Madison County Recent Arrests Search
Madison County recent arrests are handled by the Sheriff's Office in Wampsville. The county sits in central New York with a modest population and a correctional facility that holds both pretrial detainees and sentenced inmates. You can search for arrest records through the jail, by filing a FOIL request, or by checking court case data through the New York State court system. Madison County falls within the Sixth Judicial District, and all booking records are considered public unless sealed by court order.
Madison County Overview
Madison County Sheriff's Office and Recent Arrests
The Madison County Sheriff's Office is at 138 North Court Street, Building 7, Wampsville, NY 13163. Building 7 is the Public Safety Building, located at the back of the county complex. The main phone is 315-366-2318. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. For mailing, use P.O. Box 16, Wampsville, NY 13163.
| Office | Madison County Sheriff's Office |
|---|---|
| Address | 138 North Court Street, Building 7, Wampsville, NY 13163 |
| Phone | (315) 366-2318 |
| Fax | (315) 366-2286 |
| Hours | Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Website | Madison County Sheriff |
Recent arrests in Madison County go through the Records Division. The Sheriff's Office also has a Civil Division that handles evictions, restraining orders, and legal papers. Fingerprinting is available by appointment. Pistol permit applications are processed through this office as well. For records tied to recent arrests, you will deal with the Records Division staff.
The Sheriff's Office maintains arrest records, incident reports, and booking data. All of this falls under FOIL. Send your request in writing to the P.O. Box address or deliver it in person during business hours.
How to Look Up Recent Arrests in Madison County
Start with the correctional facility. The Madison County Correctional Facility is in the same building as the Sheriff's Office. Call 315-366-2300 for inmate information. The facility holds about 60 to 70 inmates on any given day. It is a medium custody facility for both male and female adults. Cash bail is accepted 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Cash only for bail payments, no personal checks. Credit card bail goes through GPS with extra fees.
For court records from Madison County arrests, use the eCourts portal from the New York State Unified Court System. The Madison County Court is at 138 North Court Street in Wampsville. You can call 315-231-5301 for case information. The court is open Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. Judges Hon. Michael St. Leger and Hon. Rhonda Youngs handle felony criminal matters, civil cases, and appeals from lower courts.
The WebCrims tool is free and covers criminal cases. VINELink is available for victim notification. Call 315-366-2289 for inmate status and release dates if you are a crime victim in Madison County.
Madison County Jail Booking Information
After an arrest in Madison County, booking takes place at the correctional facility on North Court Street. The facility captain is Neil Schneider. Contact Kelley Hood at kelley.hood@madisoncounty.ny.gov for administrative questions. Visiting hours run Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday in two sessions: 12:30 PM to 3:30 PM and 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM. You need a government-issued photo ID to visit.
Mail goes through standard USPS. No drop-offs at the front desk are allowed. Electronic mail is available through madisoncountyny.liamsafe.com at $0.60 for a two-page letter. Phone service runs through ViaPath Technologies, and you can reach their support at 877-650-4249.
Note: Cash bail at the Madison County jail is accepted around the clock. Photo ID is required both for posting bail and for visiting inmates. Credit card bail is also accepted but goes through the GPS vendor, which adds its own fees on top.
If someone booked in Madison County ends up in the state prison system, the DOCCS inmate lookup will show their current location and status. That tool does not cover county jail inmates.
Recent Arrests and Court Records in Madison County
Madison County is part of the Sixth Judicial District. The county courthouse at 138 North Court Street handles felony cases, civil matters up to $25,000, and appeals from lower courts. The chief clerk is Vanessa Scott. The deputy chief clerk is Megan Sokolowski. All visitors pass through a magnetometer before entering.
Court records from recent arrests in Madison County can be searched online or in person. The Madison County Courts page has contact details and procedural guidance. Family Court is in the same complex and handles custody and support cases. Surrogate's Court deals with probate matters. Under CPL 160.50, sealed records from dismissed cases are not available to the public.
The Madison County Clerk's Office is at the county office building in Wampsville. Call 315-366-2261 for records. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Copy fees are $0.65 per page. Emailed copies of documents cost $5.00 each. Certified copies run $5.20 for up to eight pages, with $0.65 per additional page. The clerk's office also offers online records search through Info Quick Solutions.
Getting Copies of Madison County Arrest Records
File a FOIL request with the Madison County Sheriff's Office. Put it in writing and mail it to P.O. Box 16, Wampsville, NY 13163. Include the full name of the person, approximate date, and the type of record you need. The county has five business days to acknowledge receipt and up to 20 business days to respond with records or a denial explanation.
For state-level background checks, the Division of Criminal Justice Services handles fingerprint-based criminal history checks. The Criminal History Record Search through the Office of Court Administration costs $95 per search. This gives results from courts across the state. The records review process lets people check their own history.
Additional Resources for Madison County
The Sex Offender Registry covers registered offenders in Madison County. Crime statistics are on the DCJS stats page. The county government portal at madisoncounty.ny.gov links to all departments including Social Services at 133 North Court Street (315-366-2211), Probation at 138 North Court Street (315-366-2351), and Mental Health at the Veterans Memorial Building (315-366-2327).
The county also has a STOP-DWI program coordinated through the Sheriff's Office. Online forms for records requests are on the county website. If you need arrest records from a neighboring county, check the links below.
Cities in Madison County
Madison County does not have any cities that meet the population threshold for a dedicated page. The county seat is Wampsville. Other communities like Oneida, Hamilton, and Canastota are smaller municipalities. For arrest records from those areas, use the Madison County Sheriff's Office or the state tools listed on this page.
Nearby Counties
These counties border Madison County. Search them if an arrest may have happened near the county line.