Find Criminal Records in Alpharetta
If you need criminal records in Alpharetta, start with the Fulton County Sheriff's Office or the courts. The sheriff keeps arrest logs, booking data, and local warrant files. Court records sit with the Fulton County Superior Court Clerk. Georgia law makes most criminal records public. You can look them up in person or use online tools from state agencies. This page covers how to access criminal records connected to Alpharetta.
Alpharetta Quick Facts
Fulton County Handles Alpharetta Records
Alpharetta is in Fulton County, and criminal records for Alpharetta residents are handled at the county level. The Fulton County Sheriff's Office processes arrest records, booking reports, and criminal history checks. Sheriff Pat Labat leads the office. You can reach them at 404-612-3280. The Fulton County Superior Court Clerk has court case files including felony indictments, plea agreements, and sentencing orders.
Criminal cases that happen in Alpharetta go through the Fulton County court system. The Superior Court handles felonies. State Court takes misdemeanors. Magistrate Court deals with minor offenses and preliminary hearings. For more about the county-level criminal records system, visit the Fulton County criminal records page.
Alpharetta Police and Criminal Records
Alpharetta has its own police department that handles local law enforcement. For arrest records and incident reports, contact the Alpharetta police directly. The Fulton County Sheriff's Office also serves Alpharetta and can process criminal history checks through the GCIC system. Sheriff Pat Labat leads the county office, and you can reach them at 404-612-3280.
Local police handle most day-to-day law enforcement in Alpharetta. The county sheriff handles county-wide matters, jail operations, and court services. Both agencies can help with criminal record requests. For records from the state level, use the GBI or other state databases that cover all of Georgia including Alpharetta.
Search Alpharetta Criminal Records
You can search for criminal records tied to Alpharetta through several channels. The Fulton County Sheriff's Office processes criminal history checks through the GCIC system. Call 404-612-3280 or visit their office to start a request. You need a photo ID and may need to fill out a form. The GBI criminal history FAQ explains how the state handles criminal record requests.
For online searches, the Georgia Felon Search costs $15 and checks for felony convictions across Georgia. Results are instant. This tool is name-based and does not return misdemeanors or sealed records. For a more thorough check, ask the sheriff's office to run a GCIC search with fingerprints.
Court records for Alpharetta cases are at the Fulton County Superior Court Clerk. You can visit in person to review case files or ask for copies. The GSCCCA also has search tools that may cover Fulton County cases. Under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70, you can request any public record from a Georgia government office. The office must respond within three business days.
State Criminal Record Resources for Alpharetta
Several state agencies hold criminal records that cover Alpharetta and all of Georgia. The Georgia offender search lets you look up anyone in the state prison system for free. The Georgia Pardons and Paroles handles parole and clemency cases. The Georgia Open Records Act outlines your right to access public records from any Georgia government office.
The GBI GCIC FAQ page at gbi.georgia.gov covers criminal records searches for Alpharetta and all Georgia locations.
Use this state resource to find criminal records tied to Alpharetta cases.
You can also check the Georgia Felon Search at georgia.gov for records that may be tied to Alpharetta.
This free tool covers all of Georgia including cases from Alpharetta.
Criminal Record Restriction for Alpharetta Residents
Georgia allows certain criminal records to be restricted from public view under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37. If charges were dropped or you were acquitted, you may qualify. For arrests after July 1, 2013, contact the prosecuting attorney. For older arrests, apply through the arresting agency. The fee is $25 per arrest. The GBI record restrictions page has the full details.
The First Offender Act under O.C.G.A. § 42-8-60 lets first-time offenders who complete probation have their records restricted. The Georgia Justice Project helps people in Georgia with record restriction, pardons, and civil rights restoration. The Georgia Legal Aid criminal records guide also covers what Alpharetta residents should know about their criminal records.
Note: Record restriction limits who can see the record but does not destroy it.
Alpharetta Criminal Records County Link
Alpharetta is part of Fulton County. All criminal filings go through the Fulton County court system. For complete details on the county sheriff, court clerk, fees, and more resources, visit the full county page.
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