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Madison County Criminal Records

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Madison County public records: common questions

Where to search Madison County records

Madison County, Nebraska court, custody, police, and statewide records are kept in separate systems. Start court research with Official county courthouse directory, office contacts, address, and hours.

  • Court casesOfficial county courthouse directory, office contacts, address, and hours
  • Current custodyConfirm the current jail or detention source with the local agency.
  • Statewide recordsUse the Nebraska 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 is at 1313 North Main Street in Madison, Nebraska, and lists building hours of Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • The Madison County Sheriff’s Department operates a 120-bed jail facility attached to the courthouse at 1313 North Main Street.
  • The sheriff’s corrections page states that bonds are posted at the Madison County Sheriff’s Office and lists the jail office telephone number as 402-454-1333.
  • The Nebraska Judicial Branch identifies Madison County District Court as District 7 and lists judges Michael L. Long and James G. Kube, with Monica Rotherham as court clerk.
  • The county courthouse directory lists separate contacts for the County Court, District Court, County Clerk, Sheriff, Jail, County Attorney, Register of Deeds, and other county offices.
  • The Madison County Clerk describes the office as the county’s official record keeper and fiscal office, responsible for keeping county records accessible.
Madison County official record-source actions
Record typeAgency or sourceScopeActionLast checked
Court casesOfficial county courthouse directory, office contacts, address, and hoursCounty or localOpen source
Police and incident recordsOfficial sheriff correctional-facility, visitation, mail, and bond informationCounty or localOpen source
Police and incident recordsOfficial Madison County Sheriff’s Department websiteCounty or localOpen source
Court casesMadison County official source (supremecourt.nebraska.gov)County or localOpen source
Court casesMadison County official source (madisoncountyne.gov)County or localOpen source

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 . Agency sites and coverage can change, so confirm current rules with the source. Read our county source-review and correction policy.

A useful Madison County records search depends on matching the record to the right custodian. Use the questions below for a fast orientation, then follow the linked court, jail, police, and statewide sources for the authoritative record. Madison County has 36,106 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
31-119
Population
36,106 residents (2025 estimate)
Local detail
The Madison County Courthouse is at 1313 North Main Street in Madison, Nebraska, and lists building hours of Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Local detail
The Madison County Sheriff’s Department operates a 120-bed jail facility attached to the courthouse at 1313 North Main Street.
Local detail
The sheriff’s corrections page states that bonds are posted at the Madison County Sheriff’s Office and lists the jail office telephone number as 402-454-1333.
Local detail
The Nebraska Judicial Branch identifies Madison County District Court as District 7 and lists judges Michael L. Long and James G. Kube, with Monica Rotherham as court clerk.
Local detail
The county courthouse directory lists separate contacts for the County Court, District Court, County Clerk, Sheriff, Jail, County Attorney, Register of Deeds, and other county offices.
Local detail
The Madison County Clerk describes the office as the county’s official record keeper and fiscal office, responsible for keeping county records accessible.

What is specific about this local guide

  • Local detail: The Madison County Courthouse is at 1313 North Main Street in Madison, Nebraska, and lists building hours of Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Local detail: The Madison County Sheriff’s Department operates a 120-bed jail facility attached to the courthouse at 1313 North Main Street.
  • Local detail: The sheriff’s corrections page states that bonds are posted at the Madison County Sheriff’s Office and lists the jail office telephone number as 402-454-1333.

How do I contact the Madison County Sheriff’s Department?

For Madison County, start with Official county courthouse directory, office contacts, address, and hours and Official sheriff correctional-facility, visitation, mail, and bond information, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How do I contact the Madison County Sheriff’s Department depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The reviewed official sources provide jail and court contacts but do not establish that every custody or court record is available online.

Where is the Madison County Jail and how do I ask about visitation or inmate mail?

For Madison County, start with Official county courthouse directory, office contacts, address, and hours and Official sheriff correctional-facility, visitation, mail, and bond information, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. Where is the Madison County Jail and how do I ask about visitation or inmate mail depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The reviewed official sources provide jail and court contacts but do not establish that every custody or court record is available online.

Where are bonds posted for Madison County jail cases?

For Madison County, start with Official county courthouse directory, office contacts, address, and hours and Official sheriff correctional-facility, visitation, mail, and bond information, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. Where are bonds posted for Madison County jail cases depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The reviewed official sources provide jail and court contacts but do not establish that every custody or court record is available online.

How do I contact Madison County District Court or County Court?

For Madison County, start with Official county courthouse directory, office contacts, address, and hours and Official sheriff correctional-facility, visitation, mail, and bond information, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How do I contact Madison County District Court or County Court depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The reviewed official sources provide jail and court contacts but do not establish that every custody or court record is available online.

Which judicial district serves Madison County?

For Madison County, start with Official county courthouse directory, office contacts, address, and hours and Official sheriff correctional-facility, visitation, mail, and bond information, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. Which judicial district serves Madison County depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The reviewed official sources provide jail and court contacts but do not establish that every custody or court record is available online.

How can I request Madison County public, property, or recorded documents?

For Madison County, start with Official county courthouse directory, office contacts, address, and hours and Official sheriff correctional-facility, visitation, mail, and bond information, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How can I request Madison County public, property, or recorded documents depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The reviewed official sources provide jail and court contacts but do not establish that every custody or court record is available online.

What records does the Madison County Clerk maintain?

For Madison County, start with Official county courthouse directory, office contacts, address, and hours and Official sheriff correctional-facility, visitation, mail, and bond information, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. What records does the Madison County Clerk maintain depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The reviewed official sources provide jail and court contacts but do not establish that every custody or court record is available online.

How do county courts, municipal ordinance cases, and local police responsibilities differ?

For Madison County, start with Official county courthouse directory, office contacts, address, and hours and Official sheriff correctional-facility, visitation, mail, and bond information, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How do county courts, municipal ordinance cases, and local police responsibilities differ depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The reviewed official sources provide jail and court contacts but do not establish that every custody or court record is available online.

Municipal courts and other local systems

Municipal and local court coverage is separate from the county trial-court path. Custody: The Madison County Sheriff’s Department operates the county jail attached to the courthouse. The sheriff’s office handles local bond-posting instructions and jail visitation, mail, and related custody procedures. Municipal: Nebraska county courts may handle municipal ordinance violations under statewide court rules, while municipal police and city or village administration remain separate from the county sheriff and county offices.

Local cities and separate court systems

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

Madison County court and felony records

Start with Official county courthouse directory, office contacts, address, and hours for the official Madison County court path. County: Madison County government operates through the courthouse and county offices, while constitutional or elected offices such as the sheriff and county clerk have distinct statutory functions. Court: Madison County has County Court and District Court contacts at the county courthouse. The Nebraska Judicial Branch identifies the local District Court as part of District 7; county courts handle limited-jurisdiction matters under statewide Nebraska rules.

Police records and public-record requests

For police or incident records, use Official Madison County Sheriff’s Department website. The sheriff’s corrections page provides facility rules and contact information but not a complete explanation of all current booking, release, or medical procedures.

Madison County custody and jail information

For current custody information, start with Official sheriff correctional-facility, visitation, mail, and bond information. The reviewed official sources provide jail and court contacts but do not establish that every custody or court record is available online.

Nebraska state-level record sources

Statewide Nebraska 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.

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Official Madison County and Nebraska record sources

For an official starting point, use Official county courthouse directory, office contacts, address, and hours. Confirm current access rules, fees, contacts, and jurisdiction with the responsible agency.

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