Fulton County Pennsylvania Arrest Records
Fulton County is one of the smallest and most rural counties in Pennsylvania. The county seat is McConnellsburg, and criminal records are filed through the 39th Judicial District, which Fulton County shares with Franklin County. Residents can search Fulton County arrest records online through the Pennsylvania UJS portal or by contacting the courthouse in McConnellsburg. This guide covers the main sources for Fulton County arrest records and how to access them using state and local tools.
Fulton County Quick Facts
Fulton County Courthouse and Court Records
The Fulton County Courthouse is at 201 N. Second Street, McConnellsburg, PA 17233. The main phone number is (717) 485-4212. Fulton County was incorporated on April 19, 1851, and was formed from Bedford County. Court records in Fulton County date back to 1850. The Prothonotary maintains civil records, and the Clerk of Orphans' Court keeps marriage records going back to 1885. Criminal case records are maintained by the Clerk of Courts for the 39th Judicial District.
Because Fulton County shares the 39th Judicial District with Franklin County, some administrative and judicial functions are coordinated from Chambersburg. The Open Records Officer for the 39th Judicial District is Mark Singer. His office is at 14 N. Main St., Chambersburg, PA 17201. Written requests to the district for judicial records can be directed there. For non-judicial county government records, contact the Fulton County Courthouse in McConnellsburg directly.
Fulton County criminal court dockets are available through the Pennsylvania UJS portal. Visit ujsportal.pacourts.us to search by participant name, docket number, or case type. The portal is free and covers both the Court of Common Pleas and Magisterial District Court records for Fulton County. Criminal and civil records are both accessible through this system.
| Courthouse |
Fulton County Courthouse 201 N. Second Street McConnellsburg, PA 17233 Phone: (717) 485-4212 |
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| Judicial District | 39th Judicial District (shared with Franklin County) |
| UJS Portal | ujsportal.pacourts.us |
How to Find Fulton County Arrest Records
The best starting point for searching Fulton County arrest records is the UJS portal. The UJS system at ujsportal.pacourts.us covers all county court dockets in Pennsylvania, including Fulton County. You can search by the name of the person charged, docket number, or case type. Results show charges filed, bail status, court dates, and case outcomes. Access is free and no account is needed. Court calendars are also published through the portal.
Fulton County has a small court volume due to its rural and low-population nature. MDJ offices in Fulton County are limited in number. Preliminary hearings for criminal cases in the county take place at the Magisterial District level before cases move to the Court of Common Pleas. All of these proceedings create records that flow into the UJS system and become available to the public.
For documents not shown on the UJS portal, contact the Fulton County Courthouse in McConnellsburg at (717) 485-4212. Staff can assist with document requests, certified copies, and searches by name or case number. Older records from the 1850s through the mid-20th century may require additional time to retrieve since those files are archived.
Note: Fulton County records are part of the shared 39th Judicial District. If you are searching for a case filed in that district, you may need to contact both the McConnellsburg courthouse and the Franklin County court in Chambersburg to confirm which office holds a specific file.
The Pennsylvania State Police provide primary law enforcement coverage in Fulton County. The State Police barracks covering the McConnellsburg area handle most arrest reports in this part of the state. Records from State Police activity in Fulton County feed into the statewide PATCH database.
State Police and Criminal History in Fulton County
The Pennsylvania State Police serve as the primary source of law enforcement and arrest records in Fulton County. Their barracks in the region cover the rural areas of this county and report all arrest activity to the statewide database. You can learn more about PSP services at pa.gov/agencies/psp.
To get a criminal history report that covers Fulton County arrests, use the PATCH system at epatch.state.pa.us. The standard fee is $22. You can submit requests online or mail Form SP 4-164 to the State Police. PATCH results include arrests from all Pennsylvania counties, including any records tied to Fulton County. Notarized copies are available for an additional fee and may be needed for legal proceedings.
Because Fulton County has very limited local law enforcement beyond State Police coverage, the statewide PATCH database is especially important for this county. Unlike larger counties that have multiple municipal departments reporting arrest data, most Fulton County criminal history data comes from State Police. This makes the PATCH system your most reliable source for a complete record tied to someone in Fulton County.
Pennsylvania Law and Fulton County Records Access
The Criminal History Record Information Act, 18 Pa.C.S. § 9101, sets the rules for how criminal records in Pennsylvania are kept and shared. This law covers all Fulton County arrest records in the statewide system. CHRIA limits who can access certain records and how those records can be used after they are obtained. Fulton County records are subject to the same rules as all other Pennsylvania counties.
The Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes at palegis.us/statutes/consolidated contain the full text of CHRIA and other laws that govern public access to criminal records in Fulton County and across the state.
The Pennsylvania Right-to-Know Law, 65 P.S. § 67.101, also applies to public records requests in Fulton County. Written requests for records not available online must be submitted to the appropriate county office. The standard response time is five business days. Fees for copies follow state guidelines at $0.25 per page. Denials can be appealed to the Pennsylvania Office of Open Records at openrecords.pa.gov. Most criminal court records are available without a formal request through the UJS portal.
Inmate Locator for Fulton County
If someone was arrested in Fulton County and later sentenced to a state correctional facility, you can find their current location through the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections inmate locator at inmatelocator.cor.pa.gov. This tool is free and covers all state prisons in Pennsylvania. It does not cover individuals held in county jails or on pretrial status in Fulton County.
For pretrial detainees and individuals serving county sentences in Fulton County, contact the courthouse or the local jail authority directly at the McConnellsburg courthouse. County-level confinement is separate from the DOC system.
Nearby Counties
Fulton County is located in south-central Pennsylvania. It borders Franklin County to the east, Bedford County to the north, and Huntingdon County to the northeast. Fulton County also shares borders with Maryland and West Virginia to the south. Confirm which county a specific address falls in before submitting a records request.