Clinton Correctional Facility Inmate Record Cards

Numeric by inmate number.

These cards summarize inmates' background and prison disciplinary record. Each card gives name and number of inmate and data on crime, sentence, background, habits, education, employment, and other information similar to that found on the Receiving Blotter. On the reverse side is a record of disciplinary action (date of offense, time forfeited, charge, officer); record of appearances before Parole Board and disposition; labor report; grade report; and previous criminal history (crime, place committed, date, sentence or fine, or other disposition of case). Also on the reverse is attached a front and side photograph of the inmate, including his number and date.

Attached to the main card are additional cards containing summaries of the Principal Keeper's interviews with inmates (usually relating to prison labor); continuations of the main card; and any correspondence relating to resentencing. The numbers extend from 12879 (inmate received in 1914) to 39999 (inmate received in 1964), with gaps. The file was maintained pursuant to a law of 1929 (Chapter 243) requiring a daily record to be kept of punishments inflicted on prisoners and of complaints by prisoners.

Summary information on adult inmates is disclosable under law. State Archives staff will review records containing probation, parole, medical, and juvenile criminal history data and disclose information pursuant to the Freedom of Information Law and Personal Privacy Protection Law. The identity of victims of sex crimes is not disclosable. Unless a specific law forbids disclosure indefinitely, all records must be disclosed after 75 years.