Monroe County Jail Mugshots

Monroe County jail mugshots are maintained by the Monroe County Sheriff's Office in Monroeville. This rural southwest Alabama county has about 20,000 residents. The county is best known as the home of Harper Lee, author of "To Kill a Mockingbird." When someone is arrested in Monroe County, they are booked at the county jail where mugshots and records are created. Monroe County may not have an online jail roster, so you may need to contact the sheriff's office directly for inmate information. Records are public under Alabama law.

Monroe County Sheriff's Office

The Monroe County Sheriff's Office operates the county jail and maintains all booking records including mugshots. The sheriff has legal custody of the jail under Alabama Code Section 14-6-1.

Contact information for the Monroe County Sheriff:

• Address: 26 N Mount Pleasant Avenue, Monroeville, AL 36460
• Phone: (251) 743-2241
• Fax: (251) 575-7987

Monroe County is a smaller rural county and may not maintain an online jail roster. For current inmate information and mugshots, contact the sheriff's office directly by phone during business hours.

How to Find Monroe County Jail Mugshots

Since Monroe County may not have an online jail roster, there are other ways to search for mugshots.

Call the sheriff's office at (251) 743-2241. Staff can confirm if someone is currently in custody and provide basic booking information. You can also ask about visiting hours and bail procedures.

Visit the sheriff's office in person at 26 N Mount Pleasant Avenue in Monroeville. Under Alabama Code Section 36-22-8, the jailer's log book is a public record that must be available for inspection during office hours. Staff can help you look up specific names.

For statewide criminal history, contact ALEA at 334-676-7897. They maintain records for all Alabama counties. The fee is $25 by mail or $15 online. This is the best option for historical records or comprehensive background checks.

Check the sheriff's Facebook page. Some smaller Alabama counties post arrest information on social media even without a formal online roster.

Monroe County Jail Information

The Monroe County Jail is located in Monroeville, the county seat. The facility handles bookings for all arrests in the county.

When someone is arrested and booked into Monroe County Jail, a detailed record is created including:

• Booking photograph (mugshot)
• Full name and any known aliases
• Date of birth and age
• Physical description
• Booking number and date
• Charges at time of arrest
• Bond amount if set
• Arresting agency

These records are public under Alabama law. You have the right to request copies, though fees may apply for reproduction.

Alabama Public Records Laws

Monroe County jail mugshots are public records under Alabama law.

Alabama Code Section 36-12-40 is the Open Records Act. It gives every Alabama resident the right to inspect and copy public records. Mugshots are considered public records. You can request to see them without stating a reason.

Alabama Code Section 36-22-8 requires the sheriff to maintain a record book of all prisoners. This book must contain identifying information including name, age, charges, and physical description. The law states this book must be open for public inspection during office hours.

Alabama Code Section 14-6-1 gives the sheriff legal custody of the county jail and all prisoners. The Monroe County Sheriff is responsible for maintaining jail records.

If you need records removed, Alabama has expungement laws. Under Alabama Code Sections 15-27-1 and 15-27-2, certain records can be expunged if charges were dropped or resulted in acquittal. The filing fee is $500, though hardship waivers are available.

Court Information

Monroe County is part of the 35th Judicial Circuit along with Conecuh and Butler counties.

Monroe County Circuit Court handles felony criminal cases. The courthouse is located at 65 N Alabama Avenue in Monroeville. Phone: (251) 743-4107.

The District Court handles misdemeanor cases and preliminary hearings for felonies.

Court records can be searched through AlacourtAccess online, though fees apply for detailed searches.

Legal Resources

If you need legal help in Monroe County, several resources are available.

Legal Services Alabama provides free legal help to qualifying low-income residents. Contact them at 1-866-456-4995.

The Alabama State Bar runs a lawyer referral service at 1-800-392-5660. Initial consultations cost up to $50 for 30 minutes.

Alabama Legal Help at alabamalegalhelp.org offers self-help guides and information about criminal records and your rights.

Nearby Counties

If you cannot find someone in Monroe County, check neighboring county jails. The person may have been arrested in a different jurisdiction.

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