Alpharetta Jail Roster Lookup

Alpharetta jail roster records are kept by the Fulton County Sheriff's Office in Atlanta. Alpharetta does not operate its own jail, so anyone arrested here gets booked into the Fulton County jail system. You can search for Alpharetta inmates through the county's online tools, state databases, and third-party sites. With about 67,275 residents, Alpharetta is one of the most populated cities in north Fulton County. This page explains how to find who is in custody from an Alpharetta arrest and what public records are available.

Alpharetta Jail Roster at Fulton County

Alpharetta sits in the northern part of Fulton County. The city has its own police department, but it does not run a jail. When the Alpharetta Police Department makes an arrest, the person goes to the Fulton County jail in Atlanta for booking. That is where the jail roster record gets created. The Fulton County jail is one of the busiest in Georgia and handles thousands of bookings each month from cities across the county.

The Fulton County Sheriff's Office manages the jail and all inmate records. The main jail is at 901 Rice Street NW, Atlanta, GA 30318. Call (404) 613-2000 for general inmate questions. The jail runs 24 hours a day. Staff can tell you if someone from an Alpharetta arrest is still in custody, what charges they face, and what the bond amount is. The Alpharetta Police Department can be reached at (678) 297-6300 if you need info about an arrest before the person was booked into the county jail. The police handle the arrest report, but the jail roster sits with Fulton County.

For full details about Fulton County jail operations and records, visit the Fulton County jail roster page.

Search Alpharetta Inmate Records

Fulton County provides online access to jail roster data that covers all Alpharetta bookings. The county court system runs a search portal where you can look up inmates by name, booking date, or case number. It is free and does not need an account. Results show the inmate's charges, bond status, and the date they were booked. This is the quickest way to find out if someone arrested in Alpharetta is in the Fulton County jail right now.

If a person was just arrested in Alpharetta, it could take a few hours for their name to show up on any search tool. The booking process at the Fulton County jail involves fingerprinting, photos, and a medical check before the record goes public. For the most current data, call the jail directly at (404) 613-2000.

Alpharetta Jail Roster Notifications

VINELink works with the Fulton County jail and covers all Alpharetta inmates. You can sign up to get alerts when someone's custody status changes. The alerts come by phone, email, or text. The service is free and runs day and night. It is also confidential, so the inmate will not know you are tracking them.

Have the inmate's name or booking ID ready when you sign up. You pick a four-digit PIN and choose how you want to be told about changes. If the person bonds out, gets transferred, or is released from the Fulton County jail, you get a notice right away. Call 1-800-398-2892 for help setting up VINE alerts for someone booked from Alpharetta. This is a useful tool for people who do not want to keep calling the jail for updates.

Alpharetta Jail Records and Georgia Law

Most Alpharetta jail roster records are public under Georgia's Open Records Act. O.C.G.A. Section 50-18-70 gives you the right to ask for booking data, arrest records, and related jail info from the Fulton County Sheriff's Office. They must respond within three business days. The first 15 minutes of search time are free. After that, fees apply based on how long it takes staff to find and copy what you need. Paper copies run $0.10 per page at most Georgia agencies.

Some records are not open. Medical files, security plans, and internal investigation reports stay exempt from public access. Under O.C.G.A. Section 50-18-74, agencies that wrongly deny a valid open records request face fines up to $1,000 for the first offense. Repeat violations within 12 months can bring fines up to $2,500. If you think a request for Alpharetta jail data was turned down without a good reason, you can appeal through the Georgia Attorney General's office.

Note: Open records requests for Alpharetta arrests go to the Fulton County Sheriff, not the city police.

State Databases for Alpharetta Inmates

When someone from an Alpharetta arrest gets sent to state prison, the Fulton County jail roster will no longer list them. You then use the GDC offender search from the Georgia Department of Corrections. It covers all state prison inmates. Search by name or ID number to find the person's current location, charges, and parole info. The search is free and open to the public.

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation keeps criminal history records through the Georgia Crime Information Center. Under O.C.G.A. Section 35-3-37, you can view your own criminal history for up to $15. Misdemeanor arrests with no conviction get restricted after two years. Non-violent felony arrests get restricted after four years if no case outcome exists. These restrictions apply to Alpharetta records once processed by the GCIC. People who finish a sentence under Georgia's First Offender Act per O.C.G.A. Section 42-8-66 will not appear in the state offender search once terms are done.

The Georgia Sheriffs' Association can point you to the right office if you need to search jail rosters in counties beyond Fulton.

Visiting Alpharetta Inmates

Anyone booked from Alpharetta is held at the Fulton County jail in Atlanta. The jail has a visitation program that includes both on-site and remote video visit options. You need a valid photo ID to visit. Check with the Fulton County Sheriff's Office for the current visit schedule, as times and rules change. Call (404) 613-2000 to confirm before you make the trip. The jail is at 901 Rice Street NW in Atlanta, which is a drive from Alpharetta.

Remote visits are another option. The Fulton County jail uses a video visit system that lets you connect from a computer or phone at home. There is a fee for remote sessions. You will need to set up an account with the video provider first. This is a good option for families in the Alpharetta area who do not want to travel to downtown Atlanta each time. If you need to send money to an inmate, the jail has deposit options at the front desk and through online accounts.

Nearby City Jail Rosters

These cities are near Alpharetta and may use the same county jail system. If the arrest could have been in a neighboring city, check these pages too.