Montgomery Municipal Jail

About Montgomery Municipal Jail

Montgomery Municipal Jail is a city jail operating under the municipal government of Montgomery, Alabama. City jails primarily house individuals who have been recently arrested and are awaiting arraignment, trial, or sentencing. They also hold individuals serving short sentences of typically one year or less.

Montgomery Municipal Jail is administered by the city's law enforcement or corrections department and plays a central role in the local criminal justice system. The facility provides booking, classification, medical screening, and basic services to newly arrested individuals. Programs available may include substance abuse counseling, GED preparation, and pre-release planning, depending on the inmate's length of stay.

Family members can contact inmates housed at Montgomery Municipal Jail through approved mail, phone calls, and scheduled visitation. Because city jails process a high volume of short-stay inmates, visiting procedures and phone setup should be initiated as early as possible. Review the communication sections below for current options.

Facility Type and Security Level

Montgomery Municipal Jail operates at a medium level of security as a city detention facility. The facility is managed by the Montgomery law enforcement department and follows local and state regulations for inmate safety and facility management.

Contact Montgomery Municipal Jail Administration

Phone

Call the facility directly at 334-241-2645 during regular business hours for questions about inmate status, visiting hours, and facility policies.

Email

For non-urgent inquiries, email the facility at ajhardy@montgomeryal.gov.

How to Contact an Inmate at Montgomery Municipal Jail

Send Mail

Address mail to:

Phone Calls

Phone calls are managed through AmTel Communications. Inmates make outgoing collect calls only. Set up a prepaid account before calls can be received. All calls are recorded. Read our inmate phone guide for setup instructions.

How to Send Money

Use one of the following approved methods to deposit into the inmate's trust account:

Alabama inmates maintain a commissary trust account to purchase approved items including hygiene products, food, and stationery. The Alabama Department of Corrections uses Access Corrections as its primary deposit platform. Multiple methods are available to suit your needs.

Method 1 — Access Corrections (Online, Recommended)

• Visit accesscorrections.com and create a free account.
• Pay by debit card or credit card. Visa and Mastercard are accepted.
• Funds typically post within 24–48 hours on business days.
• A service fee is displayed before you confirm the transaction.

Method 2 — Access Corrections Phone

• Call Access Corrections toll-free at 1-866-345-1884 (24/7, bilingual representatives available).
• Pay by debit or credit card. Have the inmate's Alabama DOC number and facility name ready before calling.

Method 3 — CashPayToday

• Visit CashPayToday.com or call (844) 340-CASH (2274).
• Pay online or at any CashPayToday retail partner location. Cash, debit, and credit are accepted.
• Service fees apply; check the site for the current fee schedule.

Method 4 — Money Order by Mail (USPS Only)

• Make the money order payable to the inmate's full committed name. Write the Alabama DOC number on the memo line.
• Download the deposit coupon from accesscorrections.com and include it in the envelope.
• Mail via USPS only to:
  Secure Deposits — Alabama DOC
  PO Box 12486
  St. Louis, MO 63132
• Processing time: 5–10 business days after receipt. No fee for money orders by mail.

Read our full inmate money guide for detailed instructions.

Visitation Guide for Montgomery Municipal Jail

Visiting an inmate at a city jail requires advance approval. Contact the facility at 334-241-2645 to confirm current visiting hours and procedures before arriving.

Getting Approved

All visitors must be on the inmate's approved visitor list. Download the visitor application for your state and submit it to the facility in advance. Read our complete visitation guide before your first visit.

Visitation Rules

• All adult visitors must present a valid government-issued photo ID.
• Visitors under 18 must be accompanied by an approved adult at all times.
• All visitors are subject to search before entering the visiting area.
• Dress code: no revealing clothing, no gang-affiliated colors, no inmate-style clothing.
• No food, beverages, electronic devices, or cameras permitted in the visiting area.
• Facility staff may deny or terminate any visit for safety or security reasons.

Visitation Timings

Hours are approximate. Confirm current hours with the facility before traveling.