State of The Courts
Montgomery County, Alabama
In Montgomery County, Alabama, the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office oversees the detention of individuals awaiting trial or transfer. The county operates the Montgomery County Detention Facility, which maintains an average daily inmate population of approximately 1,100–1,250 individuals, close to its roughly 1,200-bed capacity. Annually, law enforcement in the county processes an estimated ~12,000 bookings, with many individuals cycling through custody multiple times per year. A significant share of the jail population (about 60%) is held pretrial, reflecting broader challenges with bail practices and court processing. To address overcrowding and improve outcomes, the county also implements community corrections and alternative supervision programs for non-violent offenders, aimed at reducing reliance on traditional incarceration and supporting rehabilitation.
Jefferson County, ALabama
In Jefferson County, Alabama the sheriff’s office oversees the incarceration of individuals awaiting trail or transfer to the Alabama Department of Corrections. The county maintains an average intimate population of approximately 1,000 individuals across two facilities located in downtown Birmingham and Bessemer. Annually, these facilities process around 43,000 inmates. To manage inmate information and address overcrowding, the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office has implemented the community assisted Monitoring program. This initiative aims to supervise non-violent offenders outside traditional jail settings, prompting rehabilitation and reducing recidivism.
