This page helps users with an inmate search in Montgomery County, Alabama by explaining where to check current jail listings, what details may appear, and where to turn for jail-related questions.
The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office and the Mac Sim Butler Detention Facility provide the main public jail information for people currently housed in the county facility.
Montgomery County current inmates search
The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office provides an online current inmate listing for the county jail. Use the Montgomery County current inmates search to review the jail roster.
The listing is organized by booking information and shows entries such as book number, name, date of birth, and booking date. Individual rows include a “View” option for more details.
- Open the current inmate listing.
- Review the displayed names and booking dates.
- Select “View” beside the person’s entry when more detail is available.
- Contact the jail if the listing does not answer your question.
Tip: Names and booking details should be checked carefully, especially when multiple people have similar names.
Mac Sim Butler Detention Facility information
The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office is responsible for day-to-day operations at the Mac Sim Butler Montgomery County Jail. The facility is designed to hold 1,200 inmates per day.
The Sheriff's Office states that jail information may include an inmate’s complete name, booking date, bond amount, and charges. The Mac Sim Butler Detention Facility page also directs users to Montgomery County App access for current housed individuals.
Inmate mail and booking number rules
Incoming non-privileged inmate mail must include a full return address with the sender’s full name, street address, city, state, and zip code. Mail must also be addressed to the inmate by full name and booking number.
The mailing format uses the inmate’s full name, booking number, and MCDF P.O. Box 4599, Montgomery, AL 36103. Mail that is not labeled correctly may be returned to sender, and mail with no return address may be destroyed.
For more mail rules, review the Montgomery County inmate contact information.
Visitation scheduling
Montgomery County Jail visitation is handled through the Video Visitation Program. Visits must be registered and scheduled online at the visitation service named by the Sheriff's Office.
On-site video visitation is available on the following schedule:
| Visit type | Days | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| On-site video visitation | Saturday–Sunday | 8:00am–11:00am |
| On-site video visitation | Saturday–Sunday | 12:00pm–5:00pm |
| Remote off-site visitation | 7 days a week | 8:00am–12:30am and 2:30pm–9:00pm |
Visits must be scheduled at least 1 day in advance and no more than a week in advance. Only approved visitors may visit, and no more than 4 visitors are allowed per inmate.
Professional visitation hours
Professional visitation has separate hours from regular video visitation:
| Visitor type | Days | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Clergy | Monday, Wednesday, and Friday | 8:00am–11:00am |
| Legal attorney | Daily | 8:00am–11:00am |
| Legal attorney | Daily | 2:30pm–4:00pm or 6:00pm–9:00pm |
Montgomery County inmate search contacts
Use these public contacts for jail, detention, inmate contact, and family support questions.
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Montgomery County Sheriff Office, 115 South Perry St, Montgomery, AL 36104
Phone: (334) 832-4980 -
Detention Facility (Jail)
Phone: (334) 832-4985 -
Mac Sim Butler Detention Facility, Director of Detention
Colonel Sonja Pritchett
Phone: (334) 832-1334 -
Inmate contact information assistance
Phone: (334) 832-1386 -
Family Support Unit
Email: 4familysupportmcsodf@mc-ala.org
Phone: (334) 832-2506
Common questions
Where can I search for a current Montgomery County inmate?
Use the official current inmates listing from the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office.
What information is shown in the current inmate listing?
The visible listing includes book number, name, date of birth, booking date, and a “View” option for inmate entries.
Which facility handles Montgomery County jail inmates?
The Mac Sim Butler Montgomery County Jail is operated by the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office.
How should inmate mail be addressed?
Mail should use the inmate’s full name and booking number and include the sender’s full return address. Mail that is not labeled correctly may be returned.
How far in advance must a jail visit be scheduled?
Video visits must be scheduled at least 1 day in advance, but no more than a week in advance.
Who can I call for jail questions?
For Detention Facility questions, call (334) 832-4985. For general Montgomery County Sheriff Office questions, call (334) 832-4980.