Montgomery Recent Bookings
Montgomery recent bookings go to two facilities. The city has a municipal jail. Montgomery County also has a larger jail. This is Alabama's state capital with about 195,000 residents. As the capital, Montgomery has unique law enforcement needs. You can search the county jail roster online for free. This guide explains how to find Montgomery arrest records.
Montgomery Quick Facts
Where Are Montgomery Bookings Kept?
Montgomery has two jail options. The municipal jail holds city cases. The county jail handles most bookings. Check the county roster first.
The municipal jail is run by the police department. It holds people on city charges. More serious cases go to the county. The county jail is larger and handles most arrests.
| Montgomery Municipal Jail |
Via Montgomery Police Department Phone: (334) 241-2645 |
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| Montgomery County Jail |
100 South Lawrence Street Montgomery, AL 36104 Phone: (334) 832-4980 |
| Online Roster | Montgomery County Jail Search |
Montgomery Police Department
The Montgomery Police Department serves the state capital. MPD has hundreds of officers patrolling the city. They handle law enforcement for the capital region.
Police decide where to book people. City charges may go to the municipal jail. County charges go to the county facility. Most end up at the county jail.
| Main Office |
Montgomery Police Department 320 North Ripley Street Montgomery, AL 36104 Phone: (334) 625-2831 |
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| Administrative Division | Phone: (334) 241-2645 |
| Website | montgomeryal.gov |
How to Search Montgomery Bookings Online
Use the Montgomery County jail roster. It shows most inmates from the area. The search is free. You can access it any time.
The county uses CountyGovServices. Go to their site. Enter a name to search. Results show photos, charges, and bond amounts.
To find Montgomery booking records:
- Start with the county jail roster
- Have the full name ready
- Date of birth helps narrow results
- Call the municipal jail if not found
County Jail Search: Montgomery County Jail Roster
Montgomery Municipal Jail
Montgomery is one of four Alabama cities with its own jail. The others are Birmingham, Hoover, and Dothan. Most cities use county jails only.
The municipal jail holds city violations. Short stays happen here. Longer cases transfer to the county. The police department runs this facility.
As state capital, Montgomery has extra security needs. State government offices are downtown. The capitol building draws visitors. This affects policing in the area.
The Rosa Parks Museum is in Montgomery. The Dexter Avenue Baptist Church is here. Civil rights history shapes the city. The police department serves this diverse community.
Alabama Booking Records Laws
Booking records are public in Alabama. Code of Alabama Section 36-22-8 requires sheriffs to keep prisoner logs open for inspection.
Section 36-22-13 makes these records available free of charge.
The Alabama Open Records Act protects public access.
Search Montgomery Arrest Records
Use the search tool below to find recent bookings in Montgomery.
Other Alabama Cities
These major Alabama cities also have booking record information available.