Madison Recent Bookings
Madison recent bookings are processed at the Madison County Jail. This fast-growing suburb of Huntsville has about 64,000 residents. Madison does not have its own city jail. City police make arrests and transport people to the county facility. Madison County Sheriff provides a free online jail roster. You can search current inmates any time. This guide explains how to find Madison arrest records.
Madison Quick Facts
Where Are Madison Bookings Kept?
Madison city uses the Madison County Jail. The jail sits on County Line Road in Huntsville. This is also where Huntsville arrests go.
Madison 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.
A small part of Madison extends into Limestone County. Those arrests may go to either county depending on where they happen. Most Madison arrests still go to Madison County.
| Madison County Jail |
815 Wheeler Avenue Huntsville, AL 35801 Phone: (256) 532-3612 |
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| Madison County Sheriff | Phone: (256) 722-7181 |
| Online Roster | Madison County Roster |
Madison Police Department
The Madison Police Department handles law enforcement in the city. MPD serves one of the fastest growing cities in Alabama.
Police make arrests but do not keep booking records. Those records go to the county jail. For arrest reports, contact MPD records.
Madison has grown from a small town to a major suburb. The city passed 64,000 people in 2024. This growth means more police calls. MPD added officers to keep up with demand.
| Main Office |
Madison Police Department 100 Hughes Road Madison, AL 35758 Phone: (256) 772-5696 |
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| Website | madisonal.gov/police |
How to Search Madison Bookings Online
Use the Madison County Sheriff website. They have a free jail roster search. It shows all inmates including Madison city arrests.
Go to madisoncountysheriffal.org. Click on the roster link. You can search by name. Results show photos, charges, and bond amounts.
To find Madison booking records:
- 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. For older records, contact the sheriff.
Madison and the Huntsville Metro
Madison is part of the Huntsville metro area. The two cities share a border. Many people work at Redstone Arsenal or in Huntsville but live in Madison.
The city grew because of good schools. Madison City Schools ranks among the best in Alabama. Young families moved here for education. The population doubled since 2000.
Madison sits in two counties. Most of the city is in Madison County. A small section crosses into Limestone County. This is called the Research Park area.
If you cannot find someone in Madison County records, try Limestone County. The sheriff there has a different phone number. Call (256) 232-0111 for Limestone County Jail.
Toyota and Mazda built a plant near Madison. This brought thousands of jobs. More people means more police work. The jail sees arrests from across the metro area.
Note: Madison city police bring all arrests to Madison County Jail. There is no separate city jail. The county facility handles everything.
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.
The Alabama Open Records Act protects public access.
Search Madison Arrest Records
Use the search tool below to find recent bookings in Madison.
Madison County Information
Madison is in Madison County. For more about the county jail and booking records, visit the county page.
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