Fulton County Booking and Jail Records
Fulton County released inmate records come from the Fulton County Jail in McConnellsburg, Pennsylvania. This very small, rural county in south-central Pennsylvania has one of the more modest jail populations in the state. The facility at 207 N. 2nd Street operates around the clock, with a 24-hour phone line at 814-623-2955. Because of limited capacity, some Fulton County inmates may be housed at Bedford County Correctional Facility. This page covers how to search Fulton County released inmate records using official channels, state tools, and the PA SAVIN victim notification system.
Fulton County Quick Facts
Fulton County Jail — McConnellsburg Facility
Fulton County Jail sits at 207 N. 2nd Street, McConnellsburg, PA 17233. The phone line runs 24 hours a day at 814-623-2955. McConnellsburg is the county seat and the only borough in Fulton County. The jail is small, reflecting the county's very limited population and low overall crime volume.
Due to limited space, some Fulton County inmates are transferred to the Bedford County Correctional Facility. If you cannot locate someone at the Fulton County Jail by phone, call Bedford County to check whether the person has been housed there. This is a common arrangement for smaller Pennsylvania counties that lack the capacity to hold all detainees locally.
Inmate classification at Fulton County Jail uses four levels: Minimum, Medium, Maximum, and Work Release. Classification is an ongoing process based on current charges and behavior. Visitation is available daily — visitors may come on Sunday, Monday through Friday, and Saturday in both morning and afternoon time blocks, with some evening visits available on weekdays. Each visit is limited to 30 minutes, and a maximum of two guests per inmate are allowed at one time.
| Facility |
Fulton County Jail 207 N. 2nd Street McConnellsburg, PA 17233 Phone: 814-623-2955 (24 hours) |
|---|---|
| County Seat | McConnellsburg, Pennsylvania |
| Overflow Facility | Bedford County Correctional Facility (when capacity exceeded) |
Inmate Records and Search in Fulton County
Searching for released inmates in Fulton County starts with the jail phone line at 814-623-2955. Staff can confirm current custody status, booking date, charges, and release information. Because Fulton County is very small, an online public roster may not be available. Phone contact is usually the fastest route to current booking data.
If someone cannot be found at the Fulton County Jail, check with Bedford County Correctional Facility directly. Some Fulton County detainees are housed there when local capacity is full. This is standard practice and does not indicate any change in the person's legal status under Fulton County jurisdiction.
For state prison records, the PADOC Inmate Locator at inmatelocator.cor.pa.gov is the right tool. It is free and searches by name or DOC number. State-sentenced inmates originally from Fulton County appear in this database. The locator updates daily and provides current facility, sentence details, and minimum release dates.
Court records from Fulton County criminal cases are available on the UJS Portal at ujsportal.pacourts.us. A name or docket number search returns case summaries, charges, and court dates. For a complete picture of a case, use the UJS Portal alongside any direct inquiry to the Fulton County Jail.
Note: Fulton County's small size means staff know many cases individually. A brief, polite phone call to 814-623-2955 often yields faster results than going through multiple database searches when looking for recently released inmates.
Right-to-Know Requests in Fulton County
Any person may request public records from Fulton County under the Pennsylvania Right-to-Know Law, 65 P.S. §§ 67.101–67.3104. Fulton County's Open Records Officer must respond within five business days. Jail logs, booking records, and release dates are public records under the RTKL. The $0.25-per-page copy fee applies to records provided in hard copy format.
The standard RTK request form is at openrecords.pa.gov/RTKL/StandardRTKForm.cfm. You may also write your own request letter. Address it to the Open Records Officer for Fulton County and specify the records you need. Include the person's full name and relevant date range to help staff locate the correct records quickly.
If Fulton County denies your request or fails to respond within five business days, you can appeal to the Pennsylvania Office of Open Records at openrecords.pa.gov or by calling 717-346-9903. The OOR issues binding decisions on all appeals and its process is free for requesters. Further appeals may go to Commonwealth Court.
Note: Law enforcement records may fall under CHRIA, 18 Pa.C.S. § 9121 et seq., which applies separate access rules from the standard RTKL. Records covered by CHRIA are not accessible through a standard RTK request and require a PATCH inquiry instead.
PA SAVIN — Victim Notification in Fulton County
PA SAVIN provides free custody notifications for Fulton County. The system runs 24 hours a day, every day of the year. Register at pavictimhelp.org or by phone at 1-866-972-7284. Registered users receive automatic alerts when an individual's custody status changes — including releases and transfers — at the Fulton County Jail or any Pennsylvania state facility.
You do not need victim status to register for PA SAVIN. Any person with a concern about an individual's release from Fulton County custody may sign up. Alerts are sent by phone call, email, or text based on your preference. You can also check current custody status at any time through the PA SAVIN website without registering an account.
Because Fulton County sometimes transfers inmates to Bedford County, it is worth knowing that PA SAVIN covers all participating jails in the state. If the person you are tracking is housed at Bedford County Correctional Facility on behalf of Fulton County, you should monitor both facilities or confirm the transfer through a direct call to 814-623-2955.
State Resources for Fulton County Residents
The Pennsylvania Department of Corrections at cor.pa.gov oversees all state prisons. The PADOC Inmate Locator at inmatelocator.cor.pa.gov is free, searches by name or DOC number, and updates daily. Fulton County residents sentenced to state facilities appear in this database. Results include current facility and sentence information.
The PATCH system at epatch.state.pa.us provides statewide criminal history summaries for $22 per search. Call 1-888-783-7972 for assistance. PATCH reports cover all 67 Pennsylvania counties, including Fulton, and are useful when you need a complete criminal history rather than just current custody data. The Pennsylvania State Police manages the PATCH system and maintains the underlying criminal history database.
The Pennsylvania Board of Probation and Parole at pbpp.pa.gov supervises state parolees, including those from Fulton County released from state prisons. For court records, use the UJS Portal at ujsportal.pacourts.us. Pennsylvania's Clean Slate Act (Act 56 of 2018) and expungement under 18 Pa.C.S. § 9122 may have removed some older Fulton County records from public access — a search that returns no results may reflect sealed records rather than a clean history.
Nearby Counties
Fulton County borders Bedford, Huntingdon, and Franklin counties. Overflow inmates may be held at Bedford County. Check nearby county records using the links below.