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Platform Overview

Technology & Integrations

USAJails ingests booking data, social updates, and agency feeds to keep families and legal professionals informed. We support APIs, CSV uploads, and curated content workflows tailored to each county.

Need integration support?

Contact our agency team to map your feeds, discuss SLAs, and schedule pilot deployments.

Data Integration Scenarios

Real-Time Booking Feeds (XML/JSON)

Ingest booking data via Sheriff and county APIs. We normalize fields (name, photo, charge, bond) for publishing on state pages and powering inmate search tools.

  • Supports REST, SOAP, XML, JSON, and CSV endpoints
  • Automatic retry with deduping to avoid duplicate roster entries
  • Optional SSN/PII redaction before public display

Visitation & Commissary Updates

Sync visitation calendars, kiosk providers, and commissary links directly from agency systems or secure uploads.

  • ICS, SignUpGenius, OnBase, and custom scheduling APIs
  • Change detection alerts to agency contacts in case of conflicts
  • Instant push to state jail directories and resource guides

Social & Alert Feeds

Embed sheriff social updates (X, Facebook, RSS) and local news alerts into jail pages with caching and moderation controls.

  • RSS/STOMP connectors and social network API integrations
  • Server-side cache with fallback when feeds block embeds
  • Custom curated update cards for agencies without APIs

APIs & Services

Agency & Public Integrations

Agency API Portal

  • Secure token-based authentication for county partners
  • Schema validation and versioning so endpoints evolve safely
  • Live monitoring dashboards with error notifications

Data Pipeline Services

  • ETL jobs hosted on AWS/Lambda with queue-based retries
  • Scheduled CSV/SFTP ingestion for counties without APIs
  • Automated data quality checks with human review workflows

Public Widgets & Embeds

  • Quick Jail Lookup widget for state directories
  • Upcoming inmate search, booking, and date filters
  • Reusable components for bail agents and attorney listings

Frequently Asked Questions

Technology

Can we push data instead of exposing an API?

Yes. We support CSV, Excel, or PDF uploads through secure portals. Our team converts files into structured data for publication and search.

How do you handle downtime or blocked embeds?

We cache approved content and fall back to curated text when third-party sites block iframes or APIs. Agencies receive alerts with mitigation steps.

Do you share data with bail agents or third parties?

Data use is governed by agency agreements. Public data powers state directories, while private data (e.g., restricted rosters) remains restricted.

What about compliance and security?

We follow CJIS-aligned practices for authentication and auditing. Sensitive feeds require VPN/IP allowlisting, encryption at rest, and explicit sign-off.