Madison County Arrest Records

Recent bookings in Madison County are handled at the county jail on West US 90. The Madison County Sheriff's Office processes all arrests and booking intake for the area. Florida law treats booking records as public information, so anyone can search for arrest data and inmate details without needing a special reason. The jail serves as the single intake point for every arrest in Madison County, from local deputies to state highway patrol troopers passing through. An inmate search tool is available for looking up people held at this facility.

Madison County Inmate Search

Madison County offers an inmate search tool that lets you look up people currently booked into the jail. This is a step ahead of many smaller Florida counties that lack online tools. The search allows you to find inmates by name and see their booking details. Results typically show the person's charges, bond amounts, booking date, and arresting agency. The tool pulls from the jail's live booking system, so the data stays current for Madison County.

To use the inmate search, go to the Madison County Sheriff's Office online tools. Enter the last name of the person you want to find. You can add a first name to narrow results. Each listing shows the key booking data for that person in the Madison County jail. The search is free and works around the clock. This is the fastest way to check on recent bookings in Madison County without making a phone call or visiting in person.

Note: The inmate search shows current jail population. Released inmates may no longer appear in the active search for Madison County.

How Arrests Work in Madison County

When someone is arrested in Madison County, they are taken to the jail at 2364 West US 90 in Madison. The booking process starts right away. Staff search the person, take fingerprints, and snap a booking photo. All data goes into the system, creating the official booking record. This process follows Chapter 901 of the Florida Statutes, which sets the arrest rules for the whole state.

The Madison County Sheriff's Office handles most arrests in the county. Madison Police also bring people to the same jail. Florida Highway Patrol troopers working Interstate 10, which runs through Madison County, use this jail for bookings too. After the booking is done, the person either posts bond or waits in jail for a first appearance before a judge. Bond rules follow Chapter 903 of Florida law. First appearance hearings happen within 24 hours of arrest in Madison County.

Every arrest in Madison County creates a booking record that becomes public immediately. There is no waiting period for access under Florida law.

Finding Booking Records

Besides the online inmate search, there are other ways to find booking records in Madison County. You can call the jail directly at 850.973.4002. Staff can confirm whether a specific person is in custody and share charge and bond details. In-person visits to the jail also work for getting booking information. For detailed or older records, a written public records request to the Madison County Sheriff's Office is the best approach.

The Florida Department of Law Enforcement keeps arrest data from all 67 Florida counties. Their online record check costs $25 and searches the whole state. This can help when you are unsure which county an arrest was in. FDLE data may lag behind local records by a few days since counties have to send their data to the state system.

The Florida Department of State maintains a directory of county jails and their search tools, which lists Madison County among all 67 counties.

This directory is a useful starting point when searching for booking records across multiple Florida counties.

The Florida Department of Corrections has a search tool for state prison inmates. This applies only to people who have been convicted and sent from Madison County to a state facility. Local jail inmates awaiting trial do not appear in the corrections search.

Booking Record Details

A booking record from Madison County includes several pieces of data. The person's full name, date of birth, and physical description are standard fields. Charges list the specific Florida statute that was allegedly violated. Bond amounts are assigned per charge. The booking date and time, arresting agency, and case number round out the basic information. Booking photos are also part of the public record in Madison County.

Court dates get added to the record once the clerk of court sets them. Release information appears when the person leaves custody. Some Madison County records also note the housing location within the jail. It bears repeating that a booking record is just a record of arrest. It does not mean the person was found guilty of anything. Court proceedings in Madison County determine guilt or innocence after the booking takes place. Many cases end in reduced charges, dismissals, or diversionary programs.

Note: Juvenile booking records in Madison County are not included in public searches and follow different rules under Florida law.

Public Records Law in Madison County

Chapter 119 of the Florida Statutes makes government records open to public inspection. Booking records, arrest reports, and jail logs in Madison County fall under this law. You can request records without explaining your purpose. You do not have to live in Florida or Madison County. The law applies to everyone.

To file a public records request in Madison County, contact the sheriff's office by phone, email, or mail. Describe the records you want as clearly as you can. Include names and dates if you have them. The office must reply in a reasonable time. Copy fees may apply for printed documents. Standard copies usually cost around 15 cents per page. Certified copies cost more. But viewing records in person or getting basic booking info over the phone is typically free in Madison County. The agency cannot charge you for staff time spent searching for the records, only for the cost of making copies.

Madison County Sheriff Contact

The Madison County Sheriff's Office runs the jail and manages all booking records for the area. Contact them for inmate status, bond details, or records requests.

Phone calls during business hours will get you the fastest response on booking records in Madison County. The jail is staffed around the clock, so after-hours calls can still confirm custody status. For formal or detailed records requests, a written submission works best and creates a paper trail. The sheriff's office will respond per the requirements of Florida's public records law.

Cities in Madison County

Madison County includes the city of Madison, which is also the county seat, along with small towns like Greenville and Lee. All arrests in these communities go through the Madison County jail. None of the cities in Madison County are large enough for a separate page, but all booking records from these areas are handled by the same sheriff's office and jail system.

Nearby Counties

These counties share a border with Madison County. Check their booking records if you think an arrest may have happened in a neighboring area.