Search Montgomery County Jail Mugshots

Montgomery County jail mugshots are maintained by the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office. The sheriff provides an online inmate search system where you can look up current inmates and view their booking photos. Montgomery is the state capital of Alabama, and the county jail handles a large volume of bookings. These records are public under Alabama law.

Montgomery County Online Inmate Search

The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office provides an online inmate search system. This is one of the major jail search systems in Alabama given that Montgomery is the state capital.

To search for Montgomery County jail mugshots, visit the Montgomery County Inmate Search page. Enter the person's name to search. Results show current inmates with mugshots, booking dates, charges, and bond amounts.

The online system shows current inmates only. Once someone posts bond or is released, they drop off the active roster. For historical records, contact the sheriff's office directly or use ALEA for statewide criminal history.

Montgomery County handles a high volume of bookings. The detention facility is one of the larger jails in the state. The online system helps manage public inquiries about inmates.

How to Find Mugshots in Montgomery County

There are several ways to search for jail mugshots in Montgomery County.

For current inmates, use the online search first. Go to mcsheriff.com and click on inmate search. Enter the last name to find results. This is free and available 24 hours a day.

For in-person requests, visit the sheriff's office at 100 S Lawrence Street in Montgomery. The phone number is (334) 832-4980. The detention facility phone is (334) 832-4990. Staff can help with records requests.

Under Alabama Code Section 36-22-8, the jailer's record book is public and must be available for inspection. You can ask to see records during office hours.

For background checks or older records, contact ALEA at 334-676-7897. The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency has criminal history from all counties. Online checks cost $15. Mail requests are $25.

Court records are at pa.alacourt.com. Search Montgomery County cases by name. This shows charges, court dates, and case outcomes.

Montgomery County Detention Facility

The Montgomery County Detention Facility is operated by the sheriff. It is one of the larger county jails in Alabama.

The sheriff's office address is 100 S Lawrence Street, Montgomery, AL 36104. The main phone is (334) 832-4980. The detention facility number is (334) 832-4990.

Montgomery is the state capital. The city has a population around 200,000. The county population is about 228,000. The jail handles bookings from the Montgomery Police Department, sheriff's deputies, and other agencies.

FCI Montgomery, a federal prison, is also located in the county. Federal inmates are separate from county jail and are searchable at the Bureau of Prisons website bop.gov.

What Montgomery County Mugshots Include

When someone is booked into the Montgomery County Detention Facility, staff record several pieces of information.

Montgomery County mugshot records typically include:

• Full legal name and any aliases
• Date of birth and age
• Physical description with height and weight
• Race, sex, hair color, and eye color
• Booking number and date
• All charges at arrest
• Bond amount if set
• Arresting agency
• Court dates and case information

The online search displays most of this information. Full booking records are available through public records requests.

Alabama Laws on Jail Records

Alabama law makes jail mugshots public. Several statutes protect your right to access records in Montgomery County.

Alabama Code Section 36-12-40 is the Open Records Act. Every citizen can inspect and copy public records. Mugshots are public records. You do not need to explain why you want them.

Alabama Code Section 36-22-8 requires the sheriff to keep a record book of prisoners. This book must show names, ages, descriptions, charges, and dates. It must be open for public inspection during office hours.

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

For expungement, Alabama Code Sections 15-27-1 and 15-27-2 allow certain charges to be removed if dismissed or acquitted. The filing fee is $500 with waivers available for low-income petitioners.

Cities in Montgomery County

Montgomery County includes the state capital and several smaller communities. All arrests go through the county detention facility.

Montgomery is the county seat and state capital with a population around 200,000. It is the second largest city in Alabama. The Montgomery Police Department handles city arrests, with booking at the county facility.

Other communities include Pike Road, which has been growing rapidly. There are no other cities in the county with populations over 100,000.

State government offices are concentrated in Montgomery. This includes courts, state agencies, and the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency headquarters.

Statewide Resources

These resources help when you need more than local records.

ALEA Criminal Records is headquartered in Montgomery. They handle background checks for all Alabama counties. Online checks cost $15. Mail requests are $25. Visit alea.gov or call 334-676-7897.

The Alabama Department of Corrections tracks state prisoners at doc.alabama.gov. County jail inmates are not in this system. Only convicted felons serving state sentences appear.

Alacourt Access at pa.alacourt.com has court records from all 67 counties. Search by name to find cases. This is free and shows charges and status.

Alabama Legal Help at alabamalegalhelp.org has free information. Legal Services Alabama at legalservicesalabama.org provides free legal help to qualifying individuals.

Nearby Counties

Montgomery County borders several other Alabama counties. Check these if you cannot find someone locally.

Search Montgomery County Mugshots

Use our search tool to find jail mugshots and arrest records in Montgomery County, Alabama.