Morgan County Jail Roster & Inmate Search - Page 8

About the Morgan County Jail

Morgan County Jail is a county jail in Decatur, Alabama, operated by the Morgan County Sheriff’s Office. The jail is led by Sheriff Ron Puckett, also listed as Ron W. Puckett, and has an official facility capacity of 994 inmates.

Morgan County Jail houses pretrial detainees, sentenced inmates, warrant arrests, probation and parole holds, municipal holds, and external agency holds. Agencies using the jail include the Morgan County Sheriff’s Office, Decatur Police Department, Trinity Police Department, and external holding agencies such as the Mississippi Department of Corrections.

Facility

Morgan County Jail

Address

119 Lee Street NE, Decatur, AL 35601

Mailing Address

Administrative Mail: 119 Lee Street NE, Decatur, AL 35601

Inmate Mail

Morgan County Jail, PO Box 16060, Jonesboro, AR 72401

Main Phone

Jail Direct: 256-351-4825. Sheriff’s Office: 256-351-4800

Operated By

Morgan County Sheriff’s Office

How the Morgan County Inmate Search Works

The roster at the top of this page is the Morgan County inmate search tool for current custody information. Users can search by name, reset the list with Show All, sort newest to oldest or oldest to newest, use pagination controls, and filter roster views by Name, Date, Current, Released, or 48 Hour Release.

Morgan County Sheriff’s Office Inmate Roster records may show mugshot, name, age, gender, race, booking number, arresting agency, booking date, charge, charge details, and bond details. Released roster views may also show release date and release reason, including the 48 Hour Release page and the searchable archive of released inmates.

Expanded profile details may be needed when the main roster truncates multiple charges or displays a notice that more charges are available in the profile. Race and gender fields may appear blank or “Unknown,” and some bond or charge updates may lag after arraignment or other court action.

The Morgan County jail roster is not a court docket and is not a court records search. Jail roster data includes uncertified booking logs, initial arrest charges, and temporary bond schedules, while AlaCourt court records contain formal legal history such as indictments, official dockets, filed motions, judicial orders, and certified case dispositions.

Morgan County roster information is useful for booking and custody checks, but it is not certified court record information. Charges, bond amounts, and release status may change after court action, so verify urgent bail, custody, or pickup details with Morgan County Jail at 256-351-4825.

Posting Bail at Morgan County Jail

Bail, often referred to as bond, is set by the court and not by Morgan County Jail. Before coming to the facility, verify the current bail amount, case number, court paperwork status, and any release conditions with Morgan County Jail at 256-351-4825.

Morgan County Jail bail and release information confirms several accepted bond types: cash, property bond, Own Recognizance bond, and professional surety bond. Licensed bondsmen are accepted, and the county information states that bondsmen generally charge a non-refundable service fee of 10% to 15%. Bondsmen should call the Detention Center at 256-351-4825 before processing a bond to verify details.

After bail is handled, release may take up to 5 hours after the jail receives completed court paperwork. Paperwork is generally received around 5:00 p.m. each day, and delays may occur because of warrant checks, headcounts, facility lockdowns, or book-in volume.

Own Recognizance, or OR, bond conditions may include reporting to Community Corrections for pretrial supervision, passing drug or alcohol screens, not committing new offenses, attending all court dates, and following protection or no-contact orders.

Sending Money to an Inmate

Morgan County Jail uses JailATM for online inmate deposits and electronic messaging. A lobby kiosk is available inside the Morgan County Sheriff’s Office lobby at 119 Lee Street NE, Decatur, AL 35601.

Cash taken during intake is transferred to the inmate’s commissary account. Outside hygiene or clothing items may not be brought to the jail, and supplies must be purchased through commissary. Inmates receive basic toiletries when they arrive.

Money orders, cash, checks, and other certified funds are not accepted by mail or in person for inmate deposits. Unaccepted items sent by mail are returned to the sender.

Morgan County Jail booking fee information states that criminal defendants booked into Morgan County Jail and later convicted in Circuit or District Court are assessed a $20.00 booking fee as court costs.

Inmate Communication

Morgan County Jail confirms that electronic messaging is available through JailATM. Phone provider details and phone-account setup rules should be verified directly with Morgan County Jail at 256-351-4825.

Administrative mail should be sent to 119 Lee Street NE, Decatur, AL 35601. Inmate handwritten mail should be addressed to Morgan County Jail, PO Box 16060, Jonesboro, AR 72401.

Calls and mail may be monitored except confidential legal communication. Use the inmate’s full name and any available booking information when sending mail or asking jail staff about communication rules.

Visitation at Morgan County Jail

Morgan County Jail confirms that visits require advance scheduling and that video visitation is available, including remote video. Visit times, duration, visitor limits, ID rules, and inmate eligibility should be confirmed with Morgan County Jail at 256-351-4825 before making travel plans.

• Bring a valid government-issued photo ID.
• Minors may need a parent or legal guardian present.
• Follow jail dress code and conduct rules.
• Confirm whether court, transport, discipline, or classification issues affect visitation.

Morgan County Court Information

Morgan County criminal matters are handled through Alabama’s Eighth Judicial Circuit Court and the District Court of Morgan County. The Eighth Judicial Circuit Court handles felony cases and appeals, while the District Court of Morgan County handles misdemeanors, traffic infractions, and preliminary felony hearings.

Court proceedings may include arraignment, bail hearings, pretrial hearings, trial, sentencing, and case proceedings. A hearing notice controls the date, time, location, and format of a court appearance, so inmates and families should rely on the official court notice rather than the jail roster alone.

AlaCourt Access is the confirmed Alabama court-record system for formal civil, criminal, traffic, and domestic relations case records. Those records are separate from Morgan County Jail booking data and may include case number, party names, court division, filing date, case status, upcoming court dates, charges, docket entries, and final disposition details.

Protected records, including juvenile matters, may be restricted from public electronic access. Morgan County court calendar information may be posted through the county court calendar section when available, and some calendar pages may show that a calendar has not been posted.

In-custody defendants under Morgan County Circuit or District jurisdiction are physically transported to court proceedings by the Sheriff’s Office Transports Unit. Decatur Municipal Court inmates scheduled for arraignment may appear through remote video or virtual hearings.

Court

Eighth Judicial Circuit Court of Alabama and District Court of Morgan County

Address

Morgan County Courthouse, 302 Lee Street NE, Decatur, AL 35601

Phone

Main Office: (256) 351-4790; Criminal/Traffic Division: Option 2

Judicial District / Circuit

Eighth Judicial Circuit Court of Alabama

Clerk

Chris Priest, Circuit Clerk