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Madison County, Kentucky court, custody, police, and statewide records are kept in separate systems. Start court research with Kentucky Court of Justice Madison County court locations, judges, clerk contacts, hours, and payment information. Check current custody through Madison County Sheriff's Office court security, legal process, tax collection, law-enforcement, and jail-tracker information.

Court casesKentucky Court of Justice Madison County court locations, judges, clerk contacts, hours, and payment information
Current custodyMadison County Sheriff's Office court security, legal process, tax collection, law-enforcement, and jail-tracker information
Statewide recordsUse the Kentucky state-level source described below when available.
Federal recordsFederal court and custody records are outside county systems and require a separate federal search.

Verified local details

These details were drawn from the official sources linked in this guide. Reconfirm addresses, contacts, schedules, fees, and other time-sensitive details with the responsible agency.

The Madison County Courthouse and Office of Circuit Court Clerk are at 101 West Main Street in Richmond, Kentucky.
The Kentucky Court of Justice identifies Madison County as part of the 25th Judicial Circuit and 25th Judicial District.
Madison County lists separate court locations for Circuit Court at 101 West Main Street, Family Court at 119 North First Street, and District Court at the Hall of Justice, 351 West Main Street, all in Richmond.
The Madison County Circuit Court Clerk's Office lists dedicated telephone lines for main and Circuit Court, traffic, District Court civil and forcible-detainer matters, District Court, and Family Court.
The Madison County Sheriff's Office states that its responsibilities include county-tax collection, court security, service of legal process and court orders, and enforcement of federal and Kentucky law within Madison County.
Madison County's Fiscal Court accepts Open Records Act requests through designated records custodians and states that standard noncommercial photocopies may be charged at $0.10 per page.

Madison County official record-source actions
Record type	Agency or source	Scope	Action	Last checked
Court cases	Kentucky Court of Justice Madison County court locations, judges, clerk contacts, hours, and payment information	County or local	Open source	August 10, 2026
Jail and custody	Madison County Sheriff's Office court security, legal process, tax collection, law-enforcement, and jail-tracker information	County or local	Open source	August 10, 2026
Police and incident records	Madison County official source (madisoncountyky.gov)	County or local	Open source	August 10, 2026
Court cases	Official Madison County government homepage, courthouse location, county departments, and records-retention links	County or local	Open source	August 10, 2026
Court cases	Madison County official source (madisoncountyky.us)	County or local	Open source	August 10, 2026

How this guide is maintained: This matrix only republishes government and agency destinations supported by the researched guide or its reviewed county source registry. Page updated August 10, 2026. Agency sites and coverage can change, so confirm current rules with the source. Read our county source-review and correction policy.

This Madison County records guide is organized around the way the information is actually maintained. Begin with the Q&A for the record you need, then use the source map below to confirm a case, custody status, incident report, or statewide search. Madison County has 101,696 residents (2025 estimate). The source map below identifies the relevant local courts and agencies. Offices and online systems change, so confirm details with the agency before relying on a record.

Quick facts

County-equivalent identity: 21-151
Population: 101,696 residents (2025 estimate)
Local detail: The Madison County Courthouse and Office of Circuit Court Clerk are at 101 West Main Street in Richmond, Kentucky.
Local detail: The Kentucky Court of Justice identifies Madison County as part of the 25th Judicial Circuit and 25th Judicial District.
Local detail: Madison County lists separate court locations for Circuit Court at 101 West Main Street, Family Court at 119 North First Street, and District Court at the Hall of Justice, 351 West Main Street, all in Richmond.
Local detail: The Madison County Circuit Court Clerk's Office lists dedicated telephone lines for main and Circuit Court, traffic, District Court civil and forcible-detainer matters, District Court, and Family Court.
Local detail: The Madison County Sheriff's Office states that its responsibilities include county-tax collection, court security, service of legal process and court orders, and enforcement of federal and Kentucky law within Madison County.
Local detail: Madison County's Fiscal Court accepts Open Records Act requests through designated records custodians and states that standard noncommercial photocopies may be charged at $0.10 per page.

What is specific about this local guide

Local detail: The Madison County Courthouse and Office of Circuit Court Clerk are at 101 West Main Street in Richmond, Kentucky.
Local detail: The Kentucky Court of Justice identifies Madison County as part of the 25th Judicial Circuit and 25th Judicial District.
Local detail: Madison County lists separate court locations for Circuit Court at 101 West Main Street, Family Court at 119 North First Street, and District Court at the Hall of Justice, 351 West Main Street, all in Richmond.

Which Madison County court handles a traffic, civil, criminal, family, probate, or forcible-detainer matter?

For Madison County, start with Kentucky Court of Justice Madison County court locations, judges, clerk contacts, hours, and payment information and Madison County Sheriff's Office court security, legal process, tax collection, law-enforcement, and jail-tracker information, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. Which Madison County court handles a traffic, civil, criminal, family, probate, or forcible-detainer matter depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The Kentucky Court of Justice page provides court contacts, locations, and judicial assignments but not a complete local docket or case-history database.

Where are Madison County Circuit, Family, and District Courts located?

For Madison County, start with Kentucky Court of Justice Madison County court locations, judges, clerk contacts, hours, and payment information and Madison County Sheriff's Office court security, legal process, tax collection, law-enforcement, and jail-tracker information, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. Where are Madison County Circuit, Family, and District Courts located depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The Kentucky Court of Justice page provides court contacts, locations, and judicial assignments but not a complete local docket or case-history database.

How do I contact the Madison County Circuit Court Clerk about a case, payment, jury duty, or court record?

For Madison County, start with Kentucky Court of Justice Madison County court locations, judges, clerk contacts, hours, and payment information and Madison County Sheriff's Office court security, legal process, tax collection, law-enforcement, and jail-tracker information, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How do I contact the Madison County Circuit Court Clerk about a case, payment, jury duty, or court record depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The Kentucky Court of Justice page provides court contacts, locations, and judicial assignments but not a complete local docket or case-history database.

How do I check Madison County jail custody, booking, bond, or visitation information?

For Madison County, start with Kentucky Court of Justice Madison County court locations, judges, clerk contacts, hours, and payment information and Madison County Sheriff's Office court security, legal process, tax collection, law-enforcement, and jail-tracker information, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How do I check Madison County jail custody, booking, bond, or visitation information depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The Kentucky Court of Justice page provides court contacts, locations, and judicial assignments but not a complete local docket or case-history database.

How do I request Madison County Fiscal Court records under the Kentucky Open Records Act?

For Madison County, start with Kentucky Court of Justice Madison County court locations, judges, clerk contacts, hours, and payment information and Madison County Sheriff's Office court security, legal process, tax collection, law-enforcement, and jail-tracker information, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How do I request Madison County Fiscal Court records under the Kentucky Open Records Act depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The Kentucky Court of Justice page provides court contacts, locations, and judicial assignments but not a complete local docket or case-history database.

How do I obtain a Madison County deed, mortgage, plat, will, or other recorded property document?

For Madison County, start with Kentucky Court of Justice Madison County court locations, judges, clerk contacts, hours, and payment information and Madison County Sheriff's Office court security, legal process, tax collection, law-enforcement, and jail-tracker information, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How do I obtain a Madison County deed, mortgage, plat, will, or other recorded property document depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The Kentucky Court of Justice page provides court contacts, locations, and judicial assignments but not a complete local docket or case-history database.

What legal-process and court-security services does the Madison County Sheriff's Office provide?

For Madison County, start with Kentucky Court of Justice Madison County court locations, judges, clerk contacts, hours, and payment information and Madison County Sheriff's Office court security, legal process, tax collection, law-enforcement, and jail-tracker information, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. What legal-process and court-security services does the Madison County Sheriff's Office provide depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The Kentucky Court of Justice page provides court contacts, locations, and judicial assignments but not a complete local docket or case-history database.

When should I contact a municipal police or city office instead of a Madison County office?

For Madison County, start with Kentucky Court of Justice Madison County court locations, judges, clerk contacts, hours, and payment information and Madison County Sheriff's Office court security, legal process, tax collection, law-enforcement, and jail-tracker information, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. When should I contact a municipal police or city office instead of a Madison County office depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The Kentucky Court of Justice page provides court contacts, locations, and judicial assignments but not a complete local docket or case-history database.

Police, sheriff, and incident records

Request a police or incident record from the sheriff or municipal police agency that created it. The Sheriff's Office homepage links to a jail tracker but does not provide a complete explanation of booking, bond, visitation, classification, or release procedures on the reviewed page.

Criminal cases in Madison County

Start with Kentucky Court of Justice Madison County court locations, judges, clerk contacts, hours, and payment information for the official Madison County court path. County: Madison County Fiscal Court administers county government records, departments, and county services from Richmond. Constitutional offices such as the Sheriff and Circuit Court Clerk have separate statutory responsibilities. Court: Madison County is served by Kentucky's 25th Judicial Circuit and 25th Judicial District. Circuit, Family, and District Court offices have separate listed locations and contacts in Richmond.

Jail and custody information for Madison County

For current custody information, start with Madison County Sheriff's Office court security, legal process, tax collection, law-enforcement, and jail-tracker information. The Kentucky Court of Justice page provides court contacts, locations, and judicial assignments but not a complete local docket or case-history database.

Municipal and local court records

Municipal and local court coverage is separate from the county trial-court path. Custody: The Madison County Sheriff's Office publishes a jail tracker link and identifies the Sheriff's Office as responsible for court security and legal-process functions. The reviewed official pages do not establish a complete current booking, bond, visitation, or release policy. Municipal: The reviewed official sources focus on county and state courts and county sheriff services. Municipal police, ordinance enforcement, and city-court responsibilities were not separately cataloged and should be confirmed with the relevant municipality.

Statewide sources for Kentucky records

Statewide Kentucky sources are separate from Madison County local records. Do not treat a statewide search as a complete county docket, jail roster, or police-record database.

Cities covered by local record systems

The relevant local courts and agencies may serve different incorporated municipalities, so confirm the filing locality before relying on a record.

Nearby Kentucky records pages

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Official Madison County and Kentucky record sources

For an official starting point, use Official Madison County government homepage, courthouse location, county departments, and records-retention links. Confirm current access rules, fees, contacts, and jurisdiction with the responsible agency.

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Prefer an official source? For an official starting point, use Official Madison County government homepage, courthouse location, county departments, and records-retention links. Confirm current access rules, fees, contacts, and jurisdiction with the responsible agency.

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