Find Montgomery County Police Records

Police records in Montgomery County cover arrests, warrants, and jail bookings handled by the Sheriff's Office and local police. Montgomery is the state capital and seat of Montgomery County. The Sheriff runs the Mac Sim Butler Detention Facility, which can hold up to 1,290 inmates. Sheriff Derrick Cunningham leads the department. You can search current inmates and active warrants online through the official county portal. This guide explains how to look up inmates, check for warrants, and request police reports in Montgomery County.

Montgomery County Sheriff's Office

The Sheriff's Office handles law enforcement outside city limits. They also run the county jail. Derrick Cunningham is the current sheriff.

Contact the Sheriff's Office:

• Address: 115 S. Perry St., Montgomery, AL 36103
• Phone: 334-832-4980
• Sheriff Direct Line: 334-832-1646
• Email: derrickcunningham@mc-ala.org
• Website: montgomerysheriff.com

The office is in downtown Montgomery. It sits near the county courthouse. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM. For urgent matters, call dispatch any time.

Records requests go to the Sheriff's Office. They can pull incident reports and arrest records. Fees apply for copies.

Mac Sim Butler Detention Facility

The Mac Sim Butler Detention Facility is the main jail for Montgomery County. It holds inmates awaiting trial and those serving short sentences.

• Address: 225 S. McDonough Street, Montgomery, AL 36104
• Phone: 334-832-1550

The jail is a minimum to medium security facility. It can hold 1,290 inmates. The population changes daily as people are booked and released.

Visitation follows a set schedule. Check the Sheriff's website for current hours. Video visitation is also an option for family members.

The jail has programs for inmates. These include educational classes and substance abuse programs. Staff works to prepare inmates for release.

How to Search Inmates and Warrants

Montgomery County offers online tools to find inmates and check warrants. Both are free to use.

For inmate searches, visit the Montgomery County Inmate Search. You can look up people by name. Results show current inmates and recent arrests from the last 96 hours.

The search results include:

• Inmate name and photo
• Charges on file
• Bond amount if set
• Booking date

For warrant searches, use the Public Web Search tool. This shows active warrants in Montgomery County.

Keep in mind these databases are not official criminal histories. A note on the site says records should be verified through proper channels. They are for general information only.

Updates happen regularly. New bookings appear after processing is done. This takes a few hours after arrest.

How to Request Police Records

Getting police records in Montgomery County requires a request to the right office. The process depends on what you need.

For Sheriff's Office records, contact them directly. You can ask about arrest records, incident reports, and crash reports for cases they handled.

Under Alabama Code Section 36-12-40, Alabama residents can inspect public records. This covers most police records that are not exempt.

Alabama Code Section 36-22-8 says sheriffs must keep a jail book. This log lists everyone held in custody. It is a public document.

To request records, provide:

• Your contact information
• What records you want
• Names originating the request
• Dates if you know them
• Payment for fees

For city police records, contact Montgomery Police Department instead. They handle reports for crimes within city limits.

Montgomery County Record Fees

Most record copies have a cost. The online searches are free.

Common fees include:

• Incident reports: $10 to $25
• Crash reports: $15 to $25
• Copy fees: $0.50 to $1.00 per page
• Certified copies: Extra fee applies

Cash works for in-person requests. Mail requests need a money order. Some offices take cards.

Background checks go through ALEA at the state level. The cost is $25 by mail or $15 online. The Sheriff does not do background checks for the public.

Montgomery County Court Records

Court records track what happens after an arrest. The courts handle cases. The Sheriff handles the jail.

Montgomery County is in the 15th Judicial Circuit. Circuit Court hears felony cases. District Court handles misdemeanors.

The Circuit Clerk keeps court records:

• Address: 251 S. Lawrence Street, Montgomery, AL 36104
• Phone: 334-832-1260

Online court records are at Alacourt Access. The site is pa.alacourt.com. Name searches cost $9.99. Document images have added fees.

For court dates and case status, call the clerk. They can look up pending cases.

Legal Help in Montgomery County

Legal resources are available for people who need help in Montgomery County.

Legal Services Alabama helps low-income residents. They focus on civil matters. For criminal cases, they offer referrals.

The Montgomery County Bar Association has a lawyer referral program. A small fee gets you a meeting with a local attorney.

Public defenders are appointed for those who qualify. Ask at your first court appearance. The court reviews your income.

As the state capital, Montgomery has many lawyers. The Alabama State Bar website lets you search by practice area. Look for criminal defense attorneys if you need one.

Cities in Montgomery County

Montgomery County contains the capital city and smaller communities. Each city police department handles its own records.

The main city is:

• Montgomery - The state capital and county seat

Other towns include Pike Road, Millbrook, and Wetumpka (partly in Elmore County). Contact their police for reports from within their limits.

The Sheriff covers unincorporated areas. If an incident was outside a city, the Sheriff likely has the record.

Nearby Counties

Montgomery County is in central Alabama. Neighboring counties have their own sheriff offices.

Search Montgomery County Records

Use the form below to find police records in Montgomery County. Search arrests, warrants, and inmates.