Monroe County Recent Bookings

Monroe County recent bookings are handled by the sheriff's office in Monroeville. This county sits in southwest Alabama. About 20,000 people live here. Monroeville is famous for author Harper Lee. Monroe County does not have a public online jail roster. You must call or visit the sheriff's office to get booking information.

Monroe County Sheriff's Office

The Monroe County Sheriff's Office runs the jail and keeps all booking records. The office is in Monroeville, the county seat. Deputies provide law enforcement for the entire county.

The jail holds inmates awaiting trial and those serving short sentences. City police in Monroeville and other towns bring arrestees here. The sheriff's staff processes all bookings. They take mugshots and record charges.

How to Find Monroe County Bookings

Monroe County does not have a public online jail roster. You need to contact the sheriff's office directly for booking information.

Call the sheriff's office at (251) 575-2963. Staff can tell you if someone is in jail. They can provide charges and bond amounts. Have the person's full name ready. Spell it out clearly. A date of birth helps narrow the search.

You can also visit in person. Go to 35 N. Mount Pleasant Avenue in Monroeville. Bring valid ID with you. Staff can look up records and make copies. The office is open weekdays.

For court records, use Alacourt. Visit pa.alacourt.com to search cases. The fee is $9.99 per name.

Monroe County Booking Record Fees

Basic information is free by phone. Staff can tell you if someone is in jail. Paper copies cost a small fee.

Here are typical costs for Monroe County booking records:

• Phone inquiry about current inmates: Free
• Copy of booking record: $0.50 to $1.00 per page
• Background check via ALEA: $25.00
• Court record search: $9.99 via Alacourt

Call (251) 575-2963 to confirm current fees before visiting.

How to Request Records in Monroe County

Without an online roster, you must use phone, mail, or in-person requests for Monroe County booking records.

Phone calls work fast for basic info. Call (251) 575-2963 during business hours. Staff can confirm custody status. They can provide charges and bond details. This takes just a few minutes.

In person visits are best for detailed records. Go to the sheriff's office at 35 N. Mount Pleasant Avenue in Monroeville. Bring ID with you. Staff can search records and make copies. You can pay fees on the spot.

By mail, write to the Monroe County Sheriff's Office at 35 N. Mount Pleasant Avenue, Monroeville, AL 36460. Include the person's full name and date of birth. State what records you need. Send a check for copy fees. Include a return envelope with postage.

Monroe County's Literary Heritage

Monroe County is famous for its literary history. Harper Lee was born and raised in Monroeville. She wrote "To Kill a Mockingbird" here. The book won the Pulitzer Prize in 1961.

The old courthouse inspired the novel. It still stands in the town square. A museum tells the story of Harper Lee. Fans visit from around the world. The courthouse appears in the movie too.

Truman Capote also lived here as a child. He was a friend of Harper Lee. The town claims two famous writers. This is rare for a small Alabama town.

Today the county is quiet and rural. Timber and paper mills provide jobs. Agriculture plays a role too. The population has declined over the years. Young people often leave for cities.

The sheriff's office covers a large rural area. Deputies patrol back roads and small towns. Response times can be longer due to distances. Most crimes are property offenses or drug-related.

Note: The historic courthouse is separate from the current courthouse. Court business happens at the newer building.

Alabama Booking Records Laws

Alabama law makes jail records public. Code of Alabama Section 36-22-8 requires sheriffs to keep a record book of all prisoners. This book must be open for public inspection.

Section 36-22-13 says these records must be available free of charge. You do not need a reason to view them. Anyone can ask to see jail logs during office hours.

The Alabama Open Records Act protects your right to access public records. Even without an online roster, the sheriff must provide records upon request.

Search Monroe County Jail Roster

Use the search tool below to find recent bookings and inmate information in Monroe County.

Cities in Monroe County

Monroe County has a few small towns. All arrests go to the county jail for booking. There is no city jail in this county.

Towns include Monroeville, Frisco City, Excel, and Beatrice. Monroeville is the largest and serves as the county seat. City police handle local calls but bring arrestees to the county facility.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Monroe County. Check the correct county if you are near a border.