Alpharetta 24 Hour Booking

Alpharetta 24 hour booking records are kept in the Fulton County Jail system. The Alpharetta Police Department makes arrests in the city, but inmates go to the Fulton County Jail for processing. Alpharetta sits in north Fulton County with about 67,000 residents. The city has its own police force that stays busy with everything from shoplifting to DUI stops. Once an arrest is made, the booking record gets created at the county jail in Atlanta, and you can search for it through the Fulton County Sheriff's online tools.

Alpharetta Police and 24 Hour Bookings

The Alpharetta Police Department is the main law enforcement agency for the city. They handle patrols, investigations, and arrests within Alpharetta limits. Their headquarters is at 2565 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta, GA 30009. Call (678) 297-6300 for non-emergency questions. When Alpharetta officers arrest someone, the person gets taken to the Fulton County Jail for booking. The city does not operate its own jail facility.

Visit the Alpharetta Police Department website for more about the department and its services.

The GBI services directory is another resource for Alpharetta residents who need criminal history records beyond what a single booking shows. The GBI handles statewide background checks and criminal history searches.

Searching Alpharetta 24 Hour Booking Records

Since Alpharetta bookings go to Fulton County, that is where you search. The Fulton County inmate search is the fastest option. Enter a name and the tool shows anyone in custody along with their charges and bond status. This covers all Alpharetta arrests that have been processed at the county jail. The search is free to use and does not require any login or account.

You can also try the Fulton County jail database which runs on Tyler Technologies. It lets you search by name or booking number. Results may include more booking detail. Both tools pull from the same jail records, so either one works for finding Alpharetta bookings. Keep in mind that the database updates once per day. A very recent Alpharetta arrest may not show until the next update cycle.

If you cannot find what you need online, contact the Alpharetta Police at (678) 297-6300. They can give you details about the arrest itself. For jail status and bond questions, call the Fulton County Jail at (404) 612-5100. They handle the custody side for all Alpharetta bookings.

Open Records for Alpharetta Arrests

Georgia law makes booking records public. O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70 is the Open Records Act, and it covers all documents created by public agencies in Alpharetta and across the state. You have the right to request arrest reports, incident reports, and booking information. The Alpharetta Police must respond to your request within three business days under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-71. They cannot charge you for the first 15 minutes of search time.

Under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-72, initial arrest reports are always public. No exceptions. This means the basic facts of any Alpharetta arrest are available on request. The report will show the person's name, the charges, the date, and other core details. You do not have to state a reason for wanting the records. Send your request to the Alpharetta Police Department at their Old Milton Parkway address or call them. Written requests tend to get a cleaner paper trail if you need proof later.

Note: Copy charges are typically $0.10 per page for Alpharetta police records.

Booking Photos from Alpharetta

Photos taken during the booking process at Fulton County Jail are subject to Georgia restrictions. O.C.G.A. § 35-1-18 prevents law enforcement from posting mugshots to a website. You can still request a copy of a booking photo from an Alpharetta arrest, but you must sign a form confirming it will not go on a pay-for-removal site. This rule applies to every booking photo in the state.

Third-party sites that post Alpharetta mugshots without consent are breaking Georgia law. O.C.G.A. § 10-1-393.5 forces these sites to remove photos within 30 days of a written request at no cost to you. Your request should include your full name, date of birth, the arrest date, and that you were booked through Fulton County. If the site does not respond within 30 days, you can file a complaint with the Georgia Department of Law's Consumer Protection Division.

Criminal History 24 Hour Booking Records in Alpharetta

A booking record shows one event. For a complete criminal history, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation is the right source. They maintain records of all arrests and court outcomes across the state. O.C.G.A. § 35-3-34 governs who can get these records and how. You can request your own history at any time. Getting someone else's record takes signed consent unless it involves felony convictions, which are public.

Fingerprint-based background checks run through the GAPS service. Results take 24 to 48 hours. This gives a much more complete view than a single Alpharetta booking record. People with old arrests that were dismissed can pursue record restriction under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37. First offenders who complete their sentence can get records sealed through O.C.G.A. § 42-8-60. These sealed records do not come up in standard checks.

After an 24 Hour Booking in Alpharetta

Once Alpharetta police make an arrest, the person is transported to the Fulton County Jail. Booking happens there. Staff logs the charges, takes a photo, and gets fingerprints. Bond gets set by schedule for minor charges. Serious cases in Alpharetta might need a first appearance hearing. Family members can call the Fulton County Jail at (404) 612-5100 to check on someone's status. You can also use the online inmate search at fcsoga.org once the booking is processed and the database updates.

The Fulton County Jail allows visits on a set schedule. Video visitation is also an option. Check the Fulton County Sheriff's site for current visiting rules and hours. For people booked from Alpharetta, the process is the same as for any other Fulton County arrest.

Fulton County Booking Records

Alpharetta is in Fulton County, and all bookings go through the county jail in Atlanta. The Fulton County Sheriff manages the jail, inmate search tools, and public records access. For a full overview of how booking works in Fulton County, search tools, and records request details, see the county page.

View Fulton County 24 Hour Booking

Nearby Georgia Cities

Several cities near Alpharetta also have booking record pages. Some share the Fulton County jail while others are in different counties.