Fulton County Sheriff's Office
Fulton County Sheriff's Office
The Fulton County Sheriff's Office is CLOSED.
Offenders arrested for misdemeanors and felonies in this county are brought to the Bedford County Correctional Facility for booking and processing, and if their crime requires it, are incarcerated until they either get bail or are released from custody on their own recognizance.
Those who are found guilty and sentenced to a term of less than one year, will do their time in that county. Those sentenced to longer terms will be sent to either the Pennsylvania State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
It's always a good idea to find out and save the inmate's jail ID number or booking number as you may need this for sending mail or other communication needs. If you can't locate it online, you can call Bedford County Correctional Facility at 814-623-2955 to get it.
Inmate Services
Phone
814-623-2955Mailing address (personal mail)
Mailing address (legal mail or subscriptions)
Bedford County Correctional Facility
425 Imlertown Road
Bedford, PA 15522
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Fulton County Sheriff's Office, review their criminal charges, the amount of their bond, when they can get visits, or even view their mugshot, go to the Official Jail Inmate Roster, or call the jail at 814-623-2955 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up an offender's Criminal Court Case online in Fulton County or any other county in Pennsylvania.
Fulton County Sheriff's Office Inmate Search
The Fulton County Sheriff's Office maintains an average of 0 offenders in custody on any given day. The Fulton County Sheriff's Office has a monthly turnover of 40% of their inmate population, another 30% turnover every 90 days, another 20% every six months, and approximately 10% stay incarcerated between six and twelve months. Every year Fulton County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 3,621 offenders.
The following charts of Fulton County inmate population demographics are updated daily. The information shown is for today. For research purposes we have broken down the inmates by sex, age, ethnicity, and criminal charges.
The information is compiled from the Fulton County Corrections Department, the state of Pennsylvania Department of Corrections, as well as the United States Department of Justice and Census Bureau records. It represents every person in custody in Fulton County.
For complete information on how to get directions, bond, visit, mail, send and receive email and texts, receive phone calls, and send money or commissary to an inmate, find arrest information for Fulton County and other counties surrounding this one, scroll down this page. We have a section for each.
We also provide photos of the jail that we have collected over the years.
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Offenders arrested for misdemeanors and felonies in this county are brought to the Bedford County Correctional Facility for booking and processing, and if their crime requires it, are incarcerated until they either get bail or are released from custody on their own recognizance.
Those who are found guilty and sentenced to a term of less than one year, will do their time in that county. Those sentenced to longer terms will be sent to either the Pennsylvania State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
It's always a good idea to find out and save the inmate's jail ID number or booking number as you may need this for sending mail or other communication needs. If you can't locate it online, you can call Bedford County Correctional Facility at 814-623-2955 to get it.
- Bedford County Jail: 814-623-2955
- Sheriff: 717-485-4221
How is booking conducted at Fulton County Sheriff's Office?
After an arrest, individuals are transported to Fulton County Sheriff's Office for the booking process. This procedure ensures the person’s identity, assesses charges, and determines if they will be released, eligible for bail, or detained until court.
Remaining silent during this process is vital. Anything said could be used as evidence, so it’s wise to wait for an attorney before speaking about the arrest.
Here’s a breakdown of the booking steps at Fulton County Sheriff's Office:
- Verifying identification information.
- Capturing mugshots for record-keeping.
- Health assessments and questions about criminal history.
- Possible DNA collection.
- Physical search for contraband or weapons.
- Securing personal belongings.
- Granting a free phone call.
For questions about an arrestee’s bond, call the facility at 814-623-2955.
How to post bail for someone arrested in Fulton County
When an individual is arrested and booked at Fulton County Sheriff's Office in McConnellsburg, the outcomes include:
1. Release without bail, under the condition they appear for their court date.
2. Remain in custody until the court appearance.
3. Post a bail or bond for release. Contact 814-623-2955 for specific bail amounts.
Bail payments can be made in different ways.
- Cash bonds must be paid in full, either at the jail's bonding window or with the clerk of court, and are accepted as cash, cashier's check or money order; many jails also process cards through a lobby kiosk or online vendor for a fee, so bring the inmate's full name and booking number, and phone the jail at 814-623-2955 if needed.
- You can work with a licensed bail bondsman in Fulton County.
- Many courts allow a property bond, letting an owner put up land or a home after proving clear title and equity of at least the bond (often double) through a deed and a recent tax or appraisal value, with approval from the court that set bail.
For further information on posting bail in Fulton County, Pennsylvania, visit the Fulton County Sheriff's Office Bail Information Page.
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We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Fulton County Sheriff's Office’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 814-623-2955 for further assistance.
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Fulton County County Jails
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The Fulton County Sheriff's Office serves the following cities and towns of Fulton County: Ayr, Belfast, Bethel, Brush Creek, Dublin, Licking Creek, McConnellsburg, Taylor, Thompson, Todd, Union and Wells.