Monroe County Detention Facility

Q: Does Monroe County have bail?

Does Monroe County have bail? Yes, Alabama is a bail state, and Monroe County allows bail.

Q: What kind of bonds are accepted in Monroe County?

What kind of bonds are accepted in Monroe County? There are four types of bonds accepted in Monroe County: 1. Judicial public bail/bond is the release of a defendant without any money but must have some kind of supervision while out on bail. 2. Cash bail is payment by the defendant or another person in part or in full of the total bail. The Monroe County Clerk of Court supervises this bond. 3. Property bail is when one or more people put up property owned in the state of Alabama to cover the bond. 4. Professional surety bail is when the defendant is released on bail by having a professional bond company execute the bond.

Q: Who can set bail in Monroe County?

Who can set bail in Monroe County? In Alabama, for violations of motor vehicle laws, a state trooper, sheriff’s office, police officers and constables can arrest and set bail for those violations not to exceed $300. For non-motor vehicle violations, a bond hearing officer sets bail in Alabama. This officer must be an attorney and can set bail for any court in the state and is available on weekends and holidays via audio-visual technology that allows the public to view the hearing.

Q: When is bail set in Monroe County Alabama?

When is bail set in Monroe County Alabama? Bail is set at the time of arrest for lesser offenses and within 48 hours at what is called the initial appearance for more serious offenses.

Q: How do I find out if someone has been arrested and booked into the Monroe County Detention Facility?

How do I find out if someone has been arrested and booked into the Monroe County Detention Facility? To find out if someone you know has been recently arrested and booked into the Monroe County Detention Facility, call the jail’s booking line at 251-575-2963. There may be an automated method of looking them up by their name over the phone, or you may be directed to speak to someone at the jail. Sometimes the jail staff may ask you the offender’s date of birth to ensure privacy of the offender’s status. Keep in mind that after an arrest, the information on an offender may not be publicly available for several hours. If you don’t want to check up on an offender by calling the jail, you can also try looking up people recently booked online. Monroe County Detention Facility Booking Roster

Q: What happens during booking in Monroe County?

What happens during booking in Monroe County? After being arrested and taken into custody, and after being read their Miranda Rights, an offender will next be transported to the local police or department or the Sheriff’s Department in Monroe County for booking. Booking is very involved and requires multiple steps in the process, however, keep in mind that most attorneys will advise that an offender remain silent and not offer any additional information about the crime they have been arrested for because anything they do say may be recorded and may very well be used against them in court.

Q: What is the booking process like at the Monroe County Detention Facility?

What is the booking process like at the Monroe County Detention Facility? Booking includes having their photo (mugshot) and fingerprints taken, as well as being asked a lot of questions about their personal history and state of mind. If it’s a serious felony, their DNA may also be taken. They will also be checked for warrants in Monroe County and other Alabama and USA jurisdictions. If the offender was arrested for a DUI offense, and has refused a breathalyzer test, they may also be forced to have blood drawn by a doctor or nurse. It is also very likely that the offender will undergo a humiliating full body search while in the nude. This includes bending over, spreading their cheeks in the direction of an officer, and coughing. They will also be walked through a metal detector or x-ray machine, like those used at an airport.

Q: What kind of questions are asked during booking?

What kind of questions are asked during booking? The arresting jurisdiction will ask about gang affiliations, tattoos, medical conditions, prescribed medication they are taking, recreational drugs they are on or addicted to, allergies, if they are suicidal, and other relevant information that will help with determining their cell assignment and special needs. What happens with an offender’s personal property during booking? During the arrest and booking process an offender will also have all their personal property confiscated and held for either their release from jail, or with the offender’s approval, released to a friend or family member. Personal property includes the clothing they are wearing, money, wallets, purses, cell phones, jewelry, body rings, earrings, watches, and even glasses if they are deemed a security risk. If they are allowed to keep their shoes or sneakers, the laces are removed. If the offender remains in jail for any length of time, the Monroe County Detention Facility will allow a friend or family member to pick up the inmate's property if the offender gives written authorization for a named person to do so. To find out the days and times for picking up an inmate's property, and what you will need to bring to verify your identity, call the jail at 251-575-2963 during business hours.

Q: How long does the Monroe County Detention Facility booking process take?

How long does the Monroe County Detention Facility booking process take? Booking can take anywhere from an hour to 24 hours or more. It all depends on the number of people that are awaiting processing, the number of staff on duty at the time, and the behavior of the offender. If the offender is heavily intoxicated and/or violent, the Booking Officer may decide to stick the offender in a holding cell for several hours until they become more manageable. What happens after an offender is booked into the Monroe County Detention Facility? At this point the offender will be allowed to make a free phone call to a person of their choice to notify them of their arrest, and/or arrange a bond or bail for their release. If the offender is being detained and housed while awaiting arraignment, the Monroe County Detention Facility will provide a jail garment and slip-on shoes, a blanket, sheets, soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, and a towel. Often, before they are dressed in the jail outfit and brought to their housing location, they will be forced to take a shower and undergo a disinfectant treatment for body and hair lice, scabies or other pests that may be residing on their person.

Question 1

How Do You Find Someone in the Monroe County Detention Facility?

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To search for an inmate in the Monroe County Detention Facility, review their criminal charges, the amount of their bond, when they can get visits, or even view their mugshot, go to the Official Jail Inmate Roster, or call the jail at 251-575-2963 for the information you are looking for.

Monroe County Detention Facility Inmate Search

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about finding an inmate in the Monroe County Detention Facility, how the jail rosters work and what happens after an offender is arrested and booked. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 251-575-2963 for further assistance.

The Monroe County Detention Facility maintains an average of 48 offenders in custody on any given day. The Monroe County Detention Facility has a monthly turnover of 40% of their inmate population, another 30% turnover every 90 days, another 20% every six months, and approximately 10% stay incarcerated between six and twelve months. Every year Monroe County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 960 offenders.

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Question 2

About the Monroe County Detention Facility

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Monroe County Detention Facilityl is located at 215 South Mount Pleasant Avenue, Monroeville, AL 36460. It can be contacted by phone at 251-743-2502 or fax at 251-575-5985.

The Monroe County Sheriff's Office can be contacted by phone at 251-575-2081 or fax at 251-575-2083.

Monroe County Detention Facility is a regional minimum-security jail with a capacity of 48 inmates. It offers an online search database for friends and loved ones to search for their missing person and allows bonds to be posted 24 hours a day, 7 days a week in the Prisoner Property Room window in the lobby.

Visits are available Monday through Friday at the following times: 8:45am, 9:45am, 10:45am, 1:00pm, 2:00pm, 3:00pm. Inmates are allowed two 45-minute onsite video visits each week which must be scheduled in advance.

Monroe County Detention Facility has had a problem with contraband reaching inmates. In 2023 a corrections officer was charged in connection with facilitating drugs in the jail.

Jail (Main): 251-575-2963
Sheriff: 251-575-2963

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Question 3

Recent Bookings & Arrests

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What is the booking process for the Monroe County Detention Facility?

After being arrested, the offender is brought to the Monroe County Detention Facility for booking, which is the detailed process of identifying, classifying, deciding on charges, and whether the person will either be released on their own recognizance, allowed to be released on bail, or moved into the jail until their court date.

The first thing every newly arrested person must do is close their mouth. Everything an offender says may be used against them, so the best thing to do is remain silent when questioned about the arrest and what led to it.

These are the steps of booking someone into the Monroe County Detention Facility:

Personal identification.
Mugshot(s).
Questions about medical history, mental health, drug and alcohol use, and gang affiliations.
Possible DNA.
Full body search.
Property forfeiture.
Free phone call.

Booking can take as little as an hour, or up to 48 hours on a busy weekend or holiday evening, or if the offender is violent, wasted or generally uncooperative. If you have any questions about when you can pay an offender's bond and what the cost will be, call the facility at 251-575-2963.

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Question 4

Directions / Map to the Monroe County Detention Facility

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Question 5

Inmate Bail and Bonding

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How do you pay bail for someone who has been arrested in [county_extended}?

When an offender is arrested and brought to the Monroe County Detention Facility in Monroeville for booking, there are several outcomes after being processed.

1. The offender will be released with no bail, promising to return on a specific date to appear before a judge in either Municipal or Monroe County Court.
2. The offender is ordered to remain in jail until their court date.
3. The offender is allowed to be released after paying a specified bond or bail. Call 251-575-2963 to get the exact amount.

The payment of an offender's bail or bond can take many shapes.

If can be paid by cash, money order or credit card.
It can be paid using a bail company, licensed to do business in Monroe County.
It can be paid by using a residential property in the county as collateral.

For detailed Frequently Asked Questions and Answers about the entire bail process in Monroe County Alabama, check out the Monroe County Detention Facility Bail Page.

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Question 6

Inmate Visitation

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How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Monroe County Detention Facility? What is the Schedule?

Monroe County Detention Facility ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

160 Wilcox Street
Monroeville, AL 36460
251-575-2963

Visits are 30 minutes.
You must be on the inmate's visitor list.
The actual visitation times may depend on the inmate and their housing location. Call 251-575-2963 and get your inmate's times and make an appointment to visit.
Inmates are allowed one visit per week.
A maximum of 2 guests are allowed per inmate.
Visitors must have a government issued photo ID.
Dress professionally with non-revealing clothing.

ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL 251-575-2963 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!

DAY	TIMES
SUNDAY	9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM
MONDAY	9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM
TUESDAY	9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM
WEDNESDAY	9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM
THURSDAY	9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM
FRIDAY	9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM
SATURDAY	9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM

Monroe County Detention Facility uses the services of Inmate Sales, also known as Combined Public Communication (CPC) for visitation communication between inmates and their friends and family members.

In order to have a successful video visit, these are the steps to follow:

Make sure you have a device a speaker, a camera and a connection to the internet.
Register with Inmate Sales.
Find Monroe County Detention Facility
Select 'New Purchase'
Choose this facility and a product ('Remote' or 'Onsite' Visit)
Enter your personal information and purchase minutes.
Schedule a visit.

Call 877-998-5678 if you have any questions.
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How to Arrange Video Visitation with Monroe County Detention Facility Inmates

Follow these instructions to schedule and then visit an inmate using GTL.

Register yourself and all visitors.
Select Monroe County Detention Facility
Select your inmate.
Schedule your preferred time for the visit.

For all the information you need to know regarding scheduling, cost, rules, tips and guidelines of inmate visits at the Monroe County Detention Facility, check out our Visit Inmate Page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Monroe County Detention Facility’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 251-575-2963 for further assistance.

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Question 7

Remote Video Visitation

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Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Monroe County Detention Facility?

Monroe County Detention Facility uses the services of Inmate Sales, also known as Combined Public Communication (CPC) for visitation communication between inmates and their friends and family members.

In order to have a successful video visit, these are the steps to follow:

Make sure you have a device a speaker, a camera and a connection to the internet.
Register with Inmate Sales.
Find Monroe County Detention Facility
Select 'New Purchase'
Choose this facility and a product ('Remote' or 'Onsite' Visit)
Enter your personal information and purchase minutes.
Schedule a visit.

Call 877-998-5678 if you have any questions.
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Google Play app

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Monroe County Detention Facility’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 251-575-2963 for further assistance.

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Question 8

Inmate Money Accounts

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How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Monroe County Detention Facility?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Monroe County Detention Facility’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 251-575-2963 for further assistance.

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Question 9

Inmate Phone Contact

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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Monroe County Detention Facility?

How Do Inmates in Monroe County Detention Facility Make Phone Calls?

To receive phone calls from inmates in Monroe County, or to assist them in making phone calls to other people, follow these steps:

Monroe County Detention Facility uses the services of a company named Inmate Sales.
Register with them online or call them at 877-998-5678.
Agents are available M-F from 8:00 AM - 12:00 midnight EST, Saturdays from 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM, and speak both English & Spanish.
Services for Monroe County inmates and their families and friends include: Collect Calling, PIN Debit, Purchasing Calling Cards, Deposits, Messaging & Video Visitation.

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For all the information regarding phone calls with Monroe County inmates; rules, policies, phone calling times, limits and more visit our Inmate Phone Page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Monroe County Detention Facility’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 251-575-2963 for further assistance.

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Question 10

Mailing an Inmate

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How do I Mail an Inmate in the Monroe County Detention Facility, and what can I send them?

Monroe County Detention Facility Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
The Monroe County Detention Facility allows inmates to receive pre-metered postcards like the type purchased from the post office. They may also allow certain photo postcards as long as they have not been tampered with or contain images that may be considered to be obscene or violent in nature. It is best to only use blue or black ink. Always include your name and return address.

Envelopes
The Monroe County Detention Facility also allows envelopes to be mailed to inmates. It is best to only use blue or black ink.

Postcards and envelopes MUST HAVE the sender's full name and return address on the envelope.

Postcards and envelopes MUST be mailed to the following address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Monroe County Jail
65 North Alabama Avenue
Room 136
Monroeville, AL. 36460

Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Monroe County Jail
65 North Alabama Avenue
Room 136
Monroeville, AL. 36460

Newspapers
Newspapers may also be mailed to an inmate as long as they are shipped directly from the publisher.

Magazines
News, special interest or sports magazines may also be mailed to an inmate as long as they are shipped directly from the publisher. Any magazines that contain profanity, weapons, pornography or other content that is adult in nature will be confiscated by the jail staff and will NOT be delivered to the inmate.

Books
The Monroe County Detention Facility allows books to be mailed directly to the jail from a reputable source such as Amazon, Barnes & Noble or Books-A-Million. You can order them directly from your computer and have them shipped to the inmate at the address noted.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Monroe County Detention Facility standards will be disposed of.
Hard cover books will not be accepted by the jail due to their potential to be used as a weapon.

All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Monroe County Jail
65 North Alabama Avenue
Room 136
Monroeville, AL. 36460

Monroe County Detention Facility Inmate Mail Policies and Address - What Can You Send, and Where?

For inmates receiving mail in the Monroe County Detention Facility there are different addresses and policies depending on the inmate's status, as well as what type of mail they are receiving; personal mail, legal mail, subscriptions or books sent from a third-party such as Amazon.

All mail is to be shipped to the Monroe County Detention Facility:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Monroe County Jail
65 North Alabama Avenue
Room 136
Monroeville, AL. 36460

For complete information on mail policies, what you can send an inmate and what address to send them, check out our Inmate Mail page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Monroe County Detention Facility’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 251-575-2963 for further assistance.

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Question 11

Inmate Commissary

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Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Monroe County Detention Facility, and what can I purchase?

JailATM – Send Money or Send Commissary Gift Packs to Monroe County Detention Facility

Search for JailATM services for Monroe County Detention Facility.

Make an inmate deposit with JailATM for Monroe County Detention Facility.

Note: While JailATM offers the following inmate services, Monroe County Detention Facility may not allow all of them. Check on the JailATM website to confirm. Services available through JailATM are subject to change with no notice.

Send Gift Packs

Monroe County Detention Facility has an agreement with JailATM, which ships predetermined Gift Packs of candy, snacks and hygiene products to the inmate. Check the JailATM website to see if they allow Gift Packs.

These can be ordered by you online and are delivered directly to the inmate.

How to Send a Carepack Commissary Package Directly to an Inmate in Monroe County

To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in Monroe County Detention Facility follow these steps:

Go to JailATM, choose Alabama, then choose Monroe County Detention Facility
Type in your inmate's last name or their Inmate ID.
Select your inmate, and then you will be prompted to Register with them to open an account.
Select the products you want shipped to them at Monroe County Detention Facility, and then input your payment method.
NOTE: There may be a limit on how much product you can send your inmate in Monroe County at any one time.
If you need to phone customer support, call 877-810-0914

For all information, tips and available items for shipping Commissary packages or sending money to an inmate in Monroe County Detention Facility check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Monroe County.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Monroe County Detention Facility’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 251-575-2963 for further assistance.

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Question 12

Texting and Emailing an Inmate

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How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Monroe County Detention Facility using an Online Messaging Service?

Monroe County Detention Facility uses the services of Inmate Sales to allow text messaging communication between inmates and their friends and family.

Chirping is the product name for inmate texting.
This product allows inmates to send chirps (texts) to friends and family members.

Here's how it works:

First you must register, and then funds are added to the inmate's account. If you want to pay by phone, call 877-998-5678.
When an inmate gets the device they may send 5 free automated messages each day for the first three days of possession of the chirping device.
These automated messages will inform the person the inmate Chirped who is sending the Chirps and the facility they are Chirping from.
It will then ask them to go to a direct link to the inmate's account on the Inmate Sales website.
The website will then instruct them to use a credit card to put money on the inmate's account.

Cost of Chirping:

Inmates will be charged a monthly service fee of $4.00. Inbound and Outbound Chirps are $0.10 each.
If an inmate has available funds on their chirping device they will be able to chirp any cell phone and that chirp will appear to be a normal text.
If you wish to stop receiving Chirps from an inmate, reply to the Chirp with STOP.

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How to Send a Secure Email Message to an Inmate in Monroe County

To send a secure email message to an inmate in Monroe County Detention Facility follow these steps:

Register with Inmate Sales, the company that handles inmate messaging in Monroe County, by creating an account.
Select Alabama, then select Monroe County Detention Facility, and then the inmate you want to send your message to.
Choose the amount of money you want to spend, and input your payment method. The funds can also be used by the inmate to send a message back to you.
If you want to pay by phone, call 877-998-5678.
NOTE: All messages between you and your inmate will be permanently recorded and seen by the staff and could be used against your inmate in court.

- Chirping is the product name for inmate texting.
- This product allows Monroe County inmates to send chirps (texts) to friends and family members.
- Inmates will be charged a monthly service fee of $4.00.
- Inbound and Outbound Chirps are $0.10 each.

Inmate Sales Apps
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For all information on how to Text/Email an Inmate in Monroe County Detention Facility check out our Secure Messaging Guide for Monroe County.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Monroe County Detention Facility’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 251-575-2963 for further assistance.

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Question 13

Inmate Tablets

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Do Inmates in the Monroe County Detention Facility have Access to Tablets or Computers?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Monroe County Detention Facility’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 251-575-2963 for further assistance.

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Question 14

Are there photos of the Monroe County Detention Facility? What does it look like?

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Question 15

Other Jails Nearby

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What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Monroe County?

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Monroe County Detention Facility ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

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Monroe County Detention Facility Inmate Mail Guidelines

Monroe County Detention Facility Inmate Mail Policies and Address - What Can You Send, and Where?

JailATM – Send Money or Send Commissary Gift Packs to Monroe County Detention Facility

How to Send a Carepack Commissary Package Directly to an Inmate in Monroe County

Monroe County Detention Facility uses the services of Inmate Sales to allow text messaging communication between inmates and their friends and family.

How to Send a Secure Email Message to an Inmate in Monroe County

Search for an Inmate in Monroe County

Monroe County Detention Facility

Search for an Inmate in Monroe County

Monroe County Detention Facility Information

What is the booking process for the Monroe County Detention Facility?

How do you pay bail for someone who has been arrested in [county_extended}?

Monroe County Detention Facility ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

How to Arrange Video Visitation with Monroe County Detention Facility Inmates

How Do Inmates in Monroe County Detention Facility Make Phone Calls?

Monroe County Detention Facility Inmate Mail Guidelines

Monroe County Detention Facility Inmate Mail Policies and Address - What Can You Send, and Where?

JailATM – Send Money or Send Commissary Gift Packs to Monroe County Detention Facility

How to Send a Carepack Commissary Package Directly to an Inmate in Monroe County

Monroe County Detention Facility uses the services of Inmate Sales to allow text messaging communication between inmates and their friends and family.

How to Send a Secure Email Message to an Inmate in Monroe County

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