Madison County Recent Bookings

Madison County recent bookings are managed by the Madison County Sheriff's Office and its Correction Division at 138 North Court Street, Building 7, Wampsville, NY 13163. The county is located in central New York between Syracuse and Utica. The Sheriff's Office provides both law enforcement and corrections services, and the Correction Division runs an online inmate search tool. You can call the office at (315) 366-2311 or search for current inmates through the Sheriff's website. Madison County processed 1,133 adult arrests in 2023.

How to Search Madison County Recent Bookings

Madison County offers an online inmate search through the Sheriff's Office website. This tool shows inmate photos, booking dates, and current charges. It is one of the more straightforward search tools among smaller New York counties. Just enter the person's name and the system returns matching results for people currently in custody.

You can also call the Sheriff's Office directly at (315) 366-2311 for booking information. The email address for the office is kelley.hood@madisoncounty.ny.gov. The Correction Division page on the county website provides additional details about jail operations and the inmate search tool. Captain Neal Schneider commands the Correction Division along with nine supervisors who manage daily operations. The jail handles intake, housing, transportation, and release for all persons arrested within Madison County.

For inmates who have been transferred to state prison, the NYS DOCCS Incarcerated Lookup is the right tool. It runs around the clock with a brief maintenance break at 11:45 PM. Search by name and birth year or by the Department Identification Number. DOCCS covers everyone in state custody, not county jails.

Madison County Arrest Statistics and Booking Data

The 2023 arrest data for Madison County paints a clear picture. Total adult arrests reached 1,133. Of those, 350 were felony arrests and 783 were misdemeanors. The county also recorded 89 juvenile arrests. These numbers feed directly into the booking system at the Madison County Jail, where each arrest generates an official booking record.

The Correction Division's mission centers on running a safe, humane, and cost-effective facility. The division handles intake processing, housing, transportation, and release of inmates. When someone is arrested in Madison County, they go through the standard New York booking process: identity check, fingerprints, mugshots, and medical screening. Fingerprints are sent to DCJS for the state criminal history record. The booking record that comes out of this process includes the person's name, charges, bail status, and booking date.

Madison County booking records are accessible under the New York Freedom of Information Law, Public Officers Law Article 6, Sections 84 through 90. The law presumes that government records are open to the public unless a specific exemption applies. Public information from bookings includes the inmate roster, charges, and bail amounts. Sealed records, juvenile records, and medical information are exempt from disclosure.

Video and audio recordings from the booking process are retained for three years under New York State Archives retention schedules, per Arts and Cultural Affairs Law Section 57.25. If litigation or criminal proceedings are pending, the retention period extends. Once someone turns 21 and no litigation is active, the three-year clock applies. This matters if you need footage from a specific booking event rather than just the written record.

FOIL Requests and Record Access in Madison County

To get records beyond what is available online or by phone, file a FOIL request. Write to the Records Access Officer at the Madison County Sheriff's Office, 138 North Court Street, Building 7, Wampsville, NY 13163. Include the person's name, approximate arrest date, and the specific records you need. The office must respond within five business days per Public Officers Law Section 89. Fees are $0.25 per page for copies.

If your request is denied, you have 30 days to appeal. For state criminal history records, the DCJS Record Review process requires fingerprint submission and is the only way to get official state rap sheets. The Criminal History Record Search from OCA costs $95 and covers all 62 New York counties. It searches public court records by exact name and date of birth match.

Additional Resources for Madison County Recent Bookings

The VINE notification system covers Madison County. Register to get automatic alerts when an inmate's custody status changes. Sign up online or call 1-888-846-3469. The WebCrims system provides criminal court case information from participating courts across the state. Search by defendant name or case number to see charges, court dates, and case status.

The Sex Offender Registry from DCJS lists Level 2 and Level 3 offenders in Madison County online. For Level 1 offenders, call 800-262-3257. New York's Clean Slate Act, effective November 16, 2024, will eventually seal eligible convictions automatically. OCA has up to three years to build the process. Sex offenses and non-drug Class A felonies are excluded from sealing. CPL 160.59 already allows individuals to apply for sealing of up to two convictions after a 10-year wait, as long as no more than one is a felony.

Local legal aid and re-entry resources are available through regional organizations serving central New York. The Legal Aid Society of Mid-New York covers Madison County. The state maintains re-entry programs, and local bar associations can help connect people with attorneys for record-related legal questions. The New York State Commission of Correction oversees the Madison County Jail and sets minimum standards for care and operations at all county correctional facilities in the state.

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