Find Montgomery Jail Mugshots
Montgomery jail mugshots are maintained by the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office. As Alabama's state capital, Montgomery has about 195,000 residents and is the fourth largest city in the state. The Mac Sim Butler Detention Facility serves as the county jail. When Montgomery Police arrest someone, they are booked at this facility where mugshots and records are created. The sheriff provides an online inmate search where you can find current inmates and their booking information. Being the capital city, Montgomery also has ALEA headquarters nearby for statewide criminal records.
Montgomery Quick Facts
Which County Handles Montgomery Arrests
Montgomery is in Montgomery County. The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office operates the Mac Sim Butler Detention Facility where all county arrests are processed.
Montgomery County Jail contact information:
- Facility: Mac Sim Butler Detention Facility
- Address: 250 S McDonough Street, Montgomery, AL 36104
- Jail Phone: (334) 832-4990
- Sheriff's Office: (334) 832-4980
- Online Roster: mcsheriff.com/inmate-search
Montgomery also has a city jail at 100 S Lawrence Street for temporary holding. Most arrestees transfer to county custody for longer detention.
How to Find Montgomery Jail Mugshots
There are several ways to search for Montgomery jail mugshots. The online method works best for current inmates.
The Montgomery County Sheriff provides an online inmate search at mcsheriff.com. Navigate to the Inmate Search section. Enter a last name to search. Results show current inmates with mugshots, charges, and bond information.
For in-person requests, visit the sheriff's office at the detention facility. Staff can help search records during business hours. The jailer's log is a public record under Alabama Code Section 36-22-8.
ALEA headquarters is in Montgomery at 201 South Union Street. You can request statewide criminal records in person. The fee is $25 by mail or $15 online. Phone: 334-676-7897.
Montgomery Police Department
Montgomery Police Department handles most arrests within city limits.
MPD contact information:
- Address: 1 Police Plaza, Montgomery, AL 36104
- Non-Emergency: (334) 625-2831
- Website: montgomeryal.gov/police-department
MPD operates the Montgomery City Jail at 100 S Lawrence Street. Phone: (334) 625-2001. This is for short-term holding before transfer to county custody.
Montgomery Municipal Court is at 100 S Lawrence Street. Phone: (334) 625-2080. The court handles city ordinances and traffic violations.
What Montgomery Jail Records Show
When someone is booked at the Mac Sim Butler Detention Facility, a detailed record is created.
Montgomery booking records typically include:
- Booking photograph (mugshot)
- Full name and aliases
- Date of birth and age
- Physical description
- Booking number and date
- Charges at arrest
- Bond amount
- Arresting agency
Home addresses and Social Security numbers are not shown publicly for privacy reasons.
State Government and Courts
Montgomery is Alabama's state capital. Several state agencies are headquartered here that relate to criminal records.
ALEA (Alabama Law Enforcement Agency) headquarters is at 201 South Union Street. This is the central repository for all Alabama criminal records. You can request background checks in person or by mail.
The Alabama Supreme Court and Court of Criminal Appeals are in Montgomery. The Administrative Office of Courts is also here. These handle appeals, not initial bookings.
FCI Montgomery is a federal prison in the area. For federal inmates, search at bop.gov. Federal cases go through U.S. District Court, not the county system.
Alabama Public Records Laws
Montgomery jail mugshots are public records under Alabama law.
Alabama Code Section 36-12-40 is the Open Records Act. It lets residents inspect and copy public documents including mugshots.
Alabama Code Section 36-22-8 requires the sheriff to keep a prisoner record book available for public inspection.
Alabama Code Section 14-6-1 gives the sheriff custody of the county jail and all records.
Expungement is available under Alabama Code Sections 15-27-1 and 15-27-2. Filing fee is $500.
Legal Resources in Montgomery
Several organizations provide legal assistance in Montgomery.
Legal Services Alabama has an office at 101 S Lawrence Street. Phone: (334) 264-1471. They help low-income residents with legal matters.
Montgomery County Bar Association provides lawyer referrals at (334) 264-3275.
Alabama State Bar headquarters is at 415 Dexter Avenue, Montgomery. Their referral line is 1-800-392-5660.
Nearby Cities
Other major Alabama cities are connected to Montgomery by highways.
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