Sandy Springs Arrest Records Database

Sandy Springs arrest records are handled by the city's police department and the Fulton County Sheriff's Office. Sandy Springs incorporated in 2005 and quickly built its own police force to serve more than 105,000 residents in north Fulton County. The police department makes arrests within city limits and generates the initial arrest reports. Booking and jail services go through the Fulton County jail. You can search for Sandy Springs arrest records by contacting the police department, checking the Fulton County inmate search, or using state databases.

Sandy Springs Police Department Records

The Sandy Springs Police Department is at 7840 Roswell Rd, Sandy Springs, GA 30350. The non-emergency phone number is 770-551-6911. SSPD was created after the city incorporated in 2005. Officers handle all arrests within Sandy Springs city limits and file the initial arrest reports that become public records.

When someone is arrested in Sandy Springs, the police create an arrest report with all the required data. That includes the person's name, date of birth, charges, the officer who made the arrest, and the date. After the arrest, the person is taken to the Fulton County jail for booking and custody. The jail creates separate booking records. So the arrest report stays with SSPD, and the jail records go through the Fulton County Sheriff's Office. If you need both, you will contact two different agencies.

The Sandy Springs city website has details about the police department and city services.

The city website is the starting point for learning about local services and how to reach the police department for Sandy Springs arrest records.

Getting Sandy Springs Arrest Records

For arrest reports, contact SSPD directly. File an open records request in writing. Under Georgia law, initial arrest reports are public. The department has three business days to answer your request. Include the person's full name, the arrest date, and any other details you have. Walk-in requests at the Roswell Road office work during business hours.

For booking data and jail records, use the Fulton County inmate search. This online tool is free and shows who is currently in the Fulton County jail. If the arrest just happened, this is often the quickest way to confirm that someone is in the system. For older records or copies of booking documents, contact the Fulton County Sheriff's Office directly. They store all booking records for arrests processed through their jail, including those from Sandy Springs.

Note: Sandy Springs arrest records from before the 2005 incorporation would be under Fulton County Police records.

State Databases for Sandy Springs Arrests

Sandy Springs arrest records feed into the statewide system through Fulton County. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation runs this system through the Georgia Crime Information Center. Every arrest in Sandy Springs gets entered into the GCIC database. Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37, you can inspect your own criminal history for up to $15.

The Georgia Felon Search costs $15 per query. It only returns felony convictions and will not show misdemeanor arrests from Sandy Springs. You need the person's name, date of birth, and sex. The GDC offender search covers inmates in state prisons. Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-38, getting criminal history data under false pretenses is a crime with fines up to $5,000.

Sandy Springs Arrest Record Restriction

Georgia law lets you restrict certain arrest records from public view. If the charges were dismissed, dead docketed, or the grand jury did not indict, you may qualify. Restricted records only show up for law enforcement. The public cannot access them.

For Sandy Springs arrests before July 1, 2013, write to SSPD to apply. The fee is up to $50. After that date, the prosecutor handles the request. Convictions cannot be restricted. Call 770-551-6911 to ask about the process.

Sandy Springs County Resources

Sandy Springs is in Fulton County. The county sheriff manages the jail and stores booking records for all arrests in the area.

Nearby Cities

Sandy Springs is surrounded by other cities in the north Atlanta metro area. Several of them are also in Fulton County.