Madison County Police Records

Madison County police records are maintained by the Madison County Sheriff's Office in Anderson, Indiana. You can look up incident reports, arrest logs, inmate data, and warrant information through the sheriff's office or state-level portals. Requests can be filed in person, by mail, or through online tools, giving county residents and others a few ways to get what they need without extra steps.

Madison County Sheriff's Office

The Madison County Sheriff's Office is the primary law enforcement agency for the county and the main keeper of local police records. Sheriff John Beeman oversees the department. The main office is at 720 Central Avenue, Anderson, IN 46016. A second civil office is at 16 E. 9th Street, Suite 305, Anderson, IN 46016. The civil division handles court-related functions separately from the main building.

The Madison County Sheriff's Office website provides access to several public tools. You can use the online inmate inquiry system to check who is currently in custody. The site also links to commissary information, visitation scheduling, handgun permit details, a most wanted list, sex offender registry links, and sheriff sale listings. These tools are available without going to the office in person.

The screenshot above shows the Madison County Sheriff's Office website, where you can find contact information and links to public records tools. For direct records inquiries, call the records line at 765-646-9290. Dispatch is available at 765-642-0221. The jail can be reached at 765-646-9285. The civil office number is 765-646-9291. For emergencies, call 911.

How to Request Madison County Police Records

Under Indiana Code IC 5-14-3, the Access to Public Records Act, any person may request public records from a government agency. You do not have to state why you want the records. The agency has 7 days to respond. If it fails to respond in that window, the request is treated as denied by law.

The Madison County Sheriff's Office accepts requests in person, by mail, and by phone. In-person visits to the main office at 720 Central Avenue tend to be the fastest route. Simple requests are often handled the same day or within 24 hours. Mail requests fall under the standard 7-day APRA window. When contacting the office by mail or phone, be specific. Include dates, names, case numbers if you have them, and the type of record you are looking for. That detail helps staff locate what you need without extra back-and-forth.

Some records are not open to the public. Active investigation files, juvenile records, and records sealed by a court are typically withheld. Criminal intelligence information is also exempt. If the sheriff's office denies your request in whole or in part, it must tell you in writing which exemption applies under IC 5-14-3-4. You have options if you think the denial was improper. The Indiana Public Access Counselor can review your situation and issue an advisory opinion. That opinion can be used to support a legal challenge if needed.

Note: Call 765-646-9290 ahead of your visit to confirm current fees and accepted payment methods before you come in or send a payment.

Inmate Search and Warrant Lookup

The Madison County Sheriff's Office provides an online inmate inquiry tool through its website. This lets you check whether someone is currently held at the county jail. You can search by name and retrieve basic booking data. The tool is updated regularly and is the quickest way to confirm custody status without calling the jail line.

Warrant information requires a direct call to the office. Reach dispatch at 765-642-0221 and ask for the records staff. They can confirm whether an active warrant has been issued for a specific person in Madison County. Have the full name and date of birth ready. That makes the search faster and reduces the chance of confusion with similar names.

Madison County is connected to the statewide VINE victim notification system. Call 866-959-8463 to check the custody status of an offender or sign up for alerts. VINE notifies you automatically when a custody status changes. The service is free and runs around the clock, seven days a week.

State Police Records for Madison County

Several state-level tools expand what you can find beyond the county sheriff's records. These are public-facing and free to access in most cases.

The Indiana State Police runs the statewide criminal history database. A Limited Criminal History (LCH) check is available through the ISP criminal history portal. The fee is $15.70 by credit card, or $7.00 by mail using a money order. LCH results cover felonies and Class A misdemeanor arrests across all Indiana agencies. That includes activity reported by Madison County. The search does not pull records from other states. If you need a national check, fingerprint-based options are available through the ISP at a higher cost.

Court records for Madison County are searchable through MyCase Indiana at no charge. Criminal filings, civil cases, and case dispositions are all included. The Indiana Sex and Violent Offender Registry is also free and searchable by name, county, or zip code. For protection orders, use the Indiana Protection Order Registry, which is linked to state and federal law enforcement systems. For APRA requests directed at state police specifically, use the ISP APRA portal.

Crash Reports and Body Camera Footage

Traffic accident reports from Madison County are available through BuyCrash.com. This is Indiana's central portal for crash reports filed by law enforcement statewide. You can search by crash date, location, or names of people involved. A nominal fee applies per report.

Body camera and dash camera footage falls under the same public records process as other law enforcement records. The rules for these recordings are set out in IC 5-14-3-5.1 and 5.2. Agencies must keep recordings for a minimum of 190 days. Some footage may be withheld if it involves active investigations, undercover officers, juveniles, or medical information. Agencies may charge fees for redacting recordings. If any portion of a body camera request is denied, the agency must explain in writing which exemption applies.

The state's criminal history repository operates under IC 10-13-2. Local agencies like the Madison County Sheriff's Office report arrest and disposition data into that system. When you run an LCH check through the state portal, the results reflect what Madison County agencies have reported.

Cities in Madison County

Anderson is the county seat and largest city in Madison County. It qualifies as a major city and has its own local police records page.

Nearby Counties

Madison County borders several other Indiana counties, each with its own sheriff's office and records process.