Search Madison County Jail Roster

The Madison County jail roster is online and free to search. You can find current inmates at the sheriff's website any time. Madison County has one of the largest jails in Alabama with room for 1,220 people. The jail is in Huntsville on Wheeler Avenue. Staff book new inmates around the clock. The online roster shows names, mugshots, charges, and bond amounts. You can also see court dates and visitation schedules for each inmate in Madison County.

Madison County Online Inmate Search

The Madison County Sheriff's Office has a full online jail roster. Go to madisoncountysheriffal.org and click on roster. You can view current inmates or people released in the last 48 hours.

The search is easy. Type in a name and press enter. Results show right away. Each inmate profile on the Madison County jail roster contains useful facts. You get the name, age, and booking photo. The system lists all charges and the bond amount. It also shows the booking number and date.

One nice feature is the visitation schedule. The roster tells you when each inmate can have visitors. This saves you a trip to the jail if the person cannot have visits that day. Madison County uses SmartWEB software to run its jail roster.

You can also use this link to search: Madison County Jail Roster. The roster updates often throughout the day. New bookings appear within hours of arrest.

Madison County Sheriff's Office

Sheriff Kevin Turner runs the Madison County Sheriff's Office. The main office is at 100 Northside Square in Huntsville. The jail is at a different spot on Wheeler Avenue.

Madison County is the second most populous county in Alabama. It includes the cities of Huntsville and Madison. Both cities are among the ten largest in the state. People arrested in these cities go to the Madison County jail.

Contact the Madison County Sheriff's Office with these details:

• Main Address: 100 Northside Square, Huntsville, AL 35801
• Main Phone: 256-532-3412
• Non-Emergency (24 hrs): 256-722-7181
• Jail Booking (24 hrs): 256-519-4800
• Crime Tip Hotline: 256-533-8820

The jail address is 815 Wheeler Ave, Huntsville, AL 35801. Call the jail at 256-519-4800 for booking questions.

Note: Madison County is part of the 23rd Judicial Circuit.

What Madison County Jail Records Show

The Madison County jail roster gives you a lot of info on each inmate. Alabama law requires certain data. Madison County goes beyond the minimum.

Each inmate listing on the Madison County jail roster includes:

• Full name and mugshot
• Date of birth and age
• Booking number and date
• All charges filed
• Total bond amount
• Cell assignment
• Visitation schedule

The roster also shows holds from other agencies. If someone has a warrant from another county, it will say hold. This tells you the person may not get out even if they post bond in Madison County.

Mugshots are public in Alabama. The Madison County jail roster shows a booking photo for each inmate. Alabama Code Section 36-22-8 requires sheriffs to keep a public jail book. Madison County puts its book online for all to see.

How to Search for Madison County Inmates

There are several ways to find someone in the Madison County jail. The online roster is the fastest. But other options exist too.

First, try the online roster. Go to the sheriff's website and click the jail roster link. Type the person's name. First name, last name, or both will work. The search finds matches and shows results. Click on a name to see the full profile.

Second, you can call the jail. The booking line is 256-519-4800. Staff answer around the clock. Give them a name and they can check if the person is in custody. Have the date of birth ready if you can. That helps narrow it down.

Third, visit in person. The jail is at 815 Wheeler Ave in Huntsville. Go during regular hours. Bring your ID. You can ask staff about an inmate or view the jail book yourself. Under Alabama Code Section 36-12-40, you have the right to see public records.

Fourth, use VINELink. This is a free service. Go to vinelink.com and pick Alabama. Search by name. VINELink covers state and some county inmates. You can sign up for alerts. When the person is released, you get notified by phone, text, or email.

Madison County Jail Visitation

Madison County jail has rules for visitors. Check the online roster first. Each inmate listing shows their visitation status. Some inmates cannot have visits due to holds or behavior issues.

Visitation schedules vary by inmate. The roster shows which days and times each person can have visitors. This depends on their housing unit in the jail. Not all inmates have the same schedule.

Bring a valid photo ID when you visit. You must be on the inmate's approved visitor list. The jail will check for active warrants before letting you in. Anyone with a warrant will be turned away or arrested.

To add money to an inmate's account, you can use the kiosk at the jail. You can also do it online through the sheriff's website. Inmates use account funds for phone calls and commissary items.

Alabama Jail Roster Laws

Alabama makes jail records public. The Madison County jail roster is open under state law. Two statutes set the rules.

Alabama Code Section 36-22-8 requires sheriffs to keep a jail book. The book must show each inmate's name, age, sex, race, charges, booking date, and release date. The sheriff must let the public view this book during office hours. Madison County posts its book online, making it easy to search.

Alabama Code Section 36-12-40 is the open records law. Any Alabama resident can view public records. Jail rosters are public. You can ask for copies too. Fees may apply for copies but viewing is free.

Arrest info must go to the state within 24 hours. Alabama Administrative Code 265-X-2-.03 sets this rule. Madison County reports to the Alabama Criminal Justice Information Center. This keeps state crime data current.

Major Cities in Madison County

Madison County has two of Alabama's largest cities. Arrests in these cities lead to booking at the Madison County jail.

Huntsville is the county seat. It is the largest city in Alabama with over 230,000 people. Madison city has about 64,000 residents. Both cities use the county jail for adult arrests. Check the Madison County jail roster if someone was arrested in either city.

Nearby County Jails

Madison County sits in north Alabama. It borders several counties. If you are not sure where someone is held, check these nearby jails too.

Huntsville extends into Limestone, Morgan, and Marshall counties. An arrest on the edge of the city may go to a different county jail. Check multiple rosters if needed.

Find Madison County Inmates

Use our search tool to look up jail records in Madison County. Enter a name to find booking information, mugshots, and charges.