South Fulton 24 Hour Booking
South Fulton 24 hour booking records go through the Fulton County Jail system. The City of South Fulton has about 112,003 residents, making it one of the most populated cities in Fulton County. South Fulton has its own police department that makes arrests, and all inmates get booked at the Fulton County Jail in Atlanta. The Fulton County Sheriff runs online search tools that let you look up South Fulton bookings by name, see charges, and check bond status.
South Fulton Quick Facts
South Fulton Police Department
The South Fulton Police Department handles law enforcement in the city. Their main office is at 5440 Fulton Industrial Boulevard, Atlanta, GA 30336. Call (470) 809-7300 for non-emergency questions. The department handles patrol, criminal investigations, traffic enforcement, and community outreach. South Fulton became an incorporated city in 2017, and the police department has been growing since then.
When South Fulton officers arrest someone, the person is taken to the Fulton County Jail for booking. South Fulton does not operate its own jail. This is the same process used by other Fulton County cities. The arrest report stays with the South Fulton Police. The booking record goes into the Fulton County system.
Visit the City of South Fulton website for information about the police department and city services.
| Department | South Fulton Police Department |
|---|---|
| Address | 5440 Fulton Industrial Blvd, Atlanta, GA 30336 |
| Phone | (470) 809-7300 |
| Website | cityofsouthfulton.com |
Searching South Fulton 24 Hour Bookings
The Fulton County inmate search is the best online tool for finding South Fulton booking records. Enter the person's name and the system shows results from the Fulton County Jail. You can see charges, bond status, and booking dates. The search is free and does not need an account.
The Fulton County jail database is another option. It runs on Tyler Technologies and lets you search by name or booking number. You might find more booking detail here. Both tools pull data from the same source, so either works for South Fulton lookups.
The GDC offender search covers state prison inmates. If someone arrested in South Fulton got a state prison sentence, this is where you track them after they leave the county jail.
Records may take a few hours to appear online after a booking. If you need immediate info about a South Fulton arrest, call the Fulton County Jail at (404) 612-5100. Staff can check the system in real time.
Open Records Requests
Booking records from South Fulton arrests are public under Georgia law. O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70 is the Open Records Act. It covers all documents created by the South Fulton Police and the Fulton County Sheriff. You can request arrest reports, booking records, and incident reports. Under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-71, the agency must respond within three business days.
O.C.G.A. § 50-18-72 specifically makes initial arrest reports public. No exceptions. The booking record will show the person's name, charges, and basic details. You do not need to give a reason for your request. Copies cost about $0.10 per page with the first 15 minutes of search time free.
For South Fulton police records, call (470) 809-7300. For Fulton County jail documents, contact the sheriff's office. Written requests create the best documentation trail.
Booking Photos and Mugshot Laws
Photos taken during booking at the Fulton County Jail are restricted under O.C.G.A. § 35-1-18. Law enforcement cannot post mugshots online without proper conditions. You can still get a copy through a records request if you sign a form about its use.
Third-party mugshot sites must comply with O.C.G.A. § 10-1-393.5. If your South Fulton booking photo appears on one of these sites, send a written removal request. Include your name, date of birth, and arrest details. The site must remove it within 30 days at no charge. The Georgia Department of Law handles complaints if they refuse.
24 Hour Booking Record Restriction
One booking record covers one arrest. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation keeps statewide criminal history records. O.C.G.A. § 35-3-34 governs who can access them. You can request your own record anytime. Getting someone else's record takes signed consent, unless you are only checking felony convictions.
Fingerprint-based checks go through the GAPS portal. Results arrive in 24 to 48 hours. For South Fulton residents with old arrests that were dropped, O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37 allows record restriction. First offenders who completed their sentence can get records sealed under O.C.G.A. § 42-8-60. Once restricted, these records do not show up in standard background checks.
Fulton County 24 Hour Booking Records
South Fulton is in Fulton County. Every booking from the city goes through the county jail in Atlanta. The Fulton County Sheriff manages inmate records, jail operations, and public search tools. For more on the full Fulton County booking system, visit the county page.
Nearby Georgia Cities
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