Access East Point Arrest Records
East Point arrest records are maintained by the East Point Police Department and the Fulton County Sheriff's Office. This south Fulton County city has about 38,300 people and borders Atlanta to the north. East Point has its own police force that handles arrests within city limits. Fulton County also holds booking data through the county jail. You can search East Point arrest records by contacting the city police, reaching out to the county, or using statewide criminal history databases managed by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. There are a few routes to get the records you need.
East Point Quick Facts
East Point Police Arrest Records
The East Point Police Department is at 2727 East Cleveland Avenue, East Point, GA 30344. The non-emergency phone number is 404-761-2177. This is the main law enforcement agency for the city. Officers patrol East Point and arrest people for crimes ranging from traffic violations to felonies. Each arrest creates a booking record that stays on file with the department.
You can contact the East Point Police Department by phone or visit the station to request arrest records. Staff need the full name and date of birth of the person you are looking for. Walk-in requests work during business hours. A valid photo ID is required for in-person visits. The records division at the station can provide copies of arrest reports.
The East Point city website has police department contact information and public safety resources.
The city site lists contact details and links for reaching the East Point Police Department about arrest records.
| Department | East Point Police Department |
|---|---|
| Address | 2727 E Cleveland Ave, East Point, GA 30344 |
| Phone | 404-761-2177 |
| Website | eastpointcity.org |
Fulton County Records for East Point
East Point is in Fulton County. The Fulton County Sheriff's Office operates the county jail and handles bookings from cities across the county. When East Point police make an arrest, the person may be booked into the Fulton County Jail. The county maintains its own booking record in addition to what the city has on file.
Fulton County is the most populated county in Georgia. The sheriff's office processes a huge volume of bookings daily. Records from the county system cover East Point along with Atlanta, Sandy Springs, Roswell, Milton, and all other Fulton County cities. If you cannot find an arrest record through East Point police, try the Fulton County Sheriff's Office next. The county system covers a much larger area and may have records the city department does not hold.
Note: The area around East Point includes the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, and some arrests near the airport may go through Atlanta police rather than East Point police.
Georgia State Records for East Point
Every arrest in East Point gets reported to the Georgia Crime Information Center. The GCIC is part of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation and keeps the statewide criminal history database. The Criminal Justice Information System connects law enforcement from all 159 counties. Data from the East Point Police Department and the Fulton County Sheriff flows into GCIC each month along with records from over 600 other agencies.
Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37, you can request your own criminal history record for up to $15. It shows arrests from East Point and all other places in Georgia. Errors can be challenged within 60 days. The GBI website explains the full process for criminal history checks.
The Georgia Department of Corrections offender search covers people in state prison after an East Point arrest. People at the Fulton County Jail will not show in this tool.
East Point Arrest Record Laws
Georgia's Open Records Act at O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70 gives the public access to arrest records. Initial reports from the East Point Police Department must be released to anyone who asks. Pending investigation records may be exempt. But the first report stays public. Fines for violations start at $1,000 for a first offense.
Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-38, requesting criminal records under false pretenses brings fines up to $5,000 and prison time up to two years. Negligent sharing of arrest data also carries penalties. Record restriction applies when an East Point arrest ended in dismissal or nolle prosequi. Only law enforcement has access to restricted records. Guilty outcomes can never be restricted in Georgia.
East Point Felony Records Search
The Georgia Felon Search is a state tool that costs $15 per check. It covers felony convictions only. Misdemeanor arrests from East Point are not included. You need a first name, last name, date of birth, and sex.
The Georgia Sheriffs' Association directory lists every county sheriff. Find the Fulton County Sheriff there for questions about East Point arrest records.
Fulton County Arrest Records
East Point is in Fulton County. All bookings through the county jail are on file with the Fulton County Sheriff. For the full county system, jail info, and other resources, visit the Fulton County page.
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