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Fulton County, Georgia · Jail, arrest report, bond and criminal court guide

Fulton County Booking and Court Lookup: Find the Arrest and Confirm What Happened Next

A Fulton County arrest can produce a jail booking, booking photograph, police report, probable-cause document, bond record and criminal court case. Those records may be controlled by the Sheriff, a city police department, Magistrate Court, State Court or Superior Court.

This guide brings the important official procedures into one page—including inmate searching, first appearance, bond, court access, open-records fees, background checks, visitation, inmate money, property release, Georgia felony searches and record restriction.

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Arrest is not conviction. A booking charge is an allegation recorded during arrest or intake. Charges can be changed, declined, dismissed, dead-docketed, resolved through diversion or decided at trial.
Inmate database

Updated once per day.

Main Jail desk

Open 24 hours.

Felony cases

Superior Court.

Misdemeanours

State Court.

Official review

Checked July 27, 2026.

Start here

Choose the record that answers your actual question

1
Is the person held now?

Use the Sheriff inmate search for current jail, booking, charge and bond information.

2
What did the officer report?

Request the incident, arrest or probable-cause record from the agency that created it.

3
Which court has the case?

Use Magistrate for early hearings, State Court for misdemeanours and Superior Court for felonies.

4
How did the case end?

Locate the dismissal, accusation, indictment, plea, verdict or final disposition in the court record.

Best full-record workflow: Search the booking, save the SO or booking number, identify the arresting agency, search each criminal court case and order only the report or certified disposition still required.
10 essential answers

Fulton County arrest-record questions answered immediately

Where is a newly arrested person taken? New arrestees are first transported to the Main Jail at 901 Rice Street NW in Atlanta.
How often is the inmate database updated? The Sheriff states that its public database is updated once per day.
When does first appearance happen? A person who does not bond out normally appears before a judge within 24 hours; weekend arrests are generally heard Monday.
When does new bond information appear? Booking normally receives daily first-appearance results from the clerk at approximately 4 p.m.
Where are felony cases filed? Felony prosecutions proceed through Fulton County Superior Court.
Where are misdemeanours filed? Fulton County State Court handles criminal cases below felony grade, including DUIs and many traffic matters.
How much is a Sheriff background check? Fulton County Sheriff publishes a fee of $15 per request.
How much is remote video visitation? The Sheriff currently publishes a rate of $0.25 per minute.
How long does property release take? A properly authorised request usually takes approximately 48 hours.
Does restriction erase the record? No. It restricts eligible information from public and non-criminal-justice access rather than destroying every record.

Go directly to the problem you need to solve

Important facts are explained inside the page; outside portals are reserved for live searches, submissions and payments.

Official inmate lookup

How to search Fulton County Jail records correctly

Open the Sheriff inmate-search page Use the official Fulton County Sheriff gateway rather than a mugshot aggregator or people-search website.
Start with the legal last name A broad surname search can find a result that an incorrect middle name, suffix or birth date would exclude.
Add the first name gradually Add another field only when the surname produces too many possible matches.
Try former names and spelling variations Test maiden names, aliases, hyphens, shortened first names and suffixes.
Open every plausible match Compare the date of birth, gender, booking number, booking date, charges and facility.
Save the SO and booking identifiers The SO number is needed for deposits, inmate communication and many jail-service transactions.
Review every charge separately One booking can include several criminal cases, warrants, bond amounts or holds.
Continue to the court portal The booking reflects custody information, not the final charging decision or case disposition.
Daily-update limitation: The Sheriff states that the inmate database is updated once per day and makes no warranty about the accuracy or completeness of the public result.
Alternative current-inmate list: Fulton County also publishes a daily open-data list containing the inmate name, booking number, booking date and gender. The dataset reflects inmates listed at approximately 7:30 p.m. on the previous evening rather than real-time custody.
Run the live inmate search Open the daily inmate dataset
Booking-result decoder

What each Fulton County inmate field means

Booking fields, limitations and next actions
Field What it identifies What it does not prove Best next action
SO number The Sheriff-system identifier connected with the inmate. It does not explain the court outcome. Use it for deposits, calls, messages and jail questions.
Booking number An identifier for the current or listed custody episode. It is not necessarily the same as a court case number. Save it when contacting Booking or posting a bond.
Booking date When the person entered Fulton County custody processing. It may differ from the alleged offence date. Use it to distinguish separate arrests.
Arresting agency The Sheriff, city police department or other agency responsible for the arrest. That agency does not necessarily maintain the court file. Request the incident report from this agency.
Charge The allegation supplied during arrest or booking. It is not evidence of conviction and may later change. Search the related criminal case.
Case number The identifier used by the court system. One booking may connect with several cases. Search each case separately.
Bond amount The published bond connected with a charge or case. Posting one bond may not clear another hold. Confirm all charges, fees and surcharges.
Housing location The facility or unit currently associated with the inmate. Housing can change after classification or transport. Recheck before visiting, mailing or travelling.
Release status Release processing may be underway or the custody episode may have ended. Release does not mean dismissal or acquittal. Search the final court disposition.
Booking photograph A photograph taken during custody processing. It does not prove guilt or identity by itself. Compare stronger identifiers before relying on it.
Same-name safeguard

Verify identity before treating a booking as a match

Full first and last name
Middle name, alias or suffix
Date of birth or age
Booking and arrest date
Arresting agency
SO or booking number
Court case number
Final disposition document
Two-identifier minimum: Do not send money, notify an employer, contact a landlord or publish an allegation from a name or booking photo alone.
Same name, different birth date Treat the results as different people unless the official custodian confirms a clerical error.
Same birthday, different middle name Compare aliases, arrest date, agency and case number.
Similar mugshot Appearance is not positive legal identification.
Old or unfamiliar address Addresses can be outdated and should never be the only matching field.
Troubleshooting

No Fulton County inmate result found? Check these causes

The arrest is too recent Property intake, medical screening, fingerprinting, photographing and warrant checks may still be underway.
The database has not refreshed The public inmate database is updated once daily rather than continuously.
The name is entered differently Search the surname alone and try a maiden name, alias, suffix or spelling variation.
A city agency holds the person An Atlanta or municipal police facility may temporarily hold the person before transfer.
The person was released A current inmate search may no longer display the booking. Search the court case or request the historical record.
The person was transferred Custody may have moved to another county, state prison, federal custody or an outside housing facility.
The case uses another court number Search the State, Magistrate and Superior Court records separately.
The record is restricted Juvenile, sealed, first-offender, restricted or otherwise confidential information may not appear publicly.
Useful booking call script “I am trying to confirm whether [full legal name], date of birth [date], is or was in Fulton County custody. The arrest may have occurred on [date] through [agency]. I have [SO, booking or case number]. Can you confirm the current facility or whether the person was released or transferred?”
Call charge and bond information: 404-613-2002 Alternate information line: 404-662-3516
Arrest and booking process

What happens after an arrest in Fulton County?

Arrested individuals are first transported to the Fulton County Main Jail at 901 Rice Street NW in Atlanta.

Property intake Personal property is inventoried and secured during intake.
Medical screening The person is screened for health, medication, safety and treatment needs.
Fingerprinting Fingerprints are taken for identity and criminal-justice database checks.
Booking photograph A custody photograph is created as part of the booking record.
Warrant check Staff check state and national systems for other warrants or holds.
First appearance A judge advises the person of the charges and may set or modify bond.
Housing or release processing The person is assigned housing, screened for supervised release or processed out after all requirements are satisfied.
Processing time varies. The Sheriff states that delay can depend on the volume of arrestees and the availability of information from state and national databases.
Sheriff open records

How to request a Fulton County arrest, incident or jail record

Submit Sheriff record requests through the Fulton County Open Records Requests Center. Describe an existing record rather than asking the custodian to research or explain the case.

Name the document you actually need

Incident report

The principal law-enforcement record describing the reported event and initial response.

Arrest report

The record documenting the arrest event and identifying details maintained by the arresting agency.

Probable-cause document

A sworn or filed statement explaining the asserted legal basis for custody when publicly releasable.

Supplemental report

A later investigator or officer report connected with the same incident.

Booking record

Custody intake information, identifiers, dates and available charge data.

Audio, video or photograph

Identify the date, location, involved officer and exact media type to reduce review time and cost.

Information that makes the record easier to locate

Full legal name
Date of birth when known
Incident or arrest date
Street address or event location
Arresting agency
SO or booking number
Police report number
Court case number
Exact documents requested
Preferred electronic format

Published Sheriff open-record charges

First 15 minutes

No staff charge.

10 pages or fewer

No copy charge.

General copies

Usually $0.10 per page.

Staff work

Lowest-paid qualified employee rate.

Large request

Estimate supplied before production.

Copy-ready open-records request
Under the Georgia Open Records Act, I request an electronic copy of the publicly releasable incident report, arrest report, probable-cause document, booking record and releasable supplemental reports relating to [full legal name], date of birth [date if known], for the arrest or incident occurring on or about [date] at [location]. Known identifiers include SO number [number], booking number [number], report number [number] and court case number [number]. Please provide a written estimate before processing if the charge will exceed $[amount].
Cost authorisation matters: Once a requester approves a large project and the office performs the work, the requester remains responsible for the resulting charge even if the documents are no longer wanted.
Possible redactions: Active investigative material, juvenile information, protected victim data, medical information and other legally exempt material may be withheld or redacted.
Submit the live Sheriff records request
Booking photographs

How to request and responsibly use a Fulton County mugshot

Fulton County requires a Booking Photo Release Affirmation Form to be attached when a booking photograph is requested through open records.

Confirm the correct person first Match the legal name, date of birth, booking number and arrest date.
Complete the booking-photo affirmation Attach the required form to the Sheriff open-records submission.
Identify the specific booking A person may have more than one Fulton County arrest. Supply the exact booking date and number.
Check the court disposition before publication The initial charge may have been dismissed, restricted, reduced or resolved without conviction.
A mugshot documents booking, not guilt. Use neutral wording such as “booked on an allegation of” until the final court record establishes the legal outcome.
Criminal-history checks

Fulton County, Georgia and public felony background checks

Fulton Sheriff background check

Published fee: $15 per request. Confirm with the office whether the returned search meets the specific employer, licensing or personal-review requirement.

Georgia criminal history

A Georgia history may contain identification data, arrests, submitted charges, judicial dispositions and Georgia custodial information.

Georgia Felon Search

A public $15 online search limited to eligible Georgia felony conviction, plea and sentence information.

Fulton Sheriff mailed background-check packet

Written permission to process the request
Full legal name
Sex and race
Date of birth
Social Security number
Photocopy of driver licence, passport or state ID
Self-addressed stamped envelope
$15 United States Postal Service money order
Background-check mailing address
Fulton County Sheriff’s Office
ATTN: Background Checks – 9th Floor
185 Shirley C. Franklin Boulevard SW
Atlanta, GA 30303

Published operating hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–1 p.m.

GCIC does not provide general public name-based checks directly. GBI directs people seeking a name-based Georgia history to a local law-enforcement agency. Fingerprint-based checks for authorised employment or licensing uses follow the Georgia Applicant Processing Service process.
Georgia Felon Search limitation: The $15 public service is a felony-conviction search, not a complete arrest, misdemeanor, federal or nationwide history.
Start a Fulton Sheriff background check Run Georgia Felon Search
Correct office

Which agency controls the Fulton County record?

Record type, likely custodian and common mistake
Record needed Likely custodian Common mistake
Current jail booking Fulton County Sheriff Calling the court clerk for current housing.
Sheriff arrest or incident report Fulton County Sheriff open records Requesting a city-created report from the Sheriff.
Atlanta Police report Atlanta Police Department Assuming jail intake transfers report ownership to Fulton County.
Other municipal police report Police department that made the arrest Ignoring the arresting-agency field.
First appearance or preliminary hearing Fulton County Magistrate Court Treating an early probable-cause hearing as a final trial.
Misdemeanour, DUI or traffic case Fulton County State Court Searching only Superior Court.
Felony indictment or final case Fulton County Superior Court Clerk Treating the jail charge as the filed indictment.
Statewide felony conviction check Georgia Felon Search / GCIC Assuming it includes every arrest and misdemeanor.
Fulton County contains multiple law-enforcement jurisdictions. Arrests may involve the Sheriff, Atlanta Police, College Park, East Point, South Fulton, Sandy Springs, Roswell, Alpharetta, Johns Creek, Milton, Fairburn, Hapeville, Union City, Chattahoochee Hills, Palmetto or Mountain Park.
Criminal court search

How to find the case after a Fulton County arrest

Magistrate Court

First appearances, preliminary hearings, warrant applications and other early criminal proceedings.

State Court

Criminal cases below felony grade, including misdemeanours, DUIs, criminal trespass and traffic matters.

Superior Court

Felony prosecutions, indictments, pleas, trials, judgments and felony sentences.

Open the Fulton records portal Register when required to view public case documents online.
Search by case number first A case number is more precise than a name and reduces same-name errors.
Search the defendant name broadly Try a former name, suffix or alternate spelling when the number is unknown.
Confirm the court Check whether the result is State, Magistrate or Superior Court.
Locate the charging document Look for the accusation, indictment, complaint or warrant paperwork.
Read the docket chronologically Review hearings, bond orders, amendments, pleas, motions, verdicts and sentences.
Find the final disposition Do not rely only on a “closed” or “disposed” label.
Order a certified copy when required An unofficial portal image may not satisfy an employer, licensing agency, court or immigration matter.

How to interpret common Georgia case outcomes

Criminal docket terms explained
Term Plain-language meaning What to verify
Accusation A formal charging document commonly used in State Court matters. Read every count and later amendment.
Indictment A grand jury returned felony charges. Compare the indictment with the initial jail allegation.
No bill The grand jury did not return an indictment on the matter presented. Confirm which charge and person the result covers.
Nolle prosequi The prosecutor chose not to continue prosecuting the specified charge. Check whether every count was nolle prossed.
Dead docket The prosecution is suspended without a final acquittal. It is not the same as a conviction or permanent dismissal.
Dismissed A court or prosecutor ended the specified charge. Read the order and check all counts.
First Offender A qualifying defendant is sentenced under Georgia’s First Offender Act without an adjudication of guilt at that stage. Confirm successful discharge and sealing status.
Convicted The court entered a judgment of guilt. Read the exact offence, sentence and count.
Acquitted The defendant was found not guilty of the count decided at trial. Determine whether another count remained.
Closed The case is no longer shown as active. Closed alone does not state how the case ended.
Free onsite access: State Court states that publicly available records may be viewed without charge at onsite public-access terminals. The online portal displays the first page and offers paid access to additional pages.
Run the live State and Magistrate search Open the Superior Court case gateway
Court-copy fees

Fulton County criminal record copies and certification

Superior and Magistrate Clerk published copy fees
Copy service Published fee When to use it
Certified or exemplified first page $2.50 Formal certified document.
Each additional certified page $0.50 Additional pages within the certified document.
Uncertified without staff assistance $0.50 per page Self-directed ordinary copy.
Uncertified with assistance $1 per page Copy requiring clerk assistance.
Faxed or electronic first page $2.50 Remote electronic or faxed delivery.
Each additional faxed or electronic page $1 Additional remote-delivery pages.
Computer-generated public-record copy $2.50 per page Computer-generated record subject to disclosure.

State Court criminal disposition and citation records

  • State Court dispositions may be requested in person through the Criminal Division.
  • Standard copy charges apply to criminal dispositions.
  • A certified traffic citation currently costs $2.50.
  • Current-year and previous-year citation files are stored onsite.
  • Older files are stored offsite and generally require one to two business days for retrieval.
  • A mailed citation request should include the case number, full defendant name, date of birth and brief charge description.
Superior and Magistrate Clerk
Lewis R. Slaton Courthouse
136 Pryor Street SW
Atlanta, GA 30303

Records: 404-613-5313

Criminal Division: 404-612-5174

State Court Criminal Division
Charles L. Carnes Building
160 Pryor Street SW, Suite J3-150
Atlanta, GA 30303

404-613-5085

Main Clerk hours: The Lewis R. Slaton Courthouse publishes operating hours of 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Early court process

First appearance, preliminary hearing and the next court date

First appearance A judge advises the arrestee of the charges, addresses counsel and may set or modify bond.
Probable-cause review The early hearing determines whether sufficient legal cause exists to continue holding or prosecuting the person.
Preliminary hearing when required The judge receives evidence and decides whether the felony matter should continue before indictment.
State Expedited Accusation calendar The Solicitor-General conducts a Monday–Saturday 2 p.m. jail calendar for new misdemeanour cases involving people in custody.
All Purpose Calendar If the misdemeanour case is not resolved during the expedited hearing, the next calendar is generally approximately seven to ten days later.
Felony prosecution path A felony can proceed through preliminary review, grand-jury presentation, indictment, arraignment and later Superior Court hearings.
Public attendance limitation: State Court states that members of the public are not physically admitted to a newly arrested relative’s first hearing for security reasons. Past and other hearings may be available through the court’s published video channel.
State Court dates

Search the records portal or call 404-613-5313.

Public defender

404-612-5200

Victim resources

404-612-6883

Jail calendar

Published Monday–Saturday at 2 p.m., excluding operational changes.

Bond and release

How Fulton County cash, property and professional bonds work

Multiple bonds may be required when an inmate has more than one charge. Each bond can include surcharges, and the Sheriff publishes a nonrefundable $20 fee for each bond instrument written.

Cash bond

The full bond amount is posted. Refund is considered only after the court case is complete and only to the person listed as the surety.

Property bond

Residential property can guarantee appearance. Fulton County property requires ownership and equity documents and the participation of every person listed on the deed and tax bill.

Professional bond

The company must be registered and authorised by the Fulton County Sheriff. The Sheriff does not recommend a particular company.

Cash-bond rules

Full amount is required
Cash accepted at the facility
Checks and cards are not accepted at the facility
Online cash bond maximum is $2,500 including fees
$20 nonrefundable fee applies per bond instrument
Refund is not available until the case is completed
Refund cannot be assigned to another person
Online bonds list the defendant as surety

Cash-bond refund documents

Cash Bond Refund Notice form
Original cash-bond receipt
Current valid photo ID
Final court disposition
Address proof if the receipt was lost
Surety must appear personally

Fulton County property-bond documents

Warranty deed or quitclaim deed
Current property-tax bill
Current mortgage statement
Government picture ID
Every deed and tax-bill owner present
Property located in Fulton County
Out-of-county property: Property elsewhere in Georgia must be processed by the sheriff of the county where it is located. Fulton requires the completed documentation to be delivered in a sealed envelope.

Professional bonding-company charge

Georgia law allows a professional company to charge up to 15% of the bond’s face amount including applicable surcharges. Instead of the percentage, a company may charge a minimum of $50 per charge or offence even when that minimum exceeds the percentage calculation.

Fulton County Bonding Administration
Justice Center Tower, 9th Floor
185 Shirley C. Franklin Boulevard SW
Atlanta, GA 30303

Phone: 404-612-5136

Email: fcso.bondadmin@fultoncountyga.gov

Bond scam warning: Verify the charge, booking number, payment location and bonding company independently. Do not use gift cards, cryptocurrency or a personal payment account because a caller promises immediate release.
Post an eligible cash bond online Open current Fulton bond forms
Custody locations

Fulton County jail and annex contact information

Fulton County Main Jail
901 Rice Street NW
Atlanta, GA 30318

404-613-2000

Marietta Annex
781 Marietta Boulevard
Atlanta, GA 30318

404-613-2149

Atlanta City Detention Center
254 Peachtree Street SW
Atlanta, GA 30303

404-865-8001

South Annex listing: Fulton County’s government jail page also lists South Annex Jail at 6500 Watson Street, Union City, GA 30291, phone 404-613-6637. Confirm the operating facility and inmate location before travelling.
Housing can change. Do not mail legal documents, visit or deliver approved property until the current facility has been confirmed.
Video visits

Fulton County Jail video-visitation rules and schedule

Fulton County uses ICSolutions for telephone and video-visitation services. Visits are conducted remotely from home or through the jail’s video-visitation centre.

Visit length

30 minutes.

Remote rate

$0.25 per minute.

Arrival

15 minutes early.

Late limit

More than 10 minutes loses visit.

Provider

ICSolutions.

Published male-inmate visitation days

Visitation day by housing floor
Day Published floor locations Planning note
Monday 7 North and 7 South Confirm the inmate remains on the listed floor.
Tuesday 6 North and 6 South Housing changes can alter the available day.
Wednesday 5 North and 5 South Register and schedule through ICSolutions.
Thursday 4 North, 4 South and 6 North Zone 600 Use the current unit, not an older search screenshot.
Friday 1 North, 2 North, 3 North, 3 South, Medical and Marietta Annex Medical or operational restrictions may affect access.

Onsite-visitor preparation

Create an ICSolutions user account
Schedule the visit in advance
Arrive 15 minutes early
Bring valid driver licence, passport or state ID
Use the assigned PIN and booth
Follow the jail dress code

Items and clothing that can prevent entry

Restricted clothing

See-through or tight garments, ripped clothing, shorts above the knee, miniskirts, tank tops, sagging pants or visible undergarments.

Restricted accessories

Head coverings not connected with an approved need, sunglasses, purses, handbags, jackets, coats, hoodies and unsafe open shoes.

Electronic devices

Mobile phones, tablets, laptops, cameras, audio devices, e-readers, music players and recording-capable watches are prohibited inside.

Outside 50-mile courtesy visit: A visitor living outside a 50-mile radius may receive one unscheduled courtesy visit per year by showing a valid driver licence and utility bill with the same address.
Attorney confidentiality: Criminal defence attorneys seeking unrecorded calls or visits should register their status through the jail’s required process. General inmate calls, messages and visits are monitored and recorded.
Register or schedule with ICSolutions
Calls, voicemail and tablets

How Fulton County inmate communication accounts work

Prepaid telephone account

A family member funds calls to one designated telephone number.

Inmate debit account

The inmate uses phone time purchased through the commissary account to call eligible numbers.

Tablet messages

Friends and family can send messages and photos through GettingOut for $0.25 per message.

ICSolutions payment methods

Visa
Mastercard
Debit card
Western Union
Mailed money order
Mailed cashier’s check
ICSolutions

1-888-506-8407

ICSolutions
Attention: Customer Service
2200 Danbury Street
San Antonio, TX 78217
Leave inmate voicemail

404-678-6120

Published price: $0.25 per message.

The caller needs a funded prepaid account, account PIN and inmate ID.

Monitoring notice: Inmate telephone calls, tablet messages and visits are subject to monitoring and recording except approved attorney communications.
Create a telephone account Send a tablet message or photo
Inmate-account deposits

How to send money to a Fulton County inmate

Minimum deposit

$5.

Maximum deposit

$200.

Weekly maximum

$200 per inmate or cardholder.

Weekly transactions

Maximum five.

Required identifier

Inmate SO number.

Deposit methods

Postal money order

United States Postal Service money order only, payable to the inmate.

Lobby kiosk

Search by name or booking ID and deposit cash. The published cash fee is $4.

SmartDeposit website

Requires the inmate SO number. Published fees start at $2.95.

Telephone deposit

Call 1-866-394-0490. Published fees start at $4.

Money-order instructions

Use a United States Postal Service money order
Make it payable to the inmate
Include the inmate’s cell location
Include the inmate SO number
Mark the envelope “INMATE ACCOUNTING”
Confirm the inmate remains in custody
Mail inmate-account deposits to
Fulton County Jail
INMATE ACCOUNTING
901 Rice Street NW
Atlanta, GA 30318
Kiosk limitations: The published instructions state that the cash kiosk does not accept $1 bills and does not provide change. Card availability at the lobby kiosk may be temporarily unavailable, so verify before travelling.
Commissary schedule: Each housing unit may purchase commissary once per week. Available items include snacks, stationery, stamps, envelopes, basic clothing, toiletries and playing cards.
Make a live SmartDeposit payment
Mail and digital delivery

Fulton County personal mail and legal-mail rules

Fulton County shifted personal correspondence to digital delivery in May 2024. Letters, pictures and drawings from family and friends are delivered through the tablet Facility Messages system under the inmate’s free profile.

Personal correspondence

Use the jail’s current digital message and photo provider rather than assuming ordinary postal mail will be handed directly to the inmate.

Legal mail

Legal correspondence continues to be sent to the correctional facility using the inmate’s exact name and identifiers.

Financial instruments

Approved checks, money orders and cashier’s checks continue to follow the specific facility and account instructions.

Confirm the current facility first. An inmate can be moved between the Main Jail, annexes, city detention or an outside housing arrangement.
Do not send cash or valuable originals. Keep copies of legal and identity documents and use the exact approved delivery method for each item.
Inmate property

How to obtain property from a Fulton County inmate

The inmate completes a property-release form The form must identify the intended recipient.
The inmate signs the authorisation Property cannot be released merely because a family member requests it.
Allow processing time Fulton County states that property release normally takes approximately 48 hours.
The recipient presents government photo ID The name must match the recipient identified by the inmate.
Confirm the pickup facility Do not travel until the jail confirms where the property is held and ready.
Property call script “I am the person named on a property-release form completed by [inmate name], SO number [number]. Can you confirm whether the request has completed its approximately 48-hour processing period, which facility holds the property and what identification I must bring?”
Medical care and safety

Health services, medication and emergency reporting

Continuous medical coverage

The Medical Unit provides 24-hour inmate health care.

Dental care

Emergency dental treatment is available.

Medication

Required prescription medication is supplied through the facility’s medical process.

Charges may apply: Fulton County states that inmates can be charged for requested medical services and that prescription medication may carry a copayment.
Immediate danger: For a medical emergency, self-harm concern, sexual-abuse allegation or urgent safety risk, contact the jail or emergency services immediately rather than relying on an online record request.
Submit a PREA safety report Call the Main Jail
VINE notifications

Receive Fulton County custody-status alerts

GA Fulton VINE allows crime victims and other registrants to search custody information and receive telephone or email notification when an offender’s custody status changes.

VINE phone

1-877-994-8463.

Custody search

Available by phone or internet.

Alerts

Telephone and email options.

Purpose

Release and custody-change awareness.

Cost

Free victim-notification service.

Do not rely on VINE as your only safety plan. Technology and agency updates can be delayed. Maintain other reasonable precautions and current contact with the appropriate victim-services office.
Search or register with VINE Call Fulton VINE
Warrants

How to handle a possible Fulton County warrant

The Sheriff’s Warrant Unit executes criminal arrest warrants. Fulton County states that warrant-status information is not provided by telephone.

Search the related court case A public case may show warrant issuance, failure to appear, recall or later court action.
Compare identity fields Do not treat a common name as confirmation of an active warrant.
Record the issuing court and case number These identifiers are needed to verify and resolve the matter.
Use a safe resolution path A person concerned about their own possible warrant should speak with a Georgia attorney or the issuing court before appearing.
Never confront or detain another person. Give possible warrant information to law enforcement.
Fulton’s published rule: The subject of a warrant must appear at the Sheriff’s courthouse location or the Fulton County Jail to receive official warrant information. Because appearing may lead to arrest, legal advice is prudent.
Georgia record relief

How Fulton County record restriction works

Georgia restriction is not physical deletion. Eligible information is hidden from public and non-criminal-justice background checks but remains available to courts and criminal-justice agencies.

Choose the process by arrest date

Arrest before July 1, 2013

Apply first through the arresting law-enforcement agency. The agency completes its section and forwards the request to the appropriate prosecutor.

Arrest on or after July 1, 2013

There is no traditional arresting-agency application. Contact the prosecutor directly about restriction of the eligible case.

Which Fulton prosecutor handles the case?

Solicitor-General

Handles qualifying Fulton County misdemeanour matters prosecuted in State or Magistrate Court.

District Attorney

Handles qualifying felony arrests, charges and convictions prosecuted in Superior Court.

Solicitor-General misdemeanor eligibility paths

Non-guilty resolution

Dismissal, nolle prosequi, successful pretrial diversion or intervention, accountability-court completion, or a not-guilty verdict on all counts may qualify.

Certain misdemeanor convictions

An eligible conviction may qualify after completion of the sentence, no conviction in any jurisdiction for at least four years except a non-serious traffic offence, and no pending charges.

Published misdemeanor exclusions: Family-violence cases, sexual offences, serious traffic offences such as DUI or reckless driving, and most theft convictions do not qualify through this conviction path. Shoplifting is identified as an exception that may be eligible.

Fulton Sheriff pre-July 2013 application requirements

Georgia Record Restriction Package
Copy of final court disposition
$25 fee for each arrest
Cash or postal money order in person
Postal money order for mailed request
Payment made in advance
Fulton Sheriff Record Restriction
Fulton County Sheriff’s Office
ATTN: Record Restriction – 9th Floor
185 Shirley C. Franklin Boulevard SW
Atlanta, GA 30303

Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–1 p.m.

District Attorney felony application information

CP or indictment number
Name used at arrest
Date of birth
Current contact information
Date of arrest
Arresting agency
Offences connected with the arrest
Copy of final disposition
Copy of driver licence or state ID
First Offender discharge order when applicable
Final disposition is mandatory. Fulton County District Attorney’s application states that a record-restriction request will not be processed without a copy of the final court disposition.

After local approval

Prosecutor reviews eligibility The District Attorney or Solicitor-General approves or denies the relevant charge.
Approved information reaches GCIC The prosecutor or applicant submits the approved material to the Georgia Crime Information Center as required.
GCIC processes the restriction Georgia states that complete applications are generally processed in approximately two to three weeks.
Keep the completion letter Retain proof showing that the eligible arrest cycle was restricted.
Check court sealing separately Restricting the GCIC history does not automatically mean every public court document or private website has been addressed.
Solicitor-General misdemeanor restriction

404-612-4827

Restrictions.Solicitor@fultoncountyga.gov

GCIC record-restriction mailing address
Georgia Crime Information Center
Record Restrictions
P.O. Box 370808
Decatur, GA 30037-0808
Appeal deadline: Georgia states that a prosecutor’s denial may be appealed to the Superior Court of the county within 30 days.
Download the pre-2013 Sheriff form Submit a Fulton DA felony request
Record correction

What to do when a Fulton County or Georgia record is wrong

Correct the information at its source
Incorrect information Office to contact Evidence to prepare
Jail identity or booking information Fulton County Sheriff Photo ID, SO number, booking number and explanation of the mismatch.
Sheriff incident or arrest data FCSO Records or originating unit Report number and official documents supporting the correction.
City police report Police department that created the report Police case number and specific disputed text.
State Court disposition Fulton County State Court Criminal Division Case number and signed order or final disposition.
Superior Court disposition Fulton County Superior Court Clerk Case number and controlling judgment or order.
Georgia GCIC history Agency that submitted the incorrect data and GCIC Fingerprints, state ID, SID or OTN, arrest date and certified disposition.
GCIC correction rule: GCIC cannot independently rewrite an arrest or disposition without documentation or authorisation from the agency that submitted or controls the information.
Identity-theft dispute: A person whose identity was used in another person’s Georgia criminal history must submit fingerprints for comparison, a written explanation, identification copies and the required GCIC fee.
Contact directory

Fulton County arrest, jail and court contacts

Use the contact matched to the task
Office or service Contact Best use
Main Jail 404-613-2000 General jail and custody routing.
Charges and bonds 404-613-2002
404-662-3516 		Current charge and bond information.
Sheriff headquarters 404-612-5100 General Sheriff routing.
Bonding Administration 404-612-5136 Cash, property and professional bond questions.
Jail Security Office 404-613-2181 Attorney communication registration and jail-security issues.
Superior and Magistrate Clerk 404-613-5313 Case records, certified copies and court routing.
Superior Court Criminal Division 404-612-5174 Felony criminal records.
State Court Criminal Division 404-613-5085 Misdemeanour and traffic records.
Solicitor restrictions 404-612-4827 Misdemeanour record-restriction review.
GCIC criminal-history records 404-244-2639 Georgia history, inspection, correction and restriction questions.
VINE 1-877-994-8463 Custody-status searches and notifications.
ICSolutions 1-888-506-8407 Telephone and video-visitation account assistance.
Map and directions

Fulton County Main Jail and Justice Center

Main Jail at Rice Street

Fulton County Justice Center

Confirm before travelling: Verify custody, the correct court or office, security rules, operating hours and the exact floor or entrance.
Practical next action

What should you do with the record you found?

1
Current custody

Save the SO and booking numbers and confirm the facility before depositing money or scheduling a visit.

2
Police narrative

Request the report from the arresting police or Sheriff agency.

3
Case outcome

Search the correct court and locate the final disposition rather than relying on the booking charge.

4
Formal proof

Order a certified disposition or record instead of submitting a screenshot.

5
Incorrect record

Contact the agency that created the disputed field and provide controlling documentation.

6
Public background check

Use the authorised local or statewide service required for the purpose and understand what it excludes.

7
Record restriction

Choose the Sheriff, Solicitor or District Attorney process based on arrest date and case type.

8
Victim safety

Register with VINE and maintain a safety plan that does not depend solely on automated alerts.

9
Publication

Confirm identity, current charges and final outcome, then use neutral language preserving the presumption of innocence.

Official-source verification

Information incorporated into this guide

This page incorporates Fulton County Sheriff inmate-search limitations, intake steps, first-appearance timing, jail locations, charge and bond contacts, cash and property bond procedures, open-record fees, background-check requirements, visitation rules, inmate-account limits, phone services, digital correspondence, property release, court-search routes, clerk-copy fees, Georgia felony searches, GCIC corrections and Fulton County record-restriction procedures.

Live data

Custody, bond, housing, hearing and warrant status must still be checked in the current official system.

In-page detail

Fees, requirements, addresses, schedules, limitations and troubleshooting are provided here rather than hidden behind general links.

Final actions

External portals remain only where the reader must search current data, submit a request, schedule a visit or complete a payment.

Frequently asked questions

Fulton County arrest-record questions answered

How do I search for a current Fulton County inmate?

Use the official Sheriff inmate-search page. Begin with the last name and confirm the date of birth, SO number, booking number, booking date, facility and charges. The public database is updated once per day.

Why is a recent arrest missing?

The person may still be completing intake, the daily database may not have refreshed, a municipal agency may still hold the person, or the name may be entered differently.

How do I find newly set bond information?

Search the inmate record or call 404-613-2002 or 404-662-3516. First-appearance results normally reach Booking at approximately 4 p.m.

Where do I request a Fulton Sheriff arrest report?

Submit a written request through the Fulton County Open Records Requests Center. Include the name, incident date, location, arresting agency, report number, booking number and exact document types requested.

How much do Fulton Sheriff open records cost?

The first 15 minutes of staff time are free. Ten pages or fewer have no copy charge. Additional general copies are usually $0.10 per page, and staff search or redaction time may be charged.

How much is a Fulton Sheriff background check?

The published fee is $15 per request. Mailed requests require a postal money order, permission letter, identification details, photo-ID copy and self-addressed stamped envelope.

How do I search a Fulton County criminal case?

Use the Fulton County records portal. Search State Court for misdemeanours, DUIs and traffic cases, Superior Court for felonies, and Magistrate Court for early proceedings and warrant applications.

How much is Fulton County video visitation?

Remote video visits currently cost $0.25 per minute. Published visits last 30 minutes and onsite visitors should arrive 15 minutes early with valid photo identification.

How much money can be deposited for an inmate?

The published deposit range is $5–$200, with a weekly maximum of $200 and no more than five transactions per inmate or cardholder per week.

How long does inmate property release take?

The inmate must sign a release form naming the recipient. Fulton County states that processing normally takes approximately 48 hours, and the recipient must show government photo ID.

Can a Fulton County arrest be restricted?

Some eligible records can be restricted. Pre-July 1, 2013 arrests begin with the arresting agency. Later arrests are handled through the prosecutor. The Solicitor-General handles misdemeanours and the District Attorney handles felonies.

Does a record restriction remove everything from the internet?

No. Restriction changes access to the eligible official criminal-history record. Court files, news articles and private websites may require separate legal or correction steps.

Accuracy, identity and legal-use notice

County Arrest Records is an independent informational guide. It is not the Fulton County Sheriff’s Office, Fulton County Jail, Fulton County Clerk, State Court, Superior Court, District Attorney, Solicitor-General, Georgia Bureau of Investigation or a law firm.

Custody, bond, warrant and court information can change after release, transfer, filing, dismissal, correction, First Offender discharge or record restriction. Confirm identity using multiple identifiers and obtain the current official record before making an employment, housing, legal, financial, safety or publication decision.

Every arrested person is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court. This page provides procedural information and does not provide legal advice.

Last official-source review: July 27, 2026.

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