No, a booking number is not the same as an inmate number. A booking number is a temporary identification number assigned to an individual arrested and taken into custody by law enforcement. The booking number tracks the individual through the booking and intake process and may be used to look up information about the arrest.

On the other hand, an inmate number is a permanent identification number assigned to an individual who has been processed into a correctional facility. The inmate number is used to identify the individual while they are in custody and may be used to look up information about the individual’s incarceration, including their location, release date, and other details.

While the booking and inmate numbers are different, they are both used to identify individuals who have been arrested or incarcerated and may be used to access information about the individual’s status and location.