Find Madison County Criminal Records

Madison County criminal history records are housed at the Clerk's Office and Sheriff's Office in Anderson, Indiana. With about 130,000 residents, Madison County is one of the larger counties in the state. The Clerk handles criminal case filings, collects fines and court costs, and stores all court records. You can look up criminal cases online through the state MyCase portal or visit the courthouse in Anderson. The Sheriff keeps arrest records and reports data to the Indiana State Police central repository as required under IC 10-13-3.

Madison County Clerk's Office and Criminal History

The Madison County Clerk's Office is at 16 E 9th St in Anderson. This office handles all criminal case filings for the county courts. Staff collect fines, court costs, and judgment monies in criminal and infraction cases. They process bail bonds, deferral fees, and restitution payments. If you need copies of criminal case records from Madison County, this is the office to contact.

You can visit in person to search for criminal cases. Bring the name of the person and any case number you have. The Clerk can look up past and current cases and make copies. Call ahead at (765) 641-9443 to check on your records before making the trip. Madison County handles a fair number of criminal cases each year, and the Clerk's Office stays busy. Staff can help you find what you need, but older case files may take more time to locate.

The Clerk also keeps records of case dispositions, sentencing, and appeals in Madison County criminal matters.

The free MyCase portal lets you search Madison County court records from home.

Madison County Sheriff Criminal Records

The Madison County Sheriff's Office is at 720 E 4th St in Anderson. This office handles arrest records and law enforcement for the county. When someone is arrested in Madison County, the Sheriff creates a record and reports it to the state central repository under IC 10-13-3.

You can contact the Sheriff for local arrest reports and incident records. Call (765) 646-3305 or visit in person during business hours. The Sheriff handles cases outside city limits, while Anderson Police handle cases within the city. Both report arrest data to the state. If you need a full view of someone's criminal history in Madison County, check court records through the Clerk and arrest records through the Sheriff.

Note: City police departments in Madison County keep their own arrest records, so contact the right agency based on where the arrest happened.

Search Madison County Criminal History Online

You have two main options for online searches of Madison County criminal history. MyCase is the free court records portal. The ISP Limited Criminal History is the paid statewide search. Each one pulls from a different source.

MyCase at public.courts.in.gov/mycase lets you search court records from Madison County and all other Indiana counties. Search by name or case number. The site shows charges, case status, dispositions, and court dates. It is free and open to the public. Keep in mind that MyCase data is not a certified court record. For official copies, go to the Madison County Clerk in Anderson.

The Indiana State Police Limited Criminal History at in.gov/ai/appfiles/isp-lch covers felonies and Class A misdemeanor arrests statewide. The fee is $15.70 by credit card. Results come as a PDF that expires after 14 days. Save or print your results right away. Some Madison County records may not appear if local agencies have not yet submitted them to the state database.

Criminal History Laws in Madison County

Indiana law governs how criminal records are managed in Madison County. The Access to Public Records Act under IC 5-14-3 makes most government records available to the public. This covers criminal justice records from courts and law enforcement. However, some investigatory files may be excluded from public access.

IC 10-13-3 controls criminal history information in Indiana. It defines what counts as a criminal history record and sets rules for who can access it. Under IC 10-13-3-27, access to criminal histories is allowed only for specific purposes. Misuse of the data is a Class A misdemeanor under state law. You can look up Madison County criminal records, but you must follow the rules on how you use the information.

If you want to clear a criminal record in Madison County, IC 35-38-9 covers expungement and sealing. You file a petition with the court that handled the original case. Not every crime qualifies. If approved, the record is sealed from most public searches. The process takes several weeks to months depending on the complexity of the case.

Note: Expungement rules have changed in recent years, so always check the current version of IC 35-38-9 before you file a petition.

State Resources for Madison County Records

The Indiana State Police manages the central repository for criminal history data from all 92 counties. Their CJIS Section handles records from Madison County and statewide. Contact ISP at 317-232-8262 or email CriminalHistory@isp.IN.gov. The office is at 100 N. Senate Avenue, Suite N340, Indianapolis.

The ISP criminal history services page explains all request options. Online name-based searches are the fastest way. Fingerprint-based searches must go by mail. For Madison County cases, the ISP database shows any felony or Class A misdemeanor arrest that local law enforcement has reported to the state.

• ISP Criminal History: in.gov/isp/criminal-history-services
• MyCase Court Search: public.courts.in.gov/mycase

Cities in Madison County

Madison County has several cities and towns. All criminal cases go through the Madison County courts in Anderson. The city of Anderson is the county seat and largest city.

Other communities in Madison County include Elwood, Pendleton, Chesterfield, and Alexandria. All criminal cases from these areas are handled by the Madison County court system.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Madison County. Make sure you search the right county for the records you need. Cases are filed where the crime took place.