Criminal Records in South Fulton
Criminal records for South Fulton residents are kept at the Fulton County level. The county sheriff handles arrest records and background checks. The Superior Court Clerk stores court case files. You can also search for criminal records through the GBI, which runs the Georgia Crime Information Center. State databases cover all 159 counties including cases tied to South Fulton. Here is how to search for and get criminal records in South Fulton, Georgia.
South Fulton Quick Facts
Fulton County Handles South Fulton Records
South Fulton is in Fulton County, and criminal records for South Fulton 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 South Fulton 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.
South Fulton Police and Criminal Records
South Fulton has its own police department that handles local law enforcement. For arrest records and incident reports, contact the South Fulton police directly. The Fulton County Sheriff's Office also serves South Fulton 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 South Fulton. 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 South Fulton.
Search South Fulton Criminal Records
You can search for criminal records tied to South Fulton 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 eAccess court records explains how the state handles criminal record requests.
For online searches, the Georgia Legal Aid criminal records guide 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 South Fulton cases are at the Fulton County Superior Court Clerk. You can visit in person to review case files or ask for copies. The Georgia Pardons and Paroles 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 South Fulton
Several state agencies hold criminal records that cover South Fulton and all of Georgia. The Georgia Open Records Act lets you look up anyone in the state prison system for free. The GSCCCA handles parole and clemency cases. The Georgia offender search 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 South Fulton and all Georgia locations.
Use this state resource to find criminal records tied to South Fulton cases.
You can also check the Georgia Felon Search at georgia.gov for records that may be tied to South Fulton.
This free tool covers all of Georgia including cases from South Fulton.
Criminal Record Restriction for South Fulton 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 Georgia Justice Project 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 GBI record restrictions page helps people in Georgia with record restriction, pardons, and civil rights restoration. The Georgia Felon Search also covers what South Fulton residents should know about their criminal records.
Note: Record restriction limits who can see the record but does not destroy it.
South Fulton Criminal Records County Link
South Fulton 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.
Nearby Cities with Criminal Records
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