Huntsville Mugshots

Huntsville mugshots and arrest records are kept at the Madison County Detention Center in Alabama. Huntsville is the largest city in Alabama by population with about 230,000 residents. The Huntsville Police Department makes arrests within city limits, but all bookings go to the Madison County Jail. You can search the county jail roster for free online. The roster shows mugshots, charges, and bond information for people arrested in Huntsville and the surrounding area.

Where to Find Huntsville Mugshots

All Huntsville arrests are booked at the Madison County Detention Center. The jail is at 815 Wheeler Ave, Huntsville, AL 35801. This is a medium security facility that holds about 1,220 inmates.

The Madison County Sheriff runs the detention center. Huntsville Police make the arrests, but the county handles booking and jail records.

Madison County uses JailTracker for their online roster. You can search current inmates and recently released people for free.

How to Search Huntsville Mugshots Online

Go to madisoncountysheriffal.org/roster.php to search the Madison County jail roster. This shows all inmates including those arrested in Huntsville.

To search Huntsville mugshots, you need the following:

• First and last name of the person
• Approximate date of arrest if known

Results show the mugshot, charges, booking date, and bond information. The roster also shows 48 hour release records.

Huntsville mugshots are public records under Alabama law. Section 36-12-40 and Section 36-22-8 require jail records to be open for public inspection.

Huntsville Police Department

The Huntsville Police Department handles arrests within city limits. The main office is at 815 Wheeler Ave NW, Huntsville, AL 35801. Call (256) 722-7100 for general questions.

For records requests, contact the Records Division at (256) 427-7020. The fee is $5 to $10 for records. Payment is cash or check only, payable to City of Huntsville.

Office hours are Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Visit the website at huntsvilleal.gov for more information.

Are Huntsville Arrest Records Public

Yes. Arrest records and mugshots in Huntsville are public. Anyone can search the Madison County jail roster without giving a reason.

Alabama Code Section 36-12-40 gives citizens the right to inspect public records. Jail rosters are public records that must be made available.

Juvenile records are confidential. Sealed and expunged records are also not public. But most adult arrest records in Huntsville are available to anyone.

Note: Visitors must wait 30 days after booking before visitation is allowed at the detention center.

Nearby Cities

Huntsville is in Madison County. The city of Madison is also in the same county.

For all Madison County mugshots, visit the county page.

Search Huntsville Records

Use the tool below to search mugshots and arrest records in Huntsville, Alabama.