Search Alpharetta Arrest Records

Alpharetta arrest records come from the city's Department of Public Safety and get processed through the Fulton County jail system. Alpharetta is in north Fulton County with about 67,000 residents. The city handles its own law enforcement and generates arrest reports when officers take someone into custody. Jail bookings go through Fulton County. You can search for Alpharetta arrest records by contacting the city directly, checking the Fulton County inmate database, or using Georgia's statewide criminal history system.

Alpharetta Police and Arrest Records

Alpharetta's Department of Public Safety handles police services for the city. The office is at 2565 Old Milton Pkwy, Alpharetta, GA 30009. The non-emergency number is 678-297-6300. Officers make arrests within Alpharetta city limits and file the initial arrest reports.

Each Alpharetta arrest report includes the standard data. The person's name, date of birth, race, sex, charges, arresting officer, and the date are all recorded. After the arrest, the person is taken to the Fulton County jail for booking. The county creates its own booking records with intake details. So the arrest report stays with the city, and the booking data goes to Fulton County. The City of Alpharetta website has details about the public safety department and other city services. Alpharetta is a major technology hub in the north metro area, which brings a lot of commercial activity and a significant daytime population that can affect arrest volume.

Note: Alpharetta and Roswell share a border, so it matters where exactly an arrest happened to know which department has the report.

Getting Alpharetta Arrest Records

For arrest reports, contact the Alpharetta Department of Public Safety. You can call 678-297-6300 or visit the Old Milton Parkway office. File a written open records request for the best results. Georgia's Open Records Act says initial arrest reports must be released to the public. The department has three business days to respond. Include the person's full name, the date of the arrest, and any case or report numbers you have.

For booking data, use the Fulton County inmate search. This free online tool shows who is currently in the county jail. It is the fastest way to check on a recent Alpharetta arrest. For older records, contact the Fulton County Sheriff's Office directly and file a written request. They store all booking logs for the county.

State Databases for Alpharetta Arrests

Alpharetta arrest records flow into the statewide system through Fulton County. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation manages the Georgia Crime Information Center, which connects all 159 Georgia counties. Every Alpharetta arrest that results in a booking gets entered into this database.

Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37, anyone can request to see their own Georgia criminal history for a fee of up to $15. That includes arrests in Alpharetta. Contact the GCIC at (404) 244-2639 to schedule an appointment. Walk-ins are not accepted. You have 60 days to challenge anything that appears wrong on your record.

The GCIC page explains how the criminal justice network operates across Georgia. The Georgia Felon Search costs $15 and only shows felony convictions. Misdemeanor Alpharetta arrests are excluded. Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-38, making a false request for criminal records brings a fine up to $5,000. The GDC offender search shows people in state prisons.

The GDC query form lets you search by name or inmate ID for Georgia state correctional facilities.

Alpharetta Arrest Record Restriction

Certain Alpharetta arrest records can be restricted from public access under Georgia law. This applies when charges were dismissed, dead docketed, or not presented to a grand jury. Once restricted, the record is only available to courts and law enforcement agencies.

For arrests before July 1, 2013, write to the Alpharetta Department of Public Safety. The fee is up to $50. After that date, contact the prosecutor. Guilty outcomes are never eligible for restriction. Call 678-297-6300 to learn more about how the process works for Alpharetta arrest records.

Alpharetta Criminal Registries

The Georgia Sex Offender Registry covers offenders in Alpharetta and all of Fulton County. It is free to search online. The Georgia Sheriffs by County directory lists the Fulton County sheriff and has contact details for all 159 Georgia counties.

Alpharetta County Resources

Alpharetta is part of Fulton County. The county sheriff operates the jail and keeps booking records for arrests in the area.

Nearby Cities

Alpharetta borders several north Fulton County cities. All of them process jail bookings through the same Fulton County system.