Monroe County Jail Roster

The Monroe County jail roster contains records for all inmates held at the county jail in Monroeville. This small jail can hold up to 48 detainees. Monroe County does not have an online jail roster. You must call the jail to check if someone is in custody. The sheriff's office is on North Alabama Avenue. The jail is on Mount Pleasant Avenue. This page shows how to find inmates and get records in Monroe County.

Monroe County Sheriff's Office

The Monroe County Sheriff's Office handles law enforcement for the whole county. The office is in the courthouse in Monroeville. The jail is at a separate location on Mount Pleasant Avenue.

Monroe County is known as the home of Harper Lee, author of To Kill a Mockingbird. The county seat is Monroeville. It is a rural county in southwest Alabama. The jail is small but serves the county well.

Contact the Monroe County Sheriff's Office using this info:

• Sheriff's Office: 65 North Alabama Avenue, Room 136, Monroeville, AL 36460
• Sheriff's Office Phone: 251-575-2963
• Jail Address: 215 North Mount Pleasant Avenue, Monroeville, AL 36460
• Jail Phone: 251-743-4850 or 251-743-2502 or 251-575-2635

Note: Monroe County is part of the 35th Judicial Circuit.

How to Find Inmates in Monroe County

Monroe County does not have an online jail roster. You cannot search the website for inmates. But there are other ways to find out if someone is in the Monroe County jail.

The main way is to call the jail. Dial 251-743-4850. Staff can tell you if someone is in custody. Give them the full name of the person you seek. Have the date of birth or booking number ready if you can. This helps narrow the search.

You can also visit in person. Go to 215 North Mount Pleasant Avenue in Monroeville. Bring your ID. Under Alabama Code Section 36-22-8, the sheriff must keep a jail book open to the public during office hours. You can view who is in the Monroe County jail at no cost.

For state inmates, use the Alabama Department of Corrections search at doc.alabama.gov. This shows people in state prison. It does not show county jail inmates. Use the jail phone for Monroe County detainees.

VINELink can help track inmates. Go to vinelink.com and select Alabama. Search by name. Sign up for alerts. When the person is released, you get notified. This service is free.

What Monroe County Jail Records Show

Jail records in Monroe County follow state law. Alabama Code Section 36-22-8 says what the sheriff must track.

The Monroe County jail book must include:

• Full name of the inmate
• Age and date of birth
• Gender and race
• Any distinguishing marks
• All charges filed
• Booking date and time
• Release date when applicable

Mugshots are taken at booking. These are public records in Alabama. Bond amounts show what it costs to get released. All basic booking info is public. You can ask for it without giving a reason.

Some info stays private. Medical records are protected by HIPAA. Mental health details are not public. Juvenile records are sealed. You will not find these on any Monroe County jail roster.

Monroe County Jail Visitation

The Monroe County jail allows visits during set hours. You must schedule through JPay. Create an account first before you can book a visit.

Visitation hours for Monroe County jail are:

• Monday through Friday: 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
• Saturday and Sunday: 7:30 AM to 2:30 PM

You must register at JPay before scheduling. Go to jpay.com and create an account. Add the inmate you want to visit. Then you can book a time slot. This system helps the jail manage visits.

Bring a valid photo ID when you arrive. Follow all jail rules. No cell phones or weapons allowed. The jail may turn away visitors who do not follow rules or have active warrants.

Alabama Jail Record Laws

Alabama law makes jail records public. Two main statutes apply to Monroe County and all jails in the state.

Alabama Code Section 36-12-40 is the state open records act. It says any resident can view and copy public records. Jail rosters are public. You can ask to see them without giving a reason. The agency can charge for copies. Viewing is free.

Alabama Code Section 36-22-8 requires sheriffs to keep a jail book. The book must list each inmate by name, age, sex, race, charges, and dates. The sheriff must let you view this book during office hours. This law gives you the right to see the Monroe County jail roster.

Arrest data goes to the state within 24 hours. Alabama Administrative Code 265-X-2-.03 sets this rule. Monroe County reports to the Alabama Criminal Justice Information Center. This keeps state crime data current.

Fees for Monroe County Jail Records

Viewing the jail roster is free. You can visit the sheriff's office and look at the jail book at no charge. Phone calls to ask about inmates are free too.

Fees apply when you want copies. Alabama Code Section 36-12-41 lets agencies charge for copies. Most charge 50 cents to one dollar per page. Certified copies cost more. Ask the Monroe County Sheriff's Office for their fee schedule.

Background checks through ALEA cost 25 dollars. The Alabama Department of Corrections charges 25 dollars for state inmate records. Payment must be by money order or cashier's check.

Nearby County Jails

Monroe County is in southwest Alabama. It borders several other counties. If you are not sure where someone is held, check these nearby jails too.

Search Monroe County Inmates

Use our search tool to look up jail records in Monroe County. Enter a name to find booking information, mugshots, and charges.