Roswell Arrest Records

Roswell arrest records are filed by the Roswell Police Department and processed through the Fulton County jail system. Roswell is in north Fulton County with a population of about 92,000. The police department handles all law enforcement within city limits. After an arrest, the person is booked through Fulton County. Searching for Roswell arrest records involves the city police for arrest reports and the county sheriff for booking and jail data. State databases also carry criminal history information that includes Roswell arrests.

Roswell Police Department Records

The Roswell Police Department is at 11565 Maxwell Rd, Alpharetta, GA 30009. Call 770-640-4100 for non-emergency questions. RPD handles arrests in Roswell and files the initial arrest reports. These reports are public records under Georgia law.

Each Roswell arrest report contains the data that Georgia requires. The person's name, date of birth, sex, race, charges, and the arresting officer are all on the record. Once an arrest happens, the person gets taken to the Fulton County jail for processing. RPD keeps the arrest report. The county keeps the booking data. If a court later rules on the case, that disposition gets added to the record through the state system. The City of Roswell website has information about the police department and city government.

The Roswell website links to city departments and public services, including police records information.

How to Search Roswell Arrest Records

Start with the police department for arrest reports. File a written open records request. Include the person's full name, the date of the arrest, and any case numbers. Georgia's Open Records Act requires that initial arrest reports be released. RPD has three business days to respond. Walk-in requests at the Maxwell Road office work during regular hours.

For booking records and current inmate status, check the Fulton County inmate search. This free online tool shows who is currently in the Fulton County jail. If a Roswell arrest just happened, this is the quickest way to confirm the booking. The Fulton County Sheriff's Office stores all booking logs and can provide copies for a fee.

State Records for Roswell Arrests

Roswell arrest records enter the state system through Fulton County. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation maintains the central database at the Georgia Crime Information Center. Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37, you can see your own criminal history record for up to $15. Any Roswell arrests would appear on that record. Call (404) 244-2639 to schedule an appointment at the GCIC office in Decatur.

The Georgia Felon Search costs $15 per query and only returns felony convictions. Misdemeanor arrests from Roswell are not included. You need the full name, date of birth, and sex. Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-38, requesting records under false pretenses can bring a $5,000 fine and prison time. The GDC offender search shows people in state prisons if a Roswell arrest led to a prison sentence.

The Georgia Felon Search only covers felony conviction data, not misdemeanor arrests.

Roswell Arrest Record Restriction

Some Roswell arrest records qualify for restriction. Georgia law allows this when charges end in dismissal, dead docket, or no indictment. A restricted record is only visible to courts and law enforcement. The public cannot see it.

For arrests before July 1, 2013, write to the Roswell Police Department to start the process. The fee is up to $50. After that date, the prosecutor handles restriction requests. Guilty outcomes are never eligible. Call 770-640-4100 with questions about restricting a Roswell arrest record.

Note: Record restriction does not erase the arrest. It limits who can view the record going forward.

Roswell Criminal Registries

The Georgia Sex Offender Registry is free to search. It tracks registered offenders in Roswell and across Fulton County. The Georgia Sheriffs by County directory lists every sheriff in the state with contact details.

Roswell County Resources

Roswell is in Fulton County. The county sheriff runs the jail and manages booking records for all arrests processed through the Fulton County system.

Nearby Cities

Roswell borders several other north Fulton County cities. These nearby cities also process jail bookings through the Fulton County Sheriff.