Traffic Ticket Reduction Information

Notice to Recipients of Vehicle and Traffic Law Citations

Traffic tickets are not handled by phone or by mail

as of November 1, 2013

If you have received a traffic ticket in Madison County you have three options:

1. Plead guilty and the Court will assess the fin...

Health Profile: Oral Health

Get a glimpse into the effects of oral disease on the general health of Madison County residents.

Health Profile: Lyme Disease

Tick season has started. Learn more about ticks and what you can do to protect yourself from Lyme disease.

2019 Madison County Rabies Clinics

No. 03-19

April clinics are:

Saturday, April 6^th at the Chittenango Fire Department, 417 Genesee Street, Chittenango from 9am – 12pm and 

Tuesday, April 23^rd at the Madison County Soil & Water Conservation District, 6503 Wes Road, Hamilton from ...

Feral Cat Tests Positive for Rabies in the Town of Sullivan

No. 05-19Madison County Health Department announced a feral cat collected in the Town of Sullivan tested positive for rabies. This is the first positive rabies of 2019. Two individuals were bitten by the feral cat and are undergoing rabies post-exposure t...

Weekly Flu and Disease Surveillance Report

Learn what illnesses are being watched in your community and know what illnesses are going around.

Reports are published weekly from November-May and monthly from June-October. Find and view recent and previous disease surveillance reports.

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Madison County Community Health Needs Assessment Underway

No. 04-19

The
Madison County Health Department, in cooperation with Community MemorialHospital, Oneida Healthcare, and other community partners, is presently working
on the County’s Community Health Needs Assessment. The Health Assessmentid...

Guided Courthouse Tours 5/25/19

Once-in-a-lifetime guided tours of the newly renovated courthouse will be offered on May 25th. Tour guides will lead groups through the building, stopping to give facts about the construction and history of the 110 year old building.

Courthouse Commemoration Celebration 5/25/19

We're going to party like it's 1909! Want to know more?

2019 Madison County Rabies Clinics

No. 03-19

April clinics are:

Saturday, April 6^th at the Chittenango Fire Department, 417 Genesee Street, Chittenango from 9am – 12pm and 

Tuesday, April 23^rd at the Madison County Soil & Water Conservation District, 6503 Wes Road, Hamilton from ...

Madison County Emergency Management earns State Accreditation

The Madison County Office of Emergency Management has achieved accreditation from the NYSDHSES and New York State Emergency Management Association. Congratulations to all that made this happen.

Madison County Success Plan

The Madison County Success Plan is the County's actionable guidebook for achieving goals leading to service excellence. The Board of Supervisors adopted the Success Plan in 2017.

Foster Care

About Foster Care

Foster Care is the temporary service provided to ensure the safety and wellbeing of children and youth while in out-of-home care.

Foster homes are needed for all ages, but especially for teens and sibling groups.

Help Us Help Children and F...

Images of Madison County Photo Contest Winners

Board Chairman John M. Becker asked the community to share photos that capture the history, beautiful scenic views, events and everyday life throughout Madison County. A committee reviewed 190 photos that were submitted and selected one winner from each T...

Madison County Shared Services Plan

The Madison County Shared Services Plan was unanimously approved by the Shared Service Panel members that were present for the September 12th vote.The general public was invited to a presentation of the Plan on Wednesday, October 11th at 6:00 p.m. in the ...

Facts about the Madison County Landfill and ARE Park

Employment Opportunities & Exam Announcements

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Madison County breaks ground on the newest section of the Oneida Rail Trail

Madison County breaks ground on the newest section of the Oneida Rail Trail

July 16, 2018

Contact: Samantha Field (315) 366-2822

[email protected]

City of Oneida - Today the Oneida Rail Trail is one shovel closer to being completed...

2nd Annual Madison/Oneida County Youth Turkey Hunt

Members from the Madison County Sheriff’s Office joined members of the NYS DEC Environmental Conservation Police and the Oneida County Sheriff’s Office for the 2nd annual Madison/Oneida County Youth Turkey Hunt. This program was starte...

Sheriff Hood Speaks at Oneida Rotary Club Luncheon

Sheriff Todd Hood was the guest speaker at the Oneida Rotary Club luncheon on March 19, 2019.  Sheriff Hood discussed the latest at the Sheriff’s Office, the new School Resource Officer Program, and combatting the drug epidemic.

Deputy Augustine Reads to Stockbridge 2nd Graders

Deputy Augustine visited the Stockbridge Valley Central School and participated in their reading day with the 2nd grade class.

Madison County Sheriff’s Office K9 Micah to get body armor

Madison County Sheriff’s Office K9 Micah to get body armor

Madison County Sheriff’s Office K9 Micah will receive a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested In...

Deputy White Promoted

On April 20, 2018, Deputy White was promoted to the rank of Sergeant after 6 years at the Sheriff's Office. Sergeant White has worked in law enforcement for over 10 years where he has been trained in several specialties including, DWI interdiction, Drug R...

Sheriff Hood Lobbies for School Resource Officers

On March 9, 2018, Sheriff Todd Hood lobbied with Sheriffs from across New York State to promote funding for School Resource Officers. The 62 Sheriffs met in Albany with legislators to advocate for the safety of our children.

The goal is to get enough fundi...

Madison County Deputy Recognized

The Madison County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) would like to recognize Deputy Dale Durant for his dedication to serving his community. On January 12, 2018, Deputy Durant received a call for a disabled vehicle. The family was traveling with three children and ...

Madison County Sheriff's Office Promotions

The Madison County Sheriff’s Office is pleased to announce two promotions in the Madison County Jail. 

On February 23, 2018, Officer Christine Jaquez and Officer Ryan Collins were both promoted to the rank of Corporal.

Congratulations to both of yo...

Madison County Deputy Awarded American Legion Officer of Year

The Madison County Sheriff's Office is pleased to announce that Investigator Chad Chapman is the recipient of the 2018 American Legion Post #1556 Law and Order Officer of the Year. Deputy Chapman is a Crime Scene Investigator with the Madison County Sheri...

K9 Kota Retires

The Madison County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) held a retirement ceremony today to pay their respects to K-9 Kota for his dedicated years of service. K-9 Kota has been serving Madison County under the direction of his handler, Sergeant Burbidge, sin...

Madison County Sheriff Deputy Honored

The Madison County Sheriff's Office would like to recognize Deputy Frank McCully for his quick response and actions during a life threatening situation. On February 16, 2018, Deputy McCully responded to a reported overdose at the Walmart parking lot in On...

"Run. Hide. Fight. : Surviving an Active Shooter Event"

"Run. Hide. Fight.: Surviving an Active Shooter Event" from US DHS explains actions to take in the event of an active shooter event. Watch a video or find more resources online at the Domestic Security Alliance Council (DSAC) website.

Madison County Sheriff's Corrections Academy

The Madison County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) is pleased to announce that the corrections division has three new recruits in the 2018 MVCC Corrections Academy. The academy commenced on March 17, 2018 and a Corrections Breakfast was held to mark the...

Free Training for Public on Response to Active Shooter Incidents

Free Training for Public on Response to Active Shooter Incidents

Training will increase awareness and give the public a better understanding of what to expect.The Madison County Sheriff’s Office is announcing an opportunity to teach community mem...

Madison County Deputy Honored

Deputy Shannon Augustine was honored Friday by Undersheriff John Ball for her attempts to save a car accident victim on August 16, 2017.

“Your actions responding to this event were nothing short of extraordinary and are commended,&r...

Meth Lab Busted

Major Madison County meth lab operation terminated; three face serious charges.