Search Montgomery Booking Reports
Montgomery booking reports are maintained by the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office. Montgomery Police make arrests within city limits and transport individuals to the county jail for booking. The sheriff's staff create the official booking record during intake. You can search for current inmates online through the county's jail roster.
Montgomery Quick Facts
Where Montgomery Booking Reports Are Kept
The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office maintains all booking reports for Montgomery. Like most Alabama cities, Montgomery does not operate its own jail. City police arrest people within city limits. They then transport those individuals to the county facility for booking and detention.
The sheriff's office creates the official booking record during the intake process. This record includes personal information, charges, mugshot, and bond amount. The county maintains these records as required by Code of Alabama § 36-22-8. The law mandates public access to jail books during office hours.
| Sheriff's Office | Montgomery County Sheriff |
|---|---|
| Address | 115 South Perry Street, Montgomery, AL 36104 |
| Phone | (334) 832-4980 |
| Online Roster | mcsojail.countygovservices.com |
Montgomery Police Department
The Montgomery Police Department handles law enforcement within city limits. Officers respond to calls, investigate crimes, and make arrests. When an arrest occurs, the officer creates an arrest report documenting the incident. This is separate from the booking report created at the county jail.
After an arrest, Montgomery Police transport the individual to the Montgomery County jail. The sheriff's staff take over from there. They complete the booking process including fingerprints, photographs, and entering data into the system. The booking report becomes part of the county's records, not the city's.
For questions about the arrest itself, contact Montgomery Police. For questions about booking status, jail conditions, or release information, contact the Montgomery County Sheriff. Each agency has different responsibilities and maintains different records. The city website is at www.montgomeryal.gov.
How to Search Montgomery Booking Reports Online
The Montgomery County Sheriff provides free online access to current inmate information. You can search without creating an account or paying any fees. The system shows everyone currently in custody plus recent releases. This includes people arrested in Montgomery by city police.
To search for booking reports, visit mcsojail.countygovservices.com. Look for the inmate search or jail roster section. Enter the person's name to see if they appear. Results show booking dates, charges, and bond amounts. Most entries include mugshot photographs.
If you cannot find someone online, they may have already been released. Online rosters typically show only current inmates. For historical booking information, contact the sheriff's office directly at (334) 832-4980. Staff can search archived records that may not appear online.
Montgomery Booking Report Fees
Searching the online jail roster is free. You can check if someone is in custody without paying anything. This applies to all Montgomery residents using the Montgomery County system. Phone status checks are also free during business hours.
Fees apply when you need official copies of records. General fee guidelines include:
- Online roster search: Free
- Phone status check: Free
- Copy of booking record: $0.50 to $1.00 per page
- Certified copies: $5 to $25 depending on type
State-level background checks through ALEA cost $25 and require fingerprint submission. Court records through Alacourt Access cost $9.99 per name search. These alternatives show records beyond what the county jail roster provides. Visit pa.alacourt.com for court records.
Montgomery as State Capital
Montgomery serves as Alabama's capital city. The state government presence affects the character of the community. Rosa Parks refused to give up her bus seat here in 1955, sparking the Montgomery Bus Boycott. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. pastored at Dexter Avenue Baptist Church just blocks from the capitol building.
The First White House of the Confederacy stands downtown. This complex history is visible throughout the city. Modern Montgomery hosts Maxwell Air Force Base and Hyundai Manufacturing. These employers bring workers and economic activity to the area.
The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office uses modern technology including a mobile app for jail information. The Mac Sim Butler Detention Facility can hold over 1,200 inmates. The CountyGovServices platform provides easy online access to booking information for residents and the public.
Alabama Booking Report Laws
Alabama law requires booking reports to be public records. Code of Alabama § 36-22-8 mandates that sheriffs maintain a public record book for all prisoners. This includes people arrested by Montgomery Police and booked at the county jail.
Section 36-12-40 gives Alabama residents the right to inspect public records. You do not need to explain why you want the information. However, Alabama is one of only seven states that limits this right to state residents. Out-of-state requests may be denied.
Some records have privacy restrictions. Juvenile records are confidential under § 12-15-133. Records of ongoing investigations may be withheld until the case concludes. Expunged records must be removed from public access. The Montgomery County Sheriff follows all state requirements when handling records requests.
Montgomery County Booking Records
Montgomery is located in Montgomery County. All booking reports for Montgomery arrests go through the county sheriff's office. For complete information about the county jail, fees, and procedures, visit the Montgomery County page.
Other Major Alabama Cities
These are the other major cities in Alabama with populations over 50,000. Each uses its county sheriff for booking reports. Select a city to learn about jail access in that area.