Madison Warrant Records

Madison warrant records are handled by two systems. The Municipal Court tracks city warrants for local ordinance violations. The Madison/Limestone County Sheriff handles criminal warrants. Madison has a population of 64,029 people. Records auto-delete from website after 3 months. One of fastest growing cities.

Madison Municipal Court

The Madison 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.

To check for municipal warrants in Madison, call the court at (256) 772-5685. 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 Madison

Madison residents may have warrants at two different levels. City warrants come from the Municipal Court. County warrants come from the Madison/Limestone County courts and sheriff.

Municipal warrants in Madison 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 Madison Municipal Court and the Madison/Limestone County Sheriff. A person can have warrants in both systems at the same time.

Multi-County City

Madison spans multiple counties: Madison and Limestone. Your exact address determines which county sheriff handles criminal warrants. Check your property records or tax bill to confirm which county you live in.

For county warrant checks, contact the sheriff's office in your county. Both counties may need to be checked if you are unsure of the boundary line in Madison.

How to Search Madison Warrants

There are several ways to check for warrants in Madison. Start with the type of warrant you are looking for.

For city warrants: Call the Madison Municipal Court at (256) 772-5685. 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 100 Hughes Road, Madison, AL 35758.

For county warrants: Contact the Madison/Limestone County Sheriff's Office. Call with the person's name and date of birth. The sheriff handles all criminal warrants for Madison 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 Madison residents.

Madison Police Department

The Madison 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 Madison

Fees vary for warrant searches and records in Madison. Many basic warrant status checks are free by phone. Written records and copies may have costs.

Municipal Court fees in Madison 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/Limestone County Sheriff follow county rates. Call ahead to ask about specific costs before visiting.

State Resources

These state resources can help Madison residents search for warrant and criminal records.

Madison County Warrant Records

Madison is located in Madison/Limestone County. For criminal warrant searches, contact the county sheriff. The sheriff handles all felony and serious misdemeanor warrants for Madison residents.

View Madison County Warrant Records