Union City Arrest Records Search
If you need criminal records in Union City, 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 Union City.
Union City Quick Facts
Fulton County Handles Union City Records
Union City is in Fulton County, and criminal records for Union City 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 Union City 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.
Union City Police and Criminal Records
Union City has its own police department that handles local law enforcement. For arrest records and incident reports, contact the Union City police directly. The Fulton County Sheriff's Office also serves Union City 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 Union City. 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 Union City.
Find Criminal Records in Union City
Criminal records for Union City can be searched through local and state resources. The county sheriff at 404-612-3280 handles arrest records and background checks. The Fulton County Superior Court Clerk has court case files. Both offices are open during normal business hours on weekdays.
Online tools give you more options. The GBI record restrictions page costs $15 for a felony check. The Georgia Felon Search is free for searching state prison records. The GDC offender query walks you through the process of getting criminal history records from the GBI. For court records specifically, check the GSCCCA website.
Under Georgia law, most criminal records are public. O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70 gives anyone the right to ask for public records. You do not need a reason to make the request. Some records from open investigations are not available, but closed cases are generally accessible to the public in Union City.
State Criminal Record Resources for Union City
Several state agencies hold criminal records that cover Union City and all of Georgia. The Georgia Felon Search lets you look up anyone in the state prison system for free. The Georgia Open Records Act handles parole and clemency cases. The Georgia Legal Aid criminal records guide outlines your right to access public records from any Georgia government office.
The Union City Police Department website at www.unioncityga.org has info on police services in Union City.
Contact the police department for local criminal records requests or to file a report in Union City.
The Georgia Courts at georgiacourts.gov is a state resource for searching criminal records from Union City and the rest of Georgia.
This tool is free and open to anyone searching for criminal records in Georgia.
Record Restriction in Union City
Union City residents who want to restrict a criminal record must follow Georgia state law. O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37 allows restriction for dismissed cases, acquittals, and completed diversion programs. The process depends on when the arrest happened. For arrests after July 1, 2013, go through the prosecuting attorney. Before that date, apply at the arresting agency. Each application costs $25.
First offenders who finish probation can also get relief under O.C.G.A. § 42-8-60. Once the court reports discharge, the record should be restricted from non-criminal justice searches. If your record still shows up, call the GCIC helpline at (404) 244-2639. The eAccess court records and Georgia Justice Project both offer help to Union City residents with criminal record issues.
Union City Criminal Records County Link
Union City 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
These cities are also in Fulton County or nearby. Criminal records for all of them go through the same county court system. Select a city for local details about criminal records access.