Access Madison County Jail Mugshots
Madison County jail mugshots are kept by the sheriff's office at the county jail in Huntsville. The county notes mugshots are on file, but the online presence is limited, so most Madison County jail mugshots searches start with a phone call, a FOIA request, or a state tool like VINELink. This page lists the sheriff's contact info, the jail phone, the FOIA steps, and the state search tools that work for Madison County booking photos. Use the links here to track a name, check custody status, and pull the court case tied to the arrest.
Madison County Jail Mugshots Overview
Madison County Sheriff and Jail Mugshots
The Madison County Sheriff's Office runs the jail and keeps every booking photo on file. The sheriff's office phone is (479) 738-5612. The jail phone is (479) 738-2320. The agency patrols Huntsville, Hindsville, St. Paul, and the rural parts of the county. When a deputy books a person, the intake log, the charges, and the mugshot go into the sheriff's case file. That file is the source of every Madison County jail mugshots record the public can ask for.
Under Article 7 of the Arkansas Constitution of 1874, the county sheriff is the chief law officer and the custodian of the county jail. That rule is the legal base for why every Madison County booking photo is held by the sheriff and not the city or the state.
The Madison County government site at madisoncountyar.com is the main portal for county info. A view of the Madison County government site is below.
The county site lists the departments, the phone lines, and the office hours for the courthouse. The sheriff's office also keeps a web presence at madisoncountysheriffar.com. Both sites are good starting points for a Madison County jail mugshots search.
Madison County Jail in Huntsville
The Madison County Jail is at 201 West Main Street, Huntsville, AR 72740. The facility books arrests made by the sheriff's deputies, the Huntsville Police, and the Arkansas State Police when work is done in the county. Jail staff take the intake mugshot when the person arrives. The Arkansas Sheriffs' Association directory confirms mugshots are available from the jail.
The county seat is Huntsville. The county government handles road work, property tax, voter registration, and court filings from the courthouse on Main Street. The small size of the county keeps the daily jail count low, but the booking process tracks the same steps as any larger jail in the state.
Note: Madison County jail mugshots are on file at the sheriff's office. A phone call to (479) 738-2320 is often the fastest way to confirm if a person is in custody.
How to Search Madison County Jail Mugshots
The Madison County Sheriff's Office has a limited online roster. That means a name search starts with a phone call or a FOIA request. The jail phone is (479) 738-2320. The sheriff's office phone is (479) 738-5612. Ask for the booking clerk. Have the person's full legal name and date of birth ready.
The Arkansas Sheriffs' Association directory is a good first cross-check. The state-level page for Madison County confirms the jail location, the phone numbers, and the note that mugshots are on file. A view of the statewide ASA directory page is below.
The directory lists every county sheriff in the state with contact info and a short bio. Open it at arsheriffs.org/asa-directory/sheriff-directory. The page is part of the Arkansas Sheriffs' Association site.
If the phone call does not give you what you need, file a FOIA request with the sheriff. The sheriff has three business days to reply. Most booking photos are public under state law. VINELink and CourtConnect are good state-level backups for custody status and court case data.
VINELink for Madison County Jail Mugshots
Madison County takes part in the national VINE network. You can search for a current inmate by name and sign up for free alerts. The alert fires when the person is moved, released, or escapes. Text, email, and phone alerts are all free.
Go to VINELink to run the search. The site is a national clearing house for jail and prison custody data. The Arkansas VINE support line is 1-800-510-0415. VINE does not always show the mugshot, so pair the custody hit with a phone call to the Madison County jail or a FOIA note for the booking photo.
FOIA Requests for Madison County Jail Mugshots
Under Arkansas Code Annotated § 25-19-101, the sheriff has three business days to reply to a FOIA request. Most Madison County jail mugshots are public under the FOIA. Paper copies are capped at 25 cents per page. Digital files sent by email are free in most cases.
Send the FOIA note to the Madison County Sheriff's Office at 201 West Main Street, Huntsville, AR 72740. A clean request lists the full legal name, the date of birth, the date range of the booking, and the specific record sought. Ask for "the booking mugshot and arrest report" to keep the scope tight.
A FOIA request to Madison County can include:
- Full legal name and date of birth of the person
- Date range of the booking or arrest
- Agency that made the arrest, if known
- The specific records sought, such as mugshot, booking log, or arrest report
- Your preferred delivery method (email, mail, or pickup)
If the sheriff denies the request, the next step is an appeal to the Arkansas Attorney General. The AG FOIA hotline is (501) 682-2007. You have 30 days from the denial to file. The AG has 30 business days to rule. A win forces the sheriff to hand over the file within 10 business days.
Court Records Tied to Madison County Arrests
Every arrest in Madison County sets a case on a court docket. Track the case on Arkansas CourtConnect. Search by party name, case number, or ticket number. Results show the charges, the bond, the next hearing date, and the full docket history.
Madison County is part of the 4th Judicial Circuit. Circuit court cases go through the circuit clerk in Huntsville. District court cases, traffic tickets, and small criminal matters go to the Madison County District Court. Both courts push data to CourtConnect each night. The Arkansas Administrative Office of the Courts at 625 Marshall Street, Little Rock, runs the state case system. The AOC help desk is at (501) 410-1900.
Court records are the best backup when a jail mugshot is not online. The court case often cites the arrest date, the arresting agency, and the booking number. Pair that info with a FOIA note to the sheriff to get the photo.
More Madison County Records Resources
The Arkansas Sex Offender Registry is a good cross-check for Madison County jail mugshots. The map lets you enter a Huntsville address and pull up any registered offender within a 5-mile radius. Each profile holds a photo, an alias list, and the offense history.
The Arkansas Crime Information Center runs the state crime history database. ACIC is at 322 South Main Street, Suite 615, Little Rock, AR 72201. The phone is (501) 682-2222. ACIC also runs the ARCH tool for name checks.
For state-sentenced cases from Madison County, use the ADC inmate search or the ark.org offender search. Both show ADC number, unit, parole date, and release date.
Madison County jail mugshots may show up on the sheriff's file, the ADC portal, the sex offender registry, or the CourtConnect docket, based on where the person is in the process.
Nearby Arkansas Counties
Madison County sits in the northwest part of the state. Nearby counties also have their own sheriff's records and booking photos. Pick a county below for more search info.