Sandy Springs Recent Arrest Records
Recent arrests in Sandy Springs are handled by the Sandy Springs Police Department and the Fulton County Sheriff's Office. Sandy Springs sits in the north part of Fulton County with about 105,000 residents. The city police make arrests and write reports, while the Fulton County jail holds people after booking. You can search for recent arrest records in Sandy Springs through the county inmate search portal, state databases, and by calling local agencies. This page walks through the main ways to find booking data and arrest details for Sandy Springs.
Sandy Springs Quick Facts
Sandy Springs Police and Recent Arrest Records
The Sandy Springs Police Department is at 7840 Roswell Road, Sandy Springs, GA 30350. Call 770-551-6900 to reach the main line. Officers patrol the city, respond to calls, and make arrests. After an arrest in Sandy Springs, the person is booked at the Fulton County jail. The city does not have its own jail. This means all booking records for Sandy Springs arrests end up in the Fulton County system.
The police department keeps initial arrest reports and incident reports. Under O.C.G.A. § 17-4-27, these records are public. You can ask the Sandy Springs Police for a copy of the arrest report. The booking record with jail details sits at the Fulton County Sheriff's Office. So you may need to check two places depending on what you need. The arrest report comes from Sandy Springs PD. The jail and booking file comes from Fulton County.
The Georgia Felon Search is a state tool that shows felony convictions from across Georgia. If someone was arrested in Sandy Springs and later convicted of a felony, they appear in this database. The search costs $15 and results go to your email.
The Felon Search tool pulls data from the GBI and covers every county in the state, including Fulton County where Sandy Springs sits.
| Police Department |
7840 Roswell Road Sandy Springs, GA 30350 Phone: 770-551-6900 |
|---|---|
| County Sheriff | Pat Labat (Fulton County) |
| Jail Search | fcsoga.org/inmate-search |
How to Search Sandy Springs Recent Arrest Records
The Fulton County inmate search is the fastest way to check on a recent arrest from Sandy Springs. Go to the site and select "Jail Record" from the menu. Then pick "Search by Defendant" and type in the name. The tool shows current and past bookings at the Fulton County jail. Results come up fast, and you do not need an account or fee to search. This covers all arrests in Sandy Springs that go through the county jail system.
You can also call the Sandy Springs Police at 770-551-6900 for the initial arrest report. They keep the report that was written at the scene. For jail and booking info, call the Fulton County jail at 404-613-2000 or the sheriff's office at 404-612-3280. Give the person's full name and date of birth. Staff will check the system and tell you if someone is in custody, what the charges are, and the booking date.
State tools cover Sandy Springs too. The Georgia Crime Information Center holds criminal history data from all 159 counties. A formal check through GCIC can pull arrest records from Fulton County and every other county. The fee is $15 for a background check. The Georgia E-Access court records portal lets you search by name for cases in Fulton County courts. re:SearchGA is another court search tool that works across Georgia counties.
Note: The Fulton County inmate search works best when you spell the person's name exactly as it appears on the booking file.
What Sandy Springs Booking Records Show and Recent Arrests
A booking record for a Sandy Springs arrest holds the core facts. The person's name, date of birth, and physical traits are at the top. A booking number ties the file to that arrest. The date and time are logged. Charges at the time of arrest are listed, and the arresting agency is noted as Sandy Springs Police Department in most cases.
Bond info appears once a judge sets a bond. Court dates get added as they are scheduled. Release data shows when the person left custody and under what terms. The record builds over time, so checking back later may give more detail. Under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-72, initial arrest reports must be made public even during an active investigation. The basic booking details for a Sandy Springs arrest at the Fulton County jail are open to anyone who asks.
Georgia Law on Sandy Springs Arrests Recent Arrests
Georgia's open records laws apply to all arrests in Sandy Springs. Most booking details are public from the time of arrest. The law puts the burden on the agency to share records when someone makes a request. You do not need to show a reason or prove a connection to the case.
Booking photos have their own rules. O.C.G.A. § 35-1-19 limits how mugshots from a Sandy Springs arrest can be shared and posted. The law was created to stop websites that publish arrest photos and then charge fees for removal. The Fulton County Sheriff's Office can still give out booking photos through a formal request, but the rules control what happens with the images after.
Record restriction is an option for people whose charges were dropped or cases dismissed after an arrest in Sandy Springs. Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37, a person may apply to have the record restricted from public view. The $25 processing fee goes to the GBI. Once restricted, the record is only visible to law enforcement and judicial officials. Contact the Fulton County Sheriff's Office or the court that handled the case to start the process.
State Databases for Sandy Springs Arrests
Several state tools hold data tied to arrests in Sandy Springs. The Georgia Department of Corrections offender search covers people in state prisons. If a Sandy Springs arrest led to a felony conviction and a prison sentence, that person will show up. Search by name to find the facility, sentence, and expected release date. The search is free.
The E-Access portal covers court records from Fulton County courts, including cases that start with an arrest in Sandy Springs.
The Georgia Sheriffs' Association keeps a directory of every sheriff in the state. It gives you fast access to contact info for Fulton County or any nearby county. For statewide criminal history, the GCIC holds data from all counties. The Georgia Felon Search is another quick tool for felony look-ups. And re:SearchGA covers court records that may tie to arrests in Sandy Springs and the rest of Fulton County.
Fulton County Arrest Records
Sandy Springs is in Fulton County. All jail bookings from Sandy Springs arrests go through the Fulton County Sheriff's Office. The county page covers the sheriff's office in detail, including the main jail on Rice Street, annex sites, the online inmate search, and how state law applies to arrest records. For a full look at the county system, check out the Fulton County page.
Nearby Cities
Several cities near Sandy Springs also sit in Fulton County and use the same county jail system. Others are in neighboring counties. If you are looking for an arrest record and are not sure which city handled it, check the arresting agency on the booking file.