Search Madison County Recent Arrests

Recent arrests in Madison County are handled by the Sheriff's Office in Danielsville. This northeast Georgia county has about 30,000 residents spread across a mostly rural area. Sheriff James Michael Moore runs the office that books and processes all arrests in the county. If you need to find out whether someone was picked up in Madison County, you can call the sheriff, check state databases, or visit the office in person. Below is a full look at how to search for arrest records and what to expect when you do.

Madison County Sheriff Recent Arrests

Sheriff James Michael Moore leads law enforcement in Madison County. His office is at PO Box 65 in Danielsville, GA 30633. All arrests made in the county come through this office. Each person booked gets logged into the system with their name, charges, and bond info. The jail sits close to the courthouse in Danielsville.

Madison County is not a big place. With around 30,000 people, the sheriff's office handles far fewer bookings than metro Atlanta counties. That can work in your favor when you need info fast. Staff tend to be more accessible, and wait times for records are usually short. Walk-ins are welcome during business hours if you need to check on a recent arrest in Madison County. For phone requests, call 706-795-6202 and give the person's full name.

How to Search Madison County Recent Arrest Records

The most direct way to look up a recent arrest in Madison County is to call the sheriff's office. Dial 706-795-6202 and provide the person's name. Staff can check the booking log and tell you if someone is in custody, what the charges are, and whether bond has been set. You can also go to the office in Danielsville during regular hours and ask in person. Bring a photo ID.

Madison County does not run its own public jail roster website. That means you need to use state tools for online searches. The Georgia Crime Information Center at the GBI tracks arrest records from every county in the state. This is the main hub for criminal history data in Georgia, and it includes Madison County bookings. For felony conviction records, try the Georgia Felon Search tool. It is free and covers the whole state.

The GCIC page is shown below. This is where the state stores all criminal history data, including records from Madison County.

The GCIC site explains how to request background checks and what information is available to the public.

You can also check court records tied to Madison County arrests. The E-Access portal lets you search case filings from courts across Georgia. Use re:SearchGA for a broader look at court data from the Madison County court system. Both tools are free for basic searches and show case status, charges, and hearing dates.

Note: State databases may take a few days to update after a new arrest in Madison County.

Georgia Recent Arrest Laws and Madison County

Georgia law sets the rules for how arrests work in Madison County. O.C.G.A. 17-4-27 covers the procedures officers must follow when they make an arrest. The booking record at the Madison County jail reflects these requirements. It documents the charge, the time of arrest, the arresting officer, and the person's basic details.

The state's open records law gives you the right to request arrest records. Under O.C.G.A. 50-18-72, the Madison County Sheriff's Office must respond to a records request within three business days. They can charge a fee for copies, but they cannot refuse to provide a standard arrest record without citing a specific legal reason. Active investigations and sealed juvenile cases are the most common exceptions.

People who want their record restricted can file under O.C.G.A. 35-3-37. If charges were dismissed, the person was acquitted, or they completed a first offender program, they may qualify. A restricted arrest record in Madison County will not appear in standard public searches, though law enforcement still has access to it.

What Madison County Recent Arrest Records Show

Each arrest record in Madison County holds specific pieces of information. The file starts with the person's full name, date of birth, and physical traits. It lists the date and time of the arrest along with the booking number. The arresting agency is noted, whether that is the Madison County Sheriff, the Danielsville Police, or another body that operates in the area.

Charges are the core of any arrest record. Each charge has its own entry in the file with a statute reference and a brief description. Bond information shows up once a judge or magistrate sets it. If the person posts bond, the release date and time go into the record too. Court dates are added as the case moves through the system. All of this data is part of the public file for recent arrests in Madison County under Georgia's open records rules.

Booking Photos in Madison County

A booking photo is taken at the time of arrest. The Madison County jail photographs each person during intake. These images become part of the arrest file and are considered public records. You can request a copy from the sheriff's office in Danielsville.

O.C.G.A. 35-1-19 addresses the publication of booking photos in Georgia. The law was created to limit mugshot websites that charge fees for photo removal. Law enforcement in Madison County can still release booking photos through a standard records request. However, the law puts restrictions on commercial exploitation of these images. If your photo has been posted on a third-party site after a Madison County arrest, the state provides guidance on how to handle that situation.

The Georgia Felon Search tool is shown below. It covers felony conviction records from every county in the state.

This free tool lets you search by name for felony records across Georgia, including cases from Madison County.

Court Records After a Madison County Arrest

Madison County is part of the Western Judicial Circuit. After an arrest, the case moves into the court system. Felony charges go to Superior Court. Misdemeanors are typically handled in State Court or Magistrate Court. The clerk of court in Danielsville keeps all case files once formal charges are brought.

For people who end up in the state prison system after a Madison County arrest, the Georgia Department of Corrections offender search is a useful tool. It covers every state facility and is updated on a regular basis. The Georgia Sheriffs' Association directory lists contact details for every sheriff's office in the state if you need to reach a neighboring county about an arrest that may have crossed jurisdictions.

Cities in Madison County

Danielsville is the county seat and the main town in Madison County. Other communities include Colbert, Comer, Carlton, Ila, and Hull. All arrests in these areas go through the Madison County Sheriff's Office or the local police department, with jail bookings handled at the county level.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Madison County. If you are not sure where an arrest took place, check the arresting agency on the record. Each county runs its own jail and keeps its own booking log.