# Federal Inmate Locator Scraper (BOP) (`scrapers_lat/inmate-locator-bop-scraper`) Actor
Search the Federal Bureau of Prisons inmate locator by name or register number. Get sex, race, age, facility, projected and actual release dates for federal inmates. Export to JSON, CSV or Excel.
- **URL**: https://apify.com/scrapers\_lat/inmate-locator-bop-scraper.md
- **Developed by:** [Scrapers Lat](https://apify.com/scrapers_lat) (community)
- **Categories:** Business, Automation, Other
- **Stats:** 2 total users, 1 monthly users, 100.0% runs succeeded, 0 bookmarks
- **User rating**: No ratings yet
## Pricing
from $2.40 / 1,000 results
This Actor is paid per event. You are not charged for the Apify platform usage, but only a fixed price for specific events.
Since this Actor supports Apify Store discounts, the price gets lower the higher subscription plan you have.
Learn more: https://docs.apify.com/platform/actors/running/actors-in-store#pay-per-event
## What's an Apify Actor?
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In Standby mode, an Actor provides a web server which can be used as a website, API, or an MCP server.
Actors are written with capital "A".
## How to integrate an Actor?
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The best way to integrate Actors is as follows.
In JavaScript/TypeScript projects, use official [JavaScript/TypeScript client](https://docs.apify.com/api/client/js.md):
```bash
npm install apify-client
```
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```bash
pip install apify-client
```
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````bash
# MacOS / Linux
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# Windows
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```bash
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# README
## Federal Inmate Locator Scraper (BOP)
> Search the Federal Bureau of Prisons inmate locator by name or register number and export structured records with sex, race, age, facility and release dates.
Name or number flexible search
Facility & release dates and status
JSON / CSV / Excel output formats
### What you get
Each record is one federal inmate match, ready for a spreadsheet, a case file or a background check workflow:
- **inmateNumber** and **inmateNumberType**: the federal register number
- **fullName**, **firstName**, **middleName**, **lastName**, **suffix**
- **sex**, **race**, **age**
- **facilityName**, **facilityCode**, **facilityType** and **facilityUrl**: where the inmate is held or was released from
- **projectedReleaseDate** and **actualReleaseDate**
- **status**: In custody or Released
- **observedAt**: when the record was read
### Who is it for
| Use case | Who benefits |
|---|---|
| Bail and legal | Bail bond agents and paralegals locating clients and release dates |
| Background checks | Screeners confirming federal incarceration history |
| Journalism and research | Reporters and researchers tracking cases and facilities |
| Reunification | Families and services locating a held relative |
### How to use it
1. Enter a **last name** (add a **first name** to narrow a common one), or a **register number** for an exact lookup.
2. Optionally filter by **sex**, **race** or **age**.
3. Set **Max Items** and run. Export as JSON, CSV or Excel, or pull it through the Apify API.
### Frequently Asked Questions
**Who is included?**
Federal inmates from 1982 to the present, including many already released. It covers the federal system only, not state or county jails.
**Can I look up one specific person?**
Yes. Enter their federal register number for an exact match, or a full name with sex and age to narrow the list.
**How many results per search?**
The locator returns up to 100 matches for a search. For a common name, add a first name, sex or age to focus the results.
**Is the release date exact?**
The projected release date is an estimate that can change. The actual release date is filled once a person has been released.
### Related scrapers
- [NPPES NPI Registry Scraper](https://apify.com/scrapers_lat/nppes-npi-scraper)
- [OFAC Sanctions List Scraper](https://apify.com/scrapers_lat/ofac-sanctions-scraper)
- [CourtListener Scraper](https://apify.com/scrapers_lat/courtlistener-scraper)
### More scrapers at scrapers.lat
This actor is built and maintained by [scrapers.lat](https://scrapers.lat), where we publish scrapers for public platforms: government records, company registries, real estate, jobs and e-commerce. Browse the full catalog or ask us for a custom scraper at [scrapers.lat](https://scrapers.lat).
---
> This actor is an independent tool and has no affiliation with the Federal Bureau of Prisons. It only accesses publicly available records. Use the results lawfully and in accordance with the source's terms.
# Actor input Schema
## `nameLast` (type: `string`):
The inmate's last name to search for. Required unless you provide a register number.
## `nameFirst` (type: `string`):
Optional first name to narrow a common last name.
## `inmateNumber` (type: `string`):
Optional. A federal register number (for example 12345-678) for an exact lookup. When set, the name fields are ignored.
## `sex` (type: `string`):
Optional filter.
## `race` (type: `string`):
Optional filter (for example White, Black, Asian, Native, Multi).
## `age` (type: `string`):
Optional exact age filter to narrow results.
## `maxItems` (type: `integer`):
Maximum records to collect. The locator returns up to 100 matches per search.
## Actor input object example
```json
{
"nameLast": "Smith",
"nameFirst": "John",
"sex": "",
"maxItems": 50
}
````
# Actor output Schema
## `results` (type: `string`):
No description
# API
You can run this Actor programmatically using our API. Below are code examples in JavaScript, Python, and CLI, as well as the OpenAPI specification and MCP server setup.
## JavaScript example
```javascript
import { ApifyClient } from 'apify-client';
// Initialize the ApifyClient with your Apify API token
// Replace the '' with your token
const client = new ApifyClient({
token: '',
});
// Prepare Actor input
const input = {
"nameLast": "Smith",
"nameFirst": "John",
"maxItems": 50
};
// Run the Actor and wait for it to finish
const run = await client.actor("scrapers_lat/inmate-locator-bop-scraper").call(input);
// Fetch and print Actor results from the run's dataset (if any)
console.log('Results from dataset');
console.log(`💾 Check your data here: https://console.apify.com/storage/datasets/${run.defaultDatasetId}`);
const { items } = await client.dataset(run.defaultDatasetId).listItems();
items.forEach((item) => {
console.dir(item);
});
// 📚 Want to learn more 📖? Go to → https://docs.apify.com/api/client/js/docs
```
## Python example
```python
from apify_client import ApifyClient
# Initialize the ApifyClient with your Apify API token
# Replace '' with your token.
client = ApifyClient("")
# Prepare the Actor input
run_input = {
"nameLast": "Smith",
"nameFirst": "John",
"maxItems": 50,
}
# Run the Actor and wait for it to finish
run = client.actor("scrapers_lat/inmate-locator-bop-scraper").call(run_input=run_input)
# Fetch and print Actor results from the run's dataset (if there are any)
print("💾 Check your data here: https://console.apify.com/storage/datasets/" + run["defaultDatasetId"])
for item in client.dataset(run["defaultDatasetId"]).iterate_items():
print(item)
# 📚 Want to learn more 📖? Go to → https://docs.apify.com/api/client/python/docs/quick-start
```
## CLI example
```bash
echo '{
"nameLast": "Smith",
"nameFirst": "John",
"maxItems": 50
}' |
apify call scrapers_lat/inmate-locator-bop-scraper --silent --output-dataset
```
## MCP server setup
```json
{
"mcpServers": {
"apify": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"mcp-remote",
"https://mcp.apify.com/?tools=scrapers_lat/inmate-locator-bop-scraper",
"--header",
"Authorization: Bearer "
]
}
}
}
```
## OpenAPI specification
```json
{
"openapi": "3.0.1",
"info": {
"title": "Federal Inmate Locator Scraper (BOP)",
"description": "Search the Federal Bureau of Prisons inmate locator by name or register number. Get sex, race, age, facility, projected and actual release dates for federal inmates. Export to JSON, CSV or Excel.",
"version": "0.1",
"x-build-id": "kBVDi3OIQhX5neQyn"
},
"servers": [
{
"url": "https://api.apify.com/v2"
}
],
"paths": {
"/acts/scrapers_lat~inmate-locator-bop-scraper/run-sync-get-dataset-items": {
"post": {
"operationId": "run-sync-get-dataset-items-scrapers_lat-inmate-locator-bop-scraper",
"x-openai-isConsequential": false,
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"tags": [
"Run Actor"
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"required": true,
"content": {
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"$ref": "#/components/schemas/inputSchema"
}
}
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},
"parameters": [
{
"name": "token",
"in": "query",
"required": true,
"schema": {
"type": "string"
},
"description": "Enter your Apify token here"
}
],
"responses": {
"200": {
"description": "OK"
}
}
}
},
"/acts/scrapers_lat~inmate-locator-bop-scraper/runs": {
"post": {
"operationId": "runs-sync-scrapers_lat-inmate-locator-bop-scraper",
"x-openai-isConsequential": false,
"summary": "Executes an Actor and returns information about the initiated run in response.",
"tags": [
"Run Actor"
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"requestBody": {
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"content": {
"application/json": {
"schema": {
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},
"parameters": [
{
"name": "token",
"in": "query",
"required": true,
"schema": {
"type": "string"
},
"description": "Enter your Apify token here"
}
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"responses": {
"200": {
"description": "OK",
"content": {
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},
"/acts/scrapers_lat~inmate-locator-bop-scraper/run-sync": {
"post": {
"operationId": "run-sync-scrapers_lat-inmate-locator-bop-scraper",
"x-openai-isConsequential": false,
"summary": "Executes an Actor, waits for completion, and returns the OUTPUT from Key-value store in response.",
"tags": [
"Run Actor"
],
"requestBody": {
"required": true,
"content": {
"application/json": {
"schema": {
"$ref": "#/components/schemas/inputSchema"
}
}
}
},
"parameters": [
{
"name": "token",
"in": "query",
"required": true,
"schema": {
"type": "string"
},
"description": "Enter your Apify token here"
}
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"responses": {
"200": {
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},
"components": {
"schemas": {
"inputSchema": {
"type": "object",
"properties": {
"nameLast": {
"title": "Last name",
"type": "string",
"description": "The inmate's last name to search for. Required unless you provide a register number."
},
"nameFirst": {
"title": "First name",
"type": "string",
"description": "Optional first name to narrow a common last name."
},
"inmateNumber": {
"title": "Register number",
"type": "string",
"description": "Optional. A federal register number (for example 12345-678) for an exact lookup. When set, the name fields are ignored."
},
"sex": {
"title": "Sex",
"enum": [
"",
"Male",
"Female"
],
"type": "string",
"description": "Optional filter.",
"default": ""
},
"race": {
"title": "Race",
"type": "string",
"description": "Optional filter (for example White, Black, Asian, Native, Multi)."
},
"age": {
"title": "Age",
"type": "string",
"description": "Optional exact age filter to narrow results."
},
"maxItems": {
"title": "Max Items",
"minimum": 1,
"maximum": 100,
"type": "integer",
"description": "Maximum records to collect. The locator returns up to 100 matches per search."
}
}
},
"runsResponseSchema": {
"type": "object",
"properties": {
"data": {
"type": "object",
"properties": {
"id": {
"type": "string"
},
"actId": {
"type": "string"
},
"userId": {
"type": "string"
},
"startedAt": {
"type": "string",
"format": "date-time",
"example": "2025-01-08T00:00:00.000Z"
},
"finishedAt": {
"type": "string",
"format": "date-time",
"example": "2025-01-08T00:00:00.000Z"
},
"status": {
"type": "string",
"example": "READY"
},
"meta": {
"type": "object",
"properties": {
"origin": {
"type": "string",
"example": "API"
},
"userAgent": {
"type": "string"
}
}
},
"stats": {
"type": "object",
"properties": {
"inputBodyLen": {
"type": "integer",
"example": 2000
},
"rebootCount": {
"type": "integer",
"example": 0
},
"restartCount": {
"type": "integer",
"example": 0
},
"resurrectCount": {
"type": "integer",
"example": 0
},
"computeUnits": {
"type": "integer",
"example": 0
}
}
},
"options": {
"type": "object",
"properties": {
"build": {
"type": "string",
"example": "latest"
},
"timeoutSecs": {
"type": "integer",
"example": 300
},
"memoryMbytes": {
"type": "integer",
"example": 1024
},
"diskMbytes": {
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"example": 2048
}
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"defaultKeyValueStoreId": {
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},
"defaultDatasetId": {
"type": "string"
},
"defaultRequestQueueId": {
"type": "string"
},
"buildNumber": {
"type": "string",
"example": "1.0.0"
},
"containerUrl": {
"type": "string"
},
"usage": {
"type": "object",
"properties": {
"ACTOR_COMPUTE_UNITS": {
"type": "integer",
"example": 0
},
"DATASET_READS": {
"type": "integer",
"example": 0
},
"DATASET_WRITES": {
"type": "integer",
"example": 0
},
"KEY_VALUE_STORE_READS": {
"type": "integer",
"example": 0
},
"KEY_VALUE_STORE_WRITES": {
"type": "integer",
"example": 1
},
"KEY_VALUE_STORE_LISTS": {
"type": "integer",
"example": 0
},
"REQUEST_QUEUE_READS": {
"type": "integer",
"example": 0
},
"REQUEST_QUEUE_WRITES": {
"type": "integer",
"example": 0
},
"DATA_TRANSFER_INTERNAL_GBYTES": {
"type": "integer",
"example": 0
},
"DATA_TRANSFER_EXTERNAL_GBYTES": {
"type": "integer",
"example": 0
},
"PROXY_RESIDENTIAL_TRANSFER_GBYTES": {
"type": "integer",
"example": 0
},
"PROXY_SERPS": {
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}
}
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"usageTotalUsd": {
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},
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}
}
}
}
```