Find Madison County 72 Hour Booking
Madison County 72 hour booking records are managed by the Sheriff's Office in Madisonville. The county sits in East Central Texas between Houston and Dallas along Interstate 45. If someone was recently arrested and booked in Madison County, you can search for their records by calling the Sheriff's Office at (936) 348-2277. The online search system has been temporarily under maintenance, so a phone call is the most reliable way to get current booking details right now.
Madison County Overview
Madison County Sheriff's Office
The Madison County Sheriff's Office runs the county jail in Madisonville and processes all 72 hour booking records for the area. Madisonville sits right along I-45, which brings a steady flow of traffic through the county. That means the jail sees bookings not just from local residents but also from travelers passing through on the highway between Houston and Dallas.
The office handles patrol duties for unincorporated areas and supports the Madisonville Police Department with arrests that go through the county jail system. All bookings follow the same process regardless of which agency made the arrest.
| Office | Madison County Sheriff's Office |
|---|---|
| Address | Madisonville, TX 77864 |
| Phone | (936) 348-2277 |
| Website | co.madison.tx.us |
Staff at the jail can give you current custody information over the phone. If you need formal records, you can submit a written request to the office.
Search Madison County Booking Records
The Madison County online jail search has been temporarily under maintenance. Until it comes back, call (936) 348-2277 for current booking information. The staff can check whether someone is in custody on a 72 hour hold and give you basic details about the charges and booking date.
The Texas DPS Crime Records system runs statewide criminal history searches for $3 per name. It pulls conviction records from all Texas counties including Madison. The DPS Crime Records main page has details about fingerprint-based criminal history searches through the state system.
The Madison County website lists general information about county departments and offices in Madisonville.
This is the main Madison County portal with links to various county departments and contact information.
Madison County also has a dedicated jail information page that covers booking procedures and inmate services.
The jail info page provides details on how bookings are processed in Madison County and what to expect during a 72 hour hold.
Note: The online inmate search for Madison County is under maintenance, so phone inquiries are the fastest way to check on a booking.
Madison County 72 Hour Hold Laws
When someone is arrested without a warrant in Madison County, the clock starts ticking. Article 17.033 caps misdemeanor holds at 24 hours with a bond limit of $5,000. Felony holds run up to 48 hours with a $10,000 bond cap. These limits apply when probable cause has not been established.
The state can request the magistrate extend the hold to a full 72 hours. The magistrate reviews the request and decides whether to grant it. In Madison County, the justice of the peace typically handles these hearings. Because of the I-45 traffic corridor, the county sees a mix of local and transient arrests, all subject to the same time limits.
Under Article 14.06, every arrested person must appear before a magistrate within 48 hours. The magistrate informs them of the charges, sets bail, and explains the right to counsel. If they cannot afford a lawyer, Madison County appoints one through its indigent defense plan.
Madison County Public Booking Records
All booking records in Madison County are public. The Texas Public Information Act under Government Code Chapter 552 allows anyone to request arrest and booking data. You do not need to give a reason. You do not need to be related to the person.
Send your request to the Sheriff's Office by phone, mail, or in person. They must respond within ten business days. The Attorney General's Open Government division handles disputes if a request is denied. Most basic booking information is straightforward to get.
Conviction records are public under Section 411.135 of the Government Code. That includes deferred adjudication data. The DPS statewide search at dps.texas.gov costs $3 per name and covers records from all 254 Texas counties.
Track 72 Hour Booking in Madison County
VINE lets you track the custody status of anyone held in the Madison County jail. Type in a name, and the system tells you if the person is still in custody, has been released, or has been transferred. Sign up for alerts by phone, email, or text. The service runs 24 hours a day and is completely free.
The Texas Municipal Courts Education Center provides guidance on magistrate duties including probable cause hearings and bail settings. Madison County magistrates follow the same statewide rules on 72 hour holds as every other county in Texas.
If a person held on a 72 hour booking cannot afford a lawyer, the Texas Indigent Defense Commission requires the county to have a plan for appointing counsel. The magistrate must forward the request within 24 hours. The Texas Department of Criminal Justice handles anyone sentenced to state prison after their case moves through the Madison County courts.
Cities in Madison County
Madisonville is the county seat and the largest community in Madison County. The county also includes Midway and other small towns. All arrests are processed through the Madison County jail.
Nearby Counties
Madison County shares borders with several East Texas counties. If you are unsure where the booking took place, check these neighbors.