Morgan County Jail Roster

The Morgan County jail roster is available online through the sheriff's website. You can search for inmates by name any time of day. The jail is in Decatur, the county seat. It can hold nearly 1,000 inmates between the main facility and annex. The online roster shows current inmates and people released in the last 48 hours. Each listing includes names, mugshots, charges, and bond amounts. Staff update the roster often.

Morgan County Online Inmate Search

The Morgan County Sheriff's Office has a full online jail roster. Go to morgancountysheriffal.gov and click on the roster link. You can view current inmates or recently released people.

The search lets you type a name to find someone. Results show right away. You can pick current inmates or those released in the last 48 hours. The system uses two views that you can switch between.

Each inmate profile on the Morgan County jail roster shows useful info. You get the name, age, race, and gender. The system shows the arrest date, release date if set, and court date. All charges are listed with the bond amount for each.

You can access the roster at Morgan County Jail Roster. The roster updates often. New bookings appear after processing is done.

Morgan County Sheriff's Office

The Morgan County Sheriff's Office is on Lee Street in Decatur. The jail is at the same address. The original facility opened in 2006. An annex with 444 more beds was added in 2016.

Morgan County is in north Alabama along the Tennessee River. Decatur is called the River City. The county jail serves the whole county. It holds pretrial detainees and people serving short sentences.

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

• Address: 119 Lee Street NE, Decatur, AL 35601
• Main Phone: 256-351-4800
• Non-Emergency Dispatch: 256-350-4613
• Jail Phone: 256-351-4825
• Emergency: 911

Office hours are Monday through Thursday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Friday hours are 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM.

Note: Morgan County is part of the 8th Judicial Circuit.

What Morgan County Jail Records Show

The Morgan County jail roster gives you detailed info on each inmate. The data follows state law and goes a bit beyond the basics.

Each inmate listing on the Morgan County jail roster includes:

• Full name and mugshot
• Age, race, and gender
• Arrest date and time
• Release date if known
• Court date if scheduled
• All charges filed
• Bond amount for each charge

Having the court date is helpful. It tells you when the person will appear before a judge. The release date shows when they may get out if bond is not posted. This info helps families plan ahead.

Alabama Code Section 36-22-8 requires sheriffs to keep a jail book open to the public. Morgan County posts its book online. You can search it free any time.

How to Find Inmates in Morgan County

The online roster is the best way to search. But other options exist if you prefer.

For online searches, go to morgancountysheriffal.gov. Click the jail roster link. Choose current inmates or released in 48 hours. Type a name if you want or browse the full list. Click a name to see the complete profile.

You can call the jail at 256-351-4825. Staff answer day and night. 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 119 Lee Street NE in Decatur. 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.

Morgan County Jail Visitation

Morgan County jail allows visits on set days. It is first come, first served. You do not need an appointment. But arrive early to get a spot.

Visitation hours are:

• Wednesday: 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM and 12:00 PM to 3:30 PM
• Saturday: 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM and 12:00 PM to 2:15 PM

Each inmate can have one visit per day. They can have up to three visits per week. Bring a valid photo ID. You must follow all jail rules or you may be turned away.

The jail may check for active warrants. Anyone with a warrant will not be allowed to visit. Follow the rules to avoid problems.

Alabama Jail Roster Laws

Alabama makes jail records public. Two key statutes govern access to the Morgan 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. Morgan County posts 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. Morgan County reports to the Alabama Criminal Justice Information Center.

Decatur City Arrests

Decatur is the county seat and largest city in Morgan County. It has about 58,000 people. Arrests in Decatur go to the Morgan County jail.

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

A small part of Decatur extends into Limestone County. An arrest there may go to Limestone County jail instead. Check both if you are not sure.

Nearby County Jails

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

Find Morgan County Inmates

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