Madison County Arrest Records
Madison County arrest records are managed by the sheriff's office in Danielsville, Georgia. This northeast Georgia county has about 30,000 residents and sits near Athens. The sheriff's office handles bookings, jail operations, and records requests for the whole county. You can get arrest records by calling, visiting, or searching state databases that include Madison County data. Most initial arrest reports are public under Georgia law.
Madison County Quick Facts
Madison County Sheriff Arrest Records
Sheriff James Michael Moore leads the Madison County Sheriff's Office. His office is the primary source for arrest records in the county. The team handles all bookings and manages the local jail. Every arrest in Madison County creates a record that includes charges, date, and personal details.
The mailing address is PO Box 65, Danielsville, GA 30633. Call 706-795-6202 to ask about arrest records or check on a jail inmate. Walk-in visits work during business hours. Bring your ID and know the full name of the person you are looking for. Madison County is close to Athens in Clarke County, so some arrests near the border may involve coordination between agencies. If you are not sure which county handled an arrest, the sheriff's office can help sort it out. Staff search by name or booking date for Madison County records.
| Sheriff | James Michael Moore |
|---|---|
| Address | PO Box 65, Danielsville, GA 30633 |
| Phone | 706-795-6202 |
Georgia Databases for Madison County
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation runs a statewide criminal history database through the Georgia Crime Information Center. This system collects arrest data from all 159 counties including Madison County. Over 600 agencies report to the GCIC each month.
Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37, anyone can request their own criminal history for up to $15. This includes Madison County arrest records and data from other counties. If you find an error, you have 60 days to challenge it. The GBI FAQ page covers how to request your record and what information it will contain.
The GBI also runs the sex offender registry and crime statistics program. Both may have data related to Madison County arrests and convictions.
Madison County Jail and Inmate Search
The Madison County jail processes all local arrests. Booking records include name, charges, arrest date, and a photo. Call 706-795-6202 to check on current inmates.
For people sentenced to state prison after a Madison County arrest, the GDC offender search can help. Search by name or GDC ID number. The Georgia Felon Search checks felony convictions for $15 per query. It needs a name, date of birth, and sex. Misdemeanor arrests from Madison County will not show up. People still at the Madison County jail are not in the GDC system yet.
Note: GDC does not guarantee accuracy. Verify data by writing to Inmate Records at PO Box 1529, Forsyth, GA 31029.
Madison County Arrest Record Laws
The Georgia Open Records Act at O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70 protects public access to arrest records. Initial arrest reports from the Madison County Sheriff's Office must be released. The office has three business days to respond to a written request. Records from an active investigation may be held, but the arrest report itself stays public.
Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-38, getting criminal records under false pretenses carries a fine up to $5,000 and up to two years in prison. Record restriction is available for Madison County arrest charges that ended in a dismissal. Guilty results never qualify. The Georgia Sheriffs' Association lists Sheriff Moore and every other Georgia sheriff.
Nearby Counties
These counties border Madison County. Check where the arrest happened to search the right county.