Jailbase.com

Jailbase: Mugshot Search

Discover arrest records, mugshots, and more from around the US with Jailbase.com, a comprehensive resource for criminal justice information

What is Jailbase.com?

Jailbase.com is an online database that aggregates and publishes public arrest records and mugshots from around the United States. The website allows anyone to search for individuals' arrest details, including name, date of birth, location of arrest, charge description, bail amounts, and booking photos or mugshots.

The site collects records from city, county, and state agencies and claims to currently have over 185 million arrest records in its database. Users can search by name, location, or browse recent arrests happening across the country. For many records, the full arrest report may be available, detailing the circumstances and narrative of the arrest.

Jailbase.com has generated controversy for making arrest details and mugshots public, which critics argue can enable online shaming and can be prejudicial to people who are arrested but not necessarily guilty or formally charged with a crime. However, the site states that as arrest records are deemed public information in most jurisdictions, publishing them serves accountability and transparency regarding law enforcement activities.

While free name-based searches are available, the site generates revenue through paid account subscriptions which offer advanced search and monitoring options. Overall, Jailbase provides an easily searchable nationwide database of mugshots and arrest records that anyone can access, although ethical concerns exist regarding privacy and the potential for abuse of such data.

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