Every detail on this page is checked by hand, not scraped. This unofficial directory helps friends and family of incarcerated individuals find critical information — inmate lists, locations, bail resources, visitation hours, rules, and text, phone, email, and mail services — for jails, detention centers, and prisons across the United States.
You can call Madison County Detention Facility 24 hours a day for inmate information at 256-519-4800.
This facility handles the booking and processing of offenders arrested for misdemeanors and felonies. Depending on their charges, inmates may be held until they are bonded out, released on their own recognizance, or remain in custody until their trial is concluded.
You can use the inmate search tool to view the roster of individuals currently in custody.
Inmates sentenced to less than one year will serve their time at this facility, while those sentenced to longer terms will be transferred to either the Alabama State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page provides details on the visitation schedule, how to fund an inmate's account, send mail, receive phone calls, voicemail, emailing and texting, tablet rentals, bail bonds, and commissary purchases.
It’s advisable to save the inmate’s jail ID or booking number for communication purposes. If you cannot locate it online, call Madison County Detention Facility at 256-519-4800 for help.
Phone: 256-519-4800
Physical Address:
815 Wheeler Avenue
Huntsville, AL 35801
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate MNI # or Booking #
Madison County Detention Facility
PO Box 2047
Huntsville, AL 35804
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate MNI # or Booking #
Madison County Detention Facility
PO Box 2047
Huntsville, AL 35804
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Madison County Detention Facility, review their criminal charges, the amount of their bond, when they can get visits, or even view their mugshot, go to the Official Jail Inmate Roster, or call the jail at 256-519-4800 for the information you are looking for.
Madison County Detention Facility Inmate Search
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about finding an inmate in the Madison County Detention Facility, how the jail rosters work and what happens after an offender is arrested and booked. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 256-519-4800 for further assistance.
The Madison County Detention Facility maintains an average of 1220 offenders in custody on any given day. The Madison County Detention Facility has a monthly turnover of 40% of their inmate population, another 30% turnover every 90 days, another 20% every six months, and approximately 10% stay incarcerated between six and twelve months. Every year Madison County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 25,360 offenders.
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Madison County Detention Facility in Huntsville, Alabama has a capacity of 1,220 inmates. It houses inmates who require minimum and medium-leven security at its Annex facility, which has a capacity of 267 detainees.
Madison County Detention Facility is part of the Huntsville judicial district and provides outpatient treatment services through funding from ADMH Medicaid, ADMH State, and ADMH Block Grant. Inmates can be awaiting trial or sentencing, or serving a sentence after being convicted of a crime.
The facility is located at 815 Wheeler Avenue, Huntsville, AL 35801. The phone number is 256-519-4800.
Visitation appointments can be scheduled online up to 48 hours prior to the visit and are on a first come, first serve basis. Inmates' personal property will be stored for 30 days before being disposed of or donated. The facility is accredited by Alabama to hold inmates for more than 72 hours.
When someone is arrested, they are taken to Madison County Detention Facility for booking. This process involves verifying identity, assessing charges, and determining whether the person will be released on bail or detained.
It's crucial to remain silent during this process, as any statements could be used in court. Legal counsel should be consulted before making any comments about the arrest.
The booking process at Madison County Detention Facility typically involves the following steps:
Booking times can range from one hour to 48 hours. For details on posting bond for an arrestee, call the facility at 256-519-4800.
Once booked at Madison County Detention Facility in Huntsville, the individual has several possible outcomes:
1. Release without posting bail, with a commitment to appear in court.
2. Remaining in custody until their court date.
3. Posting bail or bond for release. For the exact amount, call 256-519-4800.
Several payment methods are available for bail.
For more details on the bail process in Madison County, Alabama, visit the Madison County Detention Facility Bail Information Page.
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How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Madison County Detention Facility? What is the Schedule?
815 Wheeler Avenue
Huntsville, AL 35801
256-519-4800
| INMATE HOUSING |
DAY | TIMES |
| Housing 1 Units A - E |
WED | 8:00am - 2:30pm |
| Housing 2 Units F - K |
WED | 8:00am - 2:30pm |
| Medical | WED | 8:00am - 2:30pm |
| L-Floor | MON | 8:00am - 2:30pm |
| M-Floor | TUE | 8:00am - 2:30pm |
| N-Floor | THU | 8:00am - 2:30pm |
| P-Floor | MON | 8:00am - 2:30pm |
In other words, you can visit your inmate in jail by using your home computer, as long as it is equipped with a microphone and camera that supports video.
When available, the jail also provides use of ‘video visit kiosks’ in the jail lobby if you do not have a computer at home. These ’on-site’ video visits are FREE.
Costs
NCIC Video Visitation fees are subject to change, but the cost to you is roughly $7.50 ($0.25 per minute) for a 30-minute visit + an additional fee of $2.00 for the connection.
On-site (at the jail) video visits are FREE.
How to set up your Video Visit
Your inmate will be notified by the jail staff of the date and time for the visit. Be sure to be in front of your computer and connected to NCIC at least 15 minutes before the start of the visit.
NCIC Customer Service
Phone - 800-943-2189 or 903-247-0069
Email – info@ncic.com
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Madison County Detention Facility’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 256-519-4800 for further assistance.
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Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Madison County Detention Facility?
815 Wheeler Avenue
Huntsville, AL 35801
256-519-4800
| INMATE HOUSING |
DAY | TIMES |
| Housing 1 Units A - E |
WED | 8:00am - 2:30pm |
| Housing 2 Units F - K |
WED | 8:00am - 2:30pm |
| Medical | WED | 8:00am - 2:30pm |
| L-Floor | MON | 8:00am - 2:30pm |
| M-Floor | TUE | 8:00am - 2:30pm |
| N-Floor | THU | 8:00am - 2:30pm |
| P-Floor | MON | 8:00am - 2:30pm |
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Madison County Detention Facility’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 256-519-4800 for further assistance.
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How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Madison County Detention Facility?
Instructions on purchasing commissary items for an inmate:
NOTE: Madison County Detention Facility may only allow online deposits for local commissary purchasing.
1. Register or Log in to your account at Inmate Canteen.
2. Select the facility where the inmate is located and the inmate you wish to purchase commissary items for.
3. Select the "Purchase Items" option.
4. Follow the prompts on screen to purchase items for an inmate.
Inmate Canteen Customer Service can be reached at 715-690-2965, or by email at support@inmatecanteen.com.
For all information, tips and to see the hundreds of available items for shipping Commissary packages to an inmate in Madison County Detention Facility, or to see how deposit money so that your inmate can purchase their own commissary, check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Madison County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Madison County Detention Facility’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 256-519-4800 for further assistance.
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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Madison County Detention Facility?
To receive phone calls from an inmate in Madison County follow these instructions:
Madison County Detention Facility uses the services of NCIC for inmate phone calling. It is called a ‘friends & family account”.
In order to receive phone calls from your inmate, you need to do the following:
NOTE:
1. You cannot receive any calls to your phone number from your inmate until both you and your phone number are registered.
2. When you do receive a call, the number you will view on your phone from the incoming call is: 800-943-2189.
3. When allowed by Madison County Detention Facility, families can also leave secure voicemails for inmates to listen to.
Fees
NCIC Customer Service
Phone - 800-943-2189 or 903-247-0069
Email – info@ncic.com
Full list of participating jails.
For all the information regarding phone calls with Madison County inmates; rules, policies, phone calling times, fees, limits and more visit our Inmate Phone Page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Madison County Detention Facility’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 256-519-4800 for further assistance.
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How do I Mail an Inmate in the Madison County Detention Facility, and what can I send them?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Madison County Detention Facility’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 256-519-4800 for further assistance.
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Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Madison County Detention Facility, and what can I purchase?
Inmate Canteen Customer Service can be reached at 715-690-2965, or by email at support@inmatecanteen.com.
NOTE: Madison County Detention Facility may only allow online deposits for local commissary purchasing.
For best results use google chrome as your browser for accessing Inmate Canteen.
Instructions on purchasing commissary items for an inmate:
To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in Madison County Detention Facility follow these steps:
For all information, tips and to see the hundreds of available items for shipping Commissary packages to an inmate in Madison County Detention Facility, or to see how deposit money so that your inmate can purchase their own commissary, check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Madison County.
Inmate Canteen Customer Service can be reached at 715-690-2965, or by email at support@inmatecanteen.com.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Madison County Detention Facility’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 256-519-4800 for further assistance.
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How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Madison County Detention Facility using an Online Messaging Service?
You can deposit money three different ways:
• Deposit online at NCIC.com
• Deposit at the kiosk in the Madison County Detention Facility lobby, if available.
• Deposit over the phone 24/7 at 800-943-2189 or 903-247-0069 (Note: if you deposit money using a live agent the fee is $5.95).
NCIC Customer Service
Phone - 800-943-2189 or 903-247-0069
Email – info@ncic.com
To send a secure email message to an inmate in Madison County Detention Facility follow these steps:
Madison County Detention Facility uses the services of NCIC for you to deposit funds into your {Madison County inmate’s account so that you and they can purchase secure email messaging services from this jail’s e-messaging service.
You can deposit money three different ways:
• Deposit online at NCIC.com
• Deposit at the kiosk in the Madison County Detention Facility lobby, if available.
• Deposit over the phone 24/7 at 800-943-2189 or 903-247-0069 (Note: if you deposit money using a live agent the fee is $5.95).
Email – info@ncic.com
For all information on how to Text/Email an Inmate in Madison County Detention Facility check out our Secure Messaging Guide for Madison County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Madison County Detention Facility’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 256-519-4800 for further assistance.
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Do Inmates in the Madison County Detention Facility have Access to Tablets or Computers?
Madison County Detention Facility offers NCIC tablets to rent to inmates that they can use for video visitation and calls, phone calls, instant messaging, education and entertainment.
They can also be used for commissary ordering.
Madison County Detention Facility offers NCIC tablets to rent to inmates that they can use for video visitation and calls, phone calls, instant messaging, education and entertainment.
They can also be used for commissary ordering.
To find out more bout how much tablets cost to rent, and what programs, entertainment, education and other things it can be used for, check out our Tablet Page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Madison County Detention Facility’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 256-519-4800 for further assistance.
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What are the other City and County Jails in Madison County?
What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Madison County?
This facility, known as "Madison County Detention Facility" is also known as Madison County Jail, Madison County Detention Center Alabama, Madison County Inmate Search, Madison County Sheriff, Madison County Detention Center, Madison County Arrests.
The Madison County Detention Facility serves the following cities and towns of Madison County: Arab, Gurley, Hazel Green, Huntsville, Madison, Meridianville, New Hope, Normal, Owens Cross Roads and Triana.
