Access Madison County 24 Hour Booking

Madison County 24 hour booking records are kept by the sheriff's office in Danielsville, Georgia. This northeast Georgia county processes all local arrests at its detention facility. The booking log captures each intake and records names, charges, bond amounts, and arrest dates. If you need to check on a recent arrest or find out who is currently in the Madison County jail, the sheriff's office is where to go. Madison County sits between Athens and the South Carolina border, and booking records here are public under Georgia law.

Madison County Sheriff 24 Hour Booking Records

The Madison County Sheriff's Office is at 1436 Highway 98 W in Danielsville. This office operates the county jail and handles all bookings for the jurisdiction. Arrests made by county deputies and local police agencies all come through here for processing. The jail runs 24 hours a day. You can call (706) 795-6311 to ask about a recent booking or check if someone is in custody at the Madison County jail.

When someone is arrested in Madison County, the booking process starts at the jail. Staff takes their photo, records personal details, logs the charges, and sets bond. The process can take a few hours depending on how busy the jail is. After booking is complete, the record goes into the system and becomes available to the public under Georgia's Open Records Act. Madison County follows the same booking procedures as every other county in the state.

Note: Madison County is part of the Western Judicial Circuit, which it shares with Clarke County where Athens is located.

How to Search Madison County Bookings

To find 24 hour booking records in Madison County, call the sheriff's office at (706) 795-6311. Jail staff can tell you if a person is currently in custody and give you basic booking information over the phone. For written copies or more detailed records, submit an open records request. You can do this in person at the Danielsville office or by mail.

Under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70, booking records are public documents. The Madison County Sheriff's Office must respond to your request within three business days per O.C.G.A. § 50-18-71. The first 15 minutes of search time are free. Copy fees run about $0.10 per page. If your request will cost more than $500, they can require prepayment. You do not have to give a reason for wanting the records. Anyone can ask for Madison County booking data.

Georgia Resources for Madison County 24 Hour Booking

The Georgia Department of Corrections offender search covers people in state prison. If someone from Madison County was convicted and moved to a GDC facility, you can look them up there. This tool does not cover people still at the Madison County jail. The GDC website has more on facility locations and inmate services.

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation holds criminal history records statewide through the Georgia Crime Information Center. A full criminal history goes well beyond a single booking record. It shows every arrest and court outcome for a person in Georgia. Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-34, you can get someone's history with their signed consent. Felony convictions are public without consent.

The GDC find offender tool helps locate people in state prison who may have been originally arrested in Madison County.

Madison County Booking Photo Access

O.C.G.A. § 35-1-18 restricts how booking photos are shared in Georgia. The Madison County Sheriff's Office cannot post booking photographs on any website. If you need a copy of a booking photo from the Madison County jail, submit a written statement about your intended use. Providing false information is a crime under O.C.G.A. § 16-10-20.

Personal details in booking records from Madison County get redacted before release. O.C.G.A. § 50-18-72 requires removal of social security numbers, bank data, cell phone numbers, and medical information. The basic arrest information stays open to the public.

Madison County 24 Hour Booking Record Restriction

Record restriction under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37 can seal certain Madison County arrests from your criminal history. Charges that were dismissed, nolle prossed, or not presented to a grand jury may qualify. The prosecutor in the Western Judicial Circuit must approve it. Once restricted, the arrest is only visible to judicial officials and criminal justice agencies. Private employers and businesses cannot see it.

Georgia's First Offender Act under O.C.G.A. § 42-8-60 is another option. If you completed a first offender sentence after a Madison County arrest, the charge is sealed on the state database. The GBI criminal history FAQ covers how both processes work. For fingerprint-based checks, the Georgia Applicant Processing Service returns results in 24 to 48 hours. Mugshot removal from third-party sites is covered under O.C.G.A. § 10-1-393.5.

Note: Guilty dispositions never qualify for record restriction in Madison County or Georgia.

Cities in Madison County

Danielsville is the county seat. Other communities include Carlton, Colbert, Comer, and Hull. All arrests in these areas go through the Madison County jail in Danielsville.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Madison County in northeast Georgia. Each has its own jail and keeps separate 24 hour booking records.