Search Madison County Felony Records

Madison County felony records are kept at the Clerk of Superior Court in Danielsville. Located in northeast Georgia, Madison County has a population of about 31,000 and is part of the Western Judicial Circuit. The clerk maintains all criminal case filings while the sheriff's office handles arrest records and jail bookings. Residents and the public can search these records by visiting the courthouse in person, calling the clerk, or using Georgia's state-level online databases.

Madison County Clerk of Superior Court

The Clerk of Superior Court handles all felony case records in Madison County. This office files indictments, plea deals, trial verdicts, and sentencing orders. Both paper files and digital records are kept for cases heard in Madison County Superior Court.

The clerk's office is at 91 Albany Avenue, Danielsville, GA 30633. Bring a valid photo ID for in-person record requests. You need the defendant's name at minimum. A date of birth or case number makes the search go faster. Copies cost $0.10 per page under the Georgia Open Records Act, O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70. Certified copies have a higher fee. Call (706) 795-6310 to ask about specific felony cases in Madison County.

Mail requests work too. Write a letter with whatever identifying details you have. Include a check for copy fees and a return envelope. Under state law, the clerk must respond within three business days. Madison County is a smaller office, so requests are usually handled promptly.

Madison County Sheriff's Office

The Madison County Sheriff's Office manages arrest records and jail operations. Under O.C.G.A. § 42-4-7, the sheriff must log everyone held in the county jail. Booking records contain the person's name, charges, arrest date, and which court issued the warrant. Felony arrest records are public in Madison County.

The office is at 1436 GA-98, Danielsville, GA 30633. Call (706) 795-6202 for inmate information or to check on recent arrests. Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-34, local agencies can charge up to $20 for a criminal history check.

Sheriff's booking records are separate from court disposition records. An arrest in Madison County does not automatically mean a conviction. For the full picture, check both the sheriff's records and the clerk's office.

The GDC Offender Search Portal shown above is a free statewide tool that can help locate offenders from Madison County who received prison sentences.

Online Felony Record Search Options

Madison County does not have its own online case search portal. State databases are the best option for remote lookups.

The GDC Offender Query is free to use. It covers all current and former state prison inmates. If a felon from Madison County went to prison, they show up in this tool. Search by name or GDC ID. Results include charges, sentence length, facility, and expected release dates.

The Georgia Felon Search costs $15 per lookup. It checks the GCIC database for all Georgia felony convictions. You need the person's full name, date of birth, and sex. Results come back instantly. Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-35, this data can be released without fingerprint comparison. The $15 fee applies even if no record is found.

The Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority links all 159 county clerk offices. Madison County participates in this system. Some index data from court filings may be accessible through the GSCCCA website.

Record Access and Restrictions

Most felony records in Madison County are open to the public. Court filings, arrest records, and jail logs fall under the Georgia Open Records Act. Any person can request them. Agencies have three business days to respond.

Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37, arrest records can be restricted if charges were not pursued. Arrests after July 1, 2013 go through the prosecuting attorney for restriction. Earlier arrests are handled by the arresting agency. Records that get restricted vanish from public searches but remain visible to law enforcement.

The First Offender Act, O.C.G.A. § 42-8-62.1, allows first-time offenders to seal their records after completing probation. Serious violent felonies under O.C.G.A. § 17-3-2.1 need seven years before restriction can happen. In practice, most felony convictions in Madison County stay public.

State Resources for Madison County

The Georgia Crime Information Center at the GBI gathers criminal history from all 159 counties. O.C.G.A. § 35-3-33 requires GCIC to maintain complete records. Background checks can go through the Madison County Sheriff or directly through GCIC.

The State Board of Pardons and Paroles manages parole data for convicted offenders from any Georgia county. The GBI Open Records Portal takes online requests for criminal history records tied to Madison County or anywhere else in the state.

Cities in Madison County

Danielsville is the county seat of Madison County. No cities in the county meet the population threshold for a dedicated page. Madison County is near Athens in Clarke County. All felony cases are processed at the Madison County Superior Court in Danielsville.

Nearby Counties

These counties are adjacent to Madison County. Each has its own clerk of court and sheriff handling felony records.