Madison County, Indiana Arrest Records

Madison County arrest records are official records that document arrests, bookings, or detentions. These records are usually made by the county’s police departments, sheriff's offices, and jail staff. These files help the public by keeping the justice system open and accountable. Under the Indiana Access to Public Records Act (APRA), Indiana Code § 5-14-3, arrest records are public. A different law, Indiana Code § 5-2-5, controls how Criminal Offender Record Information is shared or released.

Madison County arrest records may be maintained by county or city police departments. The two largest law enforcement agencies within the county are the Madison County Sheriff's Office and the Anderson Police Department.

Are Arrest Records Public Information in Madison, Indiana?

Yes. The public is allowed access to Madison County arrest records (Indiana Access to Public Records Act (APRA)). Law enforcement organizations must provide arrest records to requestors in accordance with the Act. Typically, the following conditions apply:

• A formal written request made to the records custodian.
• Residency in Madison County is not necessary.
• To verify identity, a legitimate government-issued photo ID is required (applies to physical copies and background checks only).
• The production or copying of the records may require payment..
• The complete name of the subject and the approximate date of arrest should be included in requests, together with a clear description of the record being sought.

What Do Public Madison County Arrest Records Contain?

Madison County arrest records usually contain some basic identifying and case-related information collected at the time of arrest. These records normally show the following information:

• Arrestee’s full name, date of birth, and physical description 
• Date, time, and location of the arrest
• Charges filed and the arresting agency.
• Fingerprints and mugshots
• Booking number

Not all information in an arrest record is available to the public. To safeguard people or current investigations, the following information may be withheld:

• Details on juvenile offenders
• Records of active investigations
• Identities of victims
• Expunged or sealed data
• Information that is protected by privacy regulations.

Madison County, Indiana Arrest Search

The following state and federal systems are available to persons interested in making a Madison County arrest search:

State-Level systems

• Indiana State Police (ISP) Limited Criminal History (LCH): Covers felonies and Class A misdemeanor arrests statewide.
• Indiana Judicial Branch Court Case Search (MyCase): This system provides free public access to non-confidential criminal court records and case dispositions. An arrest search can be done by case number or party name.
• Indiana Department of Correction (IDOC) Inmate Database: This portal enables searches for all adults currently serving sentences in state-managed facilities. It is free to search online by name or IDOC number.
• Indiana Sex and Violent Offender Registry: A free public portal listing registered offenders. A search can be done by county or address.
• Indiana SAVIN Notification Service: Allows free registration to receive real-time custody status updates on specific offenders.

Federal Resources

• PACER (Public Access to Court Electronic Records): Covers federal criminal charges and case filings. Access is billed at $0.10 per page, capped at $3.00 per document.
• Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) Inmate Locator: An online locator that helps find information on all persons held in federal prisons from 1982 to present. It is free to search by name or federal identification number.

Madison County Inmate Locator

Information on the inmates in Madison County jail can be located using the Sheriff’s Office’s online inmate roster:

• Visit the Madison County Sheriff’s Office website.
• Scroll down to locate the “Inmate Inquiry” section.
• Click “View Inmates” to open the active inmate roster.
• Search the roster using Name, Subject Number, Booking Number, In Custody status, Booking From Date, Booking To Date, or Housing Facility.

Requestors may also contact the Sheriff’s Office directly:

Madison County Sheriff’s Office

720 Central Avenue

Anderson, IN 46016

Phone: 765-646-9285(Jail)

765-646-9290 (Records)

Active Warrant Search in Madison County

An arrest warrant is a court order authorizing law enforcement to arrest a specific person and bring them to court for a crime. Before a warrant is issued, the court determines whether there is probable cause upon a prosecutor's request (Indiana Code § 35-33-2). The name or description of the individual to be arrested, the type of charge, the date and county of issuance, the signature of the presiding judge or clerk, and any predetermined bail amount are all specified in a valid warrant. Many warrants are executed by the Madison County Sheriff's Office, and the office maintains an online warrant database accessible to the public. Charges, bail amounts, and physical descriptions of wanted individuals are listed in the database.

According to Indiana Code § 5-14-3-1, active arrest warrants are public records. However, if a public publication could jeopardize an investigation or lead a suspect to escape, a court may temporarily seal an unserved warrant. The warrant becomes completely public after it is executed. To help with the search, those who are interested in looking for active warrants may need to supply the following information:

• Complete legal name
• The citation or case number
• Birthdate
• The range of filing dates

Agency / Resource	Purpose	Search Methods	Notes
Madison County Sheriff’s Office	Maintains and serves active warrants	Phone, online, in person	Warrant lookup is available online.
Madison County Clerk of the Circuit Court	Processes criminal filings and maintains official case files	Online, In person, phone, mail	Uses MyCase for public warrant information
Indiana Supreme Court MyCase Portal	Provides public access to non-confidential warrant records statewide	Online	Free access
Indiana State Police Criminal History Services	Provides statewide background checks compiled from county law enforcement records	Online, mail	Online service requires payment.  Active field warrants are unavailable

How to Find Arrest Records for Free in Madison County

Interested parties can locate arrest records in Madison County, Indiana, using the following free resources:

• The Madison County Jail Inmate Inquiry Portal (MCITS) is an online roster that lists all current inmates in the county jail. Booking numbers and release dates are also listed.
• The MyCase portal provides free access to current charges, court proceedings, and sentencing information.
• The Indiana Department of Correction Offender Locator offers online arrest information on individuals serving sentences in state prison.
• The Madison County Sex and Violent Offender Registry holds information on all registered offenders within the county.

The following restrictions apply to these free search tools:

• Once an individual is released or posts bond, older and completed arrests are usually deleted from free portals.
• MyCase does not have arrest records prior to October 2010.
• A name, case number, booking number, or other identifying information is required for searches.
• Confidential files, sealed documents, and juvenile records are not accessible online.

Madison County Arrest Report

An arrest report and an arrest record are two different things. These documents are not the same. A formal record of an individual's prior arrests is called an arrest record. It represents an individual's whole arrest history throughout time and is kept up to date in official databases.

As soon as someone is taken into custody, the officer writes an arrest report. It describes what transpired, what the officer observed, and the reason for the arrest. There is only one particular event described in this report.

How to Get an Arrest Record Expunged in Madison County

In Madison County, arrest records are not completely deleted. Instead, Indiana Code § 35-38-9 lets these records be securely hidden from the public. They are stored safely and remain accessible to courts, prosecutors, and police for official purposes.

Eligibility to get records sealed or expunged:

• The arrest did not result in a conviction.
• The person was acquitted, or the conviction was reversed, and the ruling has been final for at least one year.
• At least one year has passed since the arrest date, with no pending charges.
• All charges were automatically dismissed by the court after June 30, 2022
• Misdemeanor conviction, five years have passed, all fines and restitution paid
• Class D or Level 6 felony with no bodily injury, eight years have passed.
• Major felony, eight years from conviction or three years from sentence completion, whichever is later
• Serious felony or offense committed as an elected official, ten years from conviction or five years from sentence completion, with written approval from the Prosecuting Attorney

The following disqualifies a Record from Expungement or sealing.

• Active or unresolved criminal charges pending in any court
• Classification as a sex or violent offender
• Felony conviction that directly caused the death of another person
• Conviction for official misconduct
• Two or more unrelated felony offenses involving a deadly weapon
• Outstanding unpaid court fines, fees, or restitution
• Active participation in a pretrial diversion program

There are other ways to hide or limit access to records:

• Juvenile records are automatically expunged at age 19 or one year after discharge for non-felony rulings (Indiana Code § 31-39-8-3.5)
• Anyone can petition the juvenile court at any time to seal or destroy juvenile records (Indiana Code § 31-39-8-2)
• Obtain written consent from the Madison County Prosecuting Attorney to file before the standard waiting period expires (Indiana Code § 35-38-9-2)
• Receive a Governor’s pardon and petition the court to seal the conviction record (Indiana Constitution, Article V, Section 17)

How Do You Remove Madison County Arrest Records From the Internet?

Removing arrest records from the internet begins with obtaining a valid court-ordered expungement or sealing under Indiana Code § 35-38-9. Once a court grants the order, government portals such as Indiana MyCase will remove or restrict access to the record from the public.

However, third-party websites that republish arrest data may not be legally bound by typical government protocols. Therefore, it might take longer to reflect the update.