Madison County, Nebraska sentencing data
As of October 16, 2026, according to Nebraska Department of Correctional Services records, 196 people sentenced in Madison County were held in Nebraska state prisons. Their median sentence is 7 years, shorter than the statewide median of 12 years. 24% are serving 20 years or more, compared with 41% statewide. The most common offense is sexual assault 1st degree.
Sentences by offense: Madison County vs. Nebraska
Offenses with 10+ people. Median of the longest sentence from each person's most recent sentencing; life and death sentences not included.
| Offense | People | Madison median (yrs) | Nebraska median (yrs) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sexual Assault 1St Degree | 15 | 20 | 25 |
| Assault 1St Degree | 10 | 16 | 20 |
| Burglary | 10 | 6 | 8 |
Race
| Group | People | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 102 | 52% |
| Hispanic | 43 | 22% |
| Indigenous | 25 | 13% |
| Black | 23 | 12% |
Groups with fewer than 10 people are not shown.
Other Nebraska counties
About this data
Source: Nebraska Department of Correctional Services public inmate records. People currently in state prison custody whose longest sentence was imposed in Madison County, one record per person, using the longest sentence from their most recent sentencing. Criminal history is not in the data, so differences between counties can reflect prior records as well as sentencing practice.