Find Milton 24 Hour Booking Records
Milton 24 hour booking records are processed through the Fulton County Jail. Milton is one of the newer cities in north Fulton County, incorporated in 2006. The city has about 41,500 residents spread across a largely residential area. Milton's police department handles arrests in the city, but inmates are booked at the Fulton County Jail. The Fulton County Sheriff's Office runs the jail and maintains the booking records. You can search these records online through the county's inmate search tool.
Milton Quick Facts
Milton Police Department
The Milton Police Department works out of 710 S. Atlanta Street, Alpharetta, GA 30009. This office is shared with other city functions. Call (678) 297-6337 for non-emergency matters. The department covers Milton's large geographic area, which includes a mix of suburban neighborhoods, horse farms, and rural land. The city has a lower crime rate than many metro Atlanta areas, but officers still handle DUI stops, theft cases, and other calls regularly.
Visit the Milton Police website for department info and contact details.
| Department | Milton Police Department |
|---|---|
| Address | 710 S. Atlanta Street, Alpharetta, GA 30009 |
| Phone | (678) 297-6337 |
| Website | cityofmiltonga.gov/police |
The Fulton County Sheriff's Office runs the jail where Milton bookings are processed. The jail is in downtown Atlanta. Once Milton Police arrest someone, that person gets transported to the Fulton County Jail for booking. The sheriff's office manages all inmate records and public search tools.
Searching Milton 24 Hour Booking Records
Milton bookings go through Fulton County. The Fulton County inmate search is the fastest way to look up someone booked after a Milton arrest. Enter a name and the system shows anyone in custody, their charges, and bond status. The tool is free and does not require a login. It covers all Fulton County bookings, including those from Milton.
The database updates periodically. A very recent Milton arrest might take a few hours to appear in the system. If you cannot find someone through the online search, call the Fulton County Jail at (404) 612-5100. They can check the system and give you basic info about anyone in custody. For questions about the arrest itself, contact the Milton Police at (678) 297-6337.
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation provides broader criminal history services beyond a single booking.
The GBI criminal history FAQ walks you through the steps for getting a full statewide background check.
Open Records for Milton Arrests
Georgia's Open Records Act covers all Milton booking records. O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70 gives you the right to request arrest reports, booking data, and incident reports from the Milton Police Department 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.
Initial arrest reports are always public under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-72. The core facts of any Milton arrest cannot be withheld. Name, charges, arresting agency, and date are all available on request. Written requests are best. Include the person's full name and any details you have about the arrest date. Send it to the Milton Police Department or the Fulton County Sheriff's Office. Copies cost around $0.10 per page at most agencies.
Mugshot and 24 Hour Booking Photo Rules
O.C.G.A. § 35-1-18 restricts mugshot distribution in Georgia. Milton and Fulton County agencies cannot post booking photos on public websites without documentation. You can still request a copy from the Fulton County Sheriff's Office. They will have you sign a form confirming the photo will not be posted on a pay-to-remove website.
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-393.5 protects people from predatory mugshot sites. If your Milton booking photo ends up on one of those sites, send a written request for removal. The site has 30 days to comply. No fees. Include your full name, date of birth, and arrest date. If they refuse, file a complaint with the Georgia Department of Law.
Milton 24 Hour Booking Access
A Milton booking record is one event. For a full criminal history, the GBI is the source. O.C.G.A. § 35-3-34 governs who can access these records. You can always request your own. Someone else's needs their written consent, unless it is a public felony conviction. Fingerprint-based checks go through the GAPS portal and take 24 to 48 hours.
If Milton charges were dismissed, O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37 allows record restriction. First offenders who complete their sentence may qualify for sealing under O.C.G.A. § 42-8-60. These protections keep old records from appearing in standard searches. For state prison records, the GDC offender search handles inmates sentenced from Milton or anywhere else in Georgia.
After an Arrest in Milton
When Milton Police arrest someone, the person is taken to the Fulton County Jail in Atlanta. Staff processes the booking by recording charges, taking a photo, and collecting fingerprints. Bond is set based on a schedule for most misdemeanors. Serious charges may need a first appearance hearing. The trip from Milton to the Fulton County Jail adds time to the process, and booking itself can take several hours depending on jail volume.
Family members can check the Fulton County inmate search or call the jail at (404) 612-5100 to find out someone's status. Once bond is posted, the person can be released. Some Milton arrests carry high bonds or no bond until a judge reviews the case. The Fulton County Magistrate Court handles initial appearances.
Fulton County 24 Hour Booking Records
Milton 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 the full Fulton County overview, including additional search tools and contact details, visit the county page.
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