Madison County Criminal Records
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Use the official court, custody, police-record, and statewide paths for Madison County, Texas; jurisdiction limits are explained.
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Madison County public records: common questions
Where to search Madison County records
Madison County, Texas court, custody, police, and statewide records are kept in separate systems. Start court research with District Clerk contact, jury information, local procedures, and district court resources.
- Court casesDistrict Clerk contact, jury information, local procedures, and district court resources
- Current custodyConfirm the current jail or detention source with the local agency.
- Statewide recordsUse the Texas 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 101 West Main Street, Madisonville, Texas 77864.
- Sheriff Bobby Adams is listed with the Sheriff's Office at 3301 East Main Street and the jail at 2005 East Main Street in Madisonville.
- The county jail page lists female visitation daily from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. and male visitation daily from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., with appointments required at least 24 hours in advance.
- The official county sheriff page links to an external current jail roster and provides an inmate trust-fund payment link.
- County Clerk Adrian Lawson is listed at 103 West Trinity Street, Suite 104, Madisonville, with weekday hours split between 8:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- The county identifies two Justice of the Peace precinct courts, with Judges Kevin Counsil and Steven Cole, and lists traffic, eviction, repair-and-remedy, debt-claim, and other civil procedures.
| Record type | Agency or source | Scope | Action | Last checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Court cases | District Clerk contact, jury information, local procedures, and district court resources | County or local | Open source | |
| Police and incident records | County Sheriff and jail contact, visitation, trust fund, public records, and roster links | County or local | Open source | |
| Court cases | County Clerk records, vital records, marriage licenses, property records, and Commissioners Court minutes | County or local | Open source | |
| Court cases | Madison County official source (co.madison.tx.us) | County or local | Open source | |
| Court cases | Madison County official source (co.madison.tx.us) | County or local | Open source |
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If you are checking a Madison County record, start by identifying which agency created it. Court dockets, municipal cases, jail information, police reports, and state records are separate sources. This page brings those paths together for Madison County. Madison County has 14,226 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
- 48-313
- Population
- 14,226 residents (2025 estimate)
- Local detail
- The Madison County Courthouse is at 101 West Main Street, Madisonville, Texas 77864.
- Local detail
- Sheriff Bobby Adams is listed with the Sheriff's Office at 3301 East Main Street and the jail at 2005 East Main Street in Madisonville.
- The county jail page lists female visitation daily from 8
- 00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. and male visitation daily from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., with appointments required at least 24 hours in advance.
- Local detail
- The official county sheriff page links to an external current jail roster and provides an inmate trust-fund payment link.
- Local detail
- County Clerk Adrian Lawson is listed at 103 West Trinity Street, Suite 104, Madisonville, with weekday hours split between 8:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Local detail
- The county identifies two Justice of the Peace precinct courts, with Judges Kevin Counsil and Steven Cole, and lists traffic, eviction, repair-and-remedy, debt-claim, and other civil procedures.
What is specific about this local guide
- Local detail: The Madison County Courthouse is at 101 West Main Street, Madisonville, Texas 77864.
- Local detail: Sheriff Bobby Adams is listed with the Sheriff's Office at 3301 East Main Street and the jail at 2005 East Main Street in Madisonville.
- The county jail page lists female visitation daily from 8: 00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. and male visitation daily from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., with appointments required at least 24 hours in advance.
Where is the Madison County Courthouse and which county offices are located there?
For Madison County, start with County Sheriff and jail contact, visitation, trust fund, public records, and roster links and District Clerk contact, jury information, local procedures, and district court resources, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. Where is the Madison County Courthouse and which county offices are located there depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The current jail roster is hosted by an external provider linked from the county sheriff page rather than directly on the county domain.
How do I contact the Madison County District Clerk or County Clerk?
For Madison County, start with County Sheriff and jail contact, visitation, trust fund, public records, and roster links and District Clerk contact, jury information, local procedures, and district court resources, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How do I contact the Madison County District Clerk or County Clerk depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The current jail roster is hosted by an external provider linked from the county sheriff page rather than directly on the county domain.
Which matters belong in County Court, District Court, or Justice Court?
For Madison County, start with County Sheriff and jail contact, visitation, trust fund, public records, and roster links and District Clerk contact, jury information, local procedures, and district court resources, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. Which matters belong in County Court, District Court, or Justice Court depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The current jail roster is hosted by an external provider linked from the county sheriff page rather than directly on the county domain.
How can I search Madison County civil, probate, criminal, traffic, eviction, or debt cases?
For Madison County, start with County Sheriff and jail contact, visitation, trust fund, public records, and roster links and District Clerk contact, jury information, local procedures, and district court resources, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How can I search Madison County civil, probate, criminal, traffic, eviction, or debt cases depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The current jail roster is hosted by an external provider linked from the county sheriff page rather than directly on the county domain.
Where is the Madison County Jail and how can I verify current custody status?
For Madison County, start with County Sheriff and jail contact, visitation, trust fund, public records, and roster links and District Clerk contact, jury information, local procedures, and district court resources, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. Where is the Madison County Jail and how can I verify current custody status depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The current jail roster is hosted by an external provider linked from the county sheriff page rather than directly on the county domain.
What are the Madison County jail visitation hours and trust-fund procedures?
For Madison County, start with County Sheriff and jail contact, visitation, trust fund, public records, and roster links and District Clerk contact, jury information, local procedures, and district court resources, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. What are the Madison County jail visitation hours and trust-fund procedures depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The current jail roster is hosted by an external provider linked from the county sheriff page rather than directly on the county domain.
How do I obtain Madison County property, marriage, birth, death, or Commissioners Court records?
For Madison County, start with County Sheriff and jail contact, visitation, trust fund, public records, and roster links and District Clerk contact, jury information, local procedures, and district court resources, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How do I obtain Madison County property, marriage, birth, death, or Commissioners Court records depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The current jail roster is hosted by an external provider linked from the county sheriff page rather than directly on the county domain.
Which agency handles a municipal matter in Madisonville, Midway, or another local jurisdiction?
For Madison County, start with County Sheriff and jail contact, visitation, trust fund, public records, and roster links and District Clerk contact, jury information, local procedures, and district court resources, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. Which agency handles a municipal matter in Madisonville, Midway, or another local jurisdiction depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The current jail roster is hosted by an external provider linked from the county sheriff page rather than directly on the county domain.
Jail, booking, and custody records
For current custody information, start with County Sheriff and jail contact, visitation, trust fund, public records, and roster links. The current jail roster is hosted by an external provider linked from the county sheriff page rather than directly on the county domain.
Finding Madison County criminal court records
Start with District Clerk contact, jury information, local procedures, and district court resources for the official Madison County court path. County: Madison County government and Commissioners Court operate from Madisonville, with four commissioner precincts and county constitutional offices including the County Clerk, District Clerk, Sheriff, and County Judge. Court: County Court handles county-level civil and probate matters and has a published county calendar. District court matters are served by the 12th and 278th Judicial District Courts, with the District Clerk maintaining local district procedures. Justice Court is divided between Precincts 1 and 2.
Local courts, citations, and municipal records
Municipal and local court coverage is separate from the county trial-court path. Custody: The Madison County Sheriff's Office operates or administers the county jail at 2005 East Main Street, Madisonville. The official county page links to an external jail-roster provider, so current custody status should be confirmed through that roster or the sheriff's office. Municipal: Municipal matters are distinct from county court matters and depend on the applicable city or town authority and ordinance. The county clerk's official page specifically references Madisonville, Midway, and part of Normangee in local-option records, but a complete municipal court directory was not located.
Local police and incident-report sources
Request a police or incident record from the sheriff or municipal police agency that created it. The county website publishes court calendars and procedures but does not provide one unified search for all district, county, justice, and municipal cases.
City pages and jurisdiction boundaries
The relevant local courts and agencies may serve different incorporated municipalities, so confirm the filing locality before relying on a record.
Statewide Texas criminal-record sources
Statewide Texas 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 Texas record sources
For an official starting point, use County Clerk records, vital records, marriage licenses, property records, and Commissioners Court minutes. Confirm current access rules, fees, contacts, and jurisdiction with the responsible agency.
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