Montgomery County Released Inmates Lookup

Montgomery County released inmates can be searched through the Sheriff's Office and state databases. Sheriff Craig Allison runs the jail division at 211 E Third St in Montgomery City. The county is part of the 12th Judicial Circuit, and court records from that circuit hold case data for every criminal proceeding here. If you need to check on someone who was booked and released from the Montgomery County jail or who served time in state prison, this page covers all the public tools and methods you can use.

Montgomery County Sheriff and Jail

Sheriff Craig S. Allison leads the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office. The jail division operates at 211 E Third St in Montgomery City. The jail books people arrested in the county, holds them through their court proceedings, and releases them when a sentence is served or bond is posted. Every booking and release goes into the system.

The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office website has contact details and information about all divisions.

Use this site to find phone numbers, office hours, and other details about the Montgomery County Sheriff. The site also covers other divisions of the sheriff's office beyond the jail.

The jail division page has specific information about the detention facility, including rules, visitation, and contact details for the jail staff.

This page covers the rules for the Montgomery County jail, including how to contact inmates and visit them.

Search Montgomery County Released Inmates

For people who served time in state prison, the Missouri DOC runs separate databases. The DOC Offender Web Search covers active inmates, parolees, and probationers under state supervision. People who have fully completed their sentences do not appear in this tool.

The Sunshine Law data files from the DOC go back to 1974 and update every night. Each file contains 29 data fields per offender. That includes release dates, facility names, and the county of conviction. Under Chapter 217 RSMo, most offender records are public. You can filter by county to see just Montgomery County data.

The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office keeps records of current and recent inmates with booking data and charges.

This third-party resource pulls from public records and can help with quick checks on recent bookings and releases at the Montgomery County jail in Montgomery City.

Montgomery County Court Records

Case.net is the statewide portal for Missouri court records. Montgomery County falls under the 12th Judicial Circuit. You can search by name, case number, or filing date. Criminal records from the mid-1990s forward are available. The system is free and open to anyone.

Court files from Montgomery County cases include original charges, plea agreements, sentencing details, and any release conditions like probation or parole terms. If an offender went to state prison after a Montgomery County conviction, the DOC takes custody but the court record stays in Case.net under the 12th Circuit. You can track cases and receive email alerts through the system when changes are posted to a file you follow. Montgomery City has a small population, so most criminal cases in the county get handled through the circuit court rather than any municipal system.

Note: Sealed or confidential cases will not appear in Case.net results under Missouri Supreme Court Operating Rule 2.

Victim Alerts in Montgomery County

MOVANS alerts registered users when an offender's custody status changes. This includes releases, transfers, escapes, and bond changes. Register through VINELink or call 866-566-8267. It is free and covers both county jail and state prison inmates. Alerts come by phone, email, or text about every 15 minutes.

The Missouri Department of Public Safety provides local victim resources for Montgomery County residents. They can help with compensation claims, referrals to local advocates, and getting registered on MOVANS. The prosecuting attorney's office in Montgomery City is another resource for crime victims who need help tracking a case or learning about upcoming court dates. Both services are free.

Public Records in Montgomery County

Missouri's Sunshine Law, Chapter 610 RSMo, gives the public the right to inspect and copy most government records. Jail records, arrest logs, and release data from the Montgomery County Sheriff fall under this law. Section 610.100 makes arrest records generally open. The sheriff must respond to written requests within three business days.

Send your request to the Sheriff's Office at 211 E Third St, Montgomery City. Include the full name and any relevant dates. Most booking and release data is public. Fees are limited to actual copy costs. The Missouri Attorney General's office has guidance on filing Sunshine Law requests and what to do if a request is denied.

Montgomery County Offender Registries

Released inmates convicted of sex crimes must register under Chapter 589 RSMo. The sex offender registry lets you search by name, address, county, or ZIP code. You can look up registered offenders living in Montgomery County at any time. The registry shows photos, addresses, conviction details, and tier levels.

For criminal background checks, the MACHS system from the Highway Patrol offers name-based searches for $14 and fingerprint checks for $20. These pull from the statewide criminal history repository covering all 114 Missouri counties. Fingerprint checks give more complete results because they match against the full database of prints on file.

Note: About 19,000 people reenter Missouri communities from state prison each year according to DOC data.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Montgomery County in east-central Missouri. Arrests near county lines may result in bookings in a neighboring facility.