* 23
W. High St. ~ P.O. Box 558 ~ London, Ohio 43140 ~ PH:
(740) 852-1332 ~ FX: (740) 852-7125 *
The
Office of Sheriff has been in existence since 1066. Originally
appointed by the King, the "SHIRE REEVE" writs and was generally responsible for the capture of
wrong-doers in their respective Shires. The office evolved and
eventually the
title was shortened to "Sheriff". The
office was soon adopted by colonial governments. As the colonies
broke from English rule, Sheriffs became elected officials
chosen by the people. Although the Sheriff served as the chief law
enforcement officer in the county, the sheriff's primary responsibility
was to serve as an officer of the court.
The Ohio Revised Code adopted the
traditional duties of the Sheriff. Each of Ohio's eighty-eight
Sheriffs serves as officers of the court and keepers of the jail.
The Sheriff is charged with the responsibility of
maintaining the public peace and protecting the lives and property of all
citizens in Madison County, Ohio. His obligations and responsibilities
have continuously grown throughout the years.
Sheriff's Office main entrance on Oak Street
Sheriff's old residence now
used as office space on High Street
The duties of the
Sheriff have increased as administrative procedures, court decisions, and
requirements of the laws have brought about sophisticated and technical
advancements to law enforcement. The Madison County Sheriff's Office is
comprised of five basic divisions which perform the varied duties required
by Ohio law and the criminal justice system. These divisions are:
*Effective
July 1, 2009, fee increase on electronic background checks.
Click here
Citizens of Madison County
can view our most current News Releases by clicking
here.
In order to make you aware of the activity around your
neighborhood, we are publishing a generalized list of official
reports taken by the Sheriff’s Office.
click here
From time to time seized, forfeited or replaced
vehicles and equipment become available for sale to the public.
Rather than holding items for extended periods of time and
scheduling an auction, the Madison County Sheriff uses an
on-line auction site to dispose of property. The site is
GovDeals
and may be found at
www.govdeals.com
To obtain information on
concealed carry you can click
here.
To obtain information on sheriff’s sales you can click
here.
