Vermont Jails & Prisons
Vermont operates 15 correctional facilities, including 12 state prisons and 3 county jails.
Vermont operates 15 correctional facilities through the Vermont Department of Corrections (VT DOC), including 12 state prisons and 3 additional facilities. Vermont has one of the smallest prison populations in the United States, housing approximately 1,700 inmates. Northern State Correctional Facility in Newport (433 beds) is the largest facility. Vermont also houses some inmates in out-of-state facilities due to capacity constraints.
Unlike most states, Vermont does not operate a traditional county jail system — pretrial detention and sentenced inmates are held within the VT DOC system. Chittenden Regional Correctional Facility in South Burlington serves the Burlington metro area.
Vermont Inmate Search
To locate an inmate in Vermont, use the VINELink Vermont notification system. VT DOC does not maintain a separate public offender search portal — VINELink is the primary tool for locating Vermont inmates.
Visitation & Phone Calls
Visitation at Vermont correctional facilities requires prior approval. Contact the specific facility for current visitation schedules and approved visitor registration procedures.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How do I find an inmate in a Vermont facility?
- Use VINELink Vermont at vinelink.vineapps.com. Vermont does not have a traditional DOC offender search portal — VINELink is the primary public lookup tool for Vermont inmates.
- Does Vermont have county jails?
- Vermont does not operate a traditional county jail system. Pretrial detainees and sentenced inmates are held within Vermont DOC facilities rather than county-run jails.
- How do I send money to a Vermont inmate?
- Contact the specific Vermont DOC facility for current deposit instructions and accepted payment methods.