The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office Inmate Search Feature is Now Live

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TX -- The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office is pleased to announce that the inmate search feature for the jail roster is now live and fully functional on our website and mobile app.

This updated system will look different from the previous version. Users are now required to create an account, which includes selecting a unique username and password and completing a verification step to confirm they are not a bot. Once registered, users can search jail roster information, including inmate booking photos, bonding details, and charges. At minimum, an inmate’s last name is required to conduct a search.

This new portal can be found by visiting our website www.mctxsheriff.org, clicking on the Commands tab, selecting Jail, then selecting Jail Roster. You can also utilize this new feature on our mobile app.

Why the Change
Over the past several months, many users noticed that the jail roster feature was temporarily unavailable. This decision was made in response to a growing number of scams exploiting unrestricted, real-time access to jail roster data. Scammers used this information to contact family members of inmates, posing as bail bond agents, Sheriff’s Office personnel, court officials, and others in order to fraudulently obtain money.

The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office investigated more than 55 scam cases directly linked to misuse of jail roster data.

In an effort to better protect our community and the individuals in our care, the new system includes enhanced security safeguards. These measures are designed to reduce the risk of bad actors exploiting sensitive information.

Important Reminder
Please remember that no employee of the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office, jail staff, or legitimate bail bond companies will ever call you to demand immediate payment of any sort. They will not request payment via gift cards, cash, or other unusual methods, nor will they pressure or threaten you.