What are South Fulton City Public Records?
The Georgia Open Records Act defines South Fulton City public records as documents maintained or received by a public agency during their official functions. Records may exist in various formats, such as papers, letters, maps, photographs, or electronic information. As a rule, record custodians do not have to provide public records in a format other than maintained. However, some custodians may choose to do so at additional costs. Despite containing information relating to government activities, some records may be exempt from public view. Examples include:
- Records that are required by federal statute or regulation to be kept confidential.
- Medical and veterinary records, if disclosing such records, would cause an invasion of privacy.
- Records that are compiled by law enforcement agents while investigating or prosecuting a crime, if the disclosure of the record is likely to cause the disclosure of a confidential source or procedure or to jeopardize the safety of any person.
- Records of any pending criminal investigation, other than initial police arrests and incident reports.
- Individual Uniform Motor Vehicle Accident Reports, except where the requester submits a written statement of need.
- Jury list data.
In addition to government agencies, public city records may be accessible from third-party websites. Record seekers may use these non-governmental platforms to search for a specific document or multiple city records. However, users will need to provide enough information to assist with the search, such as:
- The address of the requestor
- A case number or file number (if known)
- The location of the document or person involved
- The name of the subject involved in the record (not juvenile)
- The last known or current address of the registrant
Government agencies do not sponsor third-party sites. Because of this, record availability and results may vary.
South Fulton City Crime Statistics
The South Fulton Police Department provides weekly crime statistics for South Fulton City. According to published data for 2020, the city of South Fulton recorded 12 violent crimes and 60 property crimes. A breakdown of the data revealed a 27% decrease in the crime rate compared to the same week in 2019. In the 23rd week of 2020, South Fulton City recorded six violent crimes and 59 property crimes. There was a 6% decrease in the crime rate compared to the crime rate of the 23rd week in 2019.
Are South Fulton City Criminal Records Public?
Access to South Fulton City criminal records varies, depending on the requester and type of record. Eligible persons, such as law enforcement agents, persons acting under a court order, and the record subject may obtain copies of a record. All other persons would need to show that they have the record subject's permission to access South Fulton criminal records. The Fulton Sheriff's Office accepts mail and in-person requests for criminal record copies. Requests should include the full name, sex, race, date, and social security number of the record subject. Applications should also have a photocopy of the record subject's driver's license and a consent letter. Each copy of a record costs $15. Requests can be made at:
Fulton County Sheriff's Office,
ATTN: Background Checks – 9th Floor
185 Central Avenue,
Atlanta, GA 30303
Working hours: 8:30 am till 1:00 pm, Monday through Friday
How to Obtain South Fulton City Police Reports and Arrest Records
The South Fulton Police Department maintains South Fulton City Police Reports and Arrest Records and makes these records publicly available. However, any person that is interested would need to submit a request to the Police Department at:
South Fulton Police Department
5539 Old National Hwy
South Fulton, GA 30349
Fulton County also provides police reports and arrest records. Requesters need to download a request form. Residents can submit the request to:
Records and Reports Office:
141 Pryor Street SW, Atlanta, GA, 30303
Hours of operation: Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm
TelePhone: (404) 613-5700
Police Headquarters:
4701 Fulton Industrial Boulevard SW, Atlanta, GA 30336
Hours of operation: Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm
TelePhone: (404) 613-6600
How to Find Sex Offender Information in South Fulton City
The Georgia Sex Offender Registry provides information on all sex offenders in Georgia, including South Fulton City. Users are generally expected to provide as much information as possible regarding the offender they wish to find. Incarcerated offenders will be shown for name searches, while they will be excluded for location searches. The registry also includes a community notification option and a list of sex offenders that absconded.
Record seekers can also obtain information using the Fulton County registry. Users can conduct searches either by location or by name. For name searches, the user would need to provide the full name of the offender. Residents can also conduct location searches with addresses. Users can search for sex offenders through their internet names, emails, or phone numbers. The information on the registry regarding each offender includes names, aliases, physical description, photograph, address, and offense. In addition, the registry provides a mail notification option for when registered sex offenders move into a chosen community.
How to Find South Fulton City Inmate Records
The Fulton County Sheriff's Office maintains records of South Fulton City inmates. Any person can access the online database to lookup inmates. Users need to provide the first and last names of the inmate they wish to find. They may also optionally provide the middle name, date of birth, booking date, and release date of inmates. Users can check information regarding each inmate with the online database, such as the jail the inmate is being held in and the inmate's offense.
How Do I Visit an Inmate in South Fulton City Jail?
Any person can visit an inmate in the Fulton County Jail, where inmates from the City of South Fulton are held. The jail accepts inmate visitation. Visitors can also use the video visit option. However, all visitors should register before making any visits. Visitors that live up to 50 miles outside the radius of the Jail may be allowed one courtesy visit annually, even without an appointment. These visitors should provide a valid driver's license and a utility bill showing that they reside at the address 50 miles away from the jail. All visitors should abide by the jail's rules, including:
- Visits cannot be completed with handbags or purses.
- Shoes that are determined to be slip hazardous, such as flip flops, shoes without backstraps, heels, etc.
- Clothes that contain obscene, offensive, or illegal graphics.
- Sunglasses and shades.
- See-through garments, clothes that show private body parts, miniskirts, shorts, and other inappropriate clothing.
- Electronic devices are not allowed within the jail.
Any person that wishes that register for a visit, inquire as to a visit, or complete a visit can contact:
Fulton County Jail
901 Rice St NW
Atlanta, GA 30318
Phone: (404) 613-2024
What are South Fulton City Vital Records?
South Fulton City's vital records contain information regarding some significant life events that occur in South Fulton, such as marriages, divorces, births, and deaths. These vital records are generally open to the record subject, close family relations, law enforcement agents, and persons acting according to a court order. The Georgia Department of Public Health is the central repository for local vital records. Fulton County also maintains vital records for the City. In some instances, such as where it concerns divorces, the requester would need to approach the court clerk that determined the divorce.
Where and How to Obtain South Fulton City Divorce Records
The Fulton County Clerk of the Superior Court and Magistrates Court maintains South Fulton City divorce records. South Fulton City divorce decrees are available to the public. However, the Fulton Superior Court should have determined the divorce case. Any person interested in obtaining a divorce decree may do so either in person or by mail. There are applicable fees, depending on the specific request. Each record page costs 50 cents, although $2.50 shall be charged for an exemplified first page. The requester would also need to complete the request form, provide the case number, and provide details regarding the records they want. Requests can be made at:
Attention: File Room
Clerk of Superior Court
136 Pryor Street SW
Suite J2 -130
Atlanta, GA 30303
Phone: (404) 612-8482
Where and How to Get Public South Fulton City Marriage Records
The Georgia Department of Health has records of South Fulton City marriages from June 1952. Any person interested in obtaining a copy of the record can submit a request. Certified copies are only available to the parties to the marriage, while every other person can obtain ordinary copies. Requesters need to provide information about the marriage, such as the name of the parties when the marriage occurred, the date of the marriage, and the place of the marriage. If the requester does not remember if the marriage occurred in Fulton County or needs the record for genealogical purposes, a marriage verification form can be submitted for marriages on or after 1 January 2014. There is a non-refundable $10 search fee for a marriage record. If the record is found, the requester will receive one certified copy. Each additional copy in the same request costs $5. Eligible parties can submit requests to any of the vital records office locations in Georgia.
Where and How to Find South Fulton City Birth Records
Eligible persons can find South Fulton City birth records at the state or county level. The Georgia Department of Health maintains the state repository for birth records from January 1919. For records earlier than 1919, the requester would need to contact Fulton County. South Fulton City birth certificates are confidential and are only available to qualified persons. These include:
- The person whose name is on the certificate
- A person whose name appears on the certificate as a parent
- An authorized legal guardian or agent
- Grandparents of the record subject
- An adult child or sibling of the record subject
- The spouse of the person whose name is on the certificate
- An attorney of an immediate family member
- State or federal officials while conducting their official duties.
Requests to the Georgia Department of Health can be made in person or by mail. The requester would need to provide information about the birth they wish to obtain a certificate for, such as the full name of the record subject, date of birth, place of birth, and the names of the record subject's parents. A valid photo ID must be provided while making a request. Some particular persons also need to provide extra documents. Legal guardians need to provide a certified copy of a court order establishing guardianship. There is an initial non-refundable $25 fee for searching for birth records. If the record is found, the requester will receive a certified copy. Additional copies in the same request can also be gotten for $5 per copy. Requests can be made at any of the vital records office locations in Georgia.
Any person who wishes to make a request to Fulton County can submit their request to:
Fulton County Government Center
141 Pryor Street SW Suite 1029A,
Atlanta, GA 30303
Phone: (404) 613-1260
Email: fultoncountymedical@fultoncountyga.gov
Where and How to Find South Fulton City Death Records
Any person qualified to receive South Fulton City death records can find it at the state or county level. At the state level, the Georgia Department of Health maintains death records from January 1919 till the present for all of Georgia. The Fulton County government maintains the records at the county level. The persons eligible to obtain copies of the record include:
- A parent of the deceased
- An adult child of the deceased
- An adult sibling of the deceased
- An adult grandchild of the deceased
- A grandparent of the deceased
- A spouse of the deceased
- An attorney representing the deceased's estate or an immediate family member
- A state or federal official
The Georgia Department of Health accepts mail and in-person requests. Applicants should include a valid photo ID in every request. The requester would also need to provide information about the death, such as the deceased's full name, date of birth, and place of birth. Requesters should pay a $25 non-refundable search fee. If the record is found, the requester will receive a certified copy. Each additional copy in the same request will attract a $5 charge. Requesters can obtain copies at any of the vital records office locations in Georgia. Requests to Fulton County can be made to:
Fulton County Government Center
141 Pryor Street SW Suite 1029A,
Atlanta, GA 30303
Phone: (404) 613-1260
Email: fultoncountymedical@fultoncountyga.gov
