Madison County, IN Arrests & Jail Records

Law enforcement in Madison County is primarily handled by the County Sheriff's Department. To obtain arrest records, interested individuals should contact the Sheriff's Department directly at their headquarters located at: 720 Central Avenue in Anderson, Indiana. The Sheriff's Records Division processes public requests for arrest information and booking reports during regular business hours.

Individuals can request police arrest records from the Records Division of the arresting department, either verbally or in writing. In Madison County, the fee for obtaining these records is $0.10 per page, and the processing time may take up to seven business days.

Police Departments such as Anderson, Elwood, Alexandria, Pendleton, Chesterfield and Markleville facilitate record requests through their public record request portals or provide printable record request forms for individuals who prefer to submit their request by mail.

The Indiana State Police (ISP) Central Records Division is responsible for conducting criminal record checks, fingerprinting, and providing access to criminal history records.

Madison County residents may obtain a criminal record in person for $15 at any Indiana State Police post. Upon arrival, individuals must complete a Limited Criminal History request form and provide a valid government-issued photo ID. For the closest location to Madison County, visit the ISP Pendleton District at 6450 South IN-67, Pendleton, IN 46064. Residents can also request their criminal history online through the official state portal by selecting "Limited Criminal History" (LCH) from the available options.

For those who prefer to request a criminal record by mail, applicants must submit the following documents to the Indiana State Police Central Records Division, at 100 North Senate Avenue, Indianapolis, IN 46204:

• A completed Limited Criminal History request form
• A copy of a valid photo ID
• A $7 check or money order payable to the Indiana State Police
• A self-addressed, stamped return envelope

The Clerk of the Circuit Court maintains all court records for cases heard in the Circuit and Superior Courts. Individuals can access arrest information tied to criminal cases through the Case Search records portal.

The Clerk also provides copies of criminal case documents upon receiving a written request with payment. Requests should specify the document needed, case number, and names of involved parties, along with appropriate fees, submitted to:

Madison County Clerk of Courts 16 E. 9th Street Anderson, IN 46016

Third-party websites such as InfoTracer also compile and provide aggregated arrest records for those seeking quick access to comprehensive arrest information.