Madison County Criminal Records
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Use the official court, custody, police-record, and statewide paths for Madison County, Ohio; jurisdiction limits are explained.
Searches are compiled from court, county, and statewide public-record sources.
Madison County public records: common questions
Where to search Madison County records
Madison County, Ohio court, custody, police, and statewide records are kept in separate systems. Start court research with Official Madison County courthouse location and courthouse information. Check current custody through Madison County Sheriff's Office law-enforcement, court-services, records, and inmate-search portal.
- Court casesOfficial Madison County courthouse location and courthouse information
- Current custodyMadison County Sheriff's Office law-enforcement, court-services, records, and inmate-search portal
- Statewide recordsUse the Ohio 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 1 North Main Street, London, Ohio 43140, and the Supreme Court of Ohio states that it houses the County Court of Common Pleas and its probate and juvenile divisions.
- The Madison County Sheriff's Office lists its address as 23 West High Street, London, Ohio 43140, and its phone as 740-852-1212.
- The Sheriff's Office identifies five operational divisions: Administrative, Community Resource, Court Services, Investigation, and Law Enforcement.
- The Sheriff's official site provides an inmate-search portal, records-and-reports resources, sex-offender information, and a way to submit crime tips.
- The Supreme Court of Ohio lists Madison County Court of Common Pleas General and Domestic Relations, Probate, and Juvenile Divisions, as well as Madison County Municipal Court.
- The official courthouse page states that the Madison County courthouse was constructed in 1892 and remains in use.
| Record type | Agency or source | Scope | Action | Last checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Court cases | Official Madison County courthouse location and courthouse information | County or local | Open source | |
| Local court cases | Supreme Court of Ohio listing of Madison County Common Pleas divisions and Madison County Municipal Court | Local | Open source | |
| Jail and custody | Madison County Sheriff's Office law-enforcement, court-services, records, and inmate-search portal | County or local | Open source | |
| Official records | County-published community and government directory | County or local | Open source | |
| Jail and custody | Madison County official source (madisonsheriff.org) | County or local | Open source |
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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 46,985 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
- 39-097
- Population
- 46,985 residents (2025 estimate)
- Local detail
- The Madison County Courthouse is at 1 North Main Street, London, Ohio 43140, and the Supreme Court of Ohio states that it houses the County Court of Common Pleas and its probate and juvenile divisions.
- Local detail
- The Madison County Sheriff's Office lists its address as 23 West High Street, London, Ohio 43140, and its phone as 740-852-1212.
- The Sheriff's Office identifies five operational divisions
- Administrative, Community Resource, Court Services, Investigation, and Law Enforcement.
- Local detail
- The Sheriff's official site provides an inmate-search portal, records-and-reports resources, sex-offender information, and a way to submit crime tips.
- Local detail
- The Supreme Court of Ohio lists Madison County Court of Common Pleas General and Domestic Relations, Probate, and Juvenile Divisions, as well as Madison County Municipal Court.
- Local detail
- The official courthouse page states that the Madison County courthouse was constructed in 1892 and remains in use.
What is specific about this local guide
- Local detail: The Madison County Courthouse is at 1 North Main Street, London, Ohio 43140, and the Supreme Court of Ohio states that it houses the County Court of Common Pleas and its probate and juvenile divisions.
- Local detail: The Madison County Sheriff's Office lists its address as 23 West High Street, London, Ohio 43140, and its phone as 740-852-1212.
- The Sheriff's Office identifies five operational divisions: Administrative, Community Resource, Court Services, Investigation, and Law Enforcement.
How do I search current Madison County inmate information?
The inmate-search portal carries operational limitations and should be verified with the Sheriff's Office for official custody status. Check Madison County Sheriff's Office law-enforcement, court-services, records, and inmate-search portal for the agency's current custody lookup or contact path; custody information can change quickly.
How do I contact the Madison County Sheriff's Office for records or reports?
No reviewed official source for Madison County establishes record-type-specific police request instructions. Use Madison County Sheriff's Office law-enforcement, court-services, records, and inmate-search portal to request the report from the agency that created or maintains it.
Which Madison County Common Pleas division handles a criminal, civil, domestic-relations, probate, or juvenile matter?
Madison County has Common Pleas General, Domestic Relations, Probate, and Juvenile Divisions, plus Madison County Municipal Court. The Twelfth District Court of Appeals hears appeals from Madison County trial courts. Check Supreme Court of Ohio listing of Madison County Common Pleas divisions and Madison County Municipal Court to confirm the filing court, venue, and case type before relying on a search.
How do I find Madison County Municipal Court information or local rules?
Madison County Municipal Court is separate from the Common Pleas Court and county government. Municipal and mayor's courts may have separate local jurisdiction; the reviewed sources did not provide a complete municipal-boundary map. Check Supreme Court of Ohio listing of Madison County Common Pleas divisions and Madison County Municipal Court to confirm the filing court, venue, and case type before relying on a search.
Where is the Madison County Courthouse and what offices are located there?
The approved official source set for Madison County does not document one current directory covering every relevant official. Use Madison County Sheriff's Office law-enforcement, court-services, records, and inmate-search portal to verify current offices, contacts, and responsibilities.
How do I appeal a Madison County trial-court decision to the Twelfth District Court of Appeals?
The approved official source set for Madison County does not document a case-specific court search or document-request procedure. Open Madison County Sheriff's Office law-enforcement, court-services, records, and inmate-search portal for the court's current case-search and document-access instructions.
How do I report a crime or submit a tip to the Madison County Sheriff's Office?
The Sheriff's official site provides an inmate-search portal, records-and-reports resources, sex-offender information, and a way to submit crime tips. Use Madison County Sheriff's Office law-enforcement, court-services, records, and inmate-search portal to request the report from the agency that created or maintains it.
Which matters belong to a municipal or mayor's court rather than a county court?
The Supreme Court of Ohio lists Madison County Court of Common Pleas General and Domestic Relations, Probate, and Juvenile Divisions, as well as Madison County Municipal Court. Check Supreme Court of Ohio listing of Madison County Common Pleas divisions and Madison County Municipal Court to confirm the filing court, venue, and case type before relying on a search.
Municipal courts and other local systems
Use Supreme Court of Ohio listing of Madison County Common Pleas divisions and Madison County Municipal Court for a local or municipal court path. Custody: The Madison County Sheriff's Office provides county law-enforcement, court-services, and inmate-search functions. The reviewed official pages did not provide a complete jail visitation, booking-history, or custody-disposition policy. Municipal: Madison County Municipal Court is separate from the Common Pleas Court and county government. Municipal and mayor's courts may have separate local jurisdiction; the reviewed sources did not provide a complete municipal-boundary map.
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 Madison County courthouse location and courthouse information for the official Madison County court path. County: Madison County government serves the county, while municipalities and townships retain separate authority. The reviewed official sources did not provide a complete parcel-level boundary map. Court: Madison County has Common Pleas General, Domestic Relations, Probate, and Juvenile Divisions, plus Madison County Municipal Court. The Twelfth District Court of Appeals hears appeals from Madison County trial courts.
Police records and public-record requests
Request a police or incident record from the sheriff or municipal police agency that created it. The inmate-search portal carries operational limitations and should be verified with the Sheriff's Office for official custody status.
Madison County custody and jail information
For current custody information, start with Madison County Sheriff's Office law-enforcement, court-services, records, and inmate-search portal. Only official Madison County, Madison County Sheriff's Office, and Supreme Court of Ohio sources were used.
Ohio state-level record sources
Statewide Ohio 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.
Official Madison County and Ohio record sources
For an official starting point, use County-published community and government directory. Confirm current access rules, fees, contacts, and jurisdiction with the responsible agency.
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