BOP Inmate Locator API
- Live Federal Data: Query the official U.S. Bureau of Prisons inmate locator source. - Name Search: Search inmates by first and last name with optional middle name, race, age, and sex filters. - Number Lookup: Resolve an inmate record by register number (IRN) or other supported number types. - Structured Results: Get normalized fields for identity, custody/release status, facility details, and…
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5859 ms avg latency
100% success rate
4 endpoints
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BOP Inmate Locator API endpoints
| Method | Endpoint | Description |
|---|---|---|
| BOP Inmate Locator | ||
| GET |
search_bop_search_get /bop/search |
Search the official Federal Bureau of Prisons locator by first and last name with optional middle name, race, age and sex filters. |
| GET |
item_bop_item_get /bop/item |
Lookup a Federal Bureau of Prisons inmate record by register number or another supported inmate number type. |
| GET |
search_filters_bop_search_filters_get /bop/search/filters |
Return supported filters and lookup options for BOP inmate searches. |
| GET |
probe_bop_probe_get /bop/probe |
Run a lightweight check against the official Federal Bureau of Prisons inmate locator JSON endpoint. |
BOP Inmate Locator API pricing
| Plan | Price | Rate limit | Quotas |
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| BASIC | Free | — |
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| PRO | $10 / month | 3 / second |
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| ULTRA | $30 / month | 3 / second |
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| MEGA | $100 / month | — |
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