VINE — The National Victim Notification NetworkVINE — The National Victim Notification Network
Across the country, crime victims and other concerned citizens
are using VINE for access to timely and reliable information about
criminal cases and the custody status of offenders 24 hours a day
over the telephone, through the Internet, or by e-mail.
Victims can call to inquire about the current status of an offender
and can register to be notified immediately in the event of an
offender’s release, escape, transfer, or court appearance.
How VINE Works • VINE communicates with jail and prison booking systems in near real-time, transmitting updated information to the Appriss Data Network™.
• Crime victims and the general public can access the information by calling a national toll-free number, 1-866-US-4-VINE, the local toll-free number, or logging onto
www.vinelink.com any time of the day or night.
• Victims can inquire whether an offender is held in jail as well as the
facility’s location.
• Users can register to be notified immediately of a change in the
offender’s status, such as release, transfer, or escape.
• When a notification is triggered, VINE automatically calls the number or numbers the victim has provided.
• Calls continue for a designated period
of time, or until the victim enters a fourdigit PIN.
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