Picking Up Inmate Property from Madison County Jail: 30-Day deadline and exceptions
Trying to recover someone's belongings from Madison County Jail? The clock is ticking. Here's how the 30-day storage rule works, what stays until release, and where to go for pickup and claim forms.
Madison County Detention Facility stores an inmate's personal property for 30 days - no more. After that, unclaimed items get disposed of or donated to a local charity. Make a plan early for who's picking it up and when.
Exceptions
- ✓ Wallet and contents
- ✓ Keys
- ✓ Cellular phone
- ✓ Jewelry
- ✓ Identification
- ✓ Legal documents
- ✓ Purse and contents
You can pick up property seven days a week, 24 hours a day, at the detention facility located at 815 Wheeler Ave. That round-the-clock availability helps if you're juggling work, childcare, or traveling from out of town.
ID required: Anyone picking up inmate property must present a valid photo ID at the time of pickup.
- Go to the detention facility - Property pickup is handled at 815 Wheeler Ave and is available 24/7.
- Bring a valid photo ID - You’ll need it to pick up any property.
- Check in to retrieve the property - Let staff know you’re there to pick up inmate property so they can locate it.
If you need a property or evidence claim form, you can pick it up at the Madison County Sheriff’s Office at 715 Wheeler Avenue, Huntsville, AL 35801.
Questions? Call the Madison County Sheriff’s Office at (256) 533-8820 for help with property or evidence forms.
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