Madison County Residents Directory

The Madison County residents directory provides free online databases to search people and property information in north Alabama. Search Madison County residents by name through property records, court cases, and inmate rosters. The property search portal lets you find residents and owners by name or address without charge. The Sheriff maintains an inmate directory that updates regularly throughout each day. Circuit Court records are available through the Alacourt system for searching cases. You can use these Madison County resident search databases from any computer or mobile device at home. Property tax records include full ownership details showing which residents own parcels in the county. The jail roster shows current inmates with their booking dates and pending charges. Court case files extend back many years through the statewide online portal. Madison County is home to Huntsville and maintains sophisticated resident directory systems with property databases, jail people searches, and comprehensive court case lookups all accessible online for free to help you find residents and information.

Madison County Property Search

The Madison County Property Search helps you find property owners throughout the county. Enter a last name and the system shows all properties that person owns. You can search by street address if you know the location. Parcel ID numbers work for direct searches too. Results display assessed values for each property. Current tax amounts owed appear in the records. Payment status shows if taxes are current or delinquent.

This database covers every parcel in Madison County without exception. The Revenue Commissioner maintains the property records. The system updates whenever ownership changes through a sale or transfer. Sales history displays for many properties in the database. Land value and improvement value are shown separately. The search is completely free to use with unlimited searches. No account registration or login is required to access Madison County property data.

Property records list the legal owner of each parcel as recorded with the county. The mailing address for tax bills appears in every record. Physical property addresses are included for location reference. You can find any person by name to see what real estate they own in Madison County. Homestead exemptions indicate if the owner lives at the property as their primary residence.

Madison County Jail Inmate Roster

The Madison County Sheriff Inmate Roster shows everyone currently in jail. Type in a last name to see who is locked up right now. You can add a first name to get more specific results. The roster lists booking dates for each inmate. Criminal charges appear for every person in custody. Bond amounts display when a judge has set them.

This roster updates multiple times each day with new bookings and releases. The Madison County Sheriff operates the detention facility. Both male and female inmates are in the system. Each inmate has a booking number as their ID. Projected release dates may show for some inmates. The search only covers people currently in the Madison County jail.

Inmate photos appear for most people in the database. The charges show what each person was arrested for by law enforcement. You can search using partial names if you are uncertain of the spelling. The system returns approximate matches to help locate someone in Madison County custody.

Madison County Court Records

Court records for Madison County are in the 23rd Circuit Court online system. You can also use the statewide Alacourt ACCESS portal for comprehensive searches. Search by defendant name or specific case number. The Circuit Court handles all felony criminal cases. It processes civil cases above certain dollar amounts. Family law matters including custody go through this court as well.

The Circuit Clerk maintains all case files at the courthouse. You can view party names in each case online. Criminal charges and civil claims are listed for every filing. Hearing dates display when court sessions are scheduled. Case dispositions show the final outcome or current status. Some cases remain pending without resolution. Others have final judgments from the judge. The Alacourt system charges $9.99 per case after you create a free account.

District Court handles less serious matters in Madison County. Traffic violations go through District Court. Misdemeanor charges are heard there for minor crimes. Small claims cases and eviction proceedings are District Court matters. Probate Court deals with estates and wills after deaths. Marriage licenses are issued by Probate Court. Madison County does not use a separate Family Court structure.

Madison County GIS and Maps

The Madison County GIS System provides interactive mapping tools. You can search for properties on a visual map interface. Click on any parcel to see owner information instantly. The map displays property boundary lines clearly. Zoning information appears for each property. Aerial photos help identify land features.

Tax records link directly from the map to detailed assessments. You see parcel dimensions and acreage. Building footprints show on the aerial view. The GIS system works on computers and tablets. No special software is needed to access it.

Other Madison County Databases

Voter registration for Madison County residents appears in the state voter lookup system. You must enter the person's date of birth to search. Results show voter registration status. Your assigned polling place is listed. Professional licenses are managed at the state level, not by the county.

The Probate Court maintains marriage records going back decades. Some old birth and death records may be at Probate Court. Most vital records are now kept at the state level in Montgomery. Business licenses are issued by individual cities in Madison County.

Getting Madison County Records

Most online searches are free to perform. Property lookups have no cost or limits. Jail rosters are free to view anytime. Court record searches may charge fees for viewing full documents. Certified copies of records cost money based on page count. Fee amounts depend on the record type requested.

For records not available online, visit the Madison County Courthouse in Huntsville at 100 Northside Square. Various offices are located throughout the building. The Circuit Clerk office is on one floor. Probate Court occupies another area. Call ahead to confirm which office has your records. Each office maintains separate hours and phone numbers.

Some offices accept requests by mail for certain records. Write a letter explaining what you need and why. Include payment for any applicable fees. Processing and mailing can take several weeks in Madison County.

Madison County Cities

Madison County contains several cities, each with potential local databases:

• Huntsville - County seat and largest city in Alabama
• Madison - Fast-growing suburb

Nearby Counties

Madison County borders these Alabama counties:

• Morgan County - Southwest of Madison
• Limestone County - North border
• Jackson County - Northeast area
• Marshall County - Southeast region