Search Montgomery County Jail Roster

The Montgomery County jail roster is online and free to search. You can find inmates at the Mac Sim Butler Detention Facility any time. This is one of the largest jails in Alabama with room for over 1,200 people. Sheriff Derrick Cunningham runs the facility. The online search shows names, booking dates, charges, and bond amounts. Montgomery is the state capital and county seat. People arrested in Montgomery city go to this jail.

Montgomery County Online Inmate Search

The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office has a full online jail roster. Go to mcsojail.countygovservices.com to search. You can also reach it from the main sheriff website at montgomerysheriff.com.

The search is simple. Type a first name, last name, or both. Press search. Results appear in a list. You can sort by booking number, name, date of birth, or booking date. The system shows 10, 25, or 50 results per page.

Each listing on the Montgomery County jail roster shows key details. You see the inmate's name and booking number. The date of birth and booking date are listed. Click a name to see more info including charges and bond amounts.

You can access the roster at Montgomery County Current Inmates. The database updates often. New bookings appear after processing.

The sheriff also has a mobile app. Download it to check the jail roster on your phone. The app is free on iTunes and Google Play.

Montgomery County Sheriff's Office

Sheriff Derrick Cunningham leads the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office. The main facility is the Mac Sim Butler Detention Facility. It is on South McDonough Street in downtown Montgomery.

Montgomery is the state capital of Alabama. It became the capital in 1846. The county has about 229,000 people. The detention facility is a minimum to medium security jail. It was designed for 1,200 inmates per day but can hold up to 1,290.

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

• Sheriff's Office Phone: 334-832-4980
• Sheriff Direct Line: (334) 832-1646
• Detention Facility: 225 South McDonough Street, Montgomery, AL 36104
• Mailing: MCDF P.O. BOX 4599, Montgomery, AL 36103
• Jail Phone: 334-832-1386 or 334-832-4440

The Director of Detention is Colonel Sonja Pritchett. For family support, email 4familysupportmcsodf@mc-ala.org.

Note: Montgomery County is part of the 15th Judicial Circuit.

What Montgomery County Jail Records Show

The Montgomery County jail roster gives you key info on each inmate. Alabama law requires certain data. The online search shows what you need to know.

Each inmate listing on the Montgomery County jail roster includes:

• Full name and booking number
• Date of birth
• Booking date and time
• All charges filed
• Bond amount
• Housing assignment

Alabama Code Section 36-22-8 requires sheriffs to keep a jail book. The book must list each inmate's name, age, sex, race, charges, and dates. Montgomery County puts this info online so you can search free any time.

Mugshots are public records in Alabama. The Montgomery County roster shows booking photos for inmates. All basic booking info is public. You can ask for it without giving a reason.

How to Find Inmates in Montgomery County

The online roster is the fastest way to search. But other methods work too if you need them.

For online searches, go to mcsojail.countygovservices.com. Click Current Inmates. Type a name and search. Click a result to see the full profile. You can search any time day or night.

You can call the jail at 334-832-1386 or 334-832-4440. Staff answer around the clock. Give them the name of the person you seek. They can tell you if that person is in custody. Have the date of birth ready if you can.

To visit in person, go to 225 South McDonough Street in Montgomery. Bring your ID. Under Alabama Code Section 36-12-40, you can view the jail book during office hours.

VINELink is free for tracking inmates. Go to vinelink.com and select Alabama. Search by name. Sign up for alerts. When the person is released, you get notified by phone, text, or email.

Montgomery County Jail Visitation

Montgomery County uses video visitation only. There are no in person visits. You must register online to schedule a video visit.

To register, go to thevisitor.icsenforcer.com. Create an account. Add the inmate you want to visit. You must be on the inmate's approved visitor list. Each inmate can have up to four visitors on their list.

Schedule visits 1 to 7 days in advance. Only approved visitors can book times. Follow all rules or you may lose visiting rights. The video system lets you see and talk to the inmate from home or the jail lobby.

To add money to an inmate's account, use the jail's deposit system. Inmates use funds for phone calls and commissary items. Ask staff about deposit options.

Alabama Jail Roster Laws

Alabama makes jail records public. Two key statutes govern access to the Montgomery County jail roster.

Alabama Code Section 36-22-8 requires sheriffs to keep a jail book. The book must show each inmate's name, age, sex, race, charges, booking date, and release date. The sheriff must let the public view this during office hours. Montgomery County puts its roster online for easy access.

Alabama Code Section 36-12-40 is the open records law. Any Alabama resident can view public records. Jail rosters are public. You do not need a reason to look. Copies may cost a fee but viewing is free.

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

Montgomery City Arrests

Montgomery is the state capital and county seat. It has about 196,000 people. Arrests in Montgomery city go to the Mac Sim Butler Detention Facility.

If someone was arrested in Montgomery city, check the county jail roster. City police take people to the detention facility for booking. The online search shows all inmates no matter which agency made the arrest.

Nearby County Jails

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

Find Montgomery County Inmates

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