Sandy Springs Mugshot Search

Sandy Springs jail mugshots are handled by the Fulton County Sheriff's Office. Sandy Springs does not run its own jail. When someone is arrested in this north Atlanta suburb, the Sandy Springs Police Department processes the arrest and then transfers the person to the Fulton County Jail for booking. That is where the mugshot gets taken and logged into the county system. With a population around 105,500, Sandy Springs is one of the larger cities in Fulton County and generates a steady flow of bookings each year.

Fulton County Handles Sandy Springs Bookings

Sandy Springs is in Fulton County. All arrests in the city go through the Fulton County jail system for booking and mugshot processing. The Fulton County Sheriff's Office runs three jail facilities in the Atlanta area. Most Sandy Springs bookings end up at the main jail at 901 Rice St NW, Atlanta, GA 30318.

After an arrest, the Sandy Springs police officer transports the person to the Fulton County Jail. The jail staff takes the booking photo, records personal info, and logs all charges. Bond is set based on the charges. The whole process can take several hours depending on how busy the jail is that day. Once booking is done, the person's mugshot and record show up in the Fulton County inmate database.

Sandy Springs does not have a city jail or a local holding facility for long-term stays. Some cities in Georgia run their own lockups, but Sandy Springs relies entirely on the county. This means all mugshots from Sandy Springs arrests are in the Fulton County system, not on any city website.

Sandy Springs Police Department

The Sandy Springs Police Department patrols the city and makes arrests within city limits. The department is at 7840 Roswell Road, Sandy Springs, GA 30350. Call 770-551-6900 for general questions. You can find more info at sandyspringsga.gov/government/police.

Sandy Springs PD was created when the city incorporated in 2005. Before that, the Fulton County Police handled law enforcement in the area. The department now has its own officers and patrol zones covering the entire city. When they make an arrest, the booking goes to Fulton County. The police department does not post mugshots or run an inmate search tool on its own site.

Search Sandy Springs Jail Mugshots Online

To find a mugshot from a Sandy Springs arrest, use the Fulton County inmate search. Go to fcsoga.org/inmate-search and search by name. The tool shows current inmates at Fulton County facilities. Results include booking date, charges, and bond info when available.

The GDC offender search below covers state prison inmates from all Georgia counties including Fulton.

Use the GDC tool when someone has been convicted and transferred from county jail to a state prison facility.

The Fulton County site only shows people who are currently in county custody. If someone was booked at the Fulton County Jail after a Sandy Springs arrest but has since been released, they may not show up on the current roster. For past bookings, you may need to file an open records request with the Fulton County Sheriff's Office or check third-party sites.

For statewide criminal history checks, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation keeps records through the Georgia Crime Information Center. The GDC offender search covers state prison inmates who were convicted in Fulton County courts after arrests in Sandy Springs or anywhere else in the county.

Mugshot Laws That Apply in Sandy Springs

Georgia has a law that controls how mugshots are shared. O.C.G.A. § 35-1-19 says law enforcement in Georgia cannot hand over booking photos to anyone who plans to post them on a site that charges for removal. Anyone requesting a mugshot from the Fulton County Jail or Sandy Springs Police must sign a statement about how they will use the photo.

This rule covers all agencies in Sandy Springs and across the state. It was created to fight mugshot exploitation. Before the law, websites would copy booking photos and charge people to take them down. Now, law enforcement can refuse to hand over photos if they think the person will misuse them.

If your Sandy Springs mugshot ends up on a website, the Georgia Consumer Protection Division can help. Send a written request to the site first. Give them 30 days. If the photo stays up, file a complaint. The state tracks these complaints and can take action against sites that break the law. You should not have to pay to get your booking photo removed from a website.

Open Records in Sandy Springs

Under Georgia's Open Records Act (O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70), you can request arrest reports and booking data from the Sandy Springs Police Department. The agency must respond within three business days. Copy fees are capped at 10 cents per page under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-71.

For jail records specifically, you need to contact the Fulton County Sheriff's Office since they hold the booking records. The sheriff's office is at 185 Central Ave SW, Atlanta, GA 30303. Call 404-613-2000 for open records questions. Some records may not be available if a case is still under investigation.

Record restriction may be available under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37. If your Sandy Springs arrest was dismissed or you meet other requirements, you can ask to have your booking record restricted from public view. This takes the mugshot out of public searches. A lawyer or legal aid group can help you figure out if you qualify.

Nearby Cities

These cities are close to Sandy Springs. Most also process bookings through the Fulton County Jail system.