Madison County Recent Bookings

Madison County recent bookings are handled by the sheriff's office in Huntsville. This north Alabama county has over 390,000 residents. It is one of the fastest growing areas in the state. The sheriff runs a jail with about 1,220 beds. Madison County provides a free online roster where you can search inmates any time. This guide shows how to find booking records in Madison County.

Madison County Sheriff's Office

The Madison County Sheriff's Office maintains all jail records. Sheriff Kevin Turner leads the department. The office serves the Huntsville metro area and surrounding communities.

The county jail sits at 815 Wheeler Avenue in Huntsville. It has space for about 1,220 inmates. This makes it the second largest jail in Alabama. Only Jefferson County has more beds.

How to Search Madison County Bookings Online

Madison County has a free online jail roster. You can access it any time. The roster shows current inmates and recent releases.

Go to the sheriff's website. Click on the roster link. You can search by name or browse the full list. Results show photos, charges, bond amounts, and booking dates.

To search Madison County recent bookings, provide:

• First and last name
• Date of birth if known
• Booking number if you have it

Direct link: Madison County Jail Roster

The roster updates daily. New bookings appear within hours. Check back if you do not see someone right away.

Madison County Booking Record Fees

The online roster is free to use. You can view mugshots and charges at no cost. Paper copies may have small fees.

Typical fees in Madison County:

• Online roster search: Free
• Copy of booking record: $0.50 per page
• ALEA background check: $25.00
• Court record search: $9.99 via Alacourt

Call (256) 532-3300 to confirm current fees.

How to Request Records in Madison County

Madison County booking records are available several ways. Choose what works for you.

Online is the fastest method. Use the jail roster for current inmates. The site works on any device. Screenshots are allowed.

In person, visit 815 Wheeler Avenue in Huntsville. This is near the municipal court. Bring valid ID. Staff can search and make copies.

By phone, call (256) 519-4800 for jail booking. Staff can confirm custody status. They can tell you charges and bond amounts. Have the full name ready.

Madison County Jail Capacity

The Madison County Jail is the second largest in Alabama. Only Jefferson County has more beds. The facility can hold about 1,220 inmates at once.

The jail serves Huntsville, Madison, and other cities. It processes thousands of bookings each year. The area's fast growth keeps the jail busy.

Huntsville is called the "Rocket City." NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center is here. Redstone Arsenal hosts over 75 federal agencies. About 45,500 people work there daily. This creates a unique policing environment.

The FBI has a major presence too. Over 2,000 agents work at Redstone. This number will grow to 5,000 by 2028. The military and tech workforce affects local law enforcement needs.

Alabama Booking Records Laws

Booking records are public in Alabama. Code of Alabama Section 36-22-8 requires sheriffs to maintain prisoner logs open for inspection.

Section 36-22-13 says these records must be available free of charge. Anyone can view jail logs during office hours.

The Alabama Open Records Act protects your right to access. You can request copies in writing.

Search Madison County Jail Roster

Use the search tool below to find recent bookings in Madison County.

Cities in Madison County

Madison County has several cities. All use the county jail for bookings. Huntsville is the largest city.

Other cities include New Hope, Gurley, Triana, and Owens Cross Roads. Arrests in these areas go to the Madison County Jail.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Madison County. Verify the correct county for your search.