Search Madison County Arrest Records

Madison County arrest records are managed by the Madison County Sheriff's Office, which operates the county jail on W US 90 in Madison, Florida. This rural North Florida county sits between Tallahassee and Jacksonville along Interstate 10. The sheriff's office does offer an online inmate search, which makes it easier to find recent arrest records in Madison County. You can also call the jail or visit in person. Under Florida's Sunshine Law, all arrest records in Madison County are public and can be viewed by anyone without stating a reason for the request.

Madison County Sheriff Booking Records

The Madison County Sheriff's Office handles all arrests and bookings in the county. When law enforcement brings someone in, the jail staff logs the charges, takes a mugshot, and records the booking data. All of this creates a public record under Chapter 119 of the Florida Statutes. The sheriff is the main law enforcement body in Madison County. Local police in the city of Madison handle some calls within town limits, but all jail bookings go through the county facility.

The jail sits at 2364 W US 90, Madison, FL 32340. You can reach them at 850-973-4002. Staff can confirm if someone is in custody and share basic booking details for Madison County arrest records. Walk-in requests work during business hours. The jail itself runs around the clock.

How to Search Madison County Arrest Records

Madison County offers several ways to search for arrest records. The sheriff's online inmate search is the fastest for recent arrests. It shows people currently in jail or booked within the last few days. For older records in Madison County, state tools or a public records request to the sheriff's office may be needed.

The FDLE Public Access System is a statewide criminal history database. It covers every county in Florida, including Madison County. A name search costs $25 total. Results come back right away when you search online. You can use the person's full name, and adding a date of birth helps with common names. The FDLE search pulls arrest records from all agencies in Madison County and across the state. It goes back years, which makes it the best tool for older Madison County arrest records that are no longer on the local jail roster.

The FDLE homepage provides access to criminal history tools for all Florida counties including Madison.

Start here to reach the Public Access System and other FDLE resources for Madison County.

The CCIS statewide court system is another strong option. It holds over 150 million case records from all 67 Florida counties. CCIS gets data in real time from the Madison County Clerk of Court. You can find court cases linked to Madison County arrests, see charges filed, and check case outcomes.

Note: The FDLE name search covers all of Florida, not just Madison County records alone.

Madison County Arrest Record Access

Arrest records in Madison County are public under Florida law. The state has some of the most open records laws in the country. Section 119.07 gives anyone the right to inspect public records. No reason is needed. Section 943.053 says criminal history records are public unless sealed or expunged. This covers all Madison County arrest records held by the sheriff and by FDLE at the state level. An arrest record is not proof of guilt. It shows that a person was taken into custody by law enforcement in Madison County.

Some records do have limits. Juvenile arrests are not open to the public. Records sealed under Section 943.059 or expunged under Section 943.0585 will not appear in public searches. Active investigation files in Madison County may also be held back until the case is closed. But the vast majority of adult arrest records in Madison County are fully public and can be searched by anyone.

Sealing Madison County Arrest Records

People with arrest records in Madison County may be able to have them sealed or expunged. This removes the record from public view. You start by applying to FDLE for a Certificate of Eligibility. The fee is $75, and processing takes about 12 weeks. FDLE does not rush applications.

A sealed record under Section 943.059 stays on file but is hidden from public access. An expunged record under Section 943.0585 is destroyed by most agencies. FDLE keeps a single confidential copy. The certificate is good for 12 months. Once you have it, file a petition with the court in Madison County. The clerk handles the filing. Not all arrests in Madison County can be sealed or expunged. Some charges are barred by state law. Get the full details and application at the FDLE seal and expunge page.

State Records for Madison County Arrests

If someone arrested in Madison County was later sent to a state prison, the Florida Department of Corrections has their records. The FDC Offender Search lets you look up current and former state inmates by name or DC number. This is free to use. The FDC processes public records requests under Chapter 119 and Section 945.10 of the Florida Statutes. Be specific to keep costs low. They will take out any exempt info before releasing records.

The statewide court case information system is shown below.

CCIS pulls court data from the Madison County Clerk of Court in real time.

The FDLE also runs a Wanted Persons database that includes people wanted in Madison County. This is a free search. It pulls from the Florida Crime Information Center, which gets data from local agencies including the Madison County Sheriff.

Note: State prison records cover sentenced inmates, not people held in the Madison County jail awaiting trial.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Madison County. If an arrest happened near the county line, check the booking agency on the record. That tells you which county holds the file.