Montgomery County Booking, Warrant and Criminal Case Lookup
A Montgomery County arrest may create a jail-booking record, booking photograph, incident report, warrant entry and one or more court cases. Those records are maintained by different offices and may update at different times.
This guide explains the county’s new account-based inmate portal, warrant-search requirements, jail contacts, report-request process, felony and misdemeanor court systems, certified-copy fees, visitation preparation, inmate mail, commissary packages and Texas record-clearing options.
An email-based account is now required.
1 Criminal Justice Drive, Conroe.
District Clerk and County Clerk portals.
Sources checked July 25, 2026.
Choose the record that answers your actual question
Use the inmate portal for the booking photograph, charges, bonding details and other custody information displayed by the system.
Request the existing incident report, arrest report, probable-cause document, releasable supplement or media record from the agency that created it.
Search the correct Clerk portal for filed charges, hearings, bond orders, amended allegations, judgments, sentencing and disposition.
Create the inmate-search account before an urgent lookup
The Montgomery County Corrections Public Access Portal now uses an account-based sign-in screen rather than opening directly to an anonymous search form.
Enter the registered email address and password. Use the password-recovery option when access fails.
Select “Create one,” enter the requested account information and complete any email or human-verification step shown.
Use an email account you control. Save the password securely rather than creating several duplicate accounts.
mctx.org domain before entering account credentials.
How to search the Montgomery County jail roster correctly
What a Montgomery County inmate result means
| Field | What it identifies | What it does not prove | Next action |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inmate or booking number | The identifier assigned within the jail system. | It does not explain the final court outcome. | Use it for jail calls, visits, mail and service-provider searches. |
| Booking date | When the person entered the county booking process. | It may differ from the incident date or court-filing date. | Use it to distinguish current and older arrests. |
| Booking photograph | An image associated with a custody-processing event. | A photograph is not evidence of guilt or conviction. | Use it only with stronger identifiers. |
| Charge | The alleged offence entered around arrest or booking. | It may not match the charge later filed by the prosecutor. | Search the court case and read the charging instrument. |
| Bond amount | The bond presently associated with a listed matter. | Payment of one bond may not resolve other charges or holds. | Confirm every case with the jail before arranging payment. |
| Case number | The number used by the court system. | It may not be the same as an incident or booking number. | Use it in the District Clerk or County Clerk portal. |
| Housing location | The inmate’s current jail assignment when displayed. | The assignment is not permanent. | Confirm before visiting or sending facility-specific material. |
| Release status | Whether release activity is reflected in the custody record. | Release does not mean the case was dismissed. | Check the court docket and confirm physical release by phone. |
Use this identity test before relying on the record
No Montgomery County inmate record found? Follow this order
How one arrest becomes several separate records
How to check an active Montgomery County warrant safely
The official warrant system supports searches by name or warrant number. It displays a strong warning that its information is not an official court record and must not be used as confirmation or probable cause.
Enter the full last name and at least the first letter of the first name. A middle initial is optional.
Enter at least one character. Use the complete number whenever available to reduce unrelated results.
Confirm the result with the issuing court or Sheriff before treating the warrant as active.
How to request a Sheriff arrest or incident report
The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office uses a central online records-request system for reports, public records, audio, video and related documents.
1 Criminal Justice Drive
Conroe, TX 77301
Phone: 936-538-3488
Email: mcsoopenrecords@mctx.org
The online request portal is the preferred tracking method.
Identify the exact existing document
The primary agency record describing the reported event and initial response.
The releasable document explaining the asserted basis for arrest.
A later officer or investigator report. Active or protected information may be removed.
A jail record containing arrest-processing and custody identifiers.
Identify the event date, approximate time, precise location and known subject names.
Describe the event and requested format narrowly to reduce review time and cost.
Information that makes the request easier to process
Choose the correct Montgomery County criminal court portal
| Case or charge type | Likely record holder | Portal to use | What to look for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felony criminal case | Montgomery County District Clerk | District Clerk Odyssey Criminal Records | Indictment, settings, motions, judgment and sentence. |
| Class A or Class B misdemeanor | Montgomery County Clerk | County Clerk Odyssey Criminal Records | Information, plea, court dates, orders and disposition. |
| Class C or municipal offence | Municipal court or justice court | The specific city or justice court | Citation, complaint, plea and final municipal or JP disposition. |
| Jail custody or booking | Montgomery County Corrections | Inmate Lookup System | Booking, charges, bond and current custody information. |
| Police incident narrative | Arresting law-enforcement agency | Agency public-records system | Incident report, arrest report and releasable supplements. |
| Statewide conviction history | Texas Department of Public Safety | DPS Criminal History Search | Statewide public criminal-history records available under Texas law. |
How to read the criminal court case after an arrest
| Term | Plain-language meaning | What to verify |
|---|---|---|
| Pending | The case has not reached a final disposition. | Check the next setting and newest filing. |
| Indictment | A grand jury returned formal felony allegations. | Read every count and the filing date. |
| Information | A prosecutor filed formal charging allegations without an indictment where permitted. | Compare it with the original booking charge. |
| Dismissed | The listed charge or case was dismissed. | Determine whether every count was dismissed. |
| Deferred adjudication | The court deferred a finding of guilt while the defendant completed court-ordered conditions. | It is not the same as an acquittal or expunction. |
| Convicted | A judgment of conviction was entered. | Read the judgment and sentence for the correct count. |
| Acquitted or not guilty | The defendant was not found guilty of the resolved charge. | Check whether another count remained. |
| Closed | The case is no longer classified as active. | Closed alone does not explain the result. |
Montgomery County criminal court copy fees
District Clerk copy request
| Service | Published fee | Important instruction |
|---|---|---|
| Document copy | $1 per page | Identify the cause number and exact document whenever possible. |
| Certification | $5 per document | State clearly whether certification is required. |
| Research | $5 for each unknown cause | Avoid this charge by locating the case number online first. |
| Processing | Allow up to 3 business days | The period begins when the request is received. |
| Mailed return | Postage preparation required | Include a self-addressed stamped envelope. |
Conroe, TX 77301
Cause number, court, case style, exact document title, number of copies, certification choice and return method.
County Clerk certified-copy request
| Service | Published fee | Important instruction |
|---|---|---|
| Document copy | $1 per page | Count the pages in the online case document when possible. |
| Certification | $5 per set | Each additional certified set incurs its own page and certification charges. |
| Fee confirmation | Call 936-539-7889 | An incorrect payment delays the request. |
| Payment | Check or cashier’s check | Make it payable to Montgomery County Clerk. Do not send cash. |
| Mailing address | P.O. Box 959 | Mail to Montgomery County Clerk, Conroe, TX 77305. |
What to verify before arranging a Montgomery County bond
One arrest can include several cases. Record the bond or no-bond status for every listed matter.
Another county, probation authority, state agency or federal agency may prevent release.
Confirm the amount and approved payment or surety process directly with the jail or court.
How to prepare for Montgomery County Jail visitation
The county operates a separate visitation registration and scheduling portal. Appointment availability and current restrictions should be checked in the live calendar.
Information requested during registration
Identification options shown by the portal
Enter the current government-issued identification details.
Use a valid government-issued state identification card.
Enter the passport information requested by the registration form.
Select this option only when the document fits the portal’s accepted category.
Verify the Montgomery County inmate-mail route before sending
Montgomery County has used an off-site Securus Digital Mail Center for ordinary personal correspondence. Because jail mail vendors and routing instructions can change, confirm the address at 936-760-5800 before mailing important originals.
Cell Location, if known
Montgomery County Jail
c/o Securus Digital Mail Center
P.O. Box 20124
Tampa, FL 33622
Montgomery County Jail
1 Criminal Justice Drive
Conroe, TX 77301
Confirm legal-mail and publication rules before sending.
Addressing checklist
Montgomery County Access Securepak limits and fees
Montgomery County participates in the Texas county package programme operated through Access Securepak. This programme is for approved commissary packages; it is different from depositing money into an inmate account.
| Rule | Published detail | What the buyer should do |
|---|---|---|
| Weekly order limit | $100 per week | Multiple orders may be placed, but the combined weekly value cannot exceed the limit. |
| Processing fee | $7.95 per order | Review the total before submitting because processing fees are generally non-refundable. |
| Applicable tax | 8.25% on specified taxable items | Tax can apply to categories including candy, clothing and property items. |
| Delivery cycle | Weekly delivery, commonly Wednesday | Do not order when release or transfer appears imminent. |
| Telephone ordering | 636-888-7003 or 800-546-6283 | Have the inmate’s correct name and identifier ready. |
| Payment cards | Major supported cards and qualifying prepaid cards | The billing address must be verifiable when required. |
What family members should do when an inmate needs help
The inmate should immediately notify a detention officer. A family member can also call the jail with specific safety information.
The inmate should use the facility’s medical-request process and include symptoms, duration and urgency.
Do not place medication in the mail. Call the jail for the current medication-verification procedure.
Provide the inmate name, ID, housing when known, nature of the threat and why the concern is urgent.
The inmate should use the internal request or grievance process and retain dates, names and responses.
For an immediate threat to life or safety, contact emergency services rather than relying only on a web form.
When a county search is not broad enough
The Montgomery County portals cover county custody and court records. A Texas Department of Public Safety search is used when a broader public Texas criminal-history search is required.
| Item | Current rule | Practical effect |
|---|---|---|
| Account | CRD Secure account required | Create and sign in to an account before purchasing credits. |
| Search credit | $1 per credit | A credit can be charged even when no matching record is found. |
| Credit-card fees | 2.25% per credit plus $0.25 per order | Review the purchase total before confirming. |
| Required search fields | First and last name | Middle, maiden and birth-date information can improve matching. |
| Full date of birth | Optional but recommended | A complete date narrows the results. |
| Additional full records | Additional credits may be charged | Preview possible matches before opening several full records. |
| Positive identification | Fingerprint identification | DPS warns that name and birth-date matching cannot positively identify a person. |
How to reduce a false match
Expunction and orders of nondisclosure in Texas
Chapter 55A of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure governs expunction of eligible criminal records. Expunction provides stronger removal but has strict eligibility requirements.
Nondisclosure generally restricts public access to eligible criminal-history information. It does not destroy every record, and authorised government or licensing entities may retain access.
| Question | Expunction | Nondisclosure |
|---|---|---|
| Primary effect | Eligible arrest records are removed or destroyed as directed by the order. | Public disclosure is restricted, but specified entities may still access the record. |
| Eligibility | Strict and dependent on the arrest, charge and final disposition. | Multiple statutory categories exist, each with separate conditions. |
| Conviction | Most ordinary convictions do not qualify, subject to statutory exceptions. | Some qualifying cases may be eligible after required conditions and waiting periods. |
| Deferred adjudication | Usually does not qualify except in limited situations such as eligible Class C matters. | Some deferred-adjudication cases may qualify under the applicable statute. |
| Court action | A petition and signed expunction order are generally required. | An order or automatic process applies only when statutory requirements are met. |
Preparation checklist
Montgomery County jail and court contacts
| Office | Contact | Best reason to contact |
|---|---|---|
| Montgomery County Jail | 936-760-5800 | Custody, booking, release, housing, mail and jail-service confirmation. |
| MCSO Open Records | 936-538-3488 | Sheriff incident reports, arrest records, media and public-information requests. |
| District Clerk | 936-539-7855 | District-court criminal cases, generally including felony records and certified copies. |
| County Clerk | 936-539-7889 | County court-at-law criminal cases, generally including misdemeanor records and copies. |
| Texas Attorney General Open Government |
512-478-6736 877-673-6839 |
General Texas Public Information Act assistance. |
| Access Securepak support |
636-888-7003 800-546-6283 |
Approved package ordering, payment and order-status questions. |
Conroe, TX 77301
Conroe, TX 77301
Montgomery County Jail in Conroe
The main county jail is located at 1 Criminal Justice Drive in Conroe. Confirm current custody, visitation registration and the purpose of your trip before travelling.
What should you do with the record you found?
Confirm current custody and the booking number with the jail before sending money or travelling.
Request the specific report using the date, location and incident or arrest number.
Search the correct Clerk portal and obtain the judgment, dismissal or certified disposition.
Verify the online result through the court or Sheriff and never confront the person shown.
Use Texas DPS rather than assuming one county search covers all Texas records.
Collect certified dispositions before evaluating expunction or nondisclosure eligibility.
Montgomery County arrest-record questions answered
How do I search Montgomery County arrest records?
Create or sign in to the County Corrections Public Access Portal. Search with the legal name and verify the booking date, photograph, charges, bond information and identifying details.
Why does the inmate portal ask me to create an account?
The current Montgomery County inmate system uses an email-and-password sign-in. New users must create an account and complete any verification shown before searching.
What is the Montgomery County Jail phone number?
The main jail information number is 936-760-5800. The jail is located at 1 Criminal Justice Drive, Conroe, TX 77301.
How do I search a Montgomery County warrant?
The official system accepts a full last name plus at least the first letter of the first name, or a warrant-number search. Do not take individual action based on the result.
Where do I search a felony court case?
Use the Montgomery County District Clerk Odyssey Criminal Records portal. District courts generally handle felony criminal cases.
Where do I search a misdemeanor court case?
Use the Montgomery County Clerk Odyssey Criminal Records portal for county court-at-law criminal cases, generally including Class A and Class B misdemeanors.
How much is a certified criminal court document?
The District Clerk lists $1 per page and $5 certification per document. The County Clerk lists $1 per page and $5 certification per set. Confirm which office maintains the case.
How do I request a Sheriff arrest report?
Submit a written public-information request identifying the full name, date, time, location and incident, booking or case number. Ask for specific existing documents rather than asking the agency to explain the case.
How do I schedule a jail visit?
Register through the county visitation portal using accurate personal, contact and government-identification information. Select the correct inmate and use the current appointment calendar.
Can a Montgomery County arrest be expunged or sealed?
Some records may qualify for expunction under Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Chapter 55A or for an order of nondisclosure. Eligibility depends on the charge, disposition, waiting period and criminal history.