Search Milton Arrest Records
Milton arrest records are available through the Milton Police Department and the Fulton County Sheriff's Office. This north Fulton County city has about 41,500 residents and was incorporated in 2006. Milton has a rural-suburban feel compared to other metro Atlanta cities. The police department handles arrests within city limits and files records with the department. Fulton County also keeps booking data through the county jail system. You can search Milton arrest records through local law enforcement, the county, or state databases managed by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation.
Milton Quick Facts
Milton Police Department Records
The Milton Police Department is at 710 South Main Street, Milton, GA 30009. The non-emergency phone number is 678-297-1200. Since Milton incorporated in 2006, this department has served as the city's primary law enforcement agency. Officers patrol the area, respond to calls, and make arrests for all types of crimes. Every arrest creates a record that stays on file with the department.
To request arrest records from the Milton Police Department, call or go to the station during business hours. You will need the full name and date of birth of the person you are searching for. Staff can look up recent bookings as well as older arrest records. Bring a photo ID if you plan to visit. For arrests that happened in the Milton area before 2006, those records are with the Fulton County police since Milton had not incorporated yet.
| Department | Milton Police Department |
|---|---|
| Address | 710 S Main St, Milton, GA 30009 |
| Phone | 678-297-1200 |
| Website | miltonga.gov |
Note: Arrest records from the Milton area before 2006 are on file with Fulton County police, not the Milton Police Department.
Fulton County Records for Milton
Milton is in Fulton County. The Fulton County Sheriff's Office runs the county jail and processes bookings from across the county. When Milton police arrest someone, the person is often booked into the Fulton County Jail. This creates a county record alongside the city record. Both agencies keep their own files on the same arrest.
Fulton County is the most populated county in Georgia with over one million residents. The sheriff's office handles a very large volume of arrests and bookings daily. Records from the county system cover Milton plus Atlanta, Sandy Springs, Roswell, Johns Creek, Alpharetta, East Point, and all other Fulton County cities. If you cannot find an arrest record through the Milton Police Department, the Fulton County Sheriff's Office is the next place to try.
Georgia State Records for Milton
Every arrest in Milton gets reported to the Georgia Crime Information Center. The GCIC is part of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. It runs the statewide Criminal Justice Information System that links law enforcement from all 159 counties. Data from the Milton Police Department and the Fulton County Sheriff flow into this central database each month along with records from over 600 other agencies.
Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37, you can request an inspection of your own criminal history record for a fee of up to $15. The record includes arrests from Milton and all other jurisdictions in Georgia. Errors can be challenged within 60 days. The GBI website explains how to request a check.
The GDC offender search lets you look up people in state prison after a Milton arrest. People at the Fulton County Jail are not in this system.
Milton Arrest Record Laws
Georgia's Open Records Act at O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70 gives the public access to arrest records in Milton. Initial arrest reports must be released to anyone who asks. Pending investigations may be exempt, but the first report is always public. Fines for violations start at $1,000 and go up to $2,500 for repeat offenses within 12 months.
Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-38, requesting criminal history records under false pretenses is a crime in Georgia. Fines can reach $5,000 and prison time up to two years. Record restriction matters too. If a Milton arrest ended with a dismissal, no bill, or nolle prosequi, the charge may be restricted from public view. Only law enforcement can see restricted records after that point. Guilty outcomes can never be restricted.
Milton Felony Records Search
The Georgia Felon Search costs $15 per check and covers felony convictions only. Misdemeanor arrests from Milton will not show. You need a first name, last name, date of birth, and sex to search. Sealed and restricted records are excluded.
The Georgia Sheriffs' Association directory lists every county sheriff in the state. Find the Fulton County Sheriff there for questions about Milton-area arrest records.
Fulton County Arrest Records
Milton is in Fulton County. The county jail, booking data, and sheriff records all cover the Milton area. For full details on the county system and other resources, check the Fulton County arrest records page.
Nearby Cities
These cities are near Milton in north Fulton County. Check the arrest location to make sure you search the right city.