Huntsville Warrant Records
Huntsville warrant records are handled by two systems. The Municipal Court tracks city warrants for local ordinance violations. The Madison County Sheriff handles criminal warrants. Huntsville has a population of 230,402 people. Offers Amnesty Court program for traffic warrants. NASA and Redstone Arsenal located here.
Huntsville Quick Facts
Huntsville Municipal Court
The Huntsville Municipal Court handles city ordinance violations. This includes traffic tickets, parking violations, and local code violations. The court issues warrants for people who fail to appear or pay fines. Municipal warrants are separate from county criminal warrants.
| Court | Huntsville Municipal Court |
|---|---|
| Address | 815 Wheeler Avenue, Huntsville, AL 35801 |
| Phone | (256) 427-7810 |
To check for municipal warrants in Huntsville, call the court at (256) 427-7810. Give the person's name and date of birth. Staff can tell you if there are active city warrants. You can also visit the court in person with a valid photo ID.
City vs County Warrants in Huntsville
Huntsville residents may have warrants at two different levels. City warrants come from the Municipal Court. County warrants come from the Madison County courts and sheriff.
Municipal warrants in Huntsville are issued for:
- Unpaid traffic tickets
- Parking violations
- City code violations
- Failure to appear in city court
- Minor misdemeanors within city limits
County warrants are issued for:
- Felony crimes
- Serious misdemeanors
- State law violations
- Crimes outside city limits
To get a complete picture, check both the Huntsville Municipal Court and the Madison County Sheriff. A person can have warrants in both systems at the same time.
How to Search Huntsville Warrants
There are several ways to check for warrants in Huntsville. Start with the type of warrant you are looking for.
For city warrants: Call the Huntsville Municipal Court at (256) 427-7810. Staff can check for active municipal warrants. You can also visit the court in person during business hours. Bring a valid photo ID. The court is at 815 Wheeler Avenue, Huntsville, AL 35801.
For county warrants: Contact the Madison County Sheriff's Office. Call with the person's name and date of birth. The sheriff handles all criminal warrants for Huntsville residents.
Online options: The statewide Alacourt system at pa.alacourt.com shows court cases from all Alabama counties. A name search costs $9.99. This can show cases that may involve warrants for Huntsville residents.
Huntsville Police Department
The Huntsville Police Department handles law enforcement within city limits. Officers execute warrants issued by the Municipal Court. For questions about city warrants or to turn yourself in, contact the police department.
Note that the police department does not issue warrants. Warrants come from judges at the Municipal Court. The police execute the warrants and make arrests. For warrant status questions, contact the court first.
Warrant Fees in Huntsville
Fees vary for warrant searches and records in Huntsville. Many basic warrant status checks are free by phone. Written records and copies may have costs.
Municipal Court fees in Huntsville may include:
- Warrant status check: Often free by phone
- Copy of warrant: Varies by court
- Bond amounts: Set by judge
- Court costs: Added if case goes to court
County warrant fees through the Madison County Sheriff follow county rates. Call ahead to ask about specific costs before visiting.
State Resources
These state resources can help Huntsville residents search for warrant and criminal records.
| Alacourt Access | Court records statewide - pa.alacourt.com |
|---|---|
| ALEA Background Check | $25 state criminal history - (334) 242-4371 |
| ALEA Fugitives | High-profile wanted persons - ALEA Database |
Madison County Warrant Records
Huntsville is located in Madison County. For criminal warrant searches, contact the county sheriff. The sheriff handles all felony and serious misdemeanor warrants for Huntsville residents.