Atlanta Jail Records and Booking Reports
Atlanta booking reports are maintained by the Fulton County Sheriff's Office, which runs the county jail at 901 Rice Street NW and processes all arrests made in the city. You can search the current inmate roster online, look up recent bookings, and find details on people held at the Fulton County Jail — including charge information, booking dates, and bond status. The database updates once per day and covers individuals booked through Atlanta PD and other agencies operating in the county.
Atlanta Quick Facts
Fulton County Jail Inmate Search
The main tool for finding Atlanta booking records is the Fulton County Sheriff's Office inmate search portal. The system runs on Tyler Technologies software and shows who is currently held at the jail. Each record includes the person's name, booking date, charges, and bond amount if set. The database is updated once per day, so very recent bookings may not show up right away.
To search, go to the Fulton County Sheriff inmate search page. You can look by name or browse the current roster. The jail is at 901 Rice Street NW, Atlanta, GA 30318. If you need to speak with someone directly, call the sheriff's office at 404-612-5100.
The Fulton County Jail is one of the largest in Georgia. It holds people arrested in Atlanta, unincorporated Fulton County, and several other cities in the county. Not all inmates shown are Atlanta residents — the roster reflects where the arrest happened, not where the person lives.
Fulton County Sheriff inmate search portal
The Fulton County Sheriff inmate search portal shows current bookings and jail roster data updated daily.
Atlanta Police Department Open Records
For arrest reports and incident records generated by Atlanta Police, contact the Atlanta PD Open Records Unit. This office handles requests for police reports, use-of-force records, body camera footage, and other documents created by city officers.
The Open Records Unit can be reached at 404-614-6544 or through the Atlanta PD Open Records page. Requests are handled under the Georgia Open Records Act. Most non-exempt records must be provided within three business days. Some records — including active investigation files or records protected under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-72 — may be withheld or redacted.
Booking reports themselves (the jail records showing charges and booking dates) come from the sheriff's office, not the police department. If you need the arrest report, go to Atlanta PD. If you need the current custody status or booking details, go to the Fulton County Sheriff.
What Atlanta Booking Records Show
A booking report is a record created when someone is processed into the Fulton County Jail. It captures the date and time of booking, the charges filed, the arresting agency, and the person's basic identifying information. Bond amounts and court dates may also appear, depending on how far along the case is.
These records are public under the Georgia Open Records Act, O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70. However, Georgia law at O.C.G.A. § 35-1-19 places restrictions on how booking photos (mugshots) can be used commercially. The statute bars certain websites from charging fees to remove mugshots. This does not affect access to the records themselves — booking data stays public.
People who were acquitted, had charges dropped, or completed a sentence may apply to restrict their record under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37. First-time offenders who completed a sentence under the First Offender Act (§ 42-8-60) may also apply for restriction. Record restriction does not erase the arrest — it limits who can see it in background checks.
VINE and Victim Notification
VINE (Victim Information and Notification Everyday) lets you track custody status for inmates at the Fulton County Jail. If you are a victim or have a safety concern, you can register to get alerts when a person is released, transferred, or has a change in status.
Register at VINELink.com or call 1-877-846-3592. The service is free. You can set up notifications by phone, email, or text. VINE does not show booking details or charge information — it only tracks custody status changes.
Georgia Bureau of Investigation Records
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation runs the Georgia Crime Information Center (GCIC), which maintains statewide criminal history records. A GCIC record may include arrests, charges, and dispositions from courts across Georgia — not just Fulton County. For most people, a GCIC check will show a more complete picture than a single jail roster search.
For general information about the GCIC, visit the GBI's GCIC page or call 404-244-2639. Criminal history records through GCIC are available to the public for a fee and require a fingerprint-based search for certified results.
The GDC (Georgia Department of Corrections) maintains records for people sentenced to state prison. If someone is serving time in a state facility rather than the county jail, search the GDC offender search tool.
JailATM and Communication Services
JailATM is a service used at the Fulton County Jail for sending messages and funds to inmates. It is not a law enforcement database, but it can help confirm that someone is held at the facility. You can also use it to deposit money into an inmate's account or send electronic messages.
Visit JailATM.com to get started. For full custody and booking information, use the official sheriff's inmate search tool rather than third-party services.
Nearby Cities
Other qualifying cities near Atlanta with booking record pages:
- South Fulton — Fulton County
- Sandy Springs — Fulton County
- Roswell — Fulton County
- East Point — Fulton County
Fulton County Booking Records
Atlanta arrests are processed through Fulton County. The county page has more detail on the jail system, court filing procedures, and additional search tools.