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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.

Madison County official record-source actions
Record type	Agency or source	Scope	Action	Last checked
Court cases	Official Madison County courthouse location and courthouse information	County or local	Open source	August 10, 2026
Local court cases	Supreme Court of Ohio listing of Madison County Common Pleas divisions and Madison County Municipal Court	Local	Open source	August 10, 2026
Jail and custody	Madison County Sheriff's Office law-enforcement, court-services, records, and inmate-search portal	County or local	Open source	August 10, 2026
Official records	County-published community and government directory	County or local	Open source	August 10, 2026
Jail and custody	Official Madison County inmate-search records	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.

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?

For Madison County, start with Madison County Sheriff's Office law-enforcement, court-services, records, and inmate-search portal and Official Madison County inmate-search records, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How do I search current Madison County inmate information depends on the record type and jurisdiction. Only official Madison County, Madison County Sheriff's Office, and Supreme Court of Ohio sources were used.

How do I contact the Madison County Sheriff's Office for records or reports?

For Madison County, start with Madison County Sheriff's Office law-enforcement, court-services, records, and inmate-search portal and Official Madison County inmate-search records, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How do I contact the Madison County Sheriff's Office for records or reports depends on the record type and jurisdiction. Only official Madison County, Madison County Sheriff's Office, and Supreme Court of Ohio sources were used.

Which Madison County Common Pleas division handles a criminal, civil, domestic-relations, probate, or juvenile matter?

For Madison County, start with Madison County Sheriff's Office law-enforcement, court-services, records, and inmate-search portal and Official Madison County inmate-search records, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. Which Madison County Common Pleas division handles a criminal, civil, domestic-relations, probate, or juvenile matter depends on the record type and jurisdiction. Only official Madison County, Madison County Sheriff's Office, and Supreme Court of Ohio sources were used.

How do I find Madison County Municipal Court information or local rules?

For Madison County, start with Madison County Sheriff's Office law-enforcement, court-services, records, and inmate-search portal and Official Madison County inmate-search records, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How do I find Madison County Municipal Court information or local rules depends on the record type and jurisdiction. Only official Madison County, Madison County Sheriff's Office, and Supreme Court of Ohio sources were used.

Where is the Madison County Courthouse and what offices are located there?

For Madison County, start with Madison County Sheriff's Office law-enforcement, court-services, records, and inmate-search portal and Official Madison County inmate-search records, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. Where is the Madison County Courthouse and what offices are located there depends on the record type and jurisdiction. Only official Madison County, Madison County Sheriff's Office, and Supreme Court of Ohio sources were used.

How do I appeal a Madison County trial-court decision to the Twelfth District Court of Appeals?

For Madison County, start with Madison County Sheriff's Office law-enforcement, court-services, records, and inmate-search portal and Official Madison County inmate-search records, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How do I appeal a Madison County trial-court decision to the Twelfth District Court of Appeals depends on the record type and jurisdiction. Only official Madison County, Madison County Sheriff's Office, and Supreme Court of Ohio sources were used.

How do I report a crime or submit a tip to the Madison County Sheriff's Office?

For Madison County, start with Madison County Sheriff's Office law-enforcement, court-services, records, and inmate-search portal and Official Madison County inmate-search records, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How do I report a crime or submit a tip to the Madison County Sheriff's Office depends on the record type and jurisdiction. Only official Madison County, Madison County Sheriff's Office, and Supreme Court of Ohio sources were used.

Which matters belong to a municipal or mayor's court rather than a county court?

For Madison County, start with Madison County Sheriff's Office law-enforcement, court-services, records, and inmate-search portal and Official Madison County inmate-search records, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. Which matters belong to a municipal or mayor's court rather than a county court depends on the record type and jurisdiction. Only official Madison County, Madison County Sheriff's Office, and Supreme Court of Ohio sources were used.

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.

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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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