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1. How do I bail or bond someone out of jail?

Cash bail can be posted at the Madison County Jail, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Photo identification is required when posting bail. No personal checks accepted.

Credit card payment is accepted as cash bail. The following cards are accepted, MasterCard, Visa and Discover. The person posting bail will be directed to contact the credit card company (GPS) to make arrangements for bail. There is a fee for this service. The fee will be added to the credit card amount. Please ask the credit card company for the fee amount. Additional online pay services are listed:

• Cash Bail
• Fines and Costs

2. Can I visit someone in jail?

We encourage family and friends to visit the inmates at the Madison County Jail. Please view the Visiting Rules and Visitor Dress Code before your next visit.

3. What items can I send to an inmate?

Inmates are allowed to receive items at specific times.

4. How can I send money to someone in the Madison County Jail?

The facility offers a money drop off service.

5. Is there a limit as to the amount of incoming mail?

No, we do encourage correspondence. For more information please call 315-366-2300.

6. Can I drop off a note or letter to the front desk?

No, all mail, letters, notes must be received though the U.S. Mail. For more information please call 315-366-2300.

7. How do I know if someone has an outstanding warrant?

All outstanding warrants are available for view online.

8. How do I look up a sex offender?

The State of New York maintains an active list of registered sex offenders.

9. I am a victim of a crime. Can I find out when someone will be released from jail?

A victim can find out the status of an inmate in our jail and their release date by simply calling the jail at 315-366-2289. There is also a system available called VINELink which is an online portal to VINE, America’s number one victim notification network. VINE has been providing victims and concerned citizens with the power of information for decades, allowing these individuals to have the sense of security that they deserve. VINELink can be accessed 24 hours a day, seven days a week, to provide the most reliable information for custody status changes and criminal case information. The VINE service provides information by phone, email, TTY, and text message where available. You may also sign up through your participating state, or county’s toll-free number.