Access Fulton County Released Inmates

Fulton County released inmates records are available through the Sheriff's Office in Atlanta. The county runs multiple jail facilities with a combined capacity of nearly 1,900 beds and processes thousands of bookings each year.

Fulton County Sheriff Office Inmate Search

The Fulton County Sheriff's Office is the main source for released inmates data in Georgia's most populous county. The office is at the Justice Center Tower, 9th Floor, 185 Central Avenue Southwest in Atlanta. Call (404) 613-2000 for general questions. The sheriff's website is at fcsoga.org.

Fulton County has an online inmate search tool. You can search by defendant name or booking number. The results show full name, physical attributes, booking name, release date, booking number, arresting agency, charges, warrant number, and court disposition. This is one of the more detailed inmate search systems in Georgia.

Under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70, all booking and release data at the Fulton County jail is public. The sheriff's office must respond to open records requests within three business days. You can email open records requests to orr@fultoncountyga.gov. That is the dedicated email for records requests in Fulton County.

The Fulton County Sheriff inmate search page is where you look up current and released inmates.

This tool lets you search by name or booking number and see detailed information about each inmate in Fulton County.

Fulton County Jail Facilities

Fulton County operates four jail facilities. The main jail is at 901 Rice Street Northwest in Atlanta. It has 1,900 beds and is the primary booking location. Call (404) 613-2000 to reach the main jail. Hours are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday.

The North Annex Jail sits at 2565 Old Milton Parkway in Alpharetta. Its number is (404) 612-3432. The Marietta Annex is at 781 Marietta Blvd. in Atlanta. Call (404) 613-2149. The South Annex Jail is at 6500 Watson Street in Union City. Reach them at (404) 613-6637. These four facilities handle all the bookings for Fulton County.

Visitation at the main jail is by video. Visits last 30 minutes. Two visits per day are allowed, depending on the floor. The schedule rotates by floor throughout the week. Each facility may have its own rules for visits and mail.

The Fulton County Sheriff's Office main website has links to all jail services and contact information.

From here you can get to the inmate search, jail services, and open records request forms for Fulton County.

Released Inmates Records in Fulton County

Every arrest in Fulton County creates a booking record. The file includes the person's name, charges, bond, booking date, and arresting agency. When the person is released, the data stays in the system. It becomes a released inmate record. Given the size of Fulton County, there are thousands of these records.

Georgia law under O.C.G.A. § 42-9-53 covers how parole and release data is managed at the state level. For county jails, the sheriff tracks all intake and release activity. The Georgia Department of Corrections at gdc.georgia.gov handles state prison inmates. Many people who pass through the Fulton County jail end up in state prisons. To get the full picture on someone, you may need to check both systems.

O.C.G.A. § 50-18-72 lists records that can be kept from the public. Standard booking and release data is not exempt. Names, charges, arresting agencies, and release dates are public in Fulton County. The pretrial services unit also collects background information and criminal histories for felony defendants.

The Fulton County government jail page has additional information about the facility.

This page covers jail operations, rules, and services offered by the Fulton County Sheriff's Office.

How to Request Fulton County Inmate Records

Start with the online inmate search at fcsoga.org. It is the fastest way. Search by name or booking number. If you need records that are not in the online system, file a formal open records request. Email it to orr@fultoncountyga.gov or send it to the Justice Center Tower, 9th Floor, 185 Central Avenue Southwest, Atlanta, GA 30303.

Call (404) 613-2000 for questions. Give the staff the inmate's name and booking number if you have it. They can check the system. For written copies, the formal request route is best. Under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70, the office must respond within three business days. Fees for copies are usually small.

In-person visits to the main jail at 901 Rice Street NW work during business hours. Bring ID. Staff can help you look up records and get copies. Fulton County handles a high volume of requests, so there may be a short wait during busy times.

Georgia State Resources for Fulton County

The GDC offender search at gdc.georgia.gov/offender-info/find-offender covers state inmates. It is free. Many people booked in Fulton County end up in state facilities. Check this tool if you need information beyond what the county jail has.

The Board of Pardons and Paroles at pap.georgia.gov decides parole cases. The Department of Community Supervision at dcs.georgia.gov tracks people on probation and parole statewide. The GBI at gbi.georgia.gov processes background checks under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37. All of these tools are useful when Fulton County jail data does not have everything you need.

Cities in Fulton County

Fulton County covers a large area and includes many cities. Arrests made by city police are booked at Fulton County jail facilities. These cities have their own pages with more details.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Fulton County. Each has its own jail system and released inmates records.