East Point 24 Hour Booking
East Point 24 hour booking records are processed through the Fulton County Jail. East Point sits just south of Atlanta in Fulton County with about 38,000 residents. The East Point Police Department handles arrests in the city. After an arrest, inmates go to the Fulton County Jail for booking. The Fulton County Sheriff's Office manages the jail and keeps all the booking records. The records are public, and the county provides an online inmate search tool so you can look them up.
East Point Quick Facts
East Point 24 Hour Booking Police Department
The East Point Police Department is at 2727 E. Cleveland Avenue, East Point, GA 30344. Call (404) 559-6226 for non-emergency matters. The department handles patrols, investigations, and arrests within the city. East Point borders Atlanta to the south and is near Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport, which brings unique law enforcement challenges to the area. The department covers the downtown area, residential neighborhoods, and commercial corridors throughout the city.
The East Point Police website has info about the department and its services.
Check the site for crime prevention resources, contact info for different units, and community programs.
| Department | East Point Police Department |
|---|---|
| Address | 2727 E. Cleveland Avenue, East Point, GA 30344 |
| Phone | (404) 559-6226 |
| Website | eastpointcity.org/police |
Searching East Point Booking Records
East Point bookings go through the Fulton County Jail. The Fulton County inmate search is the main tool. Enter a name and the system shows anyone currently in custody along with their charges and bond info. This covers East Point arrests that have been processed at the county jail. The tool is free and does not need a login.
The Fulton County Sheriff's website has additional info about jail operations, visitation, and how to contact inmates. For East Point arrests, the process is the same as for any other Fulton County booking. The database updates periodically, so a very recent East Point arrest might take a few hours to show up in the system.
If you cannot find what you need online, call the East Point Police at (404) 559-6226 for details about the arrest. For jail status and bond questions, call the Fulton County Jail at (404) 612-5100.
Open Records Law
Booking records in East Point are public under Georgia law. O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70 is the Open Records Act. It gives you the right to request arrest reports, booking data, and incident reports from the East Point Police or the Fulton County Sheriff's Office. Under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-71, the agency must respond within three business days. The first 15 minutes of search time is free.
Under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-72, initial arrest reports are always public. The basic booking information for any East Point arrest cannot be withheld. Name, charges, date, and arresting agency are all available. Written requests work best. Include the person's full name and arrest date if you have it. Copies run about $0.10 per page at most agencies.
The Governor's Office open records page has general guidance on filing requests across Georgia.
24 Hour Booking Photo Rules
Georgia restricts mugshot distribution. O.C.G.A. § 35-1-18 prevents East Point and Fulton County agencies from posting booking photos online without the proper forms. You can still get a copy of a booking photo from the Fulton County Sheriff's Office. They require a signed statement that the photo will not be posted on a pay-for-removal site.
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-393.5 targets predatory mugshot websites. If your East Point booking photo shows up on one of these sites, send a written removal request. They have 30 days to take it down. No charge to you. Include your name, date of birth, and arrest date in the request. If the site ignores you, file a complaint with the Georgia Department of Law.
Statewide Criminal History
An East Point booking record covers one arrest. For a full criminal history, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation maintains the statewide database. O.C.G.A. § 35-3-34 governs access. You can request your own record at any time. Getting someone else's record needs their written consent, with the exception of public felony convictions.
Fingerprint-based checks go through the GAPS portal and take 24 to 48 hours. This covers all of Georgia, not just Fulton County. People with dismissed East Point charges can pursue record restriction under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37. The First Offender Act, O.C.G.A. § 42-8-60, allows sealing for qualifying cases. The Georgia Department of Corrections handles records for inmates in the state prison system.
After an East Point 24 Hour Booking
When East Point Police arrest someone, the person is transported to the Fulton County Jail in Atlanta. Staff records the charges, takes a photo, and collects fingerprints. Bond gets set by schedule for common charges. More serious East Point cases may need a first appearance hearing before a judge. The booking process can take several hours depending on jail volume.
Family members can check the Fulton County inmate search online or call the jail at (404) 612-5100. Once bond is posted, the person can be released. Bond amounts vary depending on the charge. Some East Point arrests carry no bond until a judge reviews the case.
Fulton County 24 Hour Booking Records
East Point is in Fulton County, and all bookings go through the county jail in Atlanta. The Fulton County Sheriff manages jail operations, inmate search tools, and public records access. For a complete overview of the Fulton County booking system, visit the county page.
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