The Fulton County Detention Center is a 230 bed jail in the city of Rochester, Fulton County, Indiana. You can call them 24 hours a day for inmate information at 574-223-2819.
Offenders arrested for misdemeanors and felonies in this county are brought here for booking and processing, and if their crime requires it, are incarcerated until they are either bonded out, are released from custody on their own recognizance, or are ordered to remain in custody until the disposition of their trial.
You can also use the inmate search tool to see this facility's roster of those who have been arrested and are still in custody.
Those who are found guilty and sentenced to a term of less than one year, will do their time in this county. Those sentenced to longer terms will be sent to either the Indiana State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page provides information on how to search for an inmate in the official jail roster, or by calling the facility at 574-223-2819, directions to the facility, and inmate services such as the visitation schedule and policies, funding an inmate's account, mailing them a letter, receiving phone calls from an inmate, voicemail, emailing and texting, tablet rentals, bail bond instructions, and commissary purchases.
It's always a good idea to find out and save the inmate's jail ID number or booking number as you may need this for sending mail or other communication needs. If you can't locate it online, you can call the Fulton County Detention Center at 574-223-2819 to get it.
Phone: 574-223-2819
Physical Address:
2006 Sweetgum Road
Rochester, IN 46975
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Fulton County Jail
2006 Sweetgum Rd.
Rochester, IN 46975
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Fulton County Jail
2006 Sweetgum Rd.
Rochester, IN 46975
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Fulton County Detention Center, review their criminal charges, the amount of their bond, when they can get visits, or even view their mugshot, go to the Official Jail Inmate Roster, or call the jail at 574-223-2819 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up information on any Adult Criminal Court Case. If you need a Public Defender, a criminal lawyer paid for by the state, check out this page that keeps updated lists of them.
Fulton County Detention Center Inmate Search
The Fulton County Detention Center maintains an average of 230 offenders in custody on any given day. The Fulton County Detention Center has a monthly turnover of 40% of their inmate population, another 30% turnover every 90 days, another 20% every six months, and approximately 10% stay incarcerated between six and twelve months. Every year Fulton County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 4,600 offenders.
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The new Fulton County Detention Center is in a new location that provides space for the larger facility and offers a surrounding with space to grow and without easy access to other business or homes to deter escape attempts. It uses the newest technology and state of the art security meeting minimum, medium, and maximum security needs.
This is the location for the detention of all offenders arrested throughout Fulton County on both felony and misdemeanor charges for the entirety of their pretrial period as well as their sentence. The Fulton County Detention Center has 230 beds; 198 of them being in general population housing pods, 12 beds for inmate workers, and 20 beds in the intake and holding area. There is also a full service kitchen and lobby, lab, offices, dispatch, and multipurpose rooms. It covers almost 50,000 square feet and provides full services to all inmates. Both linear and pod style housing is used to meet the needs of each inmate.
An online roster is maintained and updated frequently to provide the most recent status of all inmates, and staff are able to note any concerns and provide information on inmates that is not covered by privacy legislation by calling 574-223-2819.
Program areas provide educational opportunities, recreation space and activities are provided, and work inmates are provided the opportunity to conduct work tasks and be compensated for them.
Inmates may communicate through mail sent to the building at:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Fulton County Jail
2006 Sweetgum Rd.
Rochester, IN 46975
... and it will be checked upon arrival, and all outgoing mail will be checked before leaving, to ensure no contraband is in place. Any mail that does not have a return address with the name of the sender will be placed in inmate property for their release and will not be given to them during their incarceration.
Any books or magazines must be delivered from the retailer or the publisher only and will not be accepted from individual senders.
Each cell block and the library has phones that allow inmates to make collect calls, or to purchase phone cards through the commissary. To create and fund an account for these calls, friends and family may do so online. Allowing inmates to purchase phone cards, to access commissary purchases for food, clothing, hygiene items, stationary, and others, can be funded through the online access.
Visits are also conducted each week, with one visit of 15 minutes each of the visitation days, with visits being Wednesday 1pm-3:30pm for all inmates, last names A-L are Saturday and M-Z on Sunday for the same time blocks, with an additional time block for Wednesday only from 5:30pm to 9pm.
Legal mail, money orders, books and newspaper and magazine subscriptions are mailed to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Fulton County Jail
2006 Sweetgum Rd.
Rochester, IN 46975
To find out if someone you know has been recently arrested and booked into the Fulton County Detention Center, call the jail’s booking line at 574-223-2819.
There may be an automated method of looking them up by their name over the phone, or you may be directed to speak to someone at the jail. Sometimes the jail staff may ask you the offender’s date of birth to ensure privacy of the offender’s status.
Keep in mind that after an arrest, the information on an offender may not be publicly available for several hours.
If you don’t want to check up on an offender by calling the jail, you can also try looking up people recently booked online.
Fulton County Detention Center Booking Roster
After being arrested and taken into custody, and after being read their Miranda Rights, an offender will next be transported to the local police or department or the Sheriff’s Department in Fulton County for booking.
Booking is very involved and requires multiple steps in the process, however, keep in mind that most attorneys will advise that an offender remain silent and not offer any additional information about the crime they have been arrested for because anything they do say may be recorded and may very well be used against them in court.
Booking includes having their photo (mugshot) and fingerprints taken, as well as being asked a lot of questions about their personal history and state of mind. If it’s a serious felony, their DNA may also be taken. They will also be checked for warrants in Fulton County and other Indiana and USA jurisdictions.
If the offender was arrested for a DUI offense, and has refused a breathalyzer test, they may also be forced to have blood drawn by a doctor or nurse.
It is also very likely that the offender will undergo a humiliating full body search while in the nude. This includes bending over, spreading their cheeks in the direction of an officer, and coughing. They will also be walked through a metal detector or x-ray machine, like those used at an airport.
The arresting jurisdiction will ask about gang affiliations, tattoos, medical conditions, prescribed medication they are taking, recreational drugs they are on or addicted to, allergies, if they are suicidal, and other relevant information that will help with determining their cell assignment and special needs.
During the arrest and booking process an offender will also have all their personal property confiscated and held for either their release from jail, or with the offender’s approval, released to a friend or family member.
Personal property includes the clothing they are wearing, money, wallets, purses, cell phones, jewelry, body rings, earrings, watches, and even glasses if they are deemed a security risk. If they are allowed to keep their shoes or sneakers, the laces are removed.
At this point the offender will be allowed to make a free phone call to a person of their choice to notify them of their arrest, and/or arrange a bond or bail for their release.
If the offender is being detained and housed while awaiting arraignment, the Fulton County Detention Center will provide a jail garment and slip-on shoes, a blanket, sheets, soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, and a towel.
Often, before they are dressed in the jail outfit and brought to their housing location, they will be forced to take a shower and undergo a disinfectant treatment for body and hair lice, scabies or other pests that may be residing on their person.
Booking can take anywhere from an hour to 24 hours or more. It all depends on the number of people that are awaiting processing, the number of staff on duty at the time, and the behavior of the offender.
If the offender is heavily intoxicated and/or violent, the Booking Officer may decide to stick the offender in a holding cell for several hours until they become more manageable.
Yes, Fulton County Indiana recognizes most types of bonds.
Indiana recognizes most types of bonds. The court will consider what type of bonds will be accepted depending on the circumstances of the arrest. Pre-trial release can come in several forms including release on own recognizance, cash bond, surety bond via a bail bond agent.
A judge sets the bail. In some counties bail is determined by a bail schedule. In other counties the judge makes the determination based on the seriousness of the charges, the defendant’s flight risk, and the defendant’s previous criminal history.
Bail is set in Indiana during the first court appearance, also known as the arraignment. This hearing will usually take place at least 48 hours after arrest and processing.
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How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Fulton County Detention Center? What is the Schedule?
2006 Sweetgum Road
Rochester, IN 46975
574-223-2819
ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL 574-223-2819 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!
| DAY | TIMES | NAMES |
| SUNDAY | 1:30PM - 3:30PM | M - Z |
| WEDNESDAY |
1:30PM - 3:30PM |
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| SATURDAY | 1:30PM - 3:30PM | A - L |
Fulton County Detention Center uses CIDNET for Remote Video Visitation between inmates and their friends and family.
Register here.
Frequently Asked Questions
Instructions on How to Use CIDNET
CIDNET Instrucciones
Contact Customer Support
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Fulton County Detention Center’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 574-223-2819 for further assistance.
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Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Fulton County Detention Center?
Friends & Family Portal Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Instructions on How to Use CIDNET
CIDNET Instrucciones
Contact Customer Support
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Fulton County Detention Center’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 574-223-2819 for further assistance.
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How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Fulton County Detention Center?
Option 1 - Dropping Money at the Jail
Bring money to the jail in person.
Either the jail personnel will process the Inmate Account payment or you will use a Jail ATM self-serve kiosk in the lobbies that accepts cash, debit or credit cards.
Option 2 - Deposit Inmate Money Online
Fulton County Detention Center uses Jail ATM to process all online deposits to an inmate's account. The company charges you a small fee for doing so, but the fee probably isn't as much as gas and parking would cost to take it to the jail in person.
Option 3 - Mail the Inmate Deposit to the Jail
Mailing a deposit takes more time to process than the other methods but can be done if you live too far away to bring it in person and you don't have a debit/credit card for online deposits. Never send cash. Always send a Money Order from the US Post Office, a reputable bank or Western Union. Call the Fulton County Detention Center first as they may want you to do this online or at the jail kiosk instead.
Make the Money Order out to the inmate's name and put their Inmate ID# in memo section of the Money Order.
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Fulton County Jail
2006 Sweetgum Rd.
Rochester, IN 46975
Option 4 - Make an Inmate Deposit with Jail ATM over the Phone by calling 877-810-0914
To do this you will need the inmate's offender # (inmate ID #) and full legal name.
To deposit money online for an inmate in Fulton County Detention Center follow these steps:
For all information, tips and procedures for sending money to an inmate in Fulton County Detention Center, or depositing money at the jail, over the phone or by mail, check out our Send Money Page for Fulton County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Fulton County Detention Center’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 574-223-2819 for further assistance.
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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Fulton County Detention Center?
To register and sign up for a phone account with CIDNET Inmate Phone Service, follow the instructions below:
For all the information you need to know, including instructions, policies, tips and solutions to possible issues regarding making phone calls with an inmate in Fulton County, visit our full page guide.
NOTE: All phone conversations are recorded. Whatever you talk about, can and will be used against your inmate in court. Never discuss their pending criminal case!
Also, be warned that some phone providers are collecting voice prints for a database which law enforcement agencies are building.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Fulton County Detention Center’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 574-223-2819 for further assistance.
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How do I Mail an Inmate in the Fulton County Detention Center, and what can I send them?
Postcards
The Fulton County Detention Center allows inmates to receive pre-metered postcards like the type purchased from the post office. They may also allow certain photo postcards as long as they have not been tampered with or contain images that may be considered to be obscene or violent in nature. It is best to only use blue or black ink. Always include your name and return address.
Envelopes
The Fulton County Detention Center also allows envelopes to be mailed to inmates. It is best to only use blue or black ink.
Postcards and envelopes MUST HAVE the sender's full name and return address on the envelope.
Postcards and envelopes MUST be mailed to the following address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Fulton County Jail
2006 Sweetgum Rd.
Rochester, IN 46975
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Fulton County Jail
2006 Sweetgum Rd.
Rochester, IN 46975
Newspapers
Newspapers may also be mailed to an inmate as long as they are shipped directly from the publisher.
Magazines
News, special interest or sports magazines may also be mailed to an inmate as long as they are shipped directly from the publisher. Any magazines that contain profanity, weapons, pornography or other content that is adult in nature will be confiscated by the jail staff and will NOT be delivered to the inmate.
Books
The Fulton County Detention Center allows books to be mailed directly to the jail from a reputable source such as Amazon, Barnes & Noble or Books-A-Million. You can order them directly from your computer and have them shipped to the inmate at the address noted.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Fulton County Detention Center standards will be disposed of.
Hard cover books will not be accepted by the jail due to their potential to be used as a weapon.
All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Fulton County Jail
2006 Sweetgum Rd.
Rochester, IN 46975
For inmates receiving mail in the Fulton County Detention Center there are different addresses and policies depending on the inmate's status, as well as what type of mail they are receiving; personal mail, legal mail, subscriptions or books sent from a third-party such as Amazon.
All mail is to be shipped to the Fulton County Detention Center:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Fulton County Jail
2006 Sweetgum Rd.
Rochester, IN 46975
For complete information on mail policies, what you can send an inmate and what address to send them, check out our Inmate Mail page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Fulton County Detention Center’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 574-223-2819 for further assistance.
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Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Fulton County Detention Center, and what can I purchase?
Search for JailATM services for Fulton County Detention Center.
Make an inmate deposit with JailATM for Fulton County Detention Center.
Note: While JailATM offers the following inmate services, Fulton County Detention Center may not allow all of them. Check on the JailATM website to confirm. Services available through JailATM are subject to change with no notice.
Send Gift Packs
Fulton County Detention Center has an agreement with JailATM, which ships predetermined Gift Packs of candy, snacks and hygiene products to the inmate. Check the JailATM website to see if they allow Gift Packs.
These can be ordered by you online and are delivered directly to the inmate.
To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in Fulton County Detention Center follow these steps:
For all information, tips and available items for shipping Commissary packages or sending money to an inmate in Fulton County Detention Center check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Fulton County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Fulton County Detention Center’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 574-223-2819 for further assistance.
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How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Fulton County Detention Center using an Online Messaging Service?
Friends & Family Portal Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Instructions on How to Use CIDNET
CIDNET Instrucciones
Contact Customer Support
To send and receive secure texts or emails from an inmate housed in Fulton County follow these instructions:
For all the information you need to know, including instructions, policies, tips and solutions to possible issues with Texting and Emailing an inmate in Fulton County, visit our full page guide.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Fulton County Detention Center’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 574-223-2819 for further assistance.
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Do Inmates in the Fulton County Detention Center have Access to Tablets or Computers?
The tablets can be rented on a monthly basis and while not directly connected to the internet, the inmates can use them for the following activities:
Here's how it works:
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Fulton County Detention Center’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 574-223-2819 for further assistance.
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What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Fulton County?
This facility, known as "Fulton County Detention Center" is also known as Fulton County Jail, Fulton County Jail , Fulton County Jail , Indiana, Fulton.
