Fulton County Booking Releases Lookup
Fulton County booking releases are processed at the Correctional Facility on State Highway 29 in Johnstown. The facility has 183 beds but runs well below capacity, averaging 55 to 65 inmates per day. You can search for booking releases by phone, online through the Sheriff's Office website, or by email. The state VINE system and DOCCS lookup also cover Fulton County. This page walks you through every method for finding booking release information in Fulton County.
Fulton County Booking Releases Overview
Where to Find Fulton County Booking Releases
The Fulton County Sheriff's Office Corrections Division handles all booking release records. Call the main number at (518) 736-2100 or the Corrections Division directly at (518) 736-2118. Fax is (518) 736-2126. You can also email fultbos@fultoncountyny.gov for inquiries. Staff can check if someone is in custody and share basic booking information.
The Sheriff's Office website has a corrections section where you may find the current inmate roster. Visit the site and look under the jail or corrections tab. For walk-in requests, the facility sits at 2712 State Highway 29 in Johnstown. You can ask about booking releases at the front during regular hours.
The screenshot below shows a statewide resource that can help with Fulton County booking release searches.
The VINE Link system lets you register for free alerts when someone's custody status changes in Fulton County.
The VINE Link system sends automatic booking release alerts. Registration is free. Pick the Fulton County facility and the inmate you want to track. You get updates by phone, email, or text. The DOCCS Inmate Lookup covers anyone who got moved from the Fulton County jail to a state correctional facility.
Fulton County Correctional Facility Booking Releases
The Fulton County Correctional Facility is at 2712 State Highway 29, Johnstown, NY 12095. It has 183 beds. The average daily population runs 55 to 65 inmates. That puts occupancy at only 30% to 35%, well below designed capacity. The facility houses pretrial detainees and sentenced inmates serving up to one year.
Housing is separated by gender. The jail uses a classification system for different security levels. Special housing is available for inmates with medical or mental health needs. The facility runs under Commission of Correction standards. Programs include educational services, substance abuse counseling, and other rehabilitation offerings.
Fulton County is also home to the Hale Creek Correctional Facility, a state-run medium security prison at 279 Maloney Road in Johnstown. Phone: 518-736-2094. This state facility is separate from the county jail. If someone gets transferred from the county system to state custody, you would search for them through DOCCS rather than the county Sheriff's Office.
Note: Fulton County's jail runs at only 30-35% capacity, which means booking releases here tend to process faster than in overcrowded facilities.
Fulton County Booking Release Data
The facility processes roughly 800 admissions per year. The population is about 82% male and 18% female. Pretrial detainees make up 75% to 80% of the population. Sentenced inmates account for 20% to 25%.
Offense categories show property crimes at 30% to 35%, drug offenses at 20% to 30%, violent felonies at 18% to 25%, DWI and vehicle charges at 10% to 15%, sex offenses at 2% to 5%, and other charges filling the remainder. The average pretrial stay is 18 to 24 days. Sentenced inmates can stay anywhere from 30 days to one year. About 75% of releases are pretrial. The other 25% are sentence completions.
The county jail directory maintained by the NYS Commission of Correction lists the Fulton County Correctional Facility with its capacity and contact details. Under New York Correction Law, the county must report booking and population data to this commission.
Fulton County Booking Releases and Public Records Law
FOIL requests for Fulton County booking releases go to the Records Access Officer at the Fulton County Sheriff's Office, 2712 State Highway 29, Johnstown, NY 12095. Phone: (518) 736-2100. Submit a written request specifying the records you need. In-person requests are also welcome during business hours.
The agency must acknowledge your request within five business days. Full response follows within 20 business days. Copy fees are $0.25 per page. Under Public Officers Law Sections 84 through 90, booking releases are public records. If you get a denial, appeal to the Committee on Open Government.
The Division of Criminal Justice Services maintains criminal history records statewide. Their data may show connections to Fulton County booking releases. The OCA Criminal History Record Search provides another avenue for court case data.
Court Records Related to Fulton County Booking Releases
The Fulton County Clerk at 223 West Main Street in Johnstown maintains court records. Phone: (518) 736-5555. The Fulton County Court sits at the County Courthouse in Johnstown. Visit the Clerk's Office during regular hours to access records. Public terminals and staff help are available.
Court records show the judicial side of booking releases. Bail decisions, case outcomes, and sentencing details all come from the court system. The NYS Unified Court System WebCrims portal covers Fulton County criminal cases online. Town and village courts handle misdemeanor matters. Standard copies are $0.25 per page. Certified copies cost $5.00.
Visiting and Booking Releases at Fulton County
Call (518) 736-2118 for the current visiting schedule at the Fulton County Correctional Facility. Valid photo ID is required. Pre-registration may be needed. The dress code is enforced. Commissary items are available through an online deposit system or the lobby kiosk. Snacks, hygiene products, and stationery are among the items inmates can purchase.
Mail goes to the inmate's full name at Fulton County Correctional Facility, 2712 State Highway 29, Johnstown, NY 12095. All mail is inspected for contraband. The facility provides medical, mental health, and educational services. The VINE Link system is free for tracking booking release alerts. You can also call 1-888-846-3469 to register by phone.
Nearby Counties
Fulton County sits in central New York. Check these neighboring counties for additional booking release records: