Where and When to Post Bond for Madison County Jail: Huntsville, Madison, and County options

For a City of Huntsville misdemeanor, you can post bond through the City of Huntsville magistrate. This is the fastest option when timing matters: it's available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

For a City of Madison misdemeanor, bond goes through the City of Madison Magistrate. Their bonding hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., excluding holidays. That means weekend and holiday timing can delay how quickly you're able to post.

For Madison County misdemeanor and felony bonds, you'll go through the Madison County District Court Clerk's Office. Bonds can be posted Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., excluding holidays. The bond window is on the 2nd floor of the Courthouse in Room 200.

Hours Contacts

• ✓ City of Huntsville magistrate (misdemeanor bonds): 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
• ✓ Phone: (256) 427-7817

• ✓ City of Madison Magistrate (misdemeanor bonds): Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (excluding holidays)
• ✓ Phone: (256) 772-5617

• ✓ Madison County District Court Clerk’s Office (misdemeanor and felony bonds): Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (excluding holidays)
• ✓ Bond window location: 2nd floor of the Courthouse, Room 200
• ✓ Phone: (256) 532-3373

• ✓ Madison County Detention Facility (physical address): 815 Wheeler Ave, Huntsville, AL 35801
• ✓ Madison County Detention Facility (mailing address): PO Box 2047, Huntsville, AL 35804
• ✓ Main line: (256) 519-4800
• ✓ Jail booking information (24 hours): 256-519-4800
• ✓ Administration: (256) 519-4839
• ✓ Administration fax: (256) 519-4840
• ✓ Email for comments, complaints, and questions: jail@madisoncountyal.gov

1. Start with the right phone call - If it’s a City of Huntsville misdemeanor, call (256) 427-7817. If it’s a City of Madison misdemeanor, call (256) 772-5617. For Madison County misdemeanor or felony bonds, call the District Court Clerk’s Office at (256) 532-3373.
2. Use the jail line for booking questions - If you need jail booking information at any hour, call 256-519-4800.
3. Confirm timing before you drive - Huntsville’s option is 24/7, but the City of Madison Magistrate and the District Court Clerk’s Office operate Monday through Friday during business hours (excluding holidays).

• ✓ Ask the office you’re working with which payment methods they accept before you go
• ✓ Bring a government-issued photo ID
• ✓ Have the person’s booking details and any case information you have ready when you call

Posting a Madison County bond through the District Court Clerk's Office? Head to the bond window on the 2nd floor of the Courthouse in Room 200. If you need to coordinate with the detention facility or have questions, the Madison County Detention Facility is at 815 Wheeler Ave, Huntsville, AL 35801.