Fulton County Arrest Records
Fulton County arrest records are kept by the Sheriff's Office in Johnstown and by the County Clerk at the courthouse on West Main Street. If you need to find out about a booking, check on a pending criminal case, or pull a copy of an arrest report in Fulton County, there are a few ways to go about it. The county is part of the 4th Judicial District, and its courts handle felony and misdemeanor cases that follow an arrest. This page breaks down each office that holds arrest records in Fulton County, what they can give you, and how to make the request.
Fulton County Overview
Fulton County Sheriff's Office Records
The Fulton County Sheriff's Office is at 2712 State Highway 29, Johnstown, NY 12095. Phone is 518-736-2100. Sheriff Richard Giardino leads the office with Undersheriff Daniel Izzo. The Sheriff provides law enforcement across Fulton County, runs the county jail, and keeps arrest records for incidents handled by its deputies.
To get arrest records from the Fulton County Sheriff, file a FOIL request. FOIL is the Freedom of Information Law, Article 6 of the Public Officers Law. Put your request in writing. Send it to the Records Access Officer at the Sheriff's Office. Include the person's name, arrest date, and any case numbers. They must respond in five business days. Fingerprinting services and pistol permit processing are also available at this office during regular hours.
For emergencies, dial 911. The Sheriff's Office covers patrol, criminal investigation, civil process, and court security throughout the county.
Court Records in Fulton County
The Fulton County Clerk is at 223 W. Main Street, Johnstown, NY 12095. Phone is 518-736-5555. Hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Clerk Leisa D'Amore runs the office. The Clerk maintains land and court records, including criminal case files from County Court and Supreme Court. Copy fees are $0.25 per page. The office also handles business registration, passport services, and notary services.
Fulton County Court is at 223 West Main Street, Johnstown, NY 12095. Phone is 518-736-5662. The court is part of the 4th Judicial District and handles felony cases. Court records are available through the County Clerk's Office. Hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
The Office of Court Administration runs a statewide Criminal History Record Search for $95 per name. It is a name-based search that requires an exact match on name and date of birth. Sealed records do not show up. Results take one to two business days. You can also check WebCrims for free to see pending criminal cases with upcoming court dates in Fulton County.
Fulton County District Attorney
The District Attorney's Office is at 223 West Main Street, Johnstown, NY 12095. Phone is 518-736-5330. The DA prosecutes criminal cases in the county and reviews all arrests to decide what charges go forward. If you need case status after an arrest in Fulton County, the DA's office can help point you in the right direction.
Victim services are available. The office works with law enforcement and participates in treatment courts. FOIL requests for DA records go to the office's Records Access Officer. Community outreach programs are also run through this office.
Fulton County Jail and Booking Data
The Fulton County Jail is at 2710 State Highway 29, Johnstown, NY 12095. Phone is 518-736-2198. Captain Keith Ackerknecht oversees the facility. The jail holds people waiting for trial and those serving sentences under one year. Call to find out if someone is in custody or what their charges are.
Two visits per week are allowed. Mail must include the inmate's full name. Bail information is available during business hours. If someone arrested in Fulton County was later transferred to a state prison, use the DOCCS Inmate Lookup to check their status.
Note: People arrested within the last 72 hours may still be in police custody and not yet in the jail system.
State Resources for Fulton County
The New York Division of Criminal Justice Services holds the official state criminal history records. These are fingerprint-based. To check your own record, submit fingerprints at an IdentoGO location. The cost is $50 to $65, and results come by mail in 7 to 10 business days. DCJS records are not available through FOIL, and third-party background check sites do not have access to the state database.
Under CPL section 160.50, arrests that end in dismissal or acquittal are sealed automatically. The Clean Slate Act, effective November 16, 2024, seals eligible misdemeanor convictions after 3 years and felony convictions after 8 years from sentence completion. Sex offenses and Class A felonies are not eligible. CPL section 160.59 lets you apply to seal up to two convictions if at least 10 years have passed. The NY Attorney General's office has details.
The Sex Offender Registry is free to search by name, county, or ZIP code for Level 2 and Level 3 offenders in Fulton County.
FOIL Requests in Fulton County
Freedom of Information Law gives the public a right to see government records. You can file FOIL requests with the Sheriff, the Clerk, or the DA in Fulton County. Each office has a Records Access Officer. Be specific in your request. Give names, dates, and case numbers.
The agency has five business days to respond. Copies cost $0.25 per page. Exemptions include ongoing investigations, sealed cases, and records that would cause an unwarranted invasion of privacy. Denials must be in writing under Public Officers Law section 89. You can appeal within 30 days.
The Fulton County government website shown above provides access to county departments and resources for records requests.
Nearby Counties
For arrest records from neighboring areas, these counties each have their own Sheriff's Office and court system: