Montgomery County – Mac Sim Butler Detention Facility
This page provides an overview of the Mac Sim Butler Detention Facility, a county-level adult correctional institution located in Montgomery, Alabama. Below you will find facility details, contact options, visitation guidance, and tools to help you locate an inmate or review related records.


Facility Information
- Address: 250 South McDonough St, PO Box 4599, Montgomery, AL 36103-4599
- Mailing Address: 250 South McDonough St, PO Box 4599, Montgomery, AL 36103-4599
- Facility Type: Adult
- State: Alabama
- County: Montgomery
- Security Level: County – medium
- Number of Beds: 1290
- Phone: 334-832-1386; 334-832-4440
- Fax: 334-832-2500
- Phone Carrier: LegacyInmate.com Communications
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: Official facility website
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About the Facility
The Mac Sim Butler Detention Facility is a correctional institution operating in Alabama with a capacity of 1290 beds. Individuals sentenced in Montgomery County for non-violent offenses such as robbery or theft may be housed here. The facility serves an adult population and maintains a medium security level.
Contacting an Inmate
You may send mail or a greeting card to the facility address listed above. In urgent situations, the facility can be reached by fax at 334-832-2500. Inmates can also be contacted by calling the facility at 334-832-1386 or 334-832-4440; the phone service is provided by LegacyInmate.com Communications.
Visitation Rules
Visitation is a privilege that may be denied, revoked, or limited for safety, security, and order. Privileges can be suspended or terminated for inappropriate behavior or misuse of the visitation system, and visits are monitored by the Security-In-Charge.
- Visiting begins by entering the main lobby of the jail where the inmate is located.
- Inmates are allowed a 20-minute visit per visitation day.
- All visitors aged 17 or older must present a valid state or federal photo ID or driver's license.
- Bring required ID, dress appropriately, and avoid bringing contraband items.
- If visiting with a child, bring the required documentation.
- Visitors aged 16 or younger must be accompanied by an adult aged 17 or older.
- Up to 2 adults and 2 children may visit an inmate.
- Attorneys may visit inmates 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
- No video or audio recordings are permitted.
Visitation Timings
- Monday: No visits
- Tuesday: 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM
- Wednesday: 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM
- Thursday: No visits
- Friday: 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM
- Saturday: 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM
- Sunday: 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Driving Directions
Use the map link below to navigate to the facility in Google Maps.
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