Why can’t I find an inmate in federal custody
I have tried the inmate search but unable to locate my daughter. I was told she is in Otero county federal holding center but a search there shows nothing. How can I find out where my daughter is?
Laura Stanley
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We do not have a name to research. if you would like to find and create an inmate profile, we would be happy to do it for you. Please send us the inmate's name, their ID number, and the facility where they are incarcerated and we'll notify you when it's ready. If you need information on someone's whereabouts, we recommend using the Background Search button to get accurate information.
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Accepted Answer Date Created: July 26,2013
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