Madison County 24 Hour Booking Lookup
Madison County 24 hour booking records are managed by the Madison County Sheriff's Office in Anderson, Indiana. The office maintains the county jail and provides online inmate search access through a dedicated web portal. This page explains how to search for current Madison County inmates, which state tools supplement the local search, and how to reach the sheriff's office for direct custody questions or formal records requests.
Madison County Quick Facts
Madison County Sheriff Booking Records
The Madison County Sheriff's Office is located at 720 Central Avenue in Anderson, Indiana 46016. Dispatch can be reached at 765-642-0221 for general inquiries and custody questions. The jail direct line is 765-646-9285 for calls specifically about individuals held at the Madison County Jail. The office processes all bookings for individuals arrested throughout the county and maintains records for the county detention facility.
Madison County provides a dedicated online inmate inquiry tool at webportal.mcits.site. This portal lets the public search for current inmates by name and view booking details, charges, and custody status. It is updated as bookings occur and is the primary online resource for Madison County 24 hour booking information. No registration is required and the tool is free to use.
The statewide Indiana County Jail Public Portal also covers Madison County and can serve as a cross-reference. If you do not find what you need on the county's own portal, checking INjail is a good second step before calling the jail directly.
| Address | 720 Central Avenue, Anderson, IN 46016 |
|---|---|
| Dispatch | 765-642-0221 |
| Jail Phone | 765-646-9285 |
| Website | sheriffofmadisoncounty.com |
| Inmate Search | Madison County Inmate Inquiry |
| INjail Portal | Indiana County Jail Public Portal |
The Madison County Sheriff's Office website provides department information, current contact details, and links to services for county residents.
The site is the official web presence for the department and is a good starting point for anyone researching Madison County booking records or custody questions.
The Madison County inmate inquiry portal at webportal.mcits.site allows name-based searches for individuals currently held at the Madison County Jail.
The portal is maintained by the county and updated in near real time as the jail processes new intakes and releases throughout the day and night.
Indiana Statewide Tools for Custody Records
Several state-run systems can help you find custody data beyond the Madison County Jail. The Indiana Department of Correction's IDOC Offender Locator tracks individuals who have been convicted and transferred to a state facility. If someone was booked in Madison County but later moved into state custody, this tool shows their current location and status. It is free and updated regularly.
The IDOC database is the go-to resource when a county-level search returns nothing because the person may have already been transferred out of local custody.
For court case data tied to a Madison County arrest, Indiana MyCase lets you search all Indiana court filings by name. You can view case numbers, charges, and hearing dates without going to the courthouse. It covers criminal and civil cases statewide and is free to access for public records.
MyCase is useful for following up on a booking record when you need to know the status of the criminal case that resulted from an arrest in Madison County.
VINE Custody Alerts in Madison County
Madison County participates in Indiana's VINE victim notification program. Anyone can register through VINELink or by calling 1-866-959-VINE to receive alerts when an inmate's custody status changes. The service is free and runs around the clock. Once signed up, you receive a phone call, email, or text when a tracked individual is released, transferred, or has any change in status at the Madison County Jail.
Single-use lookups are also possible through VINE without registering for ongoing alerts. If you just need to confirm current custody status one time, you can search VINE without creating a subscription.
VINE is connected to the Madison County Jail system and sends notifications in real time as custody changes are processed at the facility.
Public Records and APRA in Madison County
Under Indiana Code § 5-14-3, any person has the legal right to inspect and copy public records from Indiana government agencies, including the Madison County Sheriff's Office. APRA requires agencies to respond to in-person requests within 24 hours and written requests within seven days. Copies are limited to $0.10 per page. To get a copy of a booking record or arrest report from the Madison County Sheriff's Office, submit your request in person at 720 Central Avenue, Anderson, or contact the office in writing.
If you have trouble with a records request from the Madison County Sheriff's Office, the Indiana Public Access Counselor is a free resource that reviews disputes and issues formal advisory opinions. The PAC can address situations where an agency denies access without a valid legal basis.
The PAC office handles written inquiries from anyone who believes a public agency in Indiana improperly denied access to records they are entitled to under Indiana law.
Cities in Madison County
Madison County includes Anderson as the county seat, which is also the county's largest city. Anderson meets the population threshold and has its own page on this site.
Nearby Indiana Counties
Madison County is located in central Indiana and borders several surrounding counties, each with its own sheriff and jail operations.