Huntsville Recent Bookings
Huntsville recent bookings are processed at the Madison County Jail. This is Alabama's largest city with over 230,000 residents. Huntsville does not operate its own jail. City police make arrests and transport people to the county facility. The Madison County Sheriff maintains all booking records. You can search current inmates for free on the county roster. This guide explains how to find Huntsville arrest records.
Huntsville Quick Facts
Where Are Huntsville Bookings Kept?
Huntsville uses the Madison County Jail. The jail sits at 815 Wheeler Avenue. This is also where municipal court meets. The sheriff's office runs the facility.
Huntsville Police make arrests within city limits. They then transport people to the county jail for booking. The sheriff's staff handles the intake process. All booking records stay with the county.
| Madison County Jail |
815 Wheeler Avenue Huntsville, AL 35801 Phone: (256) 519-4800 |
|---|---|
| Madison County Sheriff | Phone: (256) 532-3300 |
| Online Roster | Madison County Jail Roster |
Huntsville Police Department
The Huntsville Police Department handles law enforcement in the city. HPD has over 500 sworn officers. They patrol the Rocket City around the clock.
Police make arrests but do not keep booking records. Those records go to the county jail. For arrest reports, contact HPD records division.
| Main Office |
Huntsville Police Department 305 Fountain Circle Huntsville, AL 35801 Phone: (256) 722-7100 |
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| Records Division | Phone: (256) 427-7020 |
| Website | huntsvilleal.gov |
How to Search Huntsville Bookings Online
Use the Madison County jail roster. It shows all inmates including Huntsville arrests. The search is free. You can access it any time.
Go to the sheriff's website. Click on the roster link. Search by name. Results show photos, charges, and bond amounts.
To find Huntsville booking records, provide:
- First and last name of the person
- Date of birth if known
- Approximate arrest date
Direct link: Madison County Jail Roster
The roster shows current inmates. Released people drop off the list. For older records, contact the sheriff's office.
Huntsville's Aerospace Community
Huntsville earned the name "Rocket City" for good reason. NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center is here. Redstone Arsenal hosts over 75 federal agencies. About 45,500 people work at Redstone daily.
The FBI has a major presence. Over 2,000 agents work at Redstone now. This will grow to 5,000 by 2028. The base creates a $36.2 billion yearly economic impact.
In 2025, U.S. Space Command chose Huntsville. This brings about 1,400 new jobs. Tech companies keep moving here. Cummings Research Park is the nation's second largest.
This aerospace workforce creates a unique community. High-tech jobs draw educated workers. The population keeps growing. Law enforcement adapts to serve this changing city.
The police department uses advanced tech. Crisis Intervention Teams help with mental health calls. Community programs reach all neighborhoods.
Huntsville Municipal Court
Municipal court handles city violations and misdemeanors. It meets at the same complex as the county jail.
| Location |
Municipal Justice and Public Safety Complex 815 Wheeler Avenue Huntsville, AL 35801 |
|---|---|
| Phone | (256) 427-7810 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM |
Alabama Booking Records Laws
Booking records are public in Alabama. Code of Alabama Section 36-22-8 requires sheriffs to keep prisoner logs open for inspection.
Section 36-22-13 makes these records available free of charge. Anyone can view jail logs during office hours.
The Alabama Open Records Act protects public access to government records.
Search Huntsville Arrest Records
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