MADISON COUNTY SHERIFF | Vern Hjorth, Sheriff

Highway 32 Closed

Starting Monday March 1, 2010 Highway 32, 5 miles east of Madison from Highway 81, will be closed due to the replacement of two bridges. The highway is expected to be closed until November 15, 2010.

For more information see the Nebraska Department of Roads General Construction/Detour Info: read more »

Warrant List Highlights February 17, 2010

Angela J. Allen
1204 Norfolk #808 Norfolk, NE.
DOB/9-11-1969
Obstruct Court Order on Theft – shoplifting
Obstruct Court Order on Trespass 2nd degree

Christopher L. Barrientez
108 N Nebraska St Madison, NE.
DOB/10-29-1984
No Operator’s License

William J. Blair
5432 Laurel Ave Omaha, NE.
DOB/10-29-1991
Obstruct Court Order on Attempt of an assault

Ulysses Carranza
204 W Herman St PO Box 462 Battle Creek, NE.
DOB/5-24-1985 or 5-24-1988
Issue bad check

Jose Hernandes-Gonzalez
1717 Locust Ave Omaha, NE.
DOB/2-11-1987
No Operator’s License

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Careers with the Sheriff's Office

The Madison County Nebraska Sheriff’s Department takes applications for part-time and non-sworn applicattions on a perpetual basis. read more »

Highway 32 Closed

Starting Monday March 1, 2010 Highway 32, 5 miles east of Madison from Highway 81, will be closed due to the replacement of two bridges. The highway is expected to be closed until November 15, 2010.

For more information see the Nebraska Department of Roads General Construction/Detour Info: read more »

Madison County Deputies assist with efforts at Norfolk fire

Madison County Sheriff's Deputies assisted with the evacuation efforts and traffic control at the propane fire at the Protient plant in Norfolk today. The incident involved a 30,000 gallon propane tank which had caught fire. read more »

Changes to law focus of training

**reprinted from the Norfolk Daily News**

It’s not yet known how a new sex offender law will affect law enforcement.

Law enforcement officials and others will learn more about the nuances of Legislative Bill 285, passed into law last legislative session, at special training this week.

We're not sure until things are broken down and you start doing the math. But there is potential we could receive more people on lifetime placement,” said Joel Denney, a parole officer who supervises those offenders on lifetime registration. read more »

2009 Nebraska Unicameral Session Review: Judiciary Changes and Updates

Senators approved lethal injection as the state’s method of execution this session. Measures relating to court fees, violent crime and exonerated inmates also were passed by lawmakers. read more »

New Madison County Government Web Address

The webpage for Madison County, Nebraska has changed. Please update your bookmarks to http://madisoncountyne.com/

Civil Process Fees Increase

As of Monday June 1, 2009 civil process fees have increased to comply with Nebraska Statute 33-117 and Legislative Bill 35.

Please review the update fee schedule at the followinng link:

Fee Schedule

Lawmakers approve lethal injection

After a bracket motion failed, senators passed a bill May 28 adopting lethal injection as the state’s method of execution. read more »

All Terrain Vehicle Law Changes

Effictive September 1, 2007, the laws governing the operation of all-terrain vehicles on public road have changed. Please see the revised statute below.

Section 60-6,356 - All-terrain vehicle; operation; restrictions; city or village ordinance; county board resolution. read more »