JailBase Removal: Get Your Arrest Record Off JailBase
Everything we know about how JailBase works, and how to get your listing removed.
JailBase is a public records database that aggregates arrest records, booking photos, charges, and case status from local law enforcement agencies, correctional facilities, and court systems. It operates under principles similar to the Freedom of Information Act — the information is already publicly accessible elsewhere, and JailBase compiles it into one searchable database, refreshed regularly with new bookings and case updates.
Locate your entry
Search your name (optionally with county and state) directly on JailBase.com, or Google your name plus "JailBase" to find the listing.
Start the opt-out process
JailBase does have a self-service opt-out option: once you've found your listing, there's an option to begin removal, which leads to a request form asking for an email address and mobile phone number.
Confirm the request
JailBase sends confirmation codes to your email and phone to verify you're requesting your own removal before it processes the request.
Expect a 30–90 day wait
JailBase states it retains booking information for a minimum of 30 days and often up to 90, citing the public's interest in being able to locate someone in custody (for habeas corpus and similar legal purposes). Discrepancies between your submitted information and their booking record can extend this further.
JailBase's listings rank well in search partly because the site is genuinely comprehensive and frequently updated, and partly because — like other aggregators — its pages are structured around exact names, which search engines match closely against name-based searches.
The 30–90 day retention window means a listing can keep ranking well after you've started the removal process, which is exactly the gap between "requested" and "actually gone" that causes the most frustration with JailBase specifically.
We handle the opt-out submission and follow-up verification on your behalf, and pursue search-engine de-indexing in parallel so the listing stops surfacing in search rather than waiting out JailBase's full retention window before anything changes in your search results. We confirm the listing is actually gone from JailBase itself, not just that a request was submitted, and keep monitoring afterward.
If your mugshot or arrest record appears on more than one site, you're not alone — records are frequently scraped and republished across several publishers at once. Here's our removal guidance for the other sites we see most often:
Frequently Asked Questions
Is JailBase legal?
Yes. JailBase operates on public-records principles similar to the Freedom of Information Act, aggregating information that's already accessible through government sources.
Does JailBase remove listings for free?
Yes — JailBase has a genuine opt-out process at no cost, though it requires email and phone verification and JailBase states it can take 30 to 90 days to complete.
How long does JailBase removal take?
JailBase's own process typically takes 30–90 days. We pursue search-engine de-indexing in parallel so the listing stops showing in search well before that window closes, rather than waiting on JailBase's full retention period.
Will it come back?
The same public arrest record could be picked up by a different site even after JailBase removes it, which is why we keep monitoring your name after the initial removal.
Get Your JailBase Listing Removed
Start with a free analysis — we'll confirm exactly where your information appears and what it takes to clear it.