Union City Jail Roster Search

The Union City jail roster is maintained through the Fulton County Sheriff's Office, which runs the main jail serving all Fulton County cities. Union City has a population of about 28,195 and sits in the southern part of Fulton County, southwest of Atlanta. When Union City Police make an arrest, the person gets booked into the Fulton County Jail. You can search for inmates online through the Fulton County inmate search tool at no cost. This page covers how to look up Union City inmates, what resources are available, and the state laws that govern these records.

Fulton County Jail and Union City Bookings

Union City is in Fulton County. All arrests made by Union City Police go to the Fulton County Jail for booking and processing. The main Fulton County Jail is at 901 Rice St NW, Atlanta, GA 30318. Call 404-613-2024 for questions about inmates held there. The Fulton County Sheriff's Office oversees all jail operations for the county.

Fulton County is the most populated county in Georgia. The jail system handles a very high volume of bookings from Atlanta, Union City, South Fulton, East Point, Sandy Springs, and many other cities. Because of this volume, the Fulton County inmate search may return a lot of results for common names. Be as specific as you can when searching.

The Fulton County inmate search is the best way to check the Union City jail roster. Go to the site, type in a name, and the tool returns matching inmates. Results show charges, bond amounts, booking dates, and custody status. The tool is free and does not need a login. It updates as new bookings come in and people bond out.

Union City Police have their own department that handles law enforcement within city limits. Arrests go through the normal booking process at the Fulton County Jail. The city does not operate its own detention facility. All inmates from Union City end up in the same Fulton County system as those from other cities in the county.

How to Search the Union City Jail Roster

The Fulton County inmate search is the primary tool. It is the official source and the most current. Start there for real-time info on Union City inmates. If you need a broader look, try the third-party sites below.

For state prison inmates, the GDC offender search is the right tool. The Georgia Department of Corrections tracks people who have been sentenced and moved from the Fulton County jail to a state facility. Anyone with a sentence over one year transfers to state custody. Search by name or offender ID. Free to use.

The Fulton County Sheriff's Office website also has general info about jail operations, visit rules, and how to contact the facility. It is a good resource if you need something beyond the inmate search.

If you cannot find someone online, call the Fulton County Jail at 404-613-2024. Staff can look up inmates and tell you their current status. The person may have been released, bonded out, or moved to a different facility.

Union City VINE Custody Alerts

Crime victims in Union City can track inmates through VINE. This free service alerts you when an inmate's custody status changes. If someone on the Union City jail roster bonds out, gets released, or gets transferred, you get a phone call, text, or email notification.

Call 1-800-398-2892 to register. You need the inmate's name or booking ID. Set up a four-digit PIN and pick your alert method. The system is available 24/7 with a live operator always on call. TTY users can dial 1-866-847-1298. Fulton County participates in VINE. Your identity stays private the entire time.

Union City Jail Records and Georgia Law

Georgia's Open Records Act, O.C.G.A. Section 50-18-70, makes most Union City jail roster data available to the public. You can submit a written request to the Fulton County Sheriff's Office for booking logs, inmate lists, and related documents. The law requires a response within three business days. The first 15 minutes of search time are free. Fees after that depend on the hourly rate of the lowest-paid employee who can handle the request.

O.C.G.A. Section 35-3-37 allows certain criminal records to be restricted over time. Misdemeanor arrests without a case outcome get restricted after two years. Non-violent felony arrests without conviction wait four years. Violent offenses take seven years. The GBI processes restrictions through the Georgia Crime Information Center. Once restricted, the record no longer shows on the public jail roster.

If Union City charges were dismissed or ended in acquittal, the person can also request restriction. After restriction, only courts and law enforcement can view the record. O.C.G.A. Section 50-18-74 imposes fines on agencies that wrongly deny open records requests. The first violation is up to $1,000. Each additional one within 12 months carries a $2,500 fine.

Under O.C.G.A. Section 42-8-66, people who complete first offender probation can get their records restricted. The booking would come off the public Union City jail roster. This only works for first offenders who finished the program without problems.

State Resources for Union City Inmates

The Georgia Department of Corrections manages state prison inmates after sentencing. The GDC main office is at 300 Patrol Road, Forsyth, GA 31029. Call (404) 656-4661 for state inmate questions. People sentenced to state time from the Fulton County jail on Union City charges will appear in the GDC system after transfer.

The GDC facility directory lists all active state prisons and participating county jails. You can search by name or location to find where a specific inmate is housed.

The GBI runs the Georgia Crime Information Center for formal background checks. You can get your own criminal history for a fee of up to $15. This is separate from a jail roster search but useful if you need official documentation of your record.

Nearby Cities in Fulton County

Union City shares the Fulton County jail system with many other cities. All arrests go through the same Fulton County Jail. The jail roster covers inmates from across the county. Pick a city below for local details on jail roster access.

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.