VINE Service Information
When it comes to an offender's status, everyone has the right to know - the VINE service is the Department of Correction's free, confidential, and only victim notification and information service.
To find out the custody or supervision status of an offender or to register for notifications, call toll free 866-976-8267 or register online at www.vinelink.com. For more information contact DOC's Victim Services Unit at 888-810-1847.
How VINE Works:
- VINE communicates with DOC’s Offender Management System (OMS) in near realtime, uploading updated information about offenders to the Appriss Data Network.
- Crime Victims and the general public can access offender status information or register for notification by calling VINE's toll-free number, or logging onto www.vinelink.com, or downloading the VINE app any time of the day or night.
- Victims can find out whether an offender is held in a facility or is being supervised in the community.
- VINE will notify registrants of a change in the offender’s custody status, such as release, transfer or escape.
- VINE is an open system. Anyone, to include victims, affected parties, community members, or criminal justice/law enforcement professionals, can call to get information or register to receive notification when there is a change in an offender’s status.
- Operator assistance is available 24 hours a day 7 days a week.
- VINE services are free and confidential.
How to Register & VINELink Quick Guide:
A quick guide for how to register for notifications can be found on www.vinelink.com. When you register for VINE, you can register anonymously or you can register your name and address. Direct victims and affected persons are asked to register a name and an address and not to register anonymously. There are some notification events that will not be done automatically and there may be times when a caseworker or victim's advocate might need to get in touch with you to share important information or to get your input on release planning.
If we don't have your name we cannot contact you. All information submitted to VINE is kept confidential and cannot be seen by any member of the public.