Mail Rules at Madison County Jail: What You Can and Can't Send (checklist)
Print this checklist before you mail anything to someone at Madison County Jail. Most rejected mail comes down to small addressing mistakes or a few commonly banned items.
Address your mail using the inmate's full first and last name along with their booking number. Send it to the jail's P.O. Box: P.O. Box 2047, Huntsville, AL 35804.
Photo Rules
- ✓ Photos must be no larger than 4x6 inches.
- ✓ Do not send mounted, framed, or Polaroid photos.
Warning: Photos that show lewd/sexual content, criminal behavior, or gang-related behavior or writings are prohibited.
Madison County Jail limits what an inmate can keep in their cell. The maximum allowed at any one time is: 1 book, 1 magazine, 3 newspapers, and 1 Bible or Koran. Only one book can be in an inmate's possession at a given time, so plan accordingly before sending reading material.
- ✓ Books must be new, and they must be softback (no hardcover).
- ✓ Books must be sent directly from a mainstream publisher or bookstore (for example: Amazon, Books-a-Million, Barnes and Noble).
Do not send: Stickers and labels are prohibited on all incoming and outgoing mail. Hardcover books are also not allowed.
- Write the inmate’s full name so the jail can match the mail to the right person.
- Add the booking number on the address.
- Use the jail’s P.O. Box: P.O. Box 2047, Huntsville, AL 35804.
- Keep photos 4x6 or smaller before you seal the envelope.
- Only order new, softback books (hardcovers will be rejected).
- Send books straight from a mainstream seller or publisher (examples include Amazon, Books-a-Million, Barnes and Noble).
- Check the envelope for stickers or labels and remove them. They are prohibited.
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