Madison County Released Inmates
Madison County released inmates records are handled by the sheriff's office in London and the Tri-County Regional Jail. Unlike many Ohio counties that run their own stand-alone jail, Madison County shares a regional facility with Champaign and Union counties. This means released inmates from Madison County may show up in the regional system instead of a local one. This page walks through all the ways to search for released inmates in Madison County, from the sheriff's office to state prison records.
Madison County Overview
Madison County Sheriff and Jail
The Madison County Sheriff's Office is the main law enforcement agency in the county. Their office is at 205 S. Main Street, London, OH 43140. You can call (740) 852-1334 for inmate information. The sheriff's office handles arrests and initial bookings for Madison County. However, inmates are housed at the Tri-County Regional Jail rather than a county-run facility.
The Madison County Sheriff's Office website at madisonsheriff.com provides details on the department and its services. The screenshot below shows the sheriff's office website where you can find contact information and local resources for released inmates in Madison County.
Every arrest in Madison County produces a booking record. That file has the arrest date, charges, bond amount, and custody status. When an inmate is released from the regional jail, the release date and conditions go into the file.
| Office | Madison County Sheriff's Office |
|---|---|
| Address | 205 S. Main Street, London, OH 43140 |
| Phone | (740) 852-1334 |
| Website | madisonsheriff.com |
Tri-County Regional Jail
The Tri-County Regional Jail serves Madison, Champaign, and Union counties. This is where Madison County inmates are housed after booking. The facility handles all aspects of custody, from intake to release. You can reach the jail at (937) 834-5000 for information about current or past inmates.
Because the Tri-County Regional Jail is a shared facility, released inmates from Madison County appear in the regional system alongside inmates from Champaign and Union counties. When you call to check on a released inmate, make sure to specify that you are looking for someone from Madison County. The jail staff can filter by county of arrest to help you find the right records.
The regional setup has some benefits. The facility tends to have more resources than a small county jail would on its own. But it also means you might need to check a different system than what you would expect for a single county.
Search Madison County Released Inmates
For local jail records, contact the Tri-County Regional Jail or the Madison County Sheriff. The regional jail can tell you if someone was held there and when they were released. The sheriff's office has arrest records.
For state prison records, the ODRC Offender Search is free and tracks anyone committed to state prison from Madison County. You can search by name, offender number, or county of commitment. The system shows current and past inmates, including those who have been released, paroled, or placed on post-release control. Mugshots, charges, and sentence details are all available. The Ohio.gov offender search portal links to the same database.
Note: Madison County inmates go to the Tri-County Regional Jail, so check that facility first for local released inmates records.
Madison County Court Records
The Madison County Clerk of Courts handles criminal case files. Their office is at 1 N. Main Street, London, OH 43140. You can call (740) 852-1335 for case information. Court records include charges, hearing dates, and dispositions. When a case ends in jail time, the court file connects to the inmate's booking and release data at the Tri-County Regional Jail.
Common Pleas Court handles felony cases in Madison County. Municipal courts deal with misdemeanors. Under Ohio Revised Code Section 149.43, most court records are public. You do not need to be a party to the case to ask for copies. The clerk can pull records by name or case number. Court records show the full path of a case from filing to sentencing, which helps track released inmates in Madison County.
Ohio Laws on Released Inmates
Under ORC Section 5120.21, the ODRC keeps a record for every state prison inmate. That record includes name, residence, sex, age, date of entry, and the date and terms of discharge. The department shares the inmate's name, convictions, photo, supervision status, and facility placements with the public. These rules cover all released inmates from Madison County who served state prison time.
The Ohio Public Records Act in ORC Section 149.43 gives anyone the right to request government records. No ID. No reason. Public offices must respond promptly and provide copies at cost. Inmate medical records and security plans stay confidential.
Parole falls under ORC Section 2967.01. A parolee stays under supervision until final release. Community control under ORC Section 2929.15 lets a judge sentence a felony offender to up to five years of supervision instead of prison. The Ohio DRC oversees all state-level corrections for Madison County released inmates.
Madison County Inmate Notification
VINE is a free service for tracking an inmate's custody status in Madison County. You sign up for alerts by phone, text, or email. When the inmate's status changes, you get a notification. That covers release from jail or transfer to another facility. VINE works with county jails and state prisons across Ohio.
The Ohio Attorney General's Bureau of Criminal Investigation provides criminal background checks for $22. You need the person's full name, address, fingerprints, and a signed consent form. This is separate from the free ODRC search but can turn up additional records for released inmates in Madison County.
Nearby Counties
These counties are near Madison County. Champaign and Union share the Tri-County Regional Jail.