Fulton County Police Records

Fulton County police records are maintained by the Sheriff's Office in Rochester, Indiana, and include incident reports, arrest records, and related law enforcement documents for the county. This page explains how to search for police records in Fulton County, the key contacts and phone numbers at the Sheriff's Office, and the state-level tools Indiana provides for criminal history and court record searches.

Fulton County Sheriff's Office

The Fulton County Sheriff's Office is at 2006 Sweetgum Rd., Rochester, IN. Sheriff Travis Heishman runs the department. The main county line is 574-223-2912. The direct Sheriff's Office line is (574) 223-2819. For records specifically, call (574) 224-5629. Having the records line direct can save you time compared to going through the general county switchboard.

The Sheriff's Office handles law enforcement for unincorporated Fulton County and serves as the custodian of county-level police records. For incidents that happened within Rochester city limits, the Rochester Police Department may hold separate records. If you're not sure which agency handled the incident, call the Sheriff's Office first and they can direct you.

The Fulton County Sheriff's Office page on the county website provides contact information and details about department services. You can find it at co.fulton.in.us/230/Sheriffs-Office. The screenshot below shows that page.

The county site lists the Sheriff's contact information, office hours, and links to other county departments that may hold related records.

Access to Public Records in Fulton County

Indiana's Access to Public Records Act (IC 5-14-3) gives you the right to request public records from the Fulton County Sheriff's Office. The agency has 7 days to respond to your APRA request. If they deny access, they must provide a written explanation with the specific legal exemption cited. You do not need to explain why you want the record.

To make a request, contact the records line at (574) 224-5629 or visit in person. Describe the record you need as specifically as possible. Include incident dates, names, locations, and case numbers when available. Detailed requests get faster results than general ones.

The Fulton County website also has an APRA-specific page at co.fulton.in.us/305/Access-to-Public-Records-Act. That page explains the county's process for public records requests and may include downloadable forms. Check it before submitting your request to understand what documentation the county requires.

Mail requests should go to the office at 2006 Sweetgum Rd., Rochester, IN. Include a self-addressed stamped envelope and any required fee. Call ahead to confirm the current rate for your record type and what payment forms are accepted.

Indiana Level Check History

For statewide criminal history searches, Indiana State Police runs the Level Check History (LCH) system. The fee is $15.70 by credit card online or $7.00 by mail. Access the portal at in.gov/ai/appfiles/isp-lch/. The system covers arrest and conviction records maintained under IC 10-13-2 from courts and agencies across all 92 Indiana counties, including Fulton County.

The LCH is a fast way to check criminal history when someone may have records in multiple counties. For records specific to Fulton County that were not submitted to the state repository, a local request to the Sheriff or county clerk will be more thorough. Using both together gives you the most complete picture.

APRA requests for Indiana State Police records go through the online portal at in.accessgov.com/isp-apra. Use that for ISP-held records. For Fulton County Sheriff records, go through the local office.

Fulton County Court Records and Public Safety Tools

Indiana's Sex Offender Registry is free and searchable at icrimewatch.net/indiana.php. You can look up registered offenders in Fulton County by name, zip code, or address. The registry is maintained by the state and updated regularly.

Protection orders from Fulton County cases are in the statewide protection order database at public.courts.in.gov/porefsp. Active civil and domestic protection orders from all Indiana courts are searchable here at no cost.

Court case records for Fulton County are available through MyCase at mycase.in.gov. Criminal charges, traffic violations, civil matters, and hearing schedules all appear in this free tool. Sealed and juvenile records are not part of the public view.

Accident reports from Fulton County may be available through BuyCrash at BuyCrash.com for participating agencies. Check there first if you need a crash report quickly, before submitting a formal in-person or mail request.

What Types of Records Are Available

Most arrest and incident records become public once an investigation closes. Booking records, arrest logs, and incident reports are generally open to the public under APRA. Records from active cases, juvenile matters, and documents with victim personal information may be withheld.

If the Fulton County Sheriff's Office denies your request, they must put the reason in writing and cite the specific statute. You can appeal to the Indiana Public Access Counselor if you believe the denial was not valid. The Counselor's office provides free opinions on APRA disputes.

For court-level records such as judgments, orders, and court filings, contact the Fulton County Clerk's Office in Rochester. The clerk maintains case records separately from the Sheriff, and some documents you need may only exist in the court file.

Nearby Counties

Fulton County is in north-central Indiana. Each neighboring county has its own Sheriff's Office and records system.