Access Alpharetta Released Inmates

Alpharetta released inmates records are managed by the Fulton County Sheriff's Office. Alpharetta sits in Fulton County, and the county jail system handles all inmates from the city.

Fulton County Jail Records for Alpharetta

The Fulton County Sheriff's Office runs the jail system that covers Alpharetta. When someone is arrested in Alpharetta, they go to a Fulton County jail for booking. The sheriff's staff process the intake, record the charges, and keep the file on hand. After the person is released, the record remains in the system as released inmates data.

Alpharetta is home to the Fulton County North Annex Jail at 2565 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta, GA 30009. This is the closest Fulton County facility for north Fulton cities. Most people arrested in Alpharetta end up here. The phone number is (404) 612-3432. You can call to check on an inmate or ask about recent releases.

The city does not run its own jail. Alpharetta has a police department that makes arrests, but custody falls to the Fulton County Sheriff. This has been the setup since the city formed. All booking data, custody records, and release info for Alpharetta sit with the county.

Under Georgia's Open Records Act at O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70, you can ask for jail records from the Fulton County Sheriff's Office. They have three business days to respond. Names, charges, bond info, and release dates are public under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-72 in most cases. Some records tied to active investigations may be held back.

Online Inmate Search for Alpharetta

The Fulton County Sheriff has an online search tool at fcsoga.org/inmate-search. Search by name or booking number. The tool pulls data from both the main jail in Atlanta and the North Annex in Alpharetta. You can see charges, bond amounts, and booking dates for anyone in the system.

Released inmates may appear on the list for a while after they leave. Over time, older records can drop off the active page. If you need info on someone who was released months ago, you may have to file a formal request. The online tool is best for current inmates and recent releases from Alpharetta.

The Georgia Department of Corrections website is a good backup for tracking inmates who went from the Fulton County jail to a state prison.

Third-party jail sites list Fulton County data that includes Alpharetta arrests. These sites pull from public records. The data may lag behind the official roster by a day or so, but they are helpful as a second source. For the latest info, use the official Fulton County tool or call the North Annex at (404) 612-3432.

The VINE system at vinelink.com covers Fulton County. Sign up for free alerts when an inmate is released or moved. It works around the clock. This is a useful tool if you need to know the moment someone leaves the North Annex or any other Fulton County facility.

Georgia State Resources

State agencies track inmates who move beyond the county level. The Georgia Department of Corrections at gdc.georgia.gov has a free offender search for state prison inmates. If someone from Alpharetta went to state prison, you can find them there. The search shows facility, status, and release dates.

The Georgia Board of Pardons and Paroles at pap.georgia.gov handles parole decisions for state inmates. The Department of Community Supervision at dcs.georgia.gov monitors people on probation and parole across the state. O.C.G.A. § 42-9-53 spells out how release and parole data gets managed at the state level.

The GBI at gbi.georgia.gov offers criminal history checks under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37. A GBI background check pulls records from all counties in Georgia. It costs a fee but gives you a wider look than just searching Fulton County by itself.

How to Request Alpharetta Inmate Records

Check the online tools first. The Fulton County inmate search is the fastest option. If you cannot find what you need there, file an open records request with the Fulton County Sheriff.

Put the person's name and date of birth in the request. Describe the records you want. The sheriff's office must respond within three business days under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70. They can charge for copies but have to tell you the cost first.

For arrest reports from Alpharetta Police, contact the Alpharetta Police Department. They keep their own files on arrests and incidents. Jail records and release info stay with Fulton County though. You may need to contact both agencies if you want the full picture.

The state has a records portal too. Use the GDC form at gdc.georgia.gov/contact-us/open-records-request for anyone who went from the Fulton County jail to a state prison. County jail data stays with the sheriff's office.

You can also walk into the North Annex in Alpharetta and ask in person. Bring your ID. Staff can look up booking data while you are there. For older records, a written request is the better path.

Nearby Cities

These cities are near Alpharetta in north Fulton County. Milton is also close but does not have a separate page.