Monroe County Police Records Search

Police records in Monroe County are kept by the Sheriff's Office in Monroeville. The county is in southwest Alabama, known as the setting for the novel "To Kill a Mockingbird." Monroe County is part of the 35th Judicial Circuit. The sheriff handles all arrests outside city limits and runs the county jail. This guide shows you how to find inmates, request records, and access criminal history in Monroe County.

Monroe County Sheriff's Office

The Monroe County Sheriff's Office is in Monroeville. The county seat is a small town of about 6,000 people. The sheriff handles law enforcement for rural areas throughout the county.

City police in Monroeville cover that town. Excel and Frisco City have limited police. The sheriff fills in elsewhere. If you need records, start with the sheriff unless you know city police responded.

Contact info for the sheriff:

• Address: 63 Outlet Drive, Monroeville, AL 36460
• Phone: (251) 743-2871
• Fax: (251) 575-3100

The office is open weekdays during business hours. Jail staff work around the clock. Call the main number for any police matter.

Monroe County is in the 35th Judicial Circuit. This circuit also covers Conecuh and Butler counties. Circuit Court meets in Monroeville at the historic courthouse.

How to Find Inmates

Monroe County has ways to check jail inmates. The sheriff's website may have a roster. You can also call the jail directly for current inmate info.

To search online, visit the sheriff's website. Look for links like "Inmates" or "Jail Roster." If available, enter the person's name. Results show who is currently held.

Online rosters typically show:

• Inmate name and photo
• Booking date
• Charges filed
• Bond amount
• Release info if out

If no online roster is up, call the jail. Staff can check if someone is there. They can tell you about charges and bond. This is free information.

The jail is smaller than in big counties. It holds maybe 50 to 75 inmates at most. Turnover can be quick. Someone arrested today might bond out soon.

Recent releases may show on the roster too. Check back often if you are tracking someone. Data updates at least once a day in most cases.

Monroe County Jail

The Monroe County Jail is next to the sheriff's office. It is a smaller facility for a rural county. Staff handle bookings, housing, and releases.

Most inmates are waiting for court. They have been arrested but not tried yet. Some serve short sentences for minor crimes. Longer sentences go to state prison.

Booking happens after arrest. Deputies bring the person in. Staff take prints and photos. They log all belongings. Medical checks are done. Then the person gets a cell.

Bond is set by the charges. A schedule lists amounts for common crimes. The judge can change bond at a hearing. You pay a bondsman or post the full amount in cash.

Inmates can make phone calls. The system is prepaid. Family puts money on their account. Then calls can go out. Letters are allowed but checked first.

The jail feeds inmates three times a day. Medical care is available when needed. Some programs may exist for education or counseling.

Visiting the Jail

Monroe County allows visits to inmates. Rules apply to everyone. Know what to expect before you go.

Many jails now use video visits. You talk by screen, not face to face. This can happen at the jail or from home. Check with the jail for current options.

Visitation guidelines:

• Be on the inmate's approved list
• Bring valid photo ID
• Follow the dress code
• Leave phones in your car
• Arrive early for check-in

In-person visits have set hours. They may only happen certain days. Call the jail to learn the schedule. Slots can fill up fast.

Video visits often have fees. The jail uses a third-party system. You create an account and pay per session. Remote visits save travel time.

Getting Police Records

You can request police records from Monroe County. Alabama law allows public access in most cases. Here is how to do it.

Alabama Code Section 36-12-40 grants residents access to public records. You must have an Alabama ID. Out of state people cannot make requests under this law.

For arrest records, contact the sheriff's office. Ask for records or the clerk. Give them the person's name. Include the arrest date if you know it. They will pull the file.

Incident reports work the same way. Tell them when it happened. Say what type of event it was. If the sheriff handled it, they have the report.

Bring these when you request records:

• Alabama driver's license or ID
• Name of person in the record
• Date of the incident
• Case number if available
• Money for copy fees

Mail requests work too. Write a letter with all details. Add a money order for fees. Send to the sheriff's office. Allow a few weeks for response.

Full background checks go through ALEA. The sheriff cannot run statewide history. Contact the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency. It costs $25 by mail or $15 online.

Record Costs

Monroe County charges modest fees for records. Most are under $25. Here is what to plan for.

Checking jail inmates is free. Call or use the website at no charge. There is no cost for basic inmate info.

Paper records have fees. Incident reports run $10 to $15 typically. Arrest records cost about the same. Page copies add more at $0.50 or so each.

Crash reports vary. Sheriff handled wrecks cost around $10. Highway crashes from ALEA cost $17 online.

Court records are separate. The clerk charges for copies. Online searches via Alacourt run $9.99. Certified papers cost more.

Payment methods differ. Cash works in person. Money orders work for mail. Credit cards may work in some cases. Ask before you go.

Court Records

Court records are at the courthouse, separate from sheriff records. The Circuit Clerk keeps all case files. Criminal cases go there after charges are filed.

Monroe County is in the 35th Judicial Circuit. The courthouse is in downtown Monroeville. It is a famous old building. The Circuit Clerk office is inside.

Online searches are possible. Alacourt Access at pa.alacourt.com covers Monroe County. Name searches cost $9.99 and include one case. Extra cases cost more money.

For paper copies, visit the clerk. Bring case numbers if you have them. Plain copies cost less than certified ones. Most documents are a few dollars each.

District Court handles smaller matters. This includes traffic and minor crimes. That clerk is in the same building.

Monroeville Police

Monroeville has its own police department. They handle crimes inside city limits. If something happened in town, they might have the report instead of the sheriff.

The police station is downtown. For records from Monroeville PD, contact them directly. They keep their own files separate from the sheriff.

Small towns in Monroe County may have limited police. Some rely on the sheriff for most enforcement. If you are not sure who responded, call both offices.

Legal Resources

Legal help exists for people who qualify. Low income residents can get free assistance with some matters. Here are the options.

Legal Services Alabama covers Monroe County. They help with civil cases, not criminal defense. Expungement and record clearing are included. Income limits apply.

Criminal defendants may get a public defender. Tell the judge if you cannot afford a lawyer. They will appoint one. This right is guaranteed by law.

The Alabama State Bar has a lawyer referral service. Call 800-354-6154. They connect you with attorneys in southwest Alabama. Many offer free first consultations.

Record expungement may be an option. Alabama Code Section 41-9-625 allows sealing in some cases. This applies when charges were dismissed. Talk to a lawyer to learn more.

Victim Services

Victims can track offenders in Monroe County. VINELink sends alerts when inmates are released or moved. The service is free to use.

Sign up at vinelink.com. Enter the inmate's name. Choose how to get alerts. Phone, text, and email all work. You will know as soon as status changes.

The sheriff has victim advocates too. They help with court dates and safety plans. Ask the main office to connect you.

Nearby Counties

Monroe County borders several other counties. If someone is not in this jail, check nearby. Inmates sometimes get moved for court or other reasons.

Baldwin County to the south is much larger. Conecuh County shares the same judicial circuit. Try these if your search comes up empty in Monroe.

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