Crime Numbers
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) provides crime statistics for Madison County. In 2018, there were 113 violent crimes in the county. These include 2 murders, 16 sex offenses, and 95 cases of aggravated assault. In the same year, there were 632 reported property crimes including 9 robberies, 134 burglaries, 68 motor vehicle thefts, 282 larcenies, 2 arsons, and 137 cases of vandalism.
In 2014, there were 134 violent crimes in the county. These include 17 sex offenses (-5.88%), and 116 cases of aggravated assault (-18.1%). The county only recorded 1 murder in 2014. Although robberies (-30.7), burglaries (-30.2%) arsons (-71.4%), and vandalism (-28.6%) all decreased, motor vehicle thefts (41.7%), and larcenies (333.8%) increased in the five-year period.
Criminal Records
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation maintains criminal records in the state and grants public access to these records through the Tennessee Open Records Information Services (TORIS). To order, fill and submit the Requestor Information Form with personal details including first and last names, street address, phone number, and email. Each request costs $29 and is non-refundable. Credit cards from Visa, Discover, or MasterCard are acceptable means of payment.
Qualified organizations that cater to children and other vulnerable people can request more comprehensive fingerprint-based criminal records. To use this method, the organization must provide an ORI (Originating Agency Identifier) number, or first obtain one from the TBI. Fees for this method range from $21.90 to $35.15 per request, depending on the organization.
To request for a criminal record offline, call the TORIS at (615) 744-4057.
All public law enforcement records are accessible from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation. To request for a record, complete the TBI’s Public Records Inspection Request, specifying the type of record and number of copies required. Each copy costs 15 cents.
The TBI maintains records of sex offenders in the state. Visit the online Sex Offender Registry and select Madison from the County drop-down menu, to restrict the search to Madison County. Other options for limiting the search results apart from the offender’s first/last name include Tid Number (Offender Unique ID), and Zip Code.
The Madison County Jail is the only correctional facility in the county. The Madison County Sheriff’s Office Corrections Division runs the facility but does not provide an online inmate search. To find out information about an inmate, contact the Sheriff’s Office or the Madison County Jail directly.
Listed below are contact details for both facilities:
Madison County Sheriff’s Office
317 Denmark Jackson Road
Denmark, TN 38391
(731) 423-6000
Madison County Jail
515 S Liberty Street
Jackson, TN 38301
(731) 988-3056
To send funds to an inmate, contact the Madison County Jail using the details above.
The facility allows both on-site and online visitations. Visitors may register for, and schedule visitations online. Visitors must schedule visitations a minimum of 24 hours and a maximum of one week in advance. Visitations are allowed between 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., and between 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Inmates have a maximum of 2 weekly visits and visitors have a maximum of 4 weekly visits. Online visits cost $4 for 10 minutes and $10 for 25 minutes.
Court Records
Madison County has 5 courts. They include Circuit Court, Chancery Court, General Sessions Court, Juvenile Court and Municipal Court. While these courts mostly have separate jurisdictions, these jurisdictions sometimes overlap. Ordering court records in Madison County requires first knowing which of the courts handled the case.
To order a court record, contact the court that heard the case. Listed below are the address and contact details of all Madison County courts:
Madison County Circuit Court
Criminal Justice Complex
515 South Liberty Street, Suite 200
Jackson, TN 38301
Phone: (731) 423-6035
Fax: (731) 988-3007
Madison County Chancery Court
Madison County Courthouse
100 East Main Street, Suite 200
Jackson, TN 38301
Phone: (731) 423-6035
Fax: (731) 988-3091
Madison County General Sessions Court – Division I
Criminal Justice Complex
515 South Liberty Street, Suite 300
Jackson, TN 38301
Phone: (731) 423-6016 (Civil)
Phone: (731) 423-6128 (Criminal/Traffic)
Madison County General Sessions Court – Division II, Probate
Walter Baker Harris Juvenile Court Building
110 Irby Street
Jackson, TN 38301
(731) 988-3025
Madison County Juvenile Court
Walter Baker Harris Juvenile Court Building
110 Irby Street
Jackson, TN 38301
Phone: (731) 423-6146
Fax: (731) 423-0016
Jackson City Court (Municipal Court)
101 East Lafayette
Jackson, TN 38301
Phone: (731) 425-8292
Fax: (731) 425-8229
To search for property records, visit the Real Estate Assessment Data page, and select Madison from the county drop-down menu. Restrict the search results to desired records using search options such as the owner’s name, property address, and property classification.
The Madison County Circuit Court hears criminal and civil cases. These courts share jurisdiction with Chancery Courts over several cases, including arbitration, divorce, adoption, name change, and paternity. Circuit Courts may hear any case that other courts do not have the jurisdiction to hear.
The Chancery Court has jurisdiction over most civil cases. They may also hear cases involving the administration of estates and probate of wills.
The General Sessions Court may also hear certain criminal and civil cases. However, they are limited to cases less than $25,000, excluding attorney fees. General Sessions Courts also have jurisdiction over cases involving restraining orders, and may handle mental health proceedings. The Juvenile Court is a division of the General Sessions Court and hears cases involving abuse of responsibilities by parents or guardians.
The Municipal Court hears cases involving municipal violations such as reckless driving, driving without a license, and several other city offenses.
Vital Records
All Madison County vital records are only accessible by the persons named on the records as well as their parents, legal guardians, and spouses.
Divorce records are available at the court where the divorce took place. In Tennessee, Chancery and Circuit Courts hear divorce cases. Chancery Courts have jurisdiction over divorce cases that involved disagreements with the division of property. Circuit Courts hear divorce cases that did not involve disagreements with the division of property.
To order a divorce record, contact the court that handled the case. Below are the details for the Madison County Circuit and the Chancery Court:
Madison County Circuit Court
Criminal Justice Complex
Suite 200
515 South Liberty Street
Jackson, TN 38301
Phone: (731) 423-6035
Fax: (731) 988-3007
Madison County Chancery Court
Madison County Courthouse
Suite 200
100 East Main Street
Jackson, TN 38301
Phone: (731) 423-6035
Fax: (731) 988-3091
Records of Madison County marriages are accessible from the County Clerk’s Office. To request a copy of a marriage record, contact the County Clerk’s Office. Listed below are the County Clerk’s Office address and contact information:
100 Main Street
Room 105
Jackson, TN 38301
Phone: (731) 423-6022
Fax: (731) 423-6129
Birth and death certificates are available at the Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department. Each copy costs $15. Acceptable means of payment include credit/debit cards, cash, and money orders. To order, visit the Jackson Madison Health Department with proof of identification anytime from Monday to Friday, between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Contact details are as follows:
Madison County Regional Health Department
804 North Parkway (Main Facility)
Jackson, TN 38305
Phone: (731) 423-3020
Fax: (731) 927-8600
All vital records in the state are also accessible from the Tennessee Office of Vital Records. Each copy costs $15.
To order a Madison County vital record by mail, complete and download the application form for certified copies of a Divorce, Birth, Death, or Marriage Certificate. Enclose the desired application in an envelope, with a copy of an approved means of identification. Also include a money order or check, for total copy fee, payable to Tennessee Vital Records. Mail the request to:
Tennessee Vital Records
1st Floor, Andrew Johnson Tower
710 James Robertson Parkway
Nashville, TN 37243
