How to Contact an Inmate at Madison County Jail, AL (AL)

Phone calls from the Madison County Detention Facility are not private. All inmate calls are monitored and recorded. Inmates use a PIN to place calls, so the person inside will need theirs set up before they can reach you. If you plan to accept calls, assume everything said can be listened to. Keep conversations focused on personal updates and practical support.

Don't count on the jail to call you when someone is released. Detention facility staff does not make release-notification phone calls. To get those alerts, you need to register with VINE (Victim Information & Notification Everyday).

Steps to Follow

• ✓ Plan for calls to be monitored and recorded, and avoid sharing sensitive details.
• ✓ Ask your loved one about their phone PIN and how it’s used for placing calls.
• ✓ If something about the calling process seems off, pause and verify the correct procedure before continuing.

• ✓ Register with VINE if you want automated release notifications.
• ✓ Do not wait for a call from the detention facility about a release.

Policies and day-to-day procedures can change, so verify the current calling rules directly with the facility. Confirm that calls are still monitored and recorded, and make sure you understand how the inmate's PIN works for dialing out. This is especially helpful if you're troubleshooting missed calls or connection issues.

For release updates, double-check that your VINE registration is active and your contact information is correct so alerts actually reach you. You can ask the facility whether any additional notification options exist, but VINE is the method they direct people to use.