Madison County Arrest Records Search
Madison County arrest records are managed by the Sheriff's Office in Wampsville, the County Clerk, and the local court system. This central New York county is part of the 5th Judicial District, and its offices handle everything from booking data to court filings. If you need to search for an arrest record, check on someone in custody, or pull criminal case files, the process runs through a few key offices. You can submit a FOIL request, visit the courthouse, or call the Sheriff directly. This page lays out how each office works and what records they can provide for Madison County.
Madison County Overview
Madison County Sheriff's Office Records
The Madison County Sheriff's Office is at P.O. Box 16, N. Court Street, Wampsville, NY 13163. The phone number is 315-366-2311. The Sheriff's Office provides law enforcement across the county and handles arrest records, incident reports, and booking information. If you need a copy of an arrest report, start here.
To request records, you file a FOIL request. FOIL stands for Freedom of Information Law. It is set out in Article 6 of the Public Officers Law, sections 84 through 90. Write your request and include the person's name, the arrest date, and any case numbers you have. Send it to the Records Access Officer. The office must respond within five business days. Copy fees are $0.25 per page under Public Officers Law section 87.
Fingerprinting is also available through the Sheriff's Office for DCJS criminal history checks and pistol permit applications. The office handles civil process and provides 24/7 law enforcement coverage for Madison County. For emergencies, call 911.
Madison County Court Records
The Madison County Clerk is at P.O. Box 635, Wampsville, NY 13163. Phone is 315-366-2203. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The Clerk maintains county records including Supreme Court and County Court case files. Felony arrest records that went through the court are kept here.
Madison County Court is at P.O. Box 16, Wampsville, NY 13163. Call 315-366-2265. The court is part of the 5th Judicial District and handles felony criminal proceedings. Certificates of disposition are available by request. You need to provide the case details when you ask for one. The court also participates in treatment court programs for eligible defendants.
For pending criminal cases, check WebCrims. Guest access is free. You need at least three letters of the last name and two of the first name. Only open cases with future court dates show up. Sealed cases and warrants are not visible.
The Office of Court Administration also offers a statewide Criminal History Record Search at $95 per name. It requires an exact match on name and date of birth.
Madison County District Attorney
The Madison County District Attorney's Office is at P.O. Box 16, Wampsville, NY 13163. Phone is 315-366-2260. The DA prosecutes criminal cases in the county and reviews all arrests to decide what charges to bring. If you need case status or want to know what happened after an arrest, this office can help.
Victim services are available. The DA works with the Sheriff's Office, State Police, and local departments on investigations. The office also runs diversion programs and treatment courts where they apply.
State Arrest Record Resources
The New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services keeps the official state criminal history database. These are fingerprint-based records. You must submit fingerprints through an IdentoGO location to get your own record. The fee is $50 to $65 and results come by mail in 7 to 10 business days.
DCJS records cannot be obtained through FOIL. Third-party background check sites do not tap into the official database. Under CPL section 160.50, dismissed cases get sealed automatically. The Clean Slate Act, effective November 16, 2024, seals eligible misdemeanor convictions after 3 years and felonies after 8 years from sentence completion. Sex offenses and Class A felonies are not eligible for this.
The DOCCS Inmate Lookup covers people in state prison. If someone from Madison County ended up in a state facility, search by name or Department ID. The Sex Offender Registry is free to search by name, county, or ZIP code.
Madison County Jail Information
The Madison County Jail is at N. Court Street, Wampsville, NY 13163. Call 315-366-2300 for inmate information. The facility is run by the Sheriff's Office and holds pre-trial detainees and people serving sentences under one year. You can ask about custody status, charges, and bail.
Visiting hours change and you should call ahead. Bring a photo ID. Mail to inmates must include the full name and booking number. People arrested in the last 72 hours might still be in police custody and not yet booked into the jail. If someone was transferred to state prison, check DOCCS instead.
Sealing Arrest Records in Madison County
Arrests that end in dismissal or acquittal are sealed automatically under CPL section 160.50. For convictions, CPL section 160.59 allows you to apply to seal up to two convictions after 10 years. Only one can be a felony. Violent felonies, sex offenses, and Class A felonies are excluded.
The Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act vacated and sealed certain cannabis convictions. The NY Attorney General's office has full details on sealing eligibility and the process for Madison County residents.
The Madison County government website shown above is the main portal for county services and arrest record requests.
Nearby Counties
Arrest records from areas around Madison County can be found through these neighboring county offices:
State Arrest Record Search Tools
The Division of Criminal Justice Services keeps the official state rap sheet for every person with a criminal history in New York. You need to submit fingerprints through an IdentoGO location to get your own record. The fee is $50 to $65. Results come by mail in 7 to 10 business days. DCJS records cannot be obtained through FOIL.
The Criminal History Record Search from the Office of Court Administration costs $95 per search. It uses an exact match on name and date of birth. Results include open cases and convictions from all 62 counties but not sealed records. The search can be done online through Direct Access or by mail. For pending cases with future court dates, WebCrims is free and open to the public as a guest.
Under CPL Section 160.50, arrests that end in dismissal or acquittal are sealed automatically. The Clean Slate Act, effective November 2024, will seal eligible convictions over time. Misdemeanors seal after three years from sentencing. Felonies seal after eight years from completion of sentence. Sex offenses and Class A felonies are not eligible for sealing. Marijuana convictions under Penal Law Sections 221.05 through 221.40 are expunged under the Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act.