Madison County Iowa Arrest Warrant Criminal Records

Search For Warrants

NameAddressCityStateZip CodePhone Number
(2893)Madison County Criminal Records & Warrants Offices
Madison County Probation Department112 North John Wayne DriveWintersetIA50273515-462-2253
Madison County Criminal Records & Warrants Offices
Madison County Sheriffs Department / Madison County Jail1012 North John Wayne DriveWintersetIA50273515-462-3575
Earlham City Sheriff140 South Chestnut AvenueEarlhamIA50072515-758-2281
Truro Police Department120 West Center StreetTruroIA50257641-765-4586
Winterset Police Department1012 North John Wayne DriveWintersetIA50273515-462-1423
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The Process of Searching For Warrant Records

Warrant Records in Madison County Iowa are a compilation of warrants or court orders that were issued by local courts throughout the state. They allow for the easy identification and tracking of persons suspected of criminal activity. They also provide investigative personnel with the ability to locate a person who violated a court order, whether that person is on probation or parole. In addition, they allow law enforcement to find and apprehension criminals when necessary and/or to search for missing persons.

Warrant records are not public information. Rather, they are kept in state or county storage, under wraps, until they are ready to be viewed by the public. Persons searching for these records must follow specific procedures to obtain the documents, which include: placing a request in writing, certified mail with a return receipt requested, and payment of a modest fee. The person seeking the records must also show proof of identity, age, and residency to assure the searches are legal and appropriate.

Searching for a person’s warrant information is done via a number of different online sources. Some are more thorough than others, however, and some even require a nominal fee to continue. In addition, certain records are only available through specific agencies, such as the FBI or U.S. Marshals. Unless the person has access to these agencies or a trustworthy friend or relative, the best place to try to locate the person’s record is at the county courthouse in the individual’s county.

When an individual is attempting to search for a record, he or she must first have knowledge of the person’s name. Then, the individual can begin searching for the individual’s date of birth. The individual can use this information to narrow down the list of names and make a search based on the name, birth date and any other information available. For those searching an individual’s background, he or she can look up previous addresses and contact information.

In addition, one can use his or her state’s public records database to search for the warrant. However, an individual may not be able to find the exact person due to the fact that each state has its own database of records. If you can’t find the person by using your state’s records, then the next best place to search is an online agency. There are many online agencies that offer a wide variety of different options for searching a person’s record.

For those who have reason to believe that they may have a warrant out for their arrest, they should make themselves aware of their rights. A person has the right to remain silent and they also have the right to talk to the police about the matter. Furthermore, an individual has the right to an attorney before they discuss any arrest records with anyone else. This is important if the individual wants to protect their actual warrant or not. When trying to get the most accurate information, it is always advisable to consult an experienced professional that can help to guide you through the process.