Madison County Jail Booking Records

Madison County 24 hour booking records are managed by the Madison County Sheriff's Office in Madison, Florida. The sheriff operates the county jail and maintains an online inmate search tool where you can look up current inmates and recent bookings. This information is public under Florida law. Anyone can access it at no charge through the sheriff's website or by calling the jail. The county sits in north Florida along the Interstate 10 corridor, and the sheriff's office handles the bulk of law enforcement in the area.

Madison County Booking Search and Inmate Records

The Madison County Sheriff's Office provides an inmate search tool on its website. You can type in a name to look up who is currently held at the county jail. The results show booking information, charges, and other basic details. The tool is free. No account is needed. You can search at any time of day or night.

Booking data refreshes as new arrests are processed. When someone is brought in, staff at the jail work through the intake procedure and enter the information into the system. It shows up on the public search once the record is complete. If you need to check on a very recent arrest, calling the jail at 850-973-4001 is the quickest way to get a definitive answer. Phone staff can look at the real-time roster and tell you if someone is in custody.

Under Section 119.07 of the Florida Statutes, the public has a right to inspect and copy public records. Booking data is included. The Madison County Sheriff's Office cannot refuse a legitimate request to view this information. The online tool is the most convenient way to access it, but you can also file a formal public records request with the office if you need certified copies or specific documents.

How Madison County Arrests and 24 Hour Bookings Work

The Madison County jail is located at 2364 US-90 in Madison. That is where all bookings take place for the county. When an officer makes an arrest, the person is brought to this facility. Staff handle the intake process, which includes collecting personal details, taking a booking photo, recording fingerprints, and logging the charges. Bond amounts are entered based on the offense. The entire record becomes part of the public file.

Madison County is a rural part of north Florida. The sheriff's office is the main law enforcement agency. The city of Madison has a small police department, but most arrest activity flows through the sheriff's deputies. The general phone number for the sheriff's office is 850-973-4151. The jail line is 850-973-4001. Both numbers can connect you with someone who knows what is going on at the facility.

Multiple agencies may occasionally operate in the area, including the Florida Highway Patrol and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. If someone is arrested by one of these agencies within Madison County, the booking still happens at the county jail. The arrest record notes which agency was involved, so you can tell from the booking data who made the arrest and where it happened.

The Madison County Sheriff's Office website is shown below.

The website provides access to the inmate search, contact information, and details about the sheriff's office operations.

Madison County Records and Florida Public Access

Section 119.011 of the Florida Statutes defines what counts as a public record. The definition is broad and covers any material an agency creates or receives during official business. Booking records, arrest logs, and inmate information all qualify. Madison County is required to provide access when someone asks.

Not everything is public. Juvenile records are kept separate from the adult roster. Sealed and expunged cases get removed from the system. Section 119.071 spells out the exemptions to the public records law. Certain personal information about victims, law enforcement officers, and other protected groups may be withheld. But for the standard adult booking in Madison County, the records are open and available to the public.

A booking record shows that someone was arrested. It does not mean they are guilty. Charges can be dropped. Cases go to trial. People are found not guilty. The booking record documents the arrest itself and nothing more. For case outcomes, you need to check with the Clerk of Court, which handles the judicial side of things.

The right to make phone calls after booking is protected under Section 901.243 of Florida law. Anyone processed through the Madison County jail can make calls within a reasonable time. This is a statewide right that applies everywhere in Florida.

Madison County Jail Records and Statewide Searches

If you need records from outside Madison County, the FDLE offers a statewide criminal history search. The FDLE Criminal History portal costs $24 per name as authorized by Section 943.053. It pulls records from every county in the state. For a quick look at recent Madison County bookings, the free sheriff's tool is the better choice. Reserve the FDLE search for situations where you need broader coverage.

The Florida Department of State also keeps a directory of county jail search tools across the state. Madison County is listed there. It can serve as a backup reference if you cannot find the direct link to the sheriff's inmate search page.

Cities in Madison County

Madison County is a rural area with no cities that meet the population threshold for dedicated pages on this site. The city of Madison is the county seat and the main population center. Other small communities include Lee, Greenville, and Cherry Lake. All arrests in these areas are processed at the Madison County jail, and booking records are available through the sheriff's office tools.

Nearby Counties

Madison County is in north Florida, bordered by several other rural counties. If you are not sure where a booking occurred, check the neighboring counties below. Each has its own jail and booking records.