9-1-1 Emergency:  (618) 296-5913

The 911 Office is open during normal business hours with limited staff. If you need to meet directly with 911 staff, please make an appointment.

Animal Care and Control Office:  (618) 692-1700 ext 4960


07/20/2020

Madison County Animal Care and Control is still practicing daily operations due to COVID-19, to ensure the public's safety.  Madison County Animal Care and Control will continue with the below policies/procedures.

• Municipalities MUST make scheduled appointments when brining in animals to Madison County Animal Care and Control.
• If an owner wants to turn in their animal we would ask them to contact Madison County Animal Care and Control prior to turn in their animal.
• Animals brought in by the public must make appointments when bringing in stray animals.
• Individuals wanting to make appointments for Euthanasia MUST schedule an appointment by 3pm Monday-Friday.
• Owner Turn Ins will continue to be limited and will depend on space in the facility and what strays are coming in. If an owner does turn in an animal they will be required to make a scheduled appointment with an animal control officer.

Tag Office:

The tag office will continue to be open to the public through email, mail, online payment options, and over the phone payment options. At this time we will not be allowing anyone to come into the office to make a payment due to the safety of our staff and continuing to reduce the number of individuals in the building.

These new procedures will help us continue to ensure the safety of our staff and officers and continue to keep the public safe during these uncertain times.

Any questions or concerns please direct to Katherine Conder 618-692-1700 EXT 4960.

Auditor (618) 296-4011
At this time, the Auditor's office is continuing essential operations, including processing vendor payments according to the weekly and monthly normal payment processing schedule. The service counter is open during normal business hours with limited staff.

Benefits/Human Resources/Payroll/Safety & Risk Management

Until further notice access to our office area is by appointment only.  Mail and packages can be left at the counter.  Depending on your concern or question, please contact the following by email or call (*leave voice message for return call):

Benefits:

Cheryl Reynolds careynolds@co.madison.il.us or call 618/296-4566*

Human Resources:

Bruce Cooper bwcooper@co.madison.il.us or call 618/296-4941

Payroll:  

Craig Edwards cledwards@co.madison.il.us or
Nicole Burr @ ncburr@co.madison.il.us or call 618/296-4026*

Safety & Risk Management: 

Annette Schoeberle afschoeberle@co.madison.il.us or call 618/296-4546
Stacey Perjak sjperjak@co.madison.il.us or call 618/296-4567*

Child Advocacy Center (618) 296-5390

The CAC remains open by appointment to multidisciplinary team members and children and families for services related to child abuse investigations. CAC Staff are maintaining supportive contact for children and families on its caseloads. 

Circuit Clerk (618) 692-6240

COVID-19 PRECAUTIONS ARE ENFORCED IN THE COURTHOUSE

YOUR HEALTH AND SAFETY IS IMPORTANT TO US.  A FACE COVERING AND MAINTAINING A SIX-FOOT DISTANCE BETWEEN YOURSELF AND OTHERS IS REQUIRED.  WASH YOUR HANDS OFTEN AND COVER YOUR MOUTH AND NOSE WHEN YOU COUGH OR SNEEZE.

ONLY PERSONS NECESSARY TO THE PROCEEDINGS SHOULD COME TO COURT. LEAVE FAMILY AND FRIENDS AT HOME.

To view the most current Court Orders & Information, please visit the Circuit Clerk's webpage:  CIRCUIT Clerk Homepage

Circuit Court (618) 296-4884

COVID-19 PRECAUTIONS ARE ENFORCED IN THE COURTHOUSE

YOUR HEALTH AND SAFETY IS IMPORTANT TO US.  A FACE COVERING AND MAINTAINING A SIX-FOOT DISTANCE BETWEEN YOURSELF AND OTHERS IS REQUIRED.  WASH YOUR HANDS OFTEN AND COVER YOUR MOUTH AND NOSE WHEN YOU COUGH OR SNEEZE.

ONLY PERSONS NECESSARY TO THE PROCEEDINGS SHOULD COME TO COURT. LEAVE FAMILY AND FRIENDS AT HOME.

To view the most current Court Orders & Information, please visit the Circuit Court's webpage:  CIRCUIT COURT Homepage

Community Development/Economic Development (618) 296-4386

The office is handling public inquiries by appointment only. The public is asked to contact the office by phone, leave a message and the call will be returned. 

County Board (618) 296-4341
Any general county inquiries can be sent to coboard@co.madison.il.us. As recommended and authorized by Governor’s Executive Order 2020-07, Madison County will postpone consideration of public business where possible.

County Clerk - 618-692-6290

All departments are available at this time; Vital Records, Delinquent Tax, County Board ,Elections, Assumed Name, Statement of Economic Interests and Tax Extension are covered.

Coroner (618) 692-7478 
The Coroner’s Office will remain open as it is a 24/7 operation. The public is asked to contact the office before visiting 

Detention Center (618) 692-1002
Not open to the public and no visitors.

Juvenile Detention Center

The Madison County Juvenile Detention Home will be postponing all visits at this time to ensure the health and safety of our clients.

Please call (618) 692-1002 if you have any questions. 

Thank you for your cooperation in helping keep our staff and residents safe.

Emergency Management:  (618) 692-0537

The Madison County Emergency Management Agency identifies hazards and vulnerabilities within the corporate limits of Madison County and provides coordination to effectively prepare for, respond to, and recover from all natural and manmade emergencies and disasters regardless of size, or complexity.

This Agency will take appropriate action in accordance with established Emergency Operational Plans to mitigate any harm to the citizens or property in Madison County.

Employment and Training (618) 296-4301

Madison County Employment and Training is open by appointment only. Appointments can be made online at www.co.madison.il.us/mcetd or by phone at (618) 296-4301. Once an appointment is scheduled, customers will receive an email confirmation of their appointment time and instructions on how and when to enter the building.

Regular cleaning is taking place along with other safety measures to include disinfecting common areas, placing disposable plastic over the keyboards, enforcing the face-covering mandate and limiting the number of people allowed in the office.

At this time, state staff from the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) will not be returning to the office for in-person assistance. As before, Employment and Training staff are unable to assist with filing for unemployment benefits or answer any questions concerning a person’s UI benefits. Customers requiring Unemployment Insurance services should contact the IDES call center at (800) 244-5631 or visit the website at www.ides.illinois.gov. Packets with information about how to file for unemployment and a list of potential community resources are available outside the entrance of the department at 101 E. Edwardsville Road, Wood River. 

Facilities Management:  (618) 296-4568 Office
                                       (618) 296-4494 Eve Hiller
                                       (618) 363-0063 Chris Milton (cell)

All staff are working their regular shifts.

Highway (618)296-4540
The Highway Department is restricted and the public should call to report any road problems.

Information Technology - 618-296-4555
IT staff has returned to normal work hours.  Questions and problems can be addressed by emailing:  helpdesk@co.madison.il.us

Jury Commission (618) 296-4392

Due to COVID-19 the Jury Commission is following the direction of the Illinois Supreme Court, all Madison County Jury Trials are continued through May 22, 2020.  Any juror who has received a summons to report in April or May is not to report for jury service, as outlined in the administrative orders available on the Circuit Courts website.

Mental Health (618) 296-4357
June 1, 2020 - The office will be open for normal business.

Effective: Mon, June 1, 2020 

Madison County Planning & Development department now open to the general public.

It is highly encouraged for patrons to fill out and submit any permits or forms online before coming to the office in person. In attempts to reduce foot traffic, office visits are recommended for emergency permitting only.

In accordance with State guidelines, Planning & Development will be practicing social distancing during the reopening process with safety requirements strictly enforced.

• Masks must be worn at all times
• Those not wearing protective equipment will be turned away until proper personal protection requirements are met.
• Must adhere to designated interaction areas marked with yellow feet stickers throughout the county building.

Probation (618) 296-6255

All new cases  placed on probation must immediately report to Room 29 on the ground floor of the Madison County Administration Building to receive an intake appointment and further reporting instructions.  If you have any questions, staff will be able to assist you by calling (618) 975-4788. 

YOU MUST WEAR A MASK INTO THE ADMINISTRATION BUILDING.  Friends or relatives are not allowed in the office with you and should remain outside or in their vehicle.  Social distancing is required at all times while in the building.

The Madison County Juvenile Detention Home will be postponing all visits at this time to ensure the health and safety of our clients.

Please call (618) 692-1002 if you have any questions. 

Thank you for your cooperation in helping keep our staff and residents safe.

Public Defender (618) 296-5350
6/1/2020

The Public Defender's office is open during regular business hours (8:30 AM to 4:30 PM). The courts in Madison County are re-opening with some changes. If you receive a notice to appear in court from either the clerk or the this office,  CALL the Public Defender Office at (618) 692-7474 to verify your court date, time to appear and location. 

If you are required to come to court, SOCIAL DISTANCING RULES ARE IN EFFECT.

• You must wear a mask to entry a county building. 
• You will not be able to bring a relative or friend into the building. They should remain outside or in their vehicle.
• Maintain 6 feet between you and everyone else.

Telephone consultations with your assigned Public Defender is encouraged. If you have general questions about your case or need to talk about your own case, call your assigned attorney. In-person office visits with the attorneys, investigator and client advocate are by advance appointment only.

Purchasing (618) 296-4219
The Purchasing Department continues operations as normal with limited staff in the office. 

Hours are 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Purchasing is open for all deliveries.

Recorder (618) 296-4475
The Recorder’s Office is continuing all recording operations, however is requesting patrons utilize U.S. Postal Service, common carriers (FedEx, UPS) or electronic recording for document submissions. The office will continue to accommodate a modified title company protocol. 

For protection of employees and patrons, the Recorder’s Office is not conducting face-to-face interactions with the general public during this time. The public is asked to conduct business via email, phone or mail. 

Due to the expected high call volume, if a call is not answered, please leave a message and the office will respond. Direct email inquires to recorder@co.madison.il.us and copy requests to recordercopies@co.madison.il.us. 

The Recorder’s Office is encouraging patrons to conduct record searches off-site electronically through its various subscription services, including Laredo, Monarch and Tapestry. Additional information regarding theses services is available on the Recorder’s website. 

NOTARIZATIONS

OFFICE OF THE MADISON COUNTY RECORDER

In response to the ongoing COVID-19 crisis, Madison County Recorder Amy M. Meyer is taking steps to ensure the safety of our patrons, employees and the residents of Madison County.  Understanding the essential function our office provides and the need to continue our operations, we have changed our operations with the goal of continuing our services to the public while limiting exposure of the virus to our patrons and staff. Fortunately, many of the services provided by the Recorder’s Office can be provided without direct in-person contact.

As a result, the Recorder will be making the following changes:

At the start of the business day of March 23, 2020, the Madison County Recorder will be recording documents by USPS MAIL, FedEx, UPS mail or electronic-recording ONLY.

The public will not be allowed into the Recorder’s Office. This will remain in effect until April 7, 2020. 

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Regional Office of Education (618) 296-4530

07/20/2020

The ROE is open to the public during regular business hours.  Fingerprinting is being done Monday through Friday by appointment only. 

Sheriff’s Department 
Patrol Operations — (618) 692-4433      24/7  operations
Sheriff’s Office Patrol Operations will continue normal operations and can be reached via 911 (emergency only) or non-emergency line (618) 692-4433.

Sheriff Jail Operations—(618) 692-1064     24/7 operations
Until further notice, only remote video visitation will be allowed. The front office lobby will be closed to the public.  However, the front lobby kiosk will be made available to those wishing to deposit funds into an inmate’s trust account.  Allowed inmate clothing items will also continue to be accepted. 

Sheriff Investigations—(618) 692-0871     8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Normal operations will continue. The front office lobby will be closed to the public. The public is encouraged to call to speak with an investigator.

Sheriff Administration—(618) 692-6087   8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Normal operations will continue.  The front office lobby will be closed to the public.  The public is encouraged to call to speak with a member of the administration. 

Sheriff Court Security — Sheriff’s Deputies will continue to provide security at all buildings while county employees and judges are present. 

In accordance with the Illinois Governor’s Executive Order, prohibiting all non-essential travel, the Madison County Jail has suspended on-site visitation of inmates.  Virtual visits can be held through IC Solutions.  Each inmate is being provided two free visits a week.

This suspension will be upheld until further notice.

To set up an account with IC Solutions go to:

www.icsolutions.com

07/22/2020
The office is closed to the public due to COVID-19

We are fully staffed and processing payments along with maintaining our sewer lines during normal business hours. Please use our drop box, US mail, on line banking or pay by debit/credit card at www.govpaynow.com/gps/user/plc/a0007w when making your payments. 

If you have any questions or need additional assistance please call the office (618) 931-3400

Thank You

States Attorney (618) 692-6280
11/17/2020

The Madison County State’s Attorney’s Office is open to the public.  Maximum of 2 people in the lobby at all times.  Masks are required for entrance.

Thank You!

Treasurer (618) 692-6260 
Please call before visiting the Treasurer’s Office as staff is limited and wait times may be long. The public is asked to visit the Treasurer’s website before visiting the office. 

For questions about property tax exemptions, please contact the Assessor's Office. Questions about redeeming sold real estate taxes, please contact the County Clerk's Office. 

CURRENT VAC OPERATIONS

06/03/2020
At this time, the VAC is fully operational and completing appointments both in person and remotely via the telephone or other electronic mean as needed and appropriate. We are rotating VAC Staff daily in order for Veterans to complete necessary appointments as well as drop off or pick up items, sign documents and related other business as instructed by VAC Staff.  Please be advised that a facial covering is required when coming into the VAC for any in person scheduled appointment. Free facial coverings are available for Veterans who may need one.

During this time the VAC is asking Veterans to limit walk-ins by calling ahead. If you decide to come into the VAC as a walk-in, we will verify your contact information and then call you to discuss your need/s and set-up any in person or remote appointment as maybe needed and as appropriate.

For the most up to date information, please Like and Follow the VAC Facebook Page at the below link:

https://www.facebook.com/mcveterans/ 

Madison County, IL Veterans' Assistance Commission (VAC) Office Contact Methods:

Do to increased call volume, please leave a message when calling our VAC office and someone will return your call based on highest priority calls first or use one of the other above alternative contact methods.

Any Veterans in Active Crisis or in need of immediate Medical Attention should call 911, go to nearest Emergency Room and/or call the Veterans Crisis Line at 1-800-273-8255 and Press 1 or text to 838255.