Search South Fulton Arrest Records

South Fulton arrest records come from the city's police department and the Fulton County Sheriff's Office. South Fulton incorporated in 2017, making it one of the newest cities in Georgia. With about 112,000 residents, it is also one of the largest. The city has its own police department that handles law enforcement within city limits. When an arrest happens, the Fulton County Sheriff takes over for jail bookings and custody. Searching for South Fulton arrest records means working with both the city police and the county sheriff, depending on what type of record you need.

South Fulton Police Department Records

The South Fulton Police Department was established after the city incorporated in 2017. Before that, the Fulton County Police Department covered the area. SFPD officers now handle arrests within South Fulton city limits and file the initial arrest reports. The City of South Fulton website has information about the police department and other city services.

When an officer makes an arrest in South Fulton, the arrest report stays with the police department. The person who was arrested gets transported to the Fulton County jail for booking. The jail creates its own set of records showing the intake data, charges, and booking details. So getting a complete picture of a South Fulton arrest record often means contacting both the city and the county.

Because the city is still relatively new, some older arrest records from the area may be under the Fulton County Police Department rather than SFPD. If you need records from before 2017, check with Fulton County directly.

Fulton County Jail and South Fulton Bookings

The Fulton County Sheriff's Office runs the jail where South Fulton arrests are processed. The Fulton County inmate search lets you look up people currently held at the jail. This is a free online tool. It shows who is in custody, their charges, and booking information. If someone was just arrested in South Fulton, this is the fastest way to find out if they are in the system.

For copies of booking records or to check on older arrest data, contact the Fulton County Sheriff's Office. They store the booking logs and jail records for everyone arrested in the county, including South Fulton residents. You can file a written open records request under Georgia's Open Records Act. The initial arrest report must be released. The office has three business days to respond to your request.

Note: South Fulton arrest records from before the 2017 incorporation fall under Fulton County records.

State Resources for South Fulton Arrests

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation keeps a statewide criminal history system. South Fulton arrest records enter this system through Fulton County. Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37, you can request to see your own Georgia criminal history for up to $15. That would include arrests in South Fulton. Contact the GCIC at (404) 244-2639 to set up an appointment for a record check.

The GBI website links to all criminal history services. The Georgia Felon Search costs $15 and covers felony convictions only. Misdemeanor South Fulton arrests will not show up. The GDC offender search tracks people in state prisons. Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-38, making a false request for criminal history records can lead to a fine of up to $5,000.

The Georgia Sheriffs by County directory lists the Fulton County sheriff along with every other Georgia sheriff. Use it to find direct contact info for the office that handles South Fulton arrest bookings.

South Fulton Arrest Record Restriction

Certain arrest records can be restricted in Georgia. If charges were dismissed, placed on dead docket, or not presented to a grand jury, the record may qualify. A restricted South Fulton arrest record is only visible to law enforcement agencies. The general public cannot access it through normal search tools.

For older arrests (before July 1, 2013), write to the arresting agency. That would be the Fulton County Police for pre-2017 arrests or SFPD for recent ones. The fee is up to $50. After July 1, 2013, the prosecutor handles restriction requests. Guilty pleas and convictions are never eligible for restriction.

South Fulton Criminal Registries

The Georgia Sex Offender Registry is free to search and includes offenders in South Fulton and all of Fulton County. Search by name or by area to check for registered offenders in your neighborhood.

South Fulton County Resources

South Fulton is in Fulton County. The county sheriff manages the jail and booking records for the area.

Nearby Cities

These cities are near South Fulton in the metro Atlanta area. Each has its own police department, but county-level records go through Fulton County.