Madison County Jail

Q: Does Madison County have bail?

Does Madison County have bail? Yes, Arkansas is a bail state and Madison County allows bail.

Q: What kind of bonds are accepted in Madison County?

What kind of bonds are accepted in Madison County? Madison County recognizes most types of bonds. The court will consider what type of bonds will be accepted depending on the circumstances of the arrest. The judge in Arkansas considers one of the following bonds: 1. An unsecured bond in an amount set by the judicial officer. 2. An unsecured bond with 10% cash or securities valued at 10% of the bail amount. 90% of the 10% will be returned at the end of the proceedings as long as the conditions have been met. 3. Secured bond by cash or property from the defendant family or a qualified bond agent.

Q: Who can set bail in Madison County?

Who can set bail in Madison County? A sheriff or police officer is authorized to set bail during the time of the arrest. If held in a city jail, a police officer can accept bail and a sheriff can accept bail in a county jail. In the higher courts, the judge sets bail at the initial appearance. It is the law in Arkansas that the judicial officer can only set money bail if it is determined that no other conditions will guarantee that the defendant will appear in court. Who can set bail in Madison County? Bail can be sent by the arresting officer at the time of booking and if the offence was a misdemeanor the bail is immediately paid, the date for the initial appearance before a judge will be made.

Q: How do I find out if someone has been arrested and booked into the Madison County Jail?

How do I find out if someone has been arrested and booked into the Madison County Jail? To find out if someone you know has been recently arrested and booked into the Madison County Jail, call the jail’s booking line at 479-738-2320. There may be an automated method of looking them up by their name over the phone, or you may be directed to speak to someone at the jail. Sometimes the jail staff may ask you the offender’s date of birth to ensure privacy of the offender’s status. Keep in mind that after an arrest, the information on an offender may not be publicly available for several hours. If you don’t want to check up on an offender by calling the jail, you can also try looking up people recently booked online. Madison County Jail Booking Roster

Q: What happens during booking in Madison County?

What happens during booking in Madison County? After being arrested and taken into custody, and after being read their Miranda Rights, an offender will next be transported to the local police or department or the Sheriff’s Department in Madison County for booking. Booking is very involved and requires multiple steps in the process, however, keep in mind that most attorneys will advise that an offender remain silent and not offer any additional information about the crime they have been arrested for because anything they do say may be recorded and may very well be used against them in court.

Q: What is the booking process like at the Madison County Jail?

What is the booking process like at the Madison County Jail? Booking includes having their photo (mugshot) and fingerprints taken, as well as being asked a lot of questions about their personal history and state of mind. If it’s a serious felony, their DNA may also be taken. They will also be checked for warrants in Madison County and other Arkansas and USA jurisdictions. If the offender was arrested for a DUI offense, and has refused a breathalyzer test, they may also be forced to have blood drawn by a doctor or nurse. It is also very likely that the offender will undergo a humiliating full body search while in the nude. This includes bending over, spreading their cheeks in the direction of an officer, and coughing. They will also be walked through a metal detector or x-ray machine, like those used at an airport.

Q: What kind of questions are asked during booking?

What kind of questions are asked during booking? The arresting jurisdiction will ask about gang affiliations, tattoos, medical conditions, prescribed medication they are taking, recreational drugs they are on or addicted to, allergies, if they are suicidal, and other relevant information that will help with determining their cell assignment and special needs. What happens with an offender’s personal property during booking? During the arrest and booking process an offender will also have all their personal property confiscated and held for either their release from jail, or with the offender’s approval, released to a friend or family member. Personal property includes the clothing they are wearing, money, wallets, purses, cell phones, jewelry, body rings, earrings, watches, and even glasses if they are deemed a security risk. If they are allowed to keep their shoes or sneakers, the laces are removed. If the offender remains in jail for any length of time, the Madison County Jail will allow a friend or family member to pick up the inmate's property if the offender gives written authorization for a named person to do so. To find out the days and times for picking up an inmate's property, and what you will need to bring to verify your identity, call the jail at 479-738-2320 during business hours.

Q: How long does the Madison County Jail booking process take?

How long does the Madison County Jail booking process take? Booking can take anywhere from an hour to 24 hours or more. It all depends on the number of people that are awaiting processing, the number of staff on duty at the time, and the behavior of the offender. If the offender is heavily intoxicated and/or violent, the Booking Officer may decide to stick the offender in a holding cell for several hours until they become more manageable. What happens after an offender is booked into the Madison County Jail? At this point the offender will be allowed to make a free phone call to a person of their choice to notify them of their arrest, and/or arrange a bond or bail for their release. If the offender is being detained and housed while awaiting arraignment, the Madison County Jail will provide a jail garment and slip-on shoes, a blanket, sheets, soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, and a towel. Often, before they are dressed in the jail outfit and brought to their housing location, they will be forced to take a shower and undergo a disinfectant treatment for body and hair lice, scabies or other pests that may be residing on their person.

Question 1

How Do You Find Someone in the Madison County Jail?

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To search for an inmate in the Madison County Jail, 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 479-738-2320 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up an offender's Madison County Criminal Court Case or any other case in the state of Arkansas.

Madison County Jail Inmate Search

The Madison County Jail maintains an average of 24 offenders in custody on any given day. The Madison County Jail 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 480 offenders.

The following charts of Madison County inmate population demographics are updated daily. The information shown is for today. For research purposes we have broken down the inmates by sex, age, ethnicity, and criminal charges.

The information is compiled from the Madison County Corrections Department, the state of Arkansas Department of Corrections, as well as the United States Department of Justice and Census Bureau records. It represents every person in custody in Madison County.

For complete information on how to get directions, bond, visit, mail, send and receive email and texts, receive phone calls, and send money or commissary to an inmate, find arrest information for Madison County and other counties surrounding this one, scroll down this page. We have a section for each.

We also provide photos of the jail that we have collected over the years.

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About the Madison County Jail

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The 24-bed Madison County Jail is responsible for the housing and care of those who are accused or convicted of committing a misdemeanor or felony in Madison County as they wait for their trial or as they serve their sentence, usually less than one year.

It serves many law enforcement organizations including the Sheriff’s Department, local police, Immigration, and other surrounding counties as needed.

If you have questions regarding an inmate or the programs and services provided, the staff can be reached at 479-738-2320, and an online listing of all the detainees is published for your own investigation.

Upon intake, the booking process is completed, which includes a medical screening, fingerprinting and mugshots, DNA sample, along with an assessment to determine security needs, medical needs, mental health requirements, and housing assignment.

Staff is available to transport all inmates to court dates and any medical appointments or emergency needs, as well as inspecting all mail for contraband, receiving commissary funds and other money for inmates, maintaining the safety of the community and the security of the facility, and other tasks.

The Madison County Jail also provides several other services to inmates including basic needs in meals, laundry, and hygiene items, and programs including AA, counseling, religious programs, education, recreation, and opportunities to grow social and life skills.

Along with the efforts made by the staff, reduced recidivism is seen when inmates are able to stay in contact and supported by their family or friends who are not incarcerated so mail, phones, and visits are provided.

Visits are in person, and are via video and an account is created online to book and complete visits, allowing both visitors and inmates to schedule a visit.

Phone accounts are also registered online, and allow for inmates to make outgoing calls during the daytime and evening hours when they are not participating in a task or program.

Information for money for an inmate’s commissary can be found on our Inmate Money page.

All personal mail is sent to:

Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Madison County Jail
P. O. Box 476
Huntsville, AR 72740

Staff will open each piece and look for contraband, which is removed before it is given to the inmate.

Legal mail, money orders, books and newspaper and magazine subscriptions are mailed to:

Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Madison County Jail
P. O. Box 476
Huntsville, AR 72740

Jail (Main): 479-738-2320
Huntsville Police: 479-738-2610
Sheriff: 479-738-2320

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Question 3

Recent Bookings & Arrests

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What is the booking process for the Madison County Jail?

After being arrested, the offender is brought to the Madison County Jail for booking, which is the detailed process of identifying, classifying, deciding on charges, and whether the person will either be released on their own recognizance, allowed to be released on bail, or moved into the jail until their court date.

The first thing every newly arrested person must do is close their mouth. Everything an offender says may be used against them, so the best thing to do is remain silent when questioned about the arrest and what led to it.

These are the steps of booking someone into the Madison County Jail:

Personal identification.
Mugshot(s).
Questions about medical history, mental health, drug and alcohol use, and gang affiliations.
Possible DNA.
Full body search.
Property forfeiture.
Free phone call.

Booking can take as little as an hour, or up to 48 hours on a busy weekend or holiday evening, or if the offender is violent, wasted or generally uncooperative. If you have any questions about when you can pay an offender's bond and what the cost will be, call the facility at 479-738-2320.

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Question 4

Directions / Map to the Madison County Jail

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Question 5

Inmate Bail and Bonding

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How do you pay bail for someone who has been arrested in [county_extended}?

When an offender is arrested and brought to the Madison County Jail in Huntsville for booking, there are several outcomes after being processed.

1. The offender will be released with no bail, promising to return on a specific date to appear before a judge in either Municipal or Madison County Court.
2. The offender is ordered to remain in jail until their court date.
3. The offender is allowed to be released after paying a specified bond or bail. Call 479-738-2320 to get the exact amount.

The payment of an offender's bail or bond can take many shapes.

If can be paid by cash, money order or credit card.
It can be paid using a bail company, licensed to do business in Madison County.
It can be paid by using a residential property in the county as collateral.

For detailed Frequently Asked Questions and Answers about the entire bail process in Madison County Arkansas, check out the Madison County Jail Bail Page.

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Question 6

Inmate Visitation

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How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Madison County Jail? What is the Schedule?

Madison County Jail ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

201 West Main Street
Huntsville, AR 72740
479-738-2320

Visits are 30 minutes.
You must be on the inmate's visitor list.
Call 479-738-2320 and get your inmate's times and make an appointment to visit.
Inmates are allowed one visit per week.
A maximum of 2 guests are allowed per inmate.
Visitors must have a government issued photo ID.
Dress professionally with non-revealing clothing.

ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL 479-738-2320 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!

Call 479-738-2320 to schedule an appointment.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Madison County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 479-738-2320 for further assistance.

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Question 7

Remote Video Visitation

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Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Madison County Jail?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Madison County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 479-738-2320 for further assistance.

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Question 8

Inmate Money Accounts

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How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Madison County Jail?

How to Deposit Money in an Inmate's Commissary Account at Madison County Jail

Inmates are allowed to have an account at the facility in order to purchase commissary items such as snacks, hygeine products, phone cards and stationary. These are the instructions on how to deposit money with them, pick up money they had with them when they were arrested, and how much money they need.

For complete information on inmate money and commissary issues, check out our Inmate Money page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Madison County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 479-738-2320 for further assistance.

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Question 9

Inmate Phone Contact

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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Madison County Jail?

Collect Calls

Almost every jail, including Madison County Jail, will allow inmates to contact pre-approved friends and family members' phones by calling collect.
Calling collect is typically the most expensive way to contact people by phone and in many cases, it requires credit approval or a deposit to be made into a third-party phone company account through a contract with the jail.

Direct Calls

Many jails are now contracting with a third party service (for a fee) that is less expensive and allows your inmate to use their phone system to make direct calls to your land line or cell phone.
To find out about Madison County Jail phone services, call 479-738-2320 or review the information on the Inmate Phone page.
Some jails also allow sell phone cards directly to an inmate in the jail commissary store.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Madison County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 479-738-2320 for further assistance.

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Question 10

Mailing an Inmate

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How do I Mail an Inmate in the Madison County Jail, and what can I send them?

Madison County Jail Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
The Madison County Jail allows inmates to receive pre-metered postcards like the type purchased from the post office. They may also allow certain photo postcards as long as they have not been tampered with or contain images that may be considered to be obscene or violent in nature. It is best to only use blue or black ink. Always include your name and return address.

Envelopes
The Madison County Jail also allows envelopes to be mailed to inmates. It is best to only use blue or black ink.

Postcards and envelopes MUST HAVE the sender's full name and return address on the envelope.

Postcards and envelopes MUST be mailed to the following address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Madison County Jail
P. O. Box 476
Huntsville, AR 72740

Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Madison County Jail
P. O. Box 476
Huntsville, AR 72740

Newspapers
Local or national newspapers may also be mailed to the inmate as long as they are mailed directly from the newspaper publisher.

Magazines
News, special interest or sports magazines may also be mailed to an inmate as long as they are shipped directly from the publisher. Any magazines that contain profanity, weapons, pornography or other content that is adult in nature will be confiscated by the jail staff and will NOT be delivered to the inmate.

Books
The Madison County Jail allows books to be mailed directly to the jail from a reputable source such as Amazon, Barnes & Noble or Books-A-Million. You can order them directly from your computer and have them shipped to the inmate at the address below.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Madison County Jail standards will be disposed of. No more than three books may be shipped at any one time.
Hard cover books will not be accepted by the jail due to their potential to be used as a weapon.

All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Madison County Jail
P. O. Box 476
Huntsville, AR 72740

Madison County Jail Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
The Madison County Jail allows inmates to receive pre-metered postcards like the type purchased from the post office. They may also allow certain photo postcards as long as they have not been tampered with or contain images that may be considered to be obscene or violent in nature.

Envelopes
The Madison County Jail also allows envelopes to be mailed to inmates.

Postcards and envelopes MUST be mailed to the following address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Madison County Jail
P. O. Box 476
Huntsville, AR 72740

Legal Mail

Send all legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Madison County Jail
P. O. Box 476
Huntsville, AR 72740

Newspapers
Local or national newspapers may also be mailed to the inmate as long as they are mailed directly from the newspaper publisher.

Magazines
News, special interest or sports magazines may also be mailed to an inmate as long as they are shipped directly from the publisher. Any magazines that contain profanity, weapons, pornography or other content that is adult in nature will be confiscated by the jail staff and will NOT be delivered to the inmate.

Books
The Madison County Jail allows books to be mailed directly to the jail from a reputable source such as Amazon, Barnes & Noble or Books-A-Million. You can order them directly from your computer and have them shipped to the inmate at the address below.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Madison County Jail standards will be disposed of. No more than three books may be shipped at any one time.
Hard cover books will not be accepted by the jail due to their potential to be used as a weapon.

All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Madison County Jail
P. O. Box 476
Huntsville, AR 72740

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Madison County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 479-738-2320 for further assistance.

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Question 11

Inmate Commissary

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Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Madison County Jail, and what can I purchase?

Madison County Jail provides an in-house commissary service for inmates to use money in their account to purchase snacks, hygeine products, phone cards and stationary supplies.

Commissary purchases are allowed at least once per week.
There is a limit of $300 per month that any inmate can spend on these products.
Instructions on how to deposit money is listed below.

How to Deposit Money in an Inmate's Commissary Account at Madison County Jail

Inmates are allowed to have an account at the facility in order to purchase commissary items such as snacks, hygeine products, phone cards and stationary. These are the instructions on how to deposit money with them, pick up money they had with them when they were arrested, and how much money they need.

For complete information on inmate money and commissary issues, check out our Inmate Money page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Madison County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 479-738-2320 for further assistance.

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Question 12

Texting and Emailing an Inmate

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How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Madison County Jail using an Online Messaging Service?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Madison County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 479-738-2320 for further assistance.

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Question 13

Inmate Tablets

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Do Inmates in the Madison County Jail have Access to Tablets or Computers?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Madison County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 479-738-2320 for further assistance.

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Question 14

Are there photos of the Madison County Jail? What does it look like?

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Question 15

Other Jails Nearby

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What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Madison County?

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How to Deposit Money in an Inmate's Commissary Account at Madison County Jail

Madison County Jail Inmate Mail Guidelines

Madison County Jail Inmate Mail Guidelines

Madison County Jail provides an in-house commissary service for inmates to use money in their account to purchase snacks, hygeine products, phone cards and stationary supplies.

How to Deposit Money in an Inmate's Commissary Account at Madison County Jail

Search for an Inmate in Madison County

Madison County Jail

Search for an Inmate in Madison County

Madison County Jail Information

What is the booking process for the Madison County Jail?

How do you pay bail for someone who has been arrested in [county_extended}?

Madison County Jail ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

How to Deposit Money in an Inmate's Commissary Account at Madison County Jail

Madison County Jail Inmate Mail Guidelines

Madison County Jail Inmate Mail Guidelines

Madison County Jail provides an in-house commissary service for inmates to use money in their account to purchase snacks, hygeine products, phone cards and stationary supplies.

How to Deposit Money in an Inmate's Commissary Account at Madison County Jail

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