East Point Booking Releases
East Point booking releases are handled by the Fulton County Sheriff's Office, which runs the county's jail system in Atlanta. Located just south of Hartsfield-Jackson airport, East Point has around 38,300 residents and sits within Fulton County. The East Point Police Department makes arrests inside city limits but does not operate a jail. Arrested individuals are taken to a Fulton County jail facility where their booking release records are created and maintained.
East Point Quick Facts
Fulton County Handles Booking Releases
Fulton County is one of the largest counties in Georgia, and it processes a high volume of bookings each year. East Point is one of several cities in the county that rely on the Fulton County Sheriff's Office for jail operations. When East Point police arrest someone, that person goes to one of the Fulton County jail facilities. The South Annex at 6500 Watson Street in Union City is the closest facility to East Point, though inmates may be held at any of the four Fulton County jail locations.
Under O.C.G.A. § 42-4-7, the Fulton County Sheriff must maintain records of every person booked into the jail. This includes names, charges, booking dates, and release dates. All four Fulton County jails feed into the same central system. So it does not matter which facility processed the booking. The record is in one place.
The Fulton County Sheriff's Office is at 185 Central Avenue SW in Atlanta. You can call (404) 613-2000 or email orr@fultoncountyga.gov for records requests. Visit the county page for the full rundown on Fulton County booking releases.
East Point Police Department
The East Point Police Department patrols the city and handles arrests within East Point. The department has its offices at 2727 East Point Street in East Point, GA 30344. You can reach them at (404) 559-6226. The police handle initial arrest reports and incident reports. Booking release records are a different thing and live with the county.
The East Point Police Department website provides department contact details and information about services.
Check this site for details on how to get arrest reports and other records from East Point police.
East Point police work closely with Fulton County. When an arrest is made, the officer fills out the paperwork and takes the person to the county jail. The arrest report stays with East Point PD. The booking release record goes to Fulton County. If you need both, you have to contact each agency separately.
| Agency | East Point Police Department |
|---|---|
| Address | 2727 East Point Street, East Point, GA 30344 |
| Phone | (404) 559-6226 |
Searching for Booking Releases
The fastest way to find booking releases for East Point arrests is the Fulton County online inmate search. This tool shows current inmates and recent releases by name. Results include the person's charges, booking date, release date, and booking number. The search is free and available at any time.
For records not available online, submit an open records request to the Fulton County Sheriff's Office. Under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70, you have the right to request these public records. You can email your request to orr@fultoncountyga.gov or send it by mail. Include the full name of the person and any dates you have. The county has three business days to respond.
Copies cost $0.10 per page. You can also call the Fulton County Jail at (404) 613-2000 and ask staff to check the system for you. If you just need to know if someone is in custody or has been let go, a phone call is often the quickest option. Staff can look it up while you wait on the line.
What Booking Releases Contain
A booking release record from Fulton County for an East Point arrest has a set list of details. It shows the person's full name, date of birth, and physical description. The charges are listed along with the arresting agency, which for East Point arrests is the East Point Police Department. The record includes the booking number, booking date, bond amount, and release date.
Some records may be withheld or redacted under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-72 if they fall under specific exemptions. Active investigations and sealed court orders are common reasons for withholding records. Booking photos may or may not be included. Georgia law at O.C.G.A. § 35-1-18 sets rules on booking photo release and use.
Fulton County processes thousands of bookings per year from cities across the county. East Point arrests make up a portion of that total. Each record is logged in the same system and can be searched the same way regardless of which city the arrest took place in.
Statewide Booking Release Search Options
If you need records beyond what Fulton County holds, state-level databases can help. The Georgia Department of Corrections offender search lets you look up people serving state sentences. This is useful when someone booked in East Point was later moved to state prison.
The VINE notification system lets you track inmates across all Georgia counties. Sign up with a name and get alerts when custody status changes. It is free. For state-level open records, the GDC Open Records portal and the GBI Open Records portal handle requests for records held by those state agencies.
Nearby Cities
East Point borders several other cities in the south metro Atlanta area. If the arrest took place outside East Point, the booking release may be held by a different county or agency.