About the Madison County Jail
Madison County Jail in Huntsville, Alabama is officially identified by the Madison County Sheriff's Office as the Madison County Detention Facility. The jail is operated by the Madison County Sheriff's Office - Corrections Division, led by Sheriff Kevin H. Turner, with Chad Brooks serving as Chief Deputy - Corrections and Steven D. Setzer serving as Corrections Division Captain.
The facility processes arrests, booking, inmate housing, property storage, release procedures, remote visitation, commissary access, inmate telephone service, and detention-related public information for Madison County. For felony arrests, the arresting agency may need to work through the Madison County Magistrate Office before booking is completed, and felony booking procedures can include a 72-hour hearing in district court.
- Facility
- Madison County Detention Facility / Madison County Jail
- Address
- 815 Wheeler Ave, Huntsville, AL 35801
- Mailing Address
- P.O. Box 2047, Huntsville, AL 35804
- Main Phone
- (256) 519-4800
- Operated By
- Madison County Sheriff's Office - Corrections Division
How the Madison County Inmate Search Works
The Madison County inmate search tool is the live roster table at the top of this page. Search by inmate name, booking number, or listed charge, and the roster will filter the current Madison County jail AL custody records shown on the page.
Roster details may include the inmate's name, booking number, booking time, age, race, charge description, bond amount, and holds. Individual profile details may show charge, statute, court, disposition, and bond type. View Details opens the expanded booking information available for that inmate record.
The Madison County jail roster is not the same as a court docket. Jail records show custody and booking information, while court records are handled separately through Madison County Circuit and District Court records and Alabama trial court access systems such as Just One Look.
Posting Bail at Madison County Jail
Bail is set by the court, not by Madison County Jail staff. Before going to the jail or courthouse, call the Madison County Detention Facility at (256) 519-4800 to confirm the inmate's current bond status, because charge and bond amounts can change after court action.
Madison County misdemeanor and felony bond matters are handled through the District Court Clerk at the Madison County Courthouse, Room 200. The provided court bond hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM, and the clerk's phone number is (256) 532-3373. Online or phone bond payment options are identified in county information as AlaPay, CashBondOnline, and 1-888-726-6301.
For Huntsville city misdemeanor bond information, call the city magistrate at (256) 427-7817. For Madison city misdemeanor bond information, call the Madison municipal court or magistrate contact at (256) 772-5617. Madison County Sheriff's Office information states that the Sheriff's Office does not process property bonds inside or outside Madison County.
Sending Money to an Inmate
Madison County Jail uses Inmate Canteen for inmate deposits and care-pack services, with Kimble's identified for care-pack ordering. Money may be deposited through the lobby kiosk by cash, debit card, or credit card, or through approved online and phone deposit options.
Confirmed deposit fees include a $3.00 kiosk cash deposit fee, a 10% kiosk credit or web deposit fee with a $3.25 minimum, and online care-pack fees of $4.95 shipping plus 11% processing. Credit card deposits are limited to $150 per transaction and $500 total over 30 days. Kimble's care-pack orders are limited to $75.00 per week.
Inmate Communication
Madison County Jail uses NCIC Inmate Communications for inmate phone service, remote visitation, voicemail, and secure messaging. Inmates cannot receive incoming calls, so family and friends must set up the approved account type for outbound calls, voicemail, or messaging.
Confirmed phone rates are $0.16 per minute for local, in-state, and out-of-state calls, $0.25 per minute for Mexico calls, and $0.35 per minute for international calls. Voicemail is available through a prepaid account, limited to 3 minutes, with a $1.50 fixed fee. Secure electronic messages require an NCIC messaging account, cost $0.25 plus tax per message, do not allow photos or attachments, and may be reviewed by facility staff.
Mail should be addressed to the inmate at Madison County Jail, P.O. Box 2047, Huntsville, AL 35804, and should include the inmate's booking number from the roster. Personal incoming mail is digitized for inmate kiosk access, while original physical mail is held for 7 days before disposal if not retrieved. Calls and mail are monitored, except for confidential legal communication.
Visitation at Madison County Jail
Madison County Jail visitation is remote through NCIC and is monitored and recorded. An inmate must be housed for 30 days before becoming eligible for visitation, and visitors must create an NCIC account, receive account approval, and upload a government-issued photo ID before the first visit.
| Day | Confirmed Remote Visitation Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday-Friday | 8:00 AM-10:00 AM, 12:00 PM-3:30 PM, 5:00 PM-6:00 PM, 8:00 PM-10:00 PM |
| Wednesday | Same weekday blocks, except the final 8:00 PM-10:00 PM block is not listed |
| Saturday-Sunday | 9:00 AM-3:00 PM, 8:00 PM-10:00 PM |
Visitor Rules
- Visits must be scheduled through NCIC up to 48 hours before the visit.
- Visits are first-come, first-served.
- Each inmate may receive up to 3 visits per day.
- Remote visitation costs $0.30 per minute plus tax.
- Late visitors may use only the remaining scheduled time.
- Facial detection is used, and visits may be suspended or canceled for unsafe conduct, inappropriate behavior, security issues, or participating while driving.
Madison County Court Information
Madison County Circuit and District Court matters are handled through the Madison County Courthouse in Huntsville. The 23rd Judicial Circuit has issued standing orders addressing audio-video communication and trial transport for incarcerated defendants, but the hearing notice or court order controls the date, time, and appearance format for any specific case.
Court proceedings may include arraignment, bond hearings, pretrial settings, trial, sentencing, and other case events. The jail roster shows custody and booking information, while court records and hearing details must be confirmed through the court.
Madison County court record requests may require the official records request form and may take up to two weeks. Listed search fees include $10 for computerized searches, $20 for paper searches, and $25 for archived or microfilmed searches, with copy and certification fees listed separately.
- Court
- Madison County Circuit / District Court
- Address
- Madison County Courthouse, 100 North Side Square, Huntsville, AL 35801
- Bond Clerk Location
- District Court Clerk, Room 200
- Phone
- (256) 532-3373
- Hours
- Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-3:30 PM for misdemeanor/felony bond matters
- Judicial District
- 23rd Judicial Circuit