Find Johns Creek Jail Roster

The Johns Creek jail roster is managed through the Fulton County jail system in Georgia. Johns Creek is a city of more than 81,000 residents in the northeast corner of Fulton County. The city has its own police department but does not operate a standalone jail. All people arrested by Johns Creek police get booked into the Fulton County jail. To look up someone on the jail roster from a Johns Creek arrest, you search the county inmate database or use the third-party and state tools described on this page.

Johns Creek Police and Jail Roster

The Johns Creek Police Department is the law enforcement agency for the city. They patrol the area, respond to calls, and make arrests within city limits. Johns Creek incorporated in 2006 and built its own police force from the ground up. The department is well staffed for a city of this size. But they do not run a jail. All arrests go to the Fulton County jail for booking and custody.

The booking process works like it does for any other city in Fulton County. Johns Creek police make the arrest. The person gets transported to the Fulton County jail in Atlanta. Booking includes photos, fingerprints, and a record of all charges. Once booking wraps up, the person shows up on the Fulton County jail roster. This is where you look to find someone arrested in Johns Creek.

Johns Creek handles a range of cases. DUI stops, domestic calls, theft, and drug charges all end up going through the same booking process at the county jail. The jail roster entry captures the arresting agency, so you can tell when an arrest came from Johns Creek police even on the county system.

Search Johns Creek Jail Roster Online

The main way to search for someone arrested in Johns Creek is through the Fulton County Sheriff's Office inmate lookup. Their online tool lets you type in a name and pull up matching records. The results show charges, bond amounts, booking dates, and current custody status. It is free and open to the public. You do not need to log in or make an account to run a search.

State prison inmates who started at the Fulton County jail after a Johns Creek arrest can be found through the GDC offender search. The Georgia Department of Corrections keeps records on all state facility inmates, separate from the county jail roster.

Johns Creek Inmate Alerts Through VINE

VINE gives you a way to track jail roster changes for someone arrested in Johns Creek. The service is free. You sign up at VINELink or call 1-800-398-2892. You make a PIN and pick how you want alerts sent. Phone calls, texts, and emails are all on the table. VINE works all day and night, every day of the week.

The moment an inmate's status changes at the Fulton County jail, VINE sends you the alert you chose. Bond outs, releases, and transfers to other facilities all trigger a notification. The whole thing is confidential. Nobody finds out you are tracking someone. Fulton County is part of Georgia's statewide VINE system, so tracking is available for any booking at the county jail, including those that start with a Johns Creek arrest.

Johns Creek Jail Records Under State Law

Most jail roster data in Georgia is public. Under O.C.G.A. Section 50-18-70, you can request booking records from the Fulton County Sheriff's Office for any Johns Creek arrest. The law gives the agency three business days to respond. The first 15 minutes of staff time are free. Fees kick in after that based on how long the search takes. Page copies cost $0.10 each. This is standard across Georgia.

Record restrictions fall under O.C.G.A. Section 35-3-37. Misdemeanor arrests without a case result get restricted after two years. Non-violent felonies with no disposition are restricted after four years. Serious violent offenses wait seven years before restriction can apply. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation manages the state Crime Information Center. Once the GCIC restricts a record, the Fulton County jail must comply within 30 days of a written request from the individual.

Fines for wrongly denying valid open records requests are spelled out in O.C.G.A. Section 50-18-74. First offense is up to $1,000. Repeat violations within 12 months go up to $2,500 each.

Johns Creek Booking and Custody

After an arrest in Johns Creek, the person gets taken to the Fulton County jail for processing. This involves fingerprinting, a mugshot, and a full log of charges. Bond amounts come from a set schedule or a judge's decision. The whole process can take several hours, especially when the jail is busy. Fulton County processes a high number of bookings from many different cities, so wait times are common.

If you need to find out about someone's bond or charges after a Johns Creek arrest, calling the Fulton County jail is the fastest option. Staff can check the system and give you basic info by phone. For written records, submit an open records request under O.C.G.A. Section 50-18-71. The Georgia Sheriffs' Association lists contact info for the Fulton County Sheriff if you need help finding the right number.

Note: Booking at the Fulton County jail may take longer on weekends and holidays due to higher arrest volumes across the county.

Fulton County Jail Roster

Johns Creek arrests go to the Fulton County jail. For full details on the jail roster, visiting hours, contact info, and the inmate search tool, visit the county page below. The GDC facility directory also covers the Fulton County jail and state facilities in the area.

Nearby Cities Jail Roster

Johns Creek is in the northeast part of Fulton County, near several other north metro Atlanta cities. These cities also route arrests through their respective county jails. Check the links below for jail roster info in nearby areas.