Forsyth County Booking Release Search

Forsyth County booking releases are maintained by the Forsyth County Sheriff's Office in Cumming, Georgia. One of the fastest-growing counties in the Atlanta metro area, Forsyth County has seen its population surge over the past two decades. The Sheriff's Office runs the county jail and keeps records of all bookings and releases. Cumming is the county seat and home to the main sheriff's office and detention center. With a growing population comes a growing need for public access to these records, which are available under Georgia's open records laws.

Sheriff and Jail Records

The Forsyth County Sheriff's Office manages the detention center and all booking release records. The office is at 202 Veterans Memorial Boulevard in Cumming. You can call (770) 781-3087 for information about inmates and records. The detention center runs around the clock and takes in new bookings throughout the day.

Georgia law at O.C.G.A. § 42-4-7 requires the sheriff to keep a record of every person held in the county jail. Forsyth County stores all booking and release data in its jail management system. Each record includes the inmate's name, booking date, charges, and release date. The system goes back years and covers every booking at the facility.

Forsyth County has grown fast. More people means more law enforcement activity, and the jail sees higher booking volumes than it did a decade ago. The Sheriff's Office has kept pace with this growth and maintains a well-organized records system.

How to Search Booking Releases

Forsyth County offers an online inmate search through the Sheriff's Office website. This tool lets you look up current inmates and check their booking information, charges, and bond amounts. You can search by name and get results quickly. The tool is free and runs at all hours.

For records that are not in the online system, call the detention center at (770) 781-3087. Staff can check for older bookings and releases. If you need official copies, submit a formal open records request to the Sheriff's Office.

Under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70, Georgia's Open Records Act lets you request booking release records from any county. Forsyth County must respond within three business days. The first 15 minutes of search time are free. Copies cost $0.10 per page.

The state maintains detailed records on inmate management that tie into county booking systems.

This state requirement ensures that records follow inmates from the county level through the state system.

When filing a request, include the person's full name and date of birth. A booking number or approximate arrest date will also help. The more specific your request, the faster you will get results.

Open Records for Forsyth County Booking Releases

Open records requests for Forsyth County booking releases can be submitted to the Sheriff's Office by mail, in person, or by email. Under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-71, you do not need to state a reason for your request. Describe the records you want, and the county must make them available if they are public.

Forsyth County handles a fair number of records requests given its population. Most booking release requests are processed quickly because the jail system is well organized. The three-day response window applies, and fees are standard at $0.10 per page with the first 15 minutes of staff time free.

What Booking Releases Show

Forsyth County booking release records contain the inmate's full name, date of birth, physical description, charges, booking date, arresting agency, bond amount, and release date. The method of release is included as well. Bond, transfer, time served, and court-ordered releases are all noted. Each booking is assigned a unique number.

Booking photographs fall under O.C.G.A. § 35-1-18, which sets separate rules for the release of mugshots. Some records may be restricted under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-72. Juvenile records, sealed court orders, and certain ongoing investigations are the main exemptions. Most adult booking releases are fully public.

Statewide Booking Release Resources

State databases can help you search beyond Forsyth County. The Georgia Department of Corrections offender search covers people serving state sentences. If an inmate was booked in Forsyth County and transferred to a state prison, this is where to look.

The VINE notification system covers all Georgia counties. You can register for free alerts about inmate status changes. The GDC Open Records portal and GBI Open Records portal handle state-level requests for records that go beyond the county.

Nearby Counties

Forsyth County borders several other counties north of Atlanta. If you need booking releases from a nearby area, make sure you search the correct county.