Find an Inmate at Taft Correctional Institution
How to find and look up an inmate at this facility
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Quick Facts
- Choose the right channel: intake/main line for custody or location, Records & ID for release or records, and Health Records for medical records.
- Have the incarcerated personâs full name, any aliases, and date of birth or booking/ID number ready before you call.
- Records or property requests commonly require a government-issued photo ID and adherence to the Records Unitâs submission rules.
Common Questions
What information should I have before I call Taft Correctional Institution?
Have the personâs full name, any known aliases, and their date of birth or booking/ID number. If youâre requesting records or property, be ready to provide a government-issued photo ID if requested and follow the Records Unitâs submission rules.
Which office should I contact for release or records requests?
Contact the facilityâs Records & ID unit for release paperwork, records requests, and property issues. Thatâs the best way to get your request routed to the right place.
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