Access Madison County Recent Arrests

Madison County recent arrests are processed through the Sheriff's Office in London, Ohio. Sheriff John R. Swaney leads the department with Chief Deputy Eric Semler. Like neighboring Champaign County, Madison County uses the Tri-County Regional Jail in Mechanicsburg for holding inmates. This shared facility also serves Champaign County and Union County. The jail maintains a public roster that lists every inmate in alphabetical order. You can see names, mugshots, charges, bond amounts, and court dates. For arrest reports and incident records, contact the Sheriff's Office at 740-852-1332.

Madison County Sheriff and Arrest Records

The Madison County Sheriff's Office is at 23 West High Street in London, OH 43140. You can reach them by phone at 740-852-1332 or by fax at 740-852-7125. The office has four main divisions: administration, investigations, court services, and law enforcement. Sheriff Swaney and Chief Deputy Semler oversee operations across the county, which covers 467 square miles.

When someone is arrested in Madison County, they get transported to the Tri-County Regional Jail at 4099 State Route 559 in Mechanicsburg. The jail phone is 937-834-5000. Executive Jail Director Scott Springhetti runs the facility, with Assistant Director Luke Mckee. The jail is a minimum to maximum security facility that houses inmates from all three participating counties. People held there may be waiting for trial, serving sentences, or waiting for transfer to state prison.

The 2021 violent crime rate for Madison County was 32 per 100,000 residents, which is lower than the state average. London is the county seat and the largest city. The county also includes West Jefferson, Mount Sterling, South Solon, Midway, and Choctaw Lake.

Madison County Jail Roster at Tri-County

The Tri-County Regional Jail maintains a public inmate roster accessible through the Justice Data Solutions (JDS) portal. The roster lists every inmate at the facility in alphabetical order by last name. Each entry shows the inmate's name, mugshot, arrest date, booking number, charges, bond amount, and next court date. The information gets updated regularly to reflect current status.

Since the Tri-County Jail serves three counties, the roster includes inmates from Champaign and Union Counties alongside Madison County inmates. You may need to look through the full list to find someone from Madison County. The roster is publicly accessible without needing to create an account or log in. This is the fastest way to check if someone was recently booked after an arrest in Madison County.

The ODRC Offender Search can help you find inmates who went to state prison after being arrested in Madison County.

The statewide offender search covers people transferred from county jails like the Tri-County Regional Jail to state prison facilities.

Visitation at the Tri-County Jail uses a video recording monitor system. You can visit from an onsite terminal or use your smartphone or laptop from home. All visits must be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance. Visitation is available every day from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM. Inmates get a limited number of visits per week, all conducted through video rather than face-to-face contact.

How to Get Madison County Arrest Reports

Ohio's Public Records Act under ORC Section 149.43 makes arrest records available to anyone. You do not need a reason. The Madison County Sheriff's Office releases incident reports, arrest reports, and other law enforcement records. Contact the office at 740-852-1332 or visit 23 West High Street in London.

The Madison County Clerk of Courts handles court records for criminal and civil cases. The Clerk maintains an online public record search system. For property and deed records, contact the Madison County Recorder's Office separately. Other record requests go to the appropriate office at the County Government Building at 55 North Oak Street in London, OH 43140.

Juvenile arrest records are sealed under ORC Section 2151.357. Active investigation records may be withheld. Expunged records cannot be released. Funds for inmates at the Tri-County Jail can be deposited at the lobby kiosk, online through Access Corrections, or by phone at 866-345-1884. The inmate's full name and ID number are required for any deposit.

Statewide Search Tools for Madison County

The VINELink system tracks custody status for Madison County inmates at the Tri-County Jail and state facilities. Sign up for alerts when an inmate's status changes. The Ohio BCI handles background checks at $22 for Ohio records and $25 for FBI records. The Ohio Sex Offender Registry lets you search for registered offenders in Madison County.

If a public office denies your records request, you can file a complaint with the Ohio Court of Claims under ORC Section 2743.75. This applies to disputes with the Madison County Sheriff's Office or any other public agency.

Note: The Tri-County Regional Jail roster includes inmates from Champaign and Union Counties in addition to Madison County.

Madison County Jail Mail and Commissary

Inmates at the Tri-County Regional Jail can receive letters and photographs from friends and family. All mail is opened and searched for contraband, though jail staff do not read the letters. Funds can be deposited to an inmate's account at the lobby kiosk, online through Access Corrections, or by phone at 866-345-1884. You need the inmate's full name and ID number for any deposit. The commissary account covers snacks, hygiene products, and phone time. The Madison County Clerk of Courts at the County Government Building on North Oak Street in London also handles court records requests for criminal and civil charges.

Cities in Madison County

Madison County includes London, West Jefferson, Mount Sterling, South Solon, Midway, and Choctaw Lake. London is the county seat. All arrests go through the Madison County Sheriff's Office. Inmates are held at the Tri-County Regional Jail in Mechanicsburg. None of these cities have separate pages on this site.

Nearby Counties

Madison County is in central Ohio. These counties share its borders.