Madera County Arrest, Court, and Public Records

What are Madera County Public Records?

Madera County public records broadly consist of all records owned or generated during the course of public business by a state or local agency - as provided under the California Public Records Act. This includes handwritten notes, printed documents, and electronic emails. Records custodians may restrict access to some records if they contain information protected or exempted by a law or a court order. Some examples include documents or records that contain:

Private personal information, the revelation of which may constitute an invasion of personal privacy
Records of investigation or intelligence gathered by law enforcement officials
Protected taxpayer information and financial data submitted by residents
Details connected to a pending litigation

In addition to government agencies, some public records may also be accessible from third-party websites. These non-government platforms come with intuitive tools that allow for expansive searches. Record seekers may either opt to use these tools to search for a specific record or multiple records. However, users will need to provide enough information to assist with the search, such as:

The name of the subject involved in the record (subject must be older than 18 or not juvenile)
The address of the requestor
A case number or file number (if known)
The location of the document or person involved
The last known or current address of the registrant

Government agencies do not sponsor third-party sites. Because of this, record availability and results may vary.

Crime Statistics

According to the annual Uniform Crime Reporting Data of 2020 published by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Madera County recorded 231 violent crimes, of which 22 were rapes, 30 were robberies, and 175 were aggravated assaults. The county also recorded 673 property crimes which included 118 burglaries, 4 arsons, and 528 larceny-thefts. From 2019 to 2020 crimes decreased by 38 percent

Are Madera County Criminal Records Public?

Madera county criminal records fall under the umbrella of public records. Interested parties who wish to access criminal records in Madera County may do so by contacting the Sheriff's Office located at

2725 Falcon Drive,
Madera, CA 93637.
Phone: (559) 675-7770

Members of the public can also obtain copies of their own criminal records by submitting a request to the California Department of Justice. The Bureau of Criminal Identification and Analysis maintains statewide records of criminal charges. A $25 processing fee is charged for this service. Interested parties can submit requests in person or via mail sent to:

California Department of Justice
Bureau of Criminal Identification and Analysis
Record Review & Challenge Section
P.O. Box 160207
Sacramento, CA 95816-0207

How to Find Madera County Sex Offender Information?

The California Department of Justice maintains a searchable database that allows interested parties access information on registered sex offenders in Madera County and California as a whole. This database allows interested parties to search for sex offenders with a known first and last name. Users can also filter searches to reveal the list of sex offenders located within the radius of a specific address.

How to Find Madera County Inmate Information?

The Madera County Department of Corrections is responsible for and handles all jail and inmate-related queries. Interested parties can look up incarcerated inmates online to view inmate information. In addition to this, interested parties can also fund inmates' accounts by either depositing funds through any of the lobby kiosks at the:

Madera County Department of Corrections
14191 Road 28
Madera, CA 93638
(559) 675-7951

How Do I Visit an Inmate in Madera County Jail?

Madera County Jail permits daily onsite and off-site visits conducted via a video visitation platform. The jail manages three visiting sessions during the day: a morning session that falls between 8:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m., a midday session that runs from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. and an afternoon session from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Visitors will need to create an active account with the visitation service before their visit. Visitors who arrive at the lobby for an on-site visit must comply with the jail's visitation policies, some of which include:

No recording devices such as cell phones or cameras in the visiting area
No food items permitted during visits
An adult must accompany all minors

Inmates are permitted a maximum of two adult visitors during any visit, with no more than two 30-minute visits each week. Visitors are also required to provide a valid government-issued I.D to confirm their identity before each visit. Accepted options include:

California I.D card
Passport
Driver's License
Military ID
College or High School ID

Court Records

California operates a unified court system. As such, court proceedings are conducted in Superior Courts, organized into court divisions based on case type. The criminal division is tasked with managing misdemeanor and felony cases, while the civil division oversees party-to-party suits. The civil division may be divided into two divisions to handle cases where the sum in dispute is above or below $25,000.

Are Madera County Court Records Public?

The Madera County Court Clerk maintains all court records for the county. Interested parties can access these records in person at the Madera County Courthouse. Interested parties are advised to provide as much information as possible when requesting court records. Record searches cost $15 per name, while copies of documents cost 50 cents per page. Certified copies of documents cost an additional $25 per case. Interested parties requesting record searches and copies of documents are required to submit a check payable to "Madera Superior Court" along with their requests.

Location of All Courts in Madera County

The Madera County court is located at:

Madera County Superior Court - Main Courthouse
200 South G Street
Madera, CA 93637
Phone: (559) 416-5599 (Main Line)
Phone: (559) 416-5525 (Civil)
Phone: (559) 416-5550 (Criminal)
Phone: (559) 416-5580 (Juvenile)

Where and How to Get Bankruptcy Records?

The United States Bankruptcy Courts' Eastern District of California handles all bankruptcy matters for cases filed in Madera County and maintains records to this effect. These records can be accessed by contacting the Bankruptcy Clerk of Court. Parties interested in accessing property records may do so by contacting the Madera County Assessor located at 200 West 4th Street, Madera, CA 93637 between 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Monday to Friday. Queries can also be directed to (559) 675-7710 or via email. Viewing most information is usually free. However additional actions such as printing out records cost at least $2. In addition to this, the Madera County Clerk-Recorder also provides an online platform for interested parties to search for land and other related property records.

Are Property Records Open to the Public in Madera County?

Madera County property records are considered public under the California Public Records Act. Anyone interested in accessing these records can submit official requests to the county's record custodians. Requests may cost per page or document fees.

Where and How to Find Property Records in Madera County

The Madera County Clerk-Recorder's Office records, indexes, and permanently archives property records in the county. Available property records include deeds, liens, maps, mortgages, and releases of liens. All interested persons may obtain copies of property records by submitting requests using the details below:

Madera County Recorder
200 W. 4th Street
Madera, CA 93637
Phone: (559) 675-7724
Email: RecorderInfo@maderacounty.com
Hours: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Mondays through Fridays

Interested parties may also submit requests to the Madera County Assessor's Office. The Assessor's Office locates, assesses, and values all taxable property in the county. All assessment records that carry information on property details and established fair market values are available to the general public. Records cost $2 per page. Interested persons may visit the office or send mail requests that contain property information. Submission information is as follows:

Madera County Assessor's Office
200 W. 4th Street
Madera, CA 93637
Phone: (559) 675-7710 (Recorder)
Phone: (559) 675-7721 (Clerk)
Fax: (559) 675-7654
Email: assessor@maderacounty.com
Hours: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

Some Madera County property records are also available at the Auditor-Controller's Office. The Auditor's Office tabulates assessed valuations of county properties and maintains property inventory records that are publicly accessible. Requestors may apply to the address below:

Madera County Auditor/Controller's Office
200 W. 4th Street
Madera, CA 93637
Phone: (559) 675-7707
Hours: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

How to Look Up Madera County Property Records

The Clerk-Recorder's website maintains an "online index" search for remote access to Madera County property records. Users may search by name, document number, and document type. A map search is also available, along with an advanced search which offers more search index options such as date range and assessor parcel number (APN). Persons using the name search are advised to enter the last name and a first initial for a broader search. For organizational names, users should input the name as spelled.

While some information may be obtained online, users can access extensive details by purchasing the documents at $3 for the first page and $1 for each additional page. Certified documents cost $2 each. Records are updated nightly from Monday through Friday. Madera County property records are also available via the Assessor's registry. Interested persons can search by APN, house number, street name, unit, and also specify the document type.

Location of Madera County Property Assessors

What are Madera County Vital Records?

Madera County Vital records document life events that occur around the county, including births, deaths, marriages, and divorces. The Madera County Recorder maintains and issues vital records for the county. These records can only be received by the registrant, a parent or legal guardian of the registrant, a licensed adoption agency, a party entitled to receive these records as a result of a court order, a member of law enforcement or governmental agency conducting official business, a child, grandparent, grandchild, sibling, spouse or domestic partner of the registrant and an attorney or any person or agency appointed by a court or empowered by statute to represent/act on behalf of the registrant or the registrant's estate. In addition to this, the California Department of Public Health's Vital Records office maintains and issues records for births, deaths, marriages, and divorces in California.

How to Get Madera County Divorce Records?

To obtain certified copies of divorce decrees, interested parties should contact the Madera Superior Court at (559) 416-5599. The state of California usually maintains the same fee for obtaining court records across the state, and certified copies of divorce records typically cost $15.

How to Get Madera County Marriage Records?

Qualified applicants can obtain certified copies of marriage certificates either in person between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. on Mondays to Fridays, excluding public holidays, or by mailing in a request to the office of the County Recorder. Both walk-in and mail-in applicants are required to fill out an Application for Certified Copy of Marriage Certificate. Certified copies cost $15 per copy.

Note: It is important to note that certified copies of confidential marriage certificates are only available to the parties of that confidential marriage and these parties are required to present valid identification if/when they request these records.

Where and How to Find Madera County Birth Records

The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) maintains records of births that occurred in Madera County and other parts of the state from July 1905 till date. Interested parties can obtain a copy by submitting a completed application form and mailing it to the record custodian at the:

California Department of Public Health
Vital Records – MS 5103
P.O. Box 997410
Sacramento, CA 95899-7410

The Vital Statistics Section of the Madera County Department of Public Health also provides public access to birth records for recent events that occurred in the county. Eligible requesters can obtain certified copies of a birth record by submitting an in-person application to the record custodian at:

Madera County Recorder's Office,
200 West 4th Street,
Madera, CA 93637-3548,
(559) 675-7724

Record seekers will need to provide enough information to assist with the search, such as the full name of the registrant (as it occurs on the record). The office charges $25 for each copy of a record. Payments may be made by check, cash, or money order. Record seekers can also obtain copies via mail by sending a request to the:

Madera County Department of Public Health,
Attn: Vital Stats,
1604 Sunrise Avenue,
Madera, CA., 93638

Who Can Obtain a Birth Record?

In compliance with the California Public Records Act, record custodians only issue certified copies of a birth record to eligible/authorized persons. These include:

The registrant or person on record
A sibling, domestic partner, or spouse of the registrant
A child or grandchild
Any authorized law enforcement officer
Any attorney representing the registrant

Where and How to Find Madera County Death Records

Record seekers can obtain copies of a death record by contacting the Vital Statistics Section of the Madera County Department of Public Health. Record seekers will need to provide enough information to assist with the search, such as the full name of the registrant (as it occurs on the record). The office charges $25 for each copy of a record. Local residents can also obtain copies via mail by sending a request to the:

Madera County Department of Public Health,
Attn: Vital Stats,
1604 Sunrise Avenue,
Madera, CA., 93638
Hours: Mon-Fri , 8am - 5pm
Phone: (559) 675-7893

In compliance with the California Public Records Act, record custodians only issue certified copies of a death record to eligible/authorized persons, namely:

A sibling, domestic partner, or spouse of the registrant
A child or grandchild
Any authorized law enforcement officer
Any attorney representing the registrant

Members of the public can also obtain copies of a record by submitting a request to the Vital Records department of the California Department of Public Health (CDPH). Submitted applications must include a sword statement that attests to the requester's eligibility.

CA Department of Public Health – Vital Records
MS: 5103
P.O. Box 997410
Sacramento, CA 95899-7410
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, Pacific Time
Phone: (916) 445-2684