How to Send Money or Package
Commissary packages may be purchased and sent directly to inmates online via the Commissary Deposit website. Select “Place Order” and then “Arkansas” and “Fulton County.” Then search inmates using their names or ID numbers to purchase commissary packages. Funds may be added to inmates’ phone accounts using the NCIC Inmate Communications website or by calling 800-943-2189.
Additional Jail Information
The Fulton County Sheriff’s Office Facebook page posts information about ongoing investigations and most wanted suspects or offenders, including mugshots and/or other photographs, when available. The official website of Fulton County, Arkansas also keeps a rosters of press releases that detail the Sheriff’s Office arrests for the month.
Fulton County Sheriff Information
The Fulton County Sheriff’s Office operates the county jail. The current Sheriff is Jake Smith and the Chief Deputy is Joe Boshears.
451 N. Main St
Salem, AR 72576
Office: (870) 895-2601
Fax: (870) 895-4114
Sheriff Email: j.smith@fultoncoso.org
Chief Deputy Email: j.boshears@fultoncoso.org
Fulton County is in northern Arkansas and shares a border with Missouri. The county covers an area of 620 square miles. As of the 2020 census, the population was 12,075. Salem is the largest city and the county seat.
Crime Statistics
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Fulton County violent crime is 17.0. (The US average is 22.7)
Fulton County property crime is 25.0. (The US average is 35.4)
Fulton County Public Records Information
In keeping with the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), records kept by government offices are considered public information and copies may be obtained for a nominal fee. FOIA requests should be written, describe the records requested in as much detail as possible, and provide the name and contact information of the person making the request. They may be delivered to the office that created the records, such as the Sheriff’s Office, in person or by mail, fax, or email. Copying fees may need to be paid for the records to be delivered. More information about Arkansas FOIA requests is available at the link provided below.
