Can family and friends find out where a prisoner is being held?
If someone has just been remanded into custody or sentenced to imprisonment, relatives or friends can contact the court in which they were sentenced. If they have been in custody for a few weeks you can write to the Prisoner Location Service, PO Box 2152, Birmingham B15 1SD but you must give the following information: • Full name and date of birth for prisoner • Your relationship to them • Why you want to make contact The prisoner will be contacted and if they agree the location will be made known to you. This process will take 2-3 weeks and is only available via the post.
