Madison County Booking Releases Search
Madison County booking releases are public records created each time someone is arrested and processed into the Madison County Jail in Anderson. Sheriff John Beeman and the Madison County Sheriff's Office maintain these records and participate in the Indiana County Jail Portal for online public access. This page explains how to search Madison County booking releases, what information they contain, and how to reach the sheriff's office for records requiring a direct request.
Madison County Quick Facts
Madison County Booking Releases and Jail Records
The Madison County Jail is at 720 Central Ave. in Anderson. Bookings at this facility come from the Madison County Sheriff's Office, the Anderson Police Department, and other agencies operating in the county. Each booking creates a public document with the person's name, charges, booking date, and the agency that made the arrest. Madison County is NIBRS compliant and reports crime data under the national standard.
Anderson is both the county seat and the largest city in Madison County, and it generates the majority of booking activity in the county. Elwood and other smaller communities also contribute to the county's booking volume. All arrests from any part of Madison County, whether made by city police or county deputies, are processed at the county jail in Anderson.
The Madison County government website provides access to county department contacts and public records information for residents and researchers.
Visit madisoncounty.in.gov for the official Madison County government portal, which links to the sheriff's office, courts, and other county departments.
The county portal is a useful starting point for navigating Madison County services and locating official contacts for the sheriff's office and records requests.
Madison County Sheriff's Office Contact
Sheriff John Beeman leads the Madison County Sheriff's Office at 720 Central Ave. in Anderson. The main office phone is 765.646.9290. The department oversees all law enforcement and jail operations in Madison County. Madison County is NIBRS compliant. Staff can help with questions about current inmates, visitation, and how to request booking records not available through online tools.
| Sheriff | John Beeman |
|---|---|
| Address | 720 Central Ave., Anderson, IN |
| Phone | 765.646.9290 |
| Jail | Madison County Jail |
| NIBRS | Compliant |
The Madison County Sheriff's Office website provides direct access to department information, news, and public records resources for Madison County law enforcement and jail services.
The Madison County Sheriff's Office website covers department operations, staff contacts, and public information for the sheriff's office in Anderson.
The sheriff's website is the direct contact point for formal records requests and for questions about Madison County booking releases and jail policies.
How to Find Madison County Booking Releases Online
The Indiana County Jail Portal at public.indianajail.gov is the main free tool for searching current Madison County booking releases. The portal requires no registration. Enter a name to see who is currently held at Madison County Jail and the charges they face. Results come from the jail's booking system and are updated regularly.
For people convicted in Madison County and sent to state prison, the IDOC Offender Locator at offenderlocator.idoc.in.gov tracks their location in the Indiana Department of Correction system. This is a separate tool from the county jail portal.
Indiana SAVIN at indianasavin.in.gov lets you register for free custody alerts for people held at Madison County Jail or in Indiana state facilities. Get notifications for releases, transfers, and status changes without having to check manually. Court records for Madison County cases are searchable at public.courts.in.gov.
The Indiana County Jail Portal at public.indianajail.gov provides free public access to Madison County booking releases through the statewide jail search system.
The state portal is updated from jail booking data and is one of the most reliable no-cost tools for checking current Madison County jail roster information.
Indiana Law and Madison County Booking Records
Indiana's Access to Public Records Act at IC 5-14-3 applies to the Madison County Sheriff's Office. Anyone can request booking releases without providing a reason. The agency must respond within a reasonable time. Fees are limited to the actual cost of copying records only. No search fee is permitted.
The provision at IC 5-14-3-3 lists adult booking records as public law enforcement records. Madison County booking releases are open to the public. Some details involving juveniles or active investigations may be withheld, but standard adult arrest and booking records are generally accessible without restriction under Indiana law.
Cities in Madison County
Madison County's primary city is Anderson, which serves as the county seat and the largest population center. Anderson qualifies for its own dedicated booking releases page. All arrests in Anderson and throughout Madison County are processed at the Madison County Jail on Central Avenue.
Nearby Counties
Madison County is in central Indiana, northeast of Indianapolis, and borders several counties. Use these links to search booking releases in neighboring areas.