Search Madison County Booking Reports
Madison County booking reports are maintained by the Madison County Sheriff's Office in Madisonville, Texas. You can check the online roster through the jail's website or call the Sheriff's Office directly to find out about current arrests and inmate status. All arrests in Madison County are processed through the county jail. The TDCJ Offender Search covers individuals who have been moved into Texas state prison custody.
Madison County Overview
Madison County Sheriff's Office
The Madison County Sheriff's Office in Madisonville handles all arrests, inmate processing, and booking records for the county. Every person arrested in Madison County is taken to the county jail for booking. That record is the official account of the arrest and is maintained as a public document under Texas law. The Sheriff's Office is the main contact for anyone seeking current booking information or formal records requests.
Madison County is in East Texas, along the I-45 corridor between Houston and Dallas. Madisonville serves as the county seat and is where the Sheriff's Office and county jail are located. The county is predominantly rural, with piney woods and ranching land spread across the area. The location along Interstate 45 means the Sheriff's Office deals with a range of traffic-related arrests in addition to local criminal activity.
The Madison County Jail also has an online roster available at madisonjail.org, which can be used to check on current inmates. For any questions or formal records requests, the Sheriff's Office at 2005 E. Main Street in Madisonville is the right contact. You can call them at (936) 348-2755.
| Office | Madison County Sheriff's Office |
|---|---|
| Address | 2005 E. Main Street, Madisonville, TX 77864 |
| Phone | (936) 348-2755 |
| Jail | Madison County Jail, Madisonville, TX |
| Jail Website | madisonjail.org |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, business hours |
How to Search Madison County Arrest Records
Madison County has an online roster through madisonjail.org. This site may show current inmates and basic booking details including charges and bail information. It is the easiest place to start if you want to find out whether someone is currently in custody at the Madison County Jail without making a phone call.
For records not shown online, or for older booking records, contact the Sheriff's Office directly at (936) 348-2755. You can also submit a formal written request under the Texas Public Information Act, Government Code Chapter 552. Write to the Sheriff's Office at 2005 E. Main Street, Madisonville, TX 77864. Include the name of the person, the approximate date of arrest, and your contact information. The office has 10 business days to respond once your written request is received.
If the person you are looking for has been transferred to a Texas state prison, use the TDCJ Offender Search to find their current location. VINELink is a free service for custody status alerts when someone's status changes. Court case records from Madison County arrests are held by the District Clerk and are separate from the jail's booking records.
Note: The online roster reflects current status only. Older booking records require a formal written request to the Sheriff's Office.
Madison County Booking Report Contents
Each time someone is booked into the Madison County Jail, a record is created that documents the arrest and intake process. These records are public under Texas law and can be requested by any member of the public. The information in them reflects what was documented at the time of booking.
Madison County booking records typically include booking sheets with the full name and date of birth of the person, the date and time of the arrest, the charges at time of booking, bail information, mugshots, and information on the arresting agency. Current status and any court dates are also often part of what the jail has on file for any given detainee.
Some information may be withheld. Records involving minors are not public. Ongoing investigation details can be restricted temporarily. Expunged or sealed records follow different rules. If you need a full statewide criminal history that includes conviction data from multiple jurisdictions, the right place to go is the Texas DPS Crime Records Division. That is a separate process from requesting a local booking record from the Madison County Sheriff's Office.
Madison County Jail
The Madison County Jail in Madisonville is operated by the Sheriff's Office. It holds individuals who have been arrested in the county and are waiting for bond, a court date, or transfer. When someone is brought in, they go through an intake process that includes identity verification, health screening, and property documentation. After intake, they are placed in a housing unit based on their charges and classification.
Bond is set by the court. Those who post bond are released from the facility. People who cannot post bond remain in custody while their case moves through the court system. The Texas Commission on Jail Standards sets operational requirements for all Texas county jails, including Madison County. The commission conducts regular inspections to verify that facilities are meeting standards for housing, medical care, and staffing.
For information on visiting an inmate, making a deposit, or sending mail to someone held at the Madison County Jail, call (936) 348-2755. Policies on visits and deposits can change, so checking in advance is the best approach before making a trip to Madisonville.
Public Records Requests in Madison County
The Texas Public Information Act, Government Code Chapter 552, gives the public the legal right to request booking and arrest records from the Madison County Sheriff's Office. This law applies to all Texas government agencies. Most arrest records are public by default, and the office must provide them or give a written explanation for any denial.
To file a request, write to the Madison County Sheriff's Office at 2005 E. Main Street, Madisonville, TX 77864. Describe exactly what records you are seeking, including the person's name and the approximate date of arrest. Include your contact details so the office can follow up. You can also deliver a request in person during business hours. The office has 10 business days to respond by providing the records, requesting more time for a large request, or explaining in writing why records are not being released.
Denials must reference a specific legal exception under Texas law. Standard copy fees apply and are set by state regulation. If you believe a denial was improper, contact the Texas Office of the Attorney General. For a full statewide criminal history or certified background report, the Texas DPS Crime Records Division is the appropriate agency to contact rather than the local Sheriff's Office.
Madison County Jail and Sheriff Resources
The Madison County Jail website provides an online inmate roster and information about current bookings at the county facility in Madisonville.
This is the online source for checking current inmate status at the Madison County Jail, including charges, bail, and other basic booking information available to the public.
The Madison County Sheriff's Office page provides official contact information and department details for the Sheriff's Office in Madisonville.
Use this county page to find current contact information and to learn how to submit formal records requests to the Madison County Sheriff's Office.
Cities in Madison County
Madison County includes Madisonville as the county seat, along with smaller communities like Midway and Normangee. All arrests made anywhere in Madison County are booked through the Sheriff's Office and processed at the county jail. No cities in Madison County currently meet the population threshold for a dedicated city records page on this site.
Nearby Counties
Madison County is in East Texas along the I-45 corridor. If you are not sure which county handled an arrest near a county line, check the arresting agency listed on the booking report.