Using VINE to Track an Inmate in Allen County: Step-by-Step
Want to stay updated on someone's custody status in Allen County? VINE is one of the fastest ways to check for changes and get automatic alerts when something happens.
VINE (Victim Information and Notification Everyday) is a nationwide system that lets you look up offender information and track custody status. For Allen County, you can register to receive automatic notifications - by email, text, or phone call - whenever an offender's status changes. No more checking manually.
Access Methods
- ✓ Call the VINE hotline: 1-800-770-0192 (follow the prompts)
- ✓ Use the VINE website: vinelink.com
- ✓ Use the VINE mobile app (search for “VINE” in your app store)
Info Ready
- ✓ Offender’s name
- ✓ Inmate number (for county inmates)
- ✓ Institution number (for DRC/DYS offenders)
- ✓ Court case number (for court information)
- ✓ Your four-digit PIN code (your Personal ID number for VINE)
- Pick how you want to use VINE - You can call 1-800-770-0192, use vinelink.com, or use the VINE mobile app.
- Search for the person you’re tracking - Use the offender’s name, and add an inmate number (county), institution number (DRC/DYS), or a court case number if you have it.
- Choose how you want to be notified - Register for automated notifications by email, text, or phone call so you’ll get updates when custody status changes.
- Set and save your PIN - VINE uses a four-digit PIN (Personal ID number). Keep it somewhere safe so you can manage your notifications later.
Tip: Double-check names and ID numbers before registering - one wrong digit pulls up the wrong record. Keep your four-digit PIN private. If you run into trouble, call the VINE hotline at 1-800-770-0192 or try again at vinelink.com.
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