Montgomery Warrant Records

Montgomery warrant records are handled by two systems. The Municipal Court tracks city warrants for local ordinance violations. The Montgomery County Sheriff handles criminal warrants. Montgomery has a population of 195,818 people. ONLY city with 24/7 magistrate access. State capital and Birthplace of Civil Rights Movement.

Montgomery Municipal Court

The Montgomery Municipal Court handles city ordinance violations. This includes traffic tickets, parking violations, and local code violations. The court issues warrants for people who fail to appear or pay fines. Municipal warrants are separate from county criminal warrants.

To check for municipal warrants in Montgomery, call the court at (334) 625-2776. Give the person's name and date of birth. Staff can tell you if there are active city warrants. You can also visit the court in person with a valid photo ID.

City vs County Warrants in Montgomery

Montgomery residents may have warrants at two different levels. City warrants come from the Municipal Court. County warrants come from the Montgomery County courts and sheriff.

Municipal warrants in Montgomery are issued for:

• Unpaid traffic tickets
• Parking violations
• City code violations
• Failure to appear in city court
• Minor misdemeanors within city limits

County warrants are issued for:

• Felony crimes
• Serious misdemeanors
• State law violations
• Crimes outside city limits

To get a complete picture, check both the Montgomery Municipal Court and the Montgomery County Sheriff. A person can have warrants in both systems at the same time.

How to Search Montgomery Warrants

There are several ways to check for warrants in Montgomery. Start with the type of warrant you are looking for.

For city warrants: Call the Montgomery Municipal Court at (334) 625-2776. Staff can check for active municipal warrants. You can also visit the court in person during business hours. Bring a valid photo ID. The court is at 1001 Madison Ave, Montgomery, AL 36104.

For county warrants: Contact the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office. Call with the person's name and date of birth. The sheriff handles all criminal warrants for Montgomery residents.

Online options: The statewide Alacourt system at pa.alacourt.com shows court cases from all Alabama counties. A name search costs $9.99. This can show cases that may involve warrants for Montgomery residents.

Montgomery Police Department

The Montgomery Police Department handles law enforcement within city limits. Officers execute warrants issued by the Municipal Court. For questions about city warrants or to turn yourself in, contact the police department.

Note that the police department does not issue warrants. Warrants come from judges at the Municipal Court. The police execute the warrants and make arrests. For warrant status questions, contact the court first.

Warrant Fees in Montgomery

Fees vary for warrant searches and records in Montgomery. Many basic warrant status checks are free by phone. Written records and copies may have costs.

Municipal Court fees in Montgomery may include:

• Warrant status check: Often free by phone
• Copy of warrant: Varies by court
• Bond amounts: Set by judge
• Court costs: Added if case goes to court

County warrant fees through the Montgomery County Sheriff follow county rates. Call ahead to ask about specific costs before visiting.

State Resources

These state resources can help Montgomery residents search for warrant and criminal records.

Montgomery County Warrant Records

Montgomery is located in Montgomery County. For criminal warrant searches, contact the county sheriff. The sheriff handles all felony and serious misdemeanor warrants for Montgomery residents.

View Montgomery County Warrant Records