963)
• United States Penitentiary, Leavenworth, Kansas (1895—1931)
• Atlanta Federal Penitentiary (1902—1921)
• McNeil Island, Washington

Persons interested in records for the above prisons may obtain them from the NARA via its contact page. Alternatively, send a written request by mail to the NARA. Ensure that the request contains all available information about the records sought, including the inmate’s full name, charge details, sentencing details, and other information. Send the request to:

The National Archives and Records Administration
8601 Adelphi Road
College Park, MD 20740–6001

How Do I Find Inmate Records In New Hampshire?

While the inmate information may be available online via the New Hampshire Department of Corrections’ inmate lookup, certified inmate records generally require a formal written request. The written request should contain the following information:

• The inmate’s last and first names
• Known aliases
• The nature of the crime(s)
• Date of birth
• Booking or release dates
• NHDOC identification number

Requests may be sent to NHDOC in person or by mail to:

New Hampshire Department of Corrections
105 Pleasant Street
P.O. Box 1806
Concord, NH 03302–1806
Phone: (603) 271–5600

Written requests should be submitted along with all relevant details describing the requested records. Requests may also be made by email via feedback@doc.nh.gov.

Certified inmate records for persons in county or city jails may be obtained directly from the sheriff’s office or the police department in charge of the county or city jail. To obtain a certified record on a federal inmate held in a New Hampshire facility, send a request to the Federal Bureau of Prisons at:

320 First Street, NW
Washington, DC 20534
(202) 307–3198

Note: NHDOC records date back to 1982. Records older than 1982 may be obtained by contacting the New Hampshire Archives via telephone at (603) 271-2236

Records that are considered public may be accessible from some third-party websites. Operating independently of any federal, state, or local agency, such websites may simplify the search process as they are not limited by geographic location. In addition, third-party sites typically have search engines that can be used to filter specific or multiple records. To use third-party or government websites, interested parties may need to provide:

The name of the person involved in the record, unless said person is a juvenile

The location or assumed location of the record or person involved. This includes information such as the city, county, or state that the person resides in or was accused in

However, third-party sites are independent of government sources and are not sponsored by these agencies. Because of this, record availability cannot be guaranteed.

How to Put Money on Inmates' Books In New Hampshire?

Inmates may not carry cash while incarcerated. However, family and friends may deposit money into an inmate’s commissary account. To send money to an inmate in a New Hampshire facility, depositors typically have to provide the following information:

• The Inmate's NHDOC Identification Number
• Inmate’s Name
• Location of the Inmate

The New Hampshire Department of Corrections uses a third-party vendor to accept funds on behalf of the inmates. Through the ConnectNetwork service, persons may deposit funds into an inmate’s commissary using the following methods:

Internet Deposit

Funds may be paid online to the inmate with a debit/credit card through the ConnectNetwork Deposit funds tool. This method requires the depositor to create an account. Creating an account involves providing the requester’s first name, last name, address line, city, zip code, email, phone number, and password. Note that ConnectNetwork will charge an additional fee on each transaction.

After creating a ConnectNetwork account, requesters may select the state of New Hampshire and the facility where the inmate is located. All funds appear on the inmate’s account within 24 hours of deposit.

By Phone

Requesters may deposit by calling the ConnectNetwork Trust Fund Automated Payment System: (888) 9988–4768. Alternatively, call ConnectNetwork’s Customer Service: (877) 650–4249 for assistance with phone payments.

By Mail

Requesters may deposit money into an inmate’s commissary by sending money orders or personal checks. The NHDOC only accepts money order payments via mail. To fund an account by mail, send a money order through the United States Postal Service to the facility's address.

Note: The inmate’s name and ID number should be included in the memo field. Also, the money order should carry the depositor’s name and address.

A 30-day hold is placed on personal checks to ensure they are cleared before the funds are deposited in the inmate’s account. However, there is no hold on money orders.

Inmates are entitled to a maximum of $1000 in their accounts. Any excess must be returned.

Walk-In

Depositors may also put money on an inmate’s account by visiting the NHDOC facility where the inmate is located and making deposits at the designated kiosk.

Note: Each transaction typically incurs a charge.

Does New Hampshire Use JPay for Inmates?

While some county jails in New Hampshire use JPay for inmates, it is not a primary service provider in New Hampshire prisons. Rather, the New Hampshire Department of Corrections highlights ConnectNetwork by GTL as its primary partner for electronic payments and inmate communications in state prisons. Generally, most correctional facilities have a ConnectNetwork lobby kiosk that accepts cash and card (credit or debit) transfers to inmates. Transfers can also be made using checks, money orders, or the ConnectNetwork website. Additionally, like JPay, ConnectNetwork also facilitates emails, video visitations, and fund transfers to inmates.