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Madison County Arrest Records
Madison County, Idaho, arrest records refer to official documents detailing the apprehending and detaining of individuals for arrestable offenses by law enforcement within Madison County. These documents are generated by the Madison County Sheriff's Office, the Idaho State Police, local police departments, and other law enforcement agencies when they take individuals into custody. The Madison County Detention Center is the primary detention facility where arrested persons are kept.
Madison County arrest records are crucial documents for the early stages of criminal trials within the Madison County District and Magistrate Courts; they may be accessible as part of Madison County court records.
Are Arrest Records Public in Madison County?
Yes, Madison County arrest records are public. Section 74-101 through 74-126 of the Idaho Code grants public access to Madison County arrest records and other government documents in the possession of custodian agencies. However, not all Madison County arrest records are open to public disclosure; there is an exemption to Madison County arrest records whose public viewing may infringe privacy rights, pose security risks, or compromise ongoing investigations. For instance, the public cannot access Madison County arrest records if it relates to:
- Minors
- Active law enforcement of judicial investigations
- Sealed or expunged records
- Confidential informant information
- Domestic violence and sexual assault
- National security.
Only authorized individuals can access restricted Madison County arrest records.
Madison County Arrest Statistics
Madison arrest statistics show that over 1,850 individuals were taken into custody for various offenses within the county between January 2020 and December 2023. Law enforcement agencies within Madison County reported 410 arrest incidents to the Uniform Crime Reporting program in 2023; by comparison, there were 400, 538, and 504 arrests in 2020, 2021, and 2022.
In Madison County, 500 of the 1,852 arrests between January 1, 2020, and December 31, 2023, were for drug/narcotic violations.
The tables below show the arrest trends for Madison County from January 2020 to December 2023.
| Year | Number of Arrests |
| 2023 | 410 |
| 2022 | 504 |
| 2021 | 538 |
| 2020 | 400 |
| Offense | Number of Arrests |
| Drug/Narcotic Violations | 500 |
| DUI | 223 |
| Simple Assault | 136 |
| Larceny | 133 |
| Burglary | 91 |
| Destruction of Property | 78 |
| Liquor Law Violations | 62 |
| Aggravated Assault | 54 |
| Disorderly Conducts | 46 |
| Fraud | 11 |
| Weapon Law Violations | 10 |
| Non-violent Family Offenses | 10 |
| Stolen Property | 10 |
| Sex Offenses | 9 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 8 |
| Arson | 6 |
| Forgery | 4 |
| All Other Offenses | 461 |
Data Source: FBI UCR Arrest Statistics.
Find Madison County Arrest Records
There are several options for accessing Madison County arrest records. Information seekers can contact local police departments or call or visit the Madison County Sheriff's Office at:
Madison County Sheriff's Office
145 E Main Street
Rexburg, ID 83440
Phone: (208) 356-5426
Madison County arrest records are part of Madison County court records if they result in legal trials. Hence, interested individuals can log in to the Idaho State Judiciary iCourt Portal and use the online tools to search for Madison County arrest records through Madison County court records.
Record seekers can also request the arrest records of Madison County arrestees who are in the custody of state correctional facilities through the Idaho Department of Correction Records Request Page.
How Long Do Arrests Stay on Your Record?
Arrest information will remain on a record indefinitely unless the owners petition the courts to seal or expunge it. Idaho Code § 67-3004(10) and other enabling statutes under Idaho's Public Records Act and criminal justice laws grant individuals the right to petition the courts to expunge their arrest records if they fulfill the eligibility requirements.
In Madison County and the rest of Idaho, an arrestee can file petitions to expunge an arrest record if:
- The arrest did not result in criminal charges
- The charges do not result in convictions by the court
- There is an acquittal by the court
- The arrest was due to mistaken identity.
Madison County Arrest Warrants
Madison County arrest warrants are official documents issued by the Madison District or Magistrate Courts authorizing law enforcement to take individuals into custody. A court may issue an arrest warrant if law enforcement provides evidence of a crime. Judges also issue arrest warrants in Madison County for other reasons. For instance, a court may issue a bench warrant if a person fails to comply with court orders or there is evidence that a suspect intends to flee the jurisdiction to avoid prosecution for a crime.
A Madison County arrest warrant should contain the following information or more:
- Full name and physical description of the subject
- Date of issuance
- Details of the offense and sections of Idaho laws allegedly violated
- Name and signature of the issuing judge/magistrate
- Jurisdiction of the arrest warrant
- Instructions to law enforcement on how to execute the arrest
- A statement authorizing law enforcement to take the subject into custody
- Date of return of the warrant to the court.
Do Madison County Arrest Warrants Expire?
No, Madison County arrest records do not expire. In Idaho, arrest records remain active until the subjects are in law enforcement custody. However, the courts may quash Madison County arrest warrants if there is new evidence to support their cancellation or at the death of the subjects.