Montgomery County Jail Inmate Search: Use the New Official Roster Correctly
Montgomery County’s jail roster changed in 2026. The current County Corrections Public Access Portal requires an account and verification before you can search current jail information.
Use the official roster first, match the correct person, note the inmate ID and housing location, then use the correct jail, court, bond, visitation, mail, phone or state-custody service.
Montgomery County Source Board
Fast Answer
Start with the official Montgomery County, Texas Jail Roster at jailroster.mctx.org. The current system requires you to create an account or sign in before searching.
After registration, a last name is the minimum search field. Current roster records may include the booking photo, charges and bond details.
If the person is not listed, do not immediately conclude they were released. Intake delay, a spelling variation, transfer, another county, Waller County overflow housing, TDCJ custody, federal custody or another agency can explain a missing result.
Go directly to the task you need
- Choose the correct source
- Use the new roster
- Understand roster fields
- Waller County overflow
- No-result troubleshooting
- Bond & release
- Court records
- Facility contacts
- Visitation
- Personal & legal mail
- Money & commissary
- Phone calls
- Property
- Medical & welfare concerns
- IVSS notifications
- TDCJ & federal custody
- Records & certified copies
- Official action directory
- FAQs
Which Montgomery County Source Should You Use?
This helper does not access the jail, court, TDCJ, IVSS, BOP or ICE databases. It only routes you to the appropriate official system.
Select a task above
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How to Use the New Montgomery County Jail Roster
Montgomery County relaunched its inmate-search feature in May 2026 with new security controls. Unlike the older open roster, the current public-access portal requires user registration.
- Open jailroster.mctx.org. The portal is labeled County Corrections Public Access Portal.
- Create an account if you do not already have one. The current process includes a username/password and a verification step designed to block automated abuse.
- Search the inmate’s last name. The Sheriff’s current announcement says a last name is the minimum required search field.
- Open the matching roster record. Compare more than the name or booking photo.
- Record the inmate ID, charges, bond details and housing location. Those details help with later court, mail, phone and money tasks.
- Verify again before acting. Custody, bond, housing and release status can change after your first search.
Open Current Montgomery County Roster ↗
How to Read a Montgomery County Booking Result
| Roster information | Useful for | Does not prove |
|---|---|---|
| Booking photo | Helping distinguish similar names. | Guilt, conviction, current appearance or final disposition. |
| Inmate ID | Mail, account funding, phone setup and other jail services. | A court case number or TDCJ number. |
| Booking / arrest date | Understanding when county custody began. | The final filing date or disposition. |
| Charge | Identifying the allegation attached to booking. | Conviction or final formal charge. |
| Bond entry | Showing bond information connected to a charge. | Guaranteed immediate release. |
| Housing location | Showing where Montgomery County currently houses the person. | That the location will remain unchanged. |
| Court | Helping identify the correct clerk or docket source. | The entire official court file. |
Why a Montgomery County Inmate May Show “Waller Co Jail”
Montgomery County has used Waller County Jail for temporary overflow housing because of jail crowding. The counties approved an interlocal housing agreement, and that arrangement remained part of Montgomery County’s 2026 overcrowding response.
“Waller Co Jail” Does Not Mean Released
A Montgomery County roster record can remain active while the housing-location field says Waller County Jail.
The person may still be held for a Montgomery County matter even though the physical bed is in another county.
Do Not Use Conroe Rules Automatically
If the roster shows Waller County housing, verify visitation, mail, deposits and telephone instructions for the actual housing facility before paying or sending anything.
What If the Montgomery County Roster Shows No Result?
Intake Is Not Finished
Fingerprinting, identity checks, magistration, medical screening and data processing can occur before a usable public result appears.
Name Does Not Match
Try the legal surname, alternate spellings, hyphenated names, previous names and the inmate ID when available.
Transferred
The person may have moved to another county, TDCJ, federal custody, ICE custody or another authorized agency.
Release Processing
The person may have been released after bond or court action, but do not assume that until the current official source confirms it.
Recommended No-Result Sequence
- Confirm that you are searching Montgomery County, Texas.
- Recheck the legal spelling.
- Use the inmate ID if you already have it.
- Allow for processing after a very recent arrest.
- Call 936-760-5800 and use the jail/inmate-information options when the matter is urgent.
- Check the appropriate county or district court portal.
- Check TDCJ if transfer to Texas state custody is possible.
- Check BOP or ICE only when those custody systems genuinely apply.
Montgomery County Bond and Release
The jail roster can display bond details, but a displayed amount does not tell the entire release situation.
Check Every Charge
A person can have separate bonds for separate cases or charges. Paying one eligible bond does not clear another hold.
Warrants & Detainers
Probation, parole, immigration, federal, county or other-agency holds can affect release even after another bond is handled.
Release Takes Time
Court paperwork, new-warrant checks, processing workload and other holds can delay release. The jail does not guarantee an exact release time.
Before Paying Anything
- Confirm the full legal name and inmate ID.
- Verify every active charge.
- Verify every bond type and amount.
- Ask whether a no-bond order exists.
- Check for probation, parole, ICE, federal or outside-agency holds.
- Confirm the payment route directly with the jail or court.
- Keep a receipt and transaction confirmation.
- Do not pay from an unsolicited link or caller’s instructions.
Montgomery County Court Records: Felony vs Misdemeanor
The jail roster is not the court docket. After confirming custody, use the clerk responsible for the case type.
Montgomery County District Clerk
Montgomery County District Clerk 301 N. Main Street, Suite 103 Conroe, TX 77301 Phone: 936-539-7855The District Clerk maintains felony criminal records along with other district-court files.
Montgomery County Clerk Odyssey
Use the County Clerk criminal-record portal for applicable county-level criminal matters, including Class A and B misdemeanor records handled in the county courts.
District Clerk Records & Certified Copies
The District Clerk currently lists plain copies at $1 per page and certified copies at $1 per page plus a $5 certification fee per document. A criminal name search is currently listed at $5 per name for a ten-year search. Verify fees again before ordering because clerk fees can change.
View District Clerk Records & Research ↗
Montgomery County Jail Address and Contact
Montgomery County Jail 1 Criminal Justice Drive Conroe, TX 77301 Main / Jail Information: 936-760-5800Current Custody Questions
Use the online roster first. For a recent arrest, unclear housing location, bond issue or release question, call the jail’s published number and select the jail/inmate-information route.
Non-Emergency Dispatch
Current Montgomery County jail-service information lists Sheriff’s non-emergency dispatch at 936-538-5900.
Use 911 only for immediate danger or an active emergency.
Montgomery County Jail Visitation
Current 2026 jail-service guidance says visits must be scheduled in advance and walk-ins are not accepted. The normal schedule below was rechecked against current Sheriff information in September 2026.
| Day | Normal visitation periods | Important note |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday | 8:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. | Appointment required. |
| Sunday | 8:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. | Appointment required. |
| Monday | 7:30 p.m.–10:30 p.m. | Evening visitation period. |
| Thursday | 7:30 p.m.–10:30 p.m. | Evening visitation period. |
Before You Visit
- Schedule the visit at least 24 hours ahead through the current visitation system.
- Confirm the inmate is eligible to receive visits.
- Visitors age 17 and older should have valid government-issued photo identification.
- Visitors are screened through a metal detector.
- Leave cell phones, cameras, handbags and unnecessary property outside the visitation area.
- Follow the current dress code.
- Children must remain with the responsible parent or legal guardian.
- Recheck the schedule immediately before travel.
Open Montgomery County Visit Scheduling ↗
Montgomery County Jail Personal Mail Changed in 2026
Effective May 26, 2026, Montgomery County changed ordinary non-legal inmate correspondence to an off-site scanning system.
Use the Jonesboro Scanning Address
Montgomery County, TX Inmate Full Name, Inmate ID Number PO Box 16120 Jonesboro, AR 72401- Include the full inmate name.
- Include the inmate ID number.
- Ordinary mail is scanned for electronic delivery.
- Do not send irreplaceable originals.
- Non-scannable items can be rejected.
- Packages and certified mail are not part of the ordinary scanning route.
Legal Mail Still Goes to Conroe
Montgomery County Jail Inmate Full Name Inmate ID Number & Cell Location 1 Criminal Justice Drive Conroe, TX 77301Only qualifying privileged/legal correspondence should use the legal-mail process. Writing “legal mail” on an ordinary personal letter does not make it privileged.
Money, Commissary and Securepak
Current Montgomery County jail-service information identifies Access Corrections for inmate account deposits and Keefe/Access Securepak for approved package ordering.
24-Hour Kiosk
A deposit kiosk is located in the Sheriff’s Office/jail lobby at 1 Criminal Justice Drive.
Current guidance says the kiosk accepts qualifying cash and card deposits.
Access Corrections
Current deposit telephone number:
Current guidance lists a $300 maximum single deposit. Verify fees before submitting payment.
Access Corrections
Use the current Access Corrections account system and match the inmate’s legal name and ID exactly.
Access Securepak
Current jail-service guidance says friends and family can order approved prepackaged commissary items through Access Securepak. The currently published limit is $100 per week, separate from ordinary commissary purchasing. Limits, stock, fees and delivery time can change.
Montgomery County Jail Phone Calls
Current September 2026 jail-service verification identifies ICSolutions as Montgomery County Jail’s inmate telephone provider.
ICSolutions
Current Customer Care:
Friends and family can use the current provider process for prepaid or debit telephone accounts.
Assume Calls Are Monitored
Ordinary jail telephone communications should be treated as monitored or recorded unless an authorized attorney communication process clearly applies.
Do not discuss witnesses, evidence, legal strategy or other sensitive case details through ordinary family calls.
Property Pickup
Property release is separate from bond, mail and commissary. The person in custody must normally authorize the property release, and the recipient needs valid government-issued identification.
Confirm Before Travel
Call 936-760-5800 before driving to Conroe. Property availability can be affected by evidence holds, transfer status, authorization or facility processing.
Waller-Housed Inmates
If the roster says “Waller Co Jail,” confirm which facility controls the property and pickup procedure before appearing at either location.
Urgent Medical, Safety or Welfare Concern
Do not publish or request private medical details through this site. For a legitimate health or safety concern, contact the jail directly and provide factual information to authorized personnel.
Call the Jail
Use the inmate-information route for a serious current concern and ask for the appropriate jail or medical process.
Use Emergency Services
Call 911 for immediate danger. JailInmateSearches.org cannot contact correctional staff or a person in custody on a user’s behalf.
Texas IVSS-Counties and TDCJ Notifications
Texas now separates county-jail notification from state-prison/post-conviction notification more clearly.
IVSS-Counties
TDCJ says IVSS-Counties provides notifications regarding people in participating Texas county jails.
County notification help: 866-393-5445
TDCJ IVSS
Use the main TDCJ Integrated Victim Services System after the offender is in TDCJ custody or on parole/mandatory supervision.
TDCJ Victim Services: 800-848-4284
TDCJ, Federal and ICE Custody Are Separate
TDCJ Offender Search
Use TDCJ when the person has transferred from county jail into Texas state correctional custody or supervision.
Federal BOP
Use the Federal Bureau of Prisons locator for BOP custody rather than Montgomery County or TDCJ custody.
ICE
An immigration hold or transfer is a separate custody issue. Use the ICE locator when immigration detention genuinely applies.
For statewide context, see our Texas Jail Inmate Search guide and Federal Jail Inmate Search guide.
Montgomery County Records and Certified Documents
| You need | Best starting source | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Current jail custody | Montgomery County jail roster | Primary county corrections lookup. |
| Urgent custody confirmation | Montgomery County Jail | Use when the portal cannot answer a time-sensitive question. |
| Felony criminal docket | District Clerk | Maintains felony district-court files. |
| County misdemeanor docket | County Clerk Odyssey | Use for applicable county criminal records. |
| Certified court copies | Responsible clerk | A jail screenshot is not a certified court document. |
| Texas state-prison custody | TDCJ | Separate custody system after state transfer. |
| Federal prison custody | BOP | Separate federal correctional system. |
Official Montgomery County Action Directory
Create/sign into the current County Corrections Public Access Portal.
Open Roster ↗Recheck current visitation, mail, jail contact and operational policies.
Open Jail Division ↗Use for applicable felony and district-court case follow-up.
Open Case Inquiry ↗Search applicable county criminal case records.
Open County Records ↗Schedule the current Montgomery County Jail visit before travelling.
Schedule Visit ↗Use the current approved inmate-account deposit service.
Open Access Corrections ↗County-jail notification route for participating Texas counties.
Open IVSS-Counties ↗Use after transfer into Texas state correctional custody.
Open TDCJ Search ↗Before You Pay, Visit, Mail or Share a Jail Result
- Confirm the result is for Montgomery County, Texas.
- Use the new authenticated official roster.
- Match more than a name or photograph.
- Record the correct inmate ID.
- Check whether the housing location says Montgomery County or Waller County Jail.
- Check the correct felony or misdemeanor court system.
- Verify every bond and hold before paying.
- Use the Jonesboro personal-mail address, not an outdated ordinary-mail address.
- Keep legal mail separate from personal mail.
- Use Access Corrections and ICSolutions only for their intended purposes.
- Recheck visitation immediately before travelling.
- Do not treat a charge, booking or mugshot as proof of guilt.
Montgomery County Jail Inmate Search FAQs
What is the official Montgomery County, Texas jail inmate search?
The official search is the County Corrections Public Access Portal at jailroster.mctx.org. In 2026 Montgomery County changed the system so users must create an account or sign in before searching.
Why does the Montgomery County jail roster require an account now?
The Sheriff’s Office said the system was redesigned after scammers exploited unrestricted real-time jail data to target inmates’ families. The current portal requires credentials and a verification step before access.
What information do I need to search the roster?
The Sheriff’s current 2026 announcement says the inmate’s last name is the minimum required search field. Use additional identifying details from the official record to avoid confusing people with similar names.
What does “Waller Co Jail” mean on a Montgomery County inmate record?
Montgomery County has used Waller County Jail for overflow housing. A Montgomery County roster record can therefore remain active while the physical housing location shows Waller County. Verify service rules with the actual housing facility.
Where do I check a Montgomery County felony case?
Use the Montgomery County District Clerk case inquiry for applicable felony District Court matters. The District Clerk is at 301 N. Main Street, Suite 103 in Conroe and can be reached at 936-539-7855.
Where do I check a Montgomery County misdemeanor case?
Use the Montgomery County Clerk’s Odyssey criminal-record system for applicable county-level criminal matters such as Class A and B misdemeanors.
Where do I send ordinary personal mail to a Montgomery County inmate?
Effective May 26, 2026, ordinary non-legal mail is sent to Montgomery County, TX, the inmate’s full name and ID number, P.O. Box 16120, Jonesboro, AR 72401. Recheck the Sheriff’s current mail instructions before sending anything important.
Where does legal mail go?
Qualifying legal mail goes directly to Montgomery County Jail, 1 Criminal Justice Drive, Conroe, TX 77301, using the inmate’s full name, inmate ID number and current cell location.
How do I put money on an inmate account?
Current jail-service guidance identifies Access Corrections. Options include the jail lobby kiosk, telephone deposits at 1-866-345-1884 and the Access Corrections online system. Verify fees and limits before paying.
What phone service does Montgomery County Jail use?
Current September 2026 jail-service information identifies ICSolutions. Customer Care is available at 1-888-506-8407. Ordinary inmate calls should be treated as monitored or recorded.
Official and Current Sources Used for This Guide
- Montgomery County — County Corrections Public Access Portal
- Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office — Jail Division
- Montgomery County District Clerk — Case Inquiry
- Montgomery County District Clerk — Records & Research
- Montgomery County Clerk — Criminal Records Inquiry
- Montgomery County Jail — Visit Scheduling
- Access Corrections
- ICSolutions
- Texas IVSS-Counties
- Texas TDCJ Integrated Victim Services System
- TDCJ Offender Search
- Federal Bureau of Prisons — Inmate Locator
- ICE Online Detainee Locator