News Release

ROCHESTER — Starting Monday, Feb. 13, visitors to the Fulton County Courthouse in downtown Rochester will encounter enhanced security, according to a news release from the Fulton County Sheriff’s Office.

Members of the public will be required to pass through a series of screening measures before being allowed to enter the courthouse. Visitors are advised to allow for a few extra minutes to navigate security screening prior to a scheduled appointment or court hearing.

Sheriff Travis Heishman said the enhanced security is not because of any specific threat or incident, but rather is a “step in the right direction to keep our employees and members of the public a bit safer.”

Heishman said he commended the court security team, the Fulton County Board of Commissioners and the Fulton County Council for making the safety and security of employees and the public a “priority.”

Any questions about authorized items can be addressed to the court security office at (574) 224-5619.