Access Milton Booking Reports

Milton booking reports are handled by the Fulton County Sheriff's Office, which operates the county jail in Atlanta where all Milton arrestees are booked and held. The Milton Police Department makes arrests within the city, but the county sheriff is responsible for processing and maintaining those booking records. Fulton County offers a free online inmate search tool that anyone can use to look up Milton booking records by name. These records are public under Georgia's Open Records Act and do not require a formal written request to view.

Fulton County Inmate Search for Milton Arrests

The Fulton County Sheriff's Office provides inmate search access at fcsoga.org/inmate-search. The database is updated once per day and is free to use. It is built on the Tyler Technologies jail management platform, and you can also access it directly at portal-gafulton.tylertech.cloud. Search by name to find anyone currently or recently held at the Fulton County Jail following an arrest in Milton or elsewhere in the county.

The Fulton County Sheriff's Office is at 185 Central Ave SW, Atlanta, GA 30303. The main phone is (404) 612-5100. Under O.C.G.A. § 42-4-7, the sheriff is required to maintain complete records for all people in county custody. That obligation covers every Milton arrest, even though Milton is in the northern part of the county and the jail is located in downtown Atlanta.

The Georgia Department of Corrections offender search covers people in state custody, separate from county jail records for Milton arrests.

Milton Police and the Booking Process

The Milton Police Department, at 678-242-2570, handles law enforcement within city limits. Milton is a newer city, incorporated in 2006, in the far north end of Fulton County. When city officers make an arrest, the person is transported south to the Fulton County Jail in Atlanta for booking. That distance is considerable — about 30 miles from Milton's city center to the downtown Atlanta jail. The booking step at the jail creates the official record: identity confirmed, photograph taken, fingerprints recorded, and charges logged into the system.

Bond hearings in Fulton County typically take place within 72 hours of arrest. A magistrate judge reviews the case and sets bond based on the charges and the person's background. For people arrested in Milton, this process happens in Atlanta at the Fulton County courthouse. Bond information becomes part of the booking report once the hearing is complete. If bond is paid, the person is released. If not, they remain at the Fulton County Jail.

Open Records Access for Milton Booking Data

Georgia's Open Records Act, O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70 et seq., makes booking records publicly available. The Fulton County Sheriff's inmate search system is the agency's way of providing routine access without requiring individual requests for each record. Anyone can use the tool without creating an account, and there is no fee for searching the database.

Some records are exempt from release. Under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-72, active investigation files, juvenile records, and records identifying confidential informants may be withheld. Standard adult booking data from Milton arrests does not fall under those exemptions. For records not in the online system, submit a written request to the Fulton County Sheriff at the Central Avenue address. The agency has three business days to respond.

Booking photos are part of the public record. O.C.G.A. § 35-1-19 restricts commercial mugshot sites from charging removal fees but does not prevent the sheriff from publishing its own records, including photos from Milton arrests.

What the Booking Report Contains

A Milton booking report includes the person's name, date of birth, the date and time they were booked, the charges filed against them, and whether they are still in custody. Bond amount and type show up after a hearing. The arresting agency is listed, which will be the Milton Police Department for city arrests or the Fulton County Sheriff for county-level arrests. The Tyler Technologies system used by Fulton County shows charge details including the statute cited, court case number, and charge classification.

It is worth noting that a booking report is not the same as a conviction. Many people booked at the Fulton County Jail after a Milton arrest will have charges reduced, dismissed, or resolved in other ways. The booking record reflects the moment of arrest, not the final outcome of any court case. The Georgia Sheriffs' Association reported that 67.9% of Georgia's jail population statewide was awaiting trial as of January 2026, which means most people in the Fulton jail system are not serving sentences but waiting for their cases to resolve.

Inmate Services and Notifications

To receive custody alerts for someone held at the Fulton County Jail following a Milton arrest, sign up with VINELink. VINE is free and sends notifications by phone, text, or email when a person's status changes. Register at VINELink.com or call 1-800-846-3460. This is a reliable way to know when someone is released, transferred, or has any other custody change.

To send money or messages to a Fulton County inmate, use JailATM.com. JailATM handles electronic deposits and some mail services. The Fulton County Jail also offers video visitation options. Check the Fulton County Sheriff's website at fcsoga.org for current visitation schedules, rules, and any recent changes to inmate access policies at the facility.

Note: The Fulton County Jail database updates once daily, so same-day bookings from Milton may not appear until the next update cycle.

Statewide and GCIC Records

The Fulton County inmate search covers people currently or recently at that jail. For statewide criminal history, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation's GCIC holds arrest and disposition records from agencies across the state. Contact the GBI at 404-244-2639. If a Milton resident was convicted of a felony and sent to state prison, search the Georgia Department of Corrections offender search to find them in the state system.

Record Restriction Options

Some Milton residents may be able to restrict old arrest records from public view. Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37, a petition for restriction is available to those who were not convicted, had charges dismissed, or completed certain sentences. People who finished a sentence under the First Offender Act, O.C.G.A. § 42-8-60, may also qualify. Restriction keeps the record in law enforcement systems but removes it from most civilian searches. A Fulton County attorney or legal aid organization can help assess your case and file the petition.

Fulton County Booking Reports

Milton is in northern Fulton County, and every arrest made in the city is processed at the Fulton County Jail in Atlanta. The county page has more on the jail, the sheriff's office, and how to search Fulton County booking records.

View Fulton County Booking Reports