East Point Released Inmates Lookup
East Point released inmates records are managed by the Fulton County Sheriff's Office. All jail bookings and releases for people arrested in East Point go through the Fulton County jail system.
East Point Quick Facts
Fulton County Sheriff and East Point Records
East Point sits just south of Atlanta in Fulton County. The city does not run its own jail. When someone is arrested in East Point, they get booked into the Fulton County jail system. The Fulton County Sheriff's Office keeps all the booking and release records for inmates from East Point. The sheriff handles jail operations for every city in Fulton County, which is one of the most populated counties in Georgia.
The Fulton County jail is massive. It holds thousands of inmates at any given time. Each booking creates a record with the person's name, charges, date of birth, bond amount, and arrest date. Once a person gets released, the record stays on file as a released inmate record. These records are public under Georgia's Open Records Act and can be accessed by anyone who asks.
East Point has its own police department that handles law enforcement inside the city. Officers make arrests and write reports. But once someone is booked into the Fulton County jail, the sheriff takes custody. The East Point Police Department can be reached at (404) 761-2177 for arrest reports. For jail records and released inmates data, the Fulton County Sheriff's Office is the right contact at (404) 612-5100.
The Fulton County Sheriff has an inmate search at fcsoga.org/inmate-search. This is the primary tool for checking released inmates from East Point.
The Georgia Department of Corrections website is a useful state-level resource when Fulton County records do not cover what you need.
How to Search Released Inmates in East Point
The Fulton County Sheriff's Office has an online inmate search tool. You can look up people by name and see booking info, charges, and release dates. It covers current inmates and people who were recently released. This is the fastest way to find released inmates from East Point without a trip to the jail.
Third-party jail roster sites also carry Fulton County inmate data. These sites pull from public records and make searching simple. But the info can be a day or two behind what the sheriff has on file. For the most current data on East Point released inmates, use the Fulton County Sheriff's own search tool or call the jail.
Under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70, Georgia's Open Records Act gives the public the right to see most jail and booking records. This covers released inmates files at the Fulton County Sheriff's Office. If the online search does not have what you need, submit a formal open records request. The office must respond within three business days under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-72. They may charge a fee for copies.
To search for a released inmate from East Point, try to have these details:
- The full name of the person
- Date of birth or approximate age
- Rough date of the arrest or release
Fulton County is large and sees thousands of bookings. The more details you have, the easier it will be to find the right person from East Point in the system.
State Resources for East Point Released Inmates
The Georgia Department of Corrections runs a statewide offender search at gdc.georgia.gov/offender-info/find-offender. This tool covers state prison inmates only. It does not include county jail inmates. But if someone from East Point ended up in state prison after being held in the Fulton County jail, you can find them there. The search is free to use.
The Georgia Board of Pardons and Paroles at pap.georgia.gov oversees parole for state inmates. If a released inmate from East Point is on parole, this board handles it. The Department of Community Supervision at dcs.georgia.gov tracks people on probation and parole throughout Georgia.
The GBI at gbi.georgia.gov handles criminal history checks under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37. You can request a background check through the Georgia Bureau of Investigation for a fee. The report will show past arrests and convictions for anyone in the state, including people from East Point.
Under O.C.G.A. § 42-9-53, the state has rules for managing release and parole data. County jails in Fulton County have their own records. State prisons use a different system. If someone from East Point was held at the Fulton County jail and then went to state prison, you would need to check both systems to get the full released inmates picture.
Requesting East Point Inmate Records
To get released inmates records, contact the Fulton County Sheriff's Office. You can visit in person during business hours with a valid ID. Tell the staff what records you need. They can look up booking data, charges, and release dates for inmates from East Point. Copies are usually available right away if the records are on file.
You can also send a mail request to the Fulton County Sheriff's Office in Atlanta, GA. Include the inmate's name, date of birth, and what records you want. Add your return address and phone number. Under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70, the office has three business days to respond. They can charge for copies but must tell you the cost upfront.
For arrest reports from the East Point Police Department, call (404) 761-2177. They handle their own reports. But jail booking and release records sit with the Fulton County Sheriff. Most requests for East Point released inmates data get processed quickly without issues.
The Georgia Department of Corrections has an open records form at gdc.georgia.gov/contact-us/open-records-request. Use it if the person served time in a state prison after being held at the Fulton County jail.
Fulton County Released Inmates
East Point is in Fulton County. All jail records go through the Fulton County Sheriff's Office. The county processes bookings for East Point, Atlanta, and many other cities in Fulton County. For more on the county jail, search tools, and resources, see the Fulton County released inmates page.
Nearby Cities
These cities are near East Point in the metro Atlanta area. Each one falls under a county sheriff that keeps its own released inmates records.