East Point Jail Roster

The East Point jail roster is part of the Fulton County jail system, which handles all bookings for East Point and the rest of Fulton County. East Point has a population of about 38,270 and sits just south of Atlanta in Fulton County. Arrests made by the East Point Police Department get processed at the Fulton County Jail. That means the same jail roster that covers Atlanta also covers East Point. You can search for inmates online through the Fulton County inmate search tool, the state GDC database, or third-party sites. This page breaks down each option and how to use them.

East Point Inmate Search Through Fulton County

The Fulton County Sheriff's Office runs the jail system that covers East Point. The Fulton County inmate search tool is the primary way to check on someone arrested in East Point. Type in a name and get matching results with charges, bond amounts, and custody status. It is free. No account is needed.

The main Fulton County Jail is at 901 Rice St NW, Atlanta, GA 30318. Call 404-613-2024 for questions about inmates. Fulton County is the most populated county in Georgia with over a million residents. The jail handles bookings from East Point, Atlanta, South Fulton, Sandy Springs, and every other city in the county. That makes for a high volume of daily bookings.

The East Point Police Department handles law enforcement within city limits. But once an arrest is made, the booking goes through the county. East Point Police can answer questions about local arrests. For jail-related questions, contact the Fulton County Sheriff's Office directly.

Below is the East Point Police Department page, which provides info on local law enforcement services in the city.

The East Point Police handle arrests in the city, but all bookings are processed through the Fulton County jail system.

How to Search East Point Jail Records

Start with the Fulton County inmate search page. This gives you the most current data on anyone booked into the system from East Point. Enter a last name. Add a first name if you want to narrow it down. If you don't find the person, try using just the first four letters of the last name.

For state inmates, the GDC offender search covers anyone sentenced to more than a year who has moved from the Fulton County jail to a state prison. The Georgia Department of Corrections tracks those inmates from the point of transfer. Search by name or GDC ID. It is free to use.

East Point VINE Custody Alerts

Crime victims in East Point can track inmates through VINE. This free service sends alerts when someone's custody status changes. If a person on the East Point jail roster bonds out, gets moved, or is released, you get notified. Alerts come by phone, text, or email. You choose.

To sign up, call 1-800-398-2892 or go to the VINELink site. You need the inmate's name or booking number. Set a four-digit PIN and pick your alert method. VINE is confidential. Your identity stays private. A live operator is on call 24/7. The TTY number for hearing impaired users is 1-866-847-1298. Fulton County is part of the VINE network, so the service covers all inmates at the county jail.

East Point Jail Records and Open Records

Georgia's Open Records Act, O.C.G.A. Section 50-18-70, makes most East Point jail roster data available to the public. File a written request with the Fulton County Sheriff's Office for booking logs, inmate records, and arrest data. The law says the agency must respond within three business days. The first 15 minutes of search time are free. Fees after that are based on staff time.

Under O.C.G.A. Section 35-3-37, some criminal history records can be restricted after certain time periods. Misdemeanor arrests without a case outcome get restricted after two years. Non-violent felony arrests wait four years. Serious violent offenses take seven. The Georgia Crime Information Center at the GBI manages these restrictions. Once restricted, the record drops off the public roster.

People whose East Point charges were dismissed or ended in acquittal can request restriction too. O.C.G.A. Section 50-18-74 sets fines for agencies that wrongly deny records requests. Up to $1,000 for the first offense. Up to $2,500 for each additional violation within 12 months. O.C.G.A. Section 42-8-66 also allows restriction for people who completed a first offender sentence, which covers some East Point cases.

State Resources for East Point Inmates

The Georgia Department of Corrections handles state inmates who have been sentenced and left the Fulton County jail. The GDC main office is at 300 Patrol Road, Forsyth, GA 31029. Phone: (404) 656-4661. The GDC facility directory lists all state prisons and county facilities in Georgia.

The Georgia Sheriffs' Association represents all 159 county sheriffs, including Fulton County. For criminal background checks, the GBI runs the Georgia Crime Information Center. You can request your own record for up to $15 under state law.

Nearby Cities in Fulton County

East Point is part of Fulton County along with several other cities that share the same jail system. All arrests in these cities get processed through the Fulton County Jail. Pick a city below for local info on how the jail roster works in that area.

Fulton County Jail Roster

For full details on the Fulton County jail system, visit the county page. It covers all facilities, search tools, and contact info for the sheriff's office.