Access Sandy Springs Released Inmates

Sandy Springs released inmates records go through the Fulton County Sheriff's Office. Sandy Springs sits in Fulton County, and all jail operations for the city are handled at the county level.

Fulton County Jail Records for Sandy Springs

The Fulton County Sheriff's Office manages the jail system that handles Sandy Springs inmates. When Sandy Springs Police make an arrest, the person goes to a Fulton County jail facility for booking and housing. The sheriff's staff process the intake, log the charges, and create a record that stays on file even after the person is released.

Sandy Springs does not run its own jail. The city has a police department that patrols the area and makes arrests, but once someone is taken into custody, they enter the Fulton County system. That means all released inmates data for Sandy Springs is held by the Fulton County Sheriff, not the city itself.

Fulton County runs two main jail sites. The main jail in downtown Atlanta handles most inmates. The North Annex Jail at 2565 Old Milton Parkway in Alpharetta holds inmates from the north part of the county, which includes Sandy Springs. Call (404) 612-3432 to check on someone at the North Annex. Both jails feed into the same search system.

Under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70, you have the right to request released inmates records from the Fulton County Sheriff. The office must respond within three business days. Names, charges, and release dates are public under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-72 in most cases.

Online Inmate Search for Sandy Springs

The Fulton County Sheriff has an online inmate search tool. You can look up anyone currently in the Fulton County jail by name or booking number. The tool shows charges, bond amounts, and booking dates. Released inmates may show up for a while after they leave, but older records can drop off the active list.

The Fulton County Sheriff inmate search gives direct access to booking data for Sandy Springs arrests held in Fulton County facilities.

Third-party jail sites also list Sandy Springs data. These pull from public records and put them in one place.

VINELink is a free service that lets you track an offender's custody status in Georgia. You can sign up for alerts by phone, email, or text when an inmate is released or transferred.

VINELink covers jails and prisons across Georgia. You can search by name or offender ID to get current status info.

The VINE system at vinelink.com also covers Fulton County. You can sign up for free alerts when an offender from Sandy Springs gets released or transferred. The service runs all day, every day. It is a good way to stay informed without having to check the jail roster over and over.

Georgia State Resources

The Georgia Department of Corrections at gdc.georgia.gov tracks state prison inmates. If someone from Sandy Springs ended up in a state facility after their county jail time, the GDC search will show their status. This is a free tool. It does not cover county jail inmates, only state prison.

The Board of Pardons and Paroles at pap.georgia.gov oversees parole for state inmates. The Department of Community Supervision at dcs.georgia.gov watches people on probation and parole statewide. O.C.G.A. § 42-9-53 governs how release and parole data is tracked at the state level.

For a broader criminal history check, the GBI at gbi.georgia.gov offers background check services under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37. This pulls records from all Georgia counties, not just Fulton. It does cost a fee.

How to Request Sandy Springs Inmate Records

Start with the Fulton County inmate search online. That is the fastest option. If you need official copies or the record is not on the site, file an open records request with the Fulton County Sheriff's Office.

Put the person's name and date of birth in your request. Spell out what records you want. The sheriff's office has three business days to respond under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70. They may charge for copies, but they have to tell you the cost before they do the work.

You can also contact the Sandy Springs Police Department for arrest records. The PD keeps its own files on arrests their officers made. But jail records stay with Fulton County since the sheriff runs the jail. For records about someone's time in custody and their release, the sheriff's office is the right place to ask.

The state has an open records portal too. The GDC form at gdc.georgia.gov/contact-us/open-records-request handles requests for state prison records. Use it if the person went to state prison after being held in Fulton County.

Nearby Cities

These cities are close to Sandy Springs in the north metro Atlanta area. Each has its own page with local released inmates info.