Milton Recent Arrest Records
Recent arrests in Milton are processed through the Fulton County jail system after being made by the Milton Police Department. Milton has a population of about 41,490 and sits in the northern part of Fulton County. The city's police force handles local law enforcement, but all arrest bookings go to the Fulton County Sheriff's Office. You can find recent arrest records from Milton using the county inmate search portal, state databases, and open records requests to the police department. This page covers each way to search for Milton arrest data.
Milton Quick Facts
Milton Police Department Recent Arrests
The Milton Police Department is at 710 S Main St, Milton, GA 30009. The phone number is 678-242-2572. This department is the primary law enforcement agency for the city. Officers patrol Milton and make arrests for everything from DUI to theft to drug offenses. When Milton police arrest someone, the person gets transported to a Fulton County jail facility for booking. The arresting agency on the record will show the Milton Police Department.
Milton covers a large geographic area in north Fulton County. The city has a mix of rural land and newer subdivisions. Despite its size, Milton has a relatively low crime rate compared to other parts of Fulton County. Still, arrests happen. Traffic stops on GA 9 and Windward Parkway lead to DUI and drug arrests. Domestic calls, warrant service, and theft cases also generate arrest records in Milton. Under O.C.G.A. § 17-4-27, the Milton Police Department must keep arrest records open for public inspection. This is a basic right under Georgia law.
| Police Department | Milton Police Department |
|---|---|
| Address | 710 S Main St Milton, GA 30009 |
| Phone | 678-242-2572 |
| County | Fulton County |
Call or visit the Milton Police Department to ask about a specific recent arrest. A written request often works best for getting records.
Where Milton Recent Arrests Are Booked
The Fulton County Sheriff's Office handles all jail operations for Milton arrests. Sheriff Pat Labat runs the office from 185 Shirley C. Franklin Blvd SW, Floor 9, Atlanta, GA 30303. The phone number is 404-612-3280. Milton arrests typically go to the North Annex facility in nearby Alpharetta, though some may be taken to the main jail on Rice Street in Atlanta depending on the time of day and bed availability.
Every booking at a Fulton County jail creates a record. It includes the person's name, date of birth, charges, bond amount, booking date and time, and a booking photo. For people arrested in Milton, the arresting agency field will list the Milton Police Department. The Fulton County Sheriff maintains these records and makes them searchable through an online tool.
The Fulton County inmate search is the fastest way to look up recent Milton arrests online.
Use this tool to search by name. It shows booking details, charges, bond info, and whether the person is still in custody or has been released from a Fulton County facility.
The inmate search covers all Fulton County jail sites. That means Milton arrests show up alongside bookings from Atlanta, Sandy Springs, Roswell, and other Fulton County cities. Filter by the arresting agency if you want just Milton Police cases. The tool is free and updates as new bookings come in throughout the day.
Search Milton Recent Arrest Records Statewide
The Georgia Crime Information Center keeps criminal history records from every agency in the state. Milton Police arrests are reported to GCIC. A background check costs $15 and covers all arrests and court outcomes tied to a person across Georgia. O.C.G.A. § 35-3-35 allows the GCIC to share felony conviction records electronically with the public through approved systems.
The Georgia Felon Search is a quick way to check for felony convictions. It costs $15. If a Milton arrest led to a felony conviction, it will be in this database. Results come by email. You pay whether or not a record is found.
The re:SearchGA court records system covers Fulton County courts and shows case data for Milton arrests that went through the court system.
Search by name or case number to find court records linked to a Milton arrest. The system includes both criminal and civil cases filed in Fulton County.
The Georgia E-Access portal is another court records tool. It works alongside re:SearchGA and covers Fulton County Superior Court and State Court records. When a Milton arrest leads to formal charges, the case appears in these systems. The Georgia Department of Corrections offender search is free and shows people currently in state prison after a conviction.
Open Records Requests for Milton Arrests Recent Arrests
O.C.G.A. § 50-18-72 requires that initial arrest reports from Milton be released to the public. This is part of the Georgia Open Records Act. Even during an active investigation, the first arrest report must be made available when someone asks for it. The report has the basic facts: who was arrested, what charges were filed, and when the arrest took place. Other parts of the case file may be held back until the investigation is done, but the initial arrest report is always public.
Send a written request to the Milton Police Department. They must respond within 3 business days. Include the full name of the person and the date of arrest if you have it. Keep a copy of your request for your own records. Fees for copies are usually minimal, just a few cents per page in most cases.
You can also request booking records from the Fulton County Sheriff's Office. The booking record may have different details than the police arrest report, like the bond amount and jail housing assignment. Both agencies follow the same open records law.
Milton Arrest Photos and Record Restrictions
Booking photos from Milton arrests are subject to O.C.G.A. § 35-1-19. This law bars websites from posting mugshots and then charging a fee to remove them. If you request a booking photo from a Milton arrest, the agency may ask about your intended use before releasing it. The photo is still a public record, but how you use it after you get it matters under state law.
O.C.G.A. § 10-1-393.5 gives people another tool. Websites that post Milton arrest booking photos must remove them free of charge within 30 days of a written request. This applies even if the arrest led to a conviction. The law targets the mugshot removal industry specifically. If a site refuses or charges a fee, the person can file a complaint under this code section.
For people who want a Milton arrest record restricted from public view, O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37 provides the process. If charges were dropped, the case was dismissed, or the person was acquitted, they can apply to restrict the record. The fee is $25 paid to the GBI. Once approved, the arrest no longer shows up in standard public searches. Law enforcement still has access, but the general public does not. The restriction process takes about 90 days for the prosecutor to review.
Milton Sex Offender Search
The Georgia Sex Offender Registry lists people convicted of sex crimes who live in or near Milton. You can search by name, address, or zip code. The registry shows the person's photo, conviction details, and current address. All sex offenders in Milton must register with the Fulton County Sheriff. The registry is free to use and run by the GBI.
Fulton County Arrest Records
Milton is in Fulton County. All arrests in Milton are booked through the Fulton County Sheriff's Office. For more on the county jail system, the full inmate search, and contact info for every facility, visit the county page.
Nearby Cities
These cities are near Milton in the north metro Atlanta area. Arrests in Alpharetta, Johns Creek, Roswell, and Sandy Springs also go through the Fulton County jail system.