How to send messages, photos, and packages
Madison County Jail uses NCIC Inmate Communications for phone service. Per-minute rates are $0.16 for local, in-state, and out-of-state calls, and $0.35 for international calls. Every call is monitored and recorded, and inmates dial out using assigned PINs. The jail also provides one free call from the booking area. If you want custody status updates or release notifications, register with VINE. It's available 24/7 online or by phone. Secure Electronic Messaging is also available through NCIC at $0.35 per message. No attachments or photos are allowed, and you'll need an approved account with a clear government ID image on file. To avoid delays, have the inmate's booking identifier ready and set up your accounts before expecting calls or messages.
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Sending mail to someone at Madison County Jail? Here's the key thing: your letter or photo won't arrive as paper. Staff scan everything and deliver it digitally. The original gets kept for only a short time.
Madison County Jail uses a digital mail system for all personal correspondence. Here's how letters and photos are handled, how long originals are kept, and how to address your envelope so it reaches the right person.
Mail gets rejected at Madison County Jail for specific reasons—most of them avoidable. Follow the rules below to make sure your letter, photos, or reading material actually gets through.
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.
Yes. All inmate phone calls at Madison County Jail are subject to monitoring and recording.
Jail staff do not make release notification calls. Register with VINE to get 24/7 custody status and release notifications online or by phone.
Secure Electronic Messaging costs $0.35 per message and does not allow attachments or photos. Posted phone rates range from $0.16 per minute (local, in-state, out-of-state) to $0.35 per minute (international).
Sending money to someone's commissary account at Madison County Jail? You've got three deposit options—and the fees and card limits vary enough that choosing wisely can save you real money.
Reaching someone at the Madison County Detention Facility usually comes down to phone calls and release updates. Here are the key rules and simplest steps to follow.
Trying to pay a Madison County fine or traffic ticket online? Alapay works for certain tickets and case types—but not all. Here's how to check if yours qualifies, what information you'll need, and how to complete your payment.
