Access Fulton County Recent Arrests
Fulton County recent arrests are part of the public record in Indiana, and you can search jail bookings, court filings, and criminal history data through the Fulton County Sheriff's Office and several statewide databases. The county jail sits at 811 Main St, Rochester, IN 46975, which is also the county seat, and the sheriff's office at 574-223-6517 handles all inmate bookings and can confirm current custody status for any person held at the Fulton County facility.
Fulton County Recent Arrests Quick Facts
Fulton County Sheriff Arrest Records
The Fulton County Sheriff's Office runs the jail in Rochester and is responsible for booking and holding people arrested in Fulton County. Every booking creates an arrest record that is public under IC 5-14-3-3. That record includes the person's full name, date and time of booking, the charges filed against them, and which agency made the arrest. The sheriff's website at fultoncountysheriff.org provides public access to jail roster data and other records from the office.
You can call the Fulton County Jail directly at 574-223-6517 to ask about a specific person. Staff can tell you whether someone is in custody, when they were booked, what they are charged with, and whether bond has been set. For searches covering multiple people or date ranges, the online tools are more practical than making individual phone calls.
Fulton County is a mid-size rural county in north-central Indiana. The sheriff's office handles arrests from its own patrol operations as well as bookings from the Rochester Police Department and the Indiana State Police post that covers the area. That combination means the sheriff's jail log contains a mix of county road arrests, city arrests, and state police referrals, all of which appear in the same public record.
The screenshot below shows the Fulton County Sheriff's website, where you can search the current jail roster and look up recent arrest records.
The sheriff's site is the primary local source for Fulton County arrest data. Check there first for current inmate names, charges, and booking dates.
Fulton County Court Records via MyCase
After an arrest in Fulton County, the prosecutor decides whether to file charges with the Fulton Circuit Court or Fulton Superior Court in Rochester. Once filed, those court records are searchable for free through Indiana's MyCase system at public.courts.in.gov/mycase. Search by name or case number to find criminal filings, scheduled hearings, and case outcomes tied to recent Fulton County arrests.
MyCase pulls from the Indiana Court System's statewide database, which means Fulton County cases appear alongside records from other counties in a single search. The system shows case type, current status, the attorney of record, and public documents filed in the case. Most criminal cases appear in MyCase within a few days of the initial filing. If a case is still in the pre-filing stage, it will not yet appear in the court system, but the arrest may already be visible in the jail roster.
Under IC 5-14-3-4, a small set of records is restricted from public access, including juvenile cases and certain records tied to active investigations. Standard criminal case information, including charges, court dates, and case status, is almost always public. If you believe a record exists but is not showing in MyCase, contact the Fulton County Clerk's office in Rochester to request a copy or clarify the record's status.
The image below shows the MyCase court records portal used to search Fulton County criminal cases.
MyCase is free, available 24 hours a day, and covers all Indiana circuit and superior courts including those in Rochester.
Note: MyCase shows public records only. Cases that have been expunged or sealed will not appear in search results.
Statewide Jail and Criminal History Tools
Beyond the sheriff's website and MyCase, several statewide tools help you search Fulton County recent arrests in a broader context. The statewide jail portal at public.indianajail.gov aggregates inmate data from participating county jails. If Fulton County feeds data into this system, you can search their roster alongside records from other Indiana counties without visiting multiple sites.
For a full arrest history, the Indiana State Police Limited Criminal History system at in.gov/ai/appfiles/isp-lch2/index.html covers arrests from across the state. It goes beyond recent bookings and shows older cases, cases from other counties, and disposition information where it exists. Some detailed records require a fee, but basic results are often available for free. This is the right tool when you need more than what a single county roster shows.
Indiana Code IC 36-2-13-5 places the duty of maintaining and sharing accurate inmate records on the county sheriff. Fulton County's participation in statewide databases supports that duty and gives the public a way to access records without filing formal requests for routine information.
VINE Notification and Victim Services
VINE at vinelink.com covers Fulton County inmates and sends automatic alerts when custody status changes. Registration is free and can be done online or by calling 1-866-959-8463. You choose how to receive alerts: phone call, text, or email. VINE sends notifications when a person is released, transferred to another facility, or has a scheduled hearing.
For crime victims or families following a Fulton County arrest, VINE removes the need to call the jail to check status manually. Custody changes can happen quickly. Bond hearings often occur within 24 to 48 hours of booking. VINE makes sure you find out when those changes happen without waiting on hold or making repeated calls to the sheriff's office.
Formal Records Requests and APRA Rights
If the records you need are not available through the online tools listed here, Indiana's Access to Public Records Act gives you the legal right to request them. IC 5-14-3-5 sets out the rules, including that agencies must acknowledge requests within 24 hours and either produce the records or provide a written denial within seven business days. For most basic arrest and booking records, the agency should comply without issue.
To request records from the Indiana State Police, use the online form at in.accessgov.com/isp-apra. For records held by the Fulton County Sheriff or the county courts, submit your request in writing to the relevant office in Rochester. Keep a copy of your request and note the date you sent it in case you need to follow up or appeal a denial.
Note: Agencies can charge a reasonable copying fee for records they produce, but they cannot charge for the time spent searching for records in most situations.
Expungement of Fulton County Arrest Records
Indiana Code IC 35-38-8, available at iga.in.gov/laws/2024/ic/titles/35#35-38-8, allows many people with Fulton County arrests on their record to have those records sealed from public databases. Arrests that did not lead to conviction are generally the easiest to expunge. The petition is filed with the Fulton County court where the case was originally heard.
For convictions, additional waiting periods apply. Misdemeanor convictions may qualify after five years. Class D and Level 6 felonies have longer waiting periods. Serious violent felonies are generally not eligible. An attorney or Fulton County legal aid office can help determine eligibility and assist with filing the petition. Once granted, the expunged record is removed from public searches but remains accessible to law enforcement agencies.
Nearby Counties
Fulton County sits in north-central Indiana and borders five other counties. Use these links to search recent arrest records in neighboring jurisdictions.
Marshall County to the northwest includes Plymouth as its county seat and shares a rural character with Fulton County. Kosciusko County to the east includes Warsaw, which has more police activity due to its size.