Fulton County Jail Inmate Lookup, Bond and Criminal Case Verification
In Fulton County, one search rarely answers everything. Use the official inmate portal to locate a booking, call the Rice Street Jail when custody or bond is unclear, check the correct first-appearance time, and open the Clerk’s Smart Search for filed charges, hearings and the final court result.
Fulton County Jail and Court Quick Facts
Use Fulton County’s Justice portal to search by name or booking information.
901 Rice Street NW, Atlanta, GA 30318. Main phone: 404-613-2000.
Call 404-613-2002 or 404-662-3516. The Main Jail front desk is listed as open 24/7.
9 a.m. at Fulton County Jail, according to the Clerk’s current hearing schedule.
11 a.m. at Fulton County Jail.
Felony and misdemeanor hearings are listed for 11 a.m. at the Rice Street Jail.
404-612-5136, Justice Center Tower, 9th Floor, 185 Central Avenue, Atlanta.
The Fulton Smart Search portal currently requires registration or sign-in before searching.
404-613-5313. Main office hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m.
404-612-5200. Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m.
Current fee: $15. Published service hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–1 p.m.
Verify the inmate, charges, bond, facility and accepted payment route directly with the jail or court.
Search the official inmate portal, then wait for property intake, medical screening, fingerprinting, photographing and warrant checks to finish. If the record is still missing or unclear, call 404-613-2000. For newly set bond information, the Sheriff advises allowing time for first-appearance results to reach booking.
What Do You Need to Do Right Now?
This tool runs only in your browser. It does not request or transmit a person’s name, birth date, booking number or case details.
Which Fulton County Jail Location Should You Call?
An individual may be processed at the Main Jail and later housed at another Fulton County location. Use the inmate portal first, then confirm the facility before visiting, depositing money or mailing anything.
How to Search Fulton County Arrest Records and Current Inmates
Use the Fulton County inmate portal when you need a current booking or custody lead. Use the public jail-bookings dataset for historical research, and use the Clerk’s court portal when you need the filed criminal case or disposition.
The portal is hosted on Fulton County’s justice domain. It may load slowly during periods of heavy use.
Open Fulton County inmate searchUse the last name before adding the first name. Remove apostrophes, hyphens, suffixes and extra filters if the expected record does not appear.
A booking or SO number is safer than a common name and is useful for jail, bond, attorney and deposit questions.
Check the complete name, age or birth information, photograph, booking date, arresting agency, charges, facility and booking number.
Call 404-613-2000 when a booking is new, a facility is unclear or the person may have been released or transferred.
Use the Fulton Clerk’s Find a Case page, register or sign in to Smart Search, then compare the case number, charges and hearing history.
Open Fulton case-search routingUseful search tips for Atlanta-area bookings
What Happens After a Fulton County Arrest?
New arrestees are initially transported to the Main Jail at 901 Rice Street NW. The booking time can depend on the number of incoming arrestees and the availability of state and national database information.
Personal property is collected and documented during admission.
Health screening occurs before housing and other booking steps are completed.
Identity and booking records are created or matched.
Other warrants or holds can affect release even when a local charge has a bond.
Location | Phone | Published address | Best use |
|---|---|---|---|
Fulton County Main Jail | 901 Rice Street NW, Atlanta, GA 30318 | Initial booking, main jail front desk, bond and custody questions. | |
Marietta Annex | Published by the Sheriff as 781 Marietta Bld., Atlanta, GA 30318 | Confirm an inmate’s assigned annex before visiting or sending anything. | |
South Annex Jail | 6500 Watson Street, Union City, GA 30291 | South Annex housing and location-specific custody confirmation. |
Fulton County First Appearance, Bail and Bond Steps
The first appearance tells the arrested person about the charges and allows the judge to consider bail and release conditions. It is not a trial and the judge does not decide whether to dismiss the charges at that hearing.
Misdemeanor first appearances are listed for 9 a.m. and felony first appearances for 11 a.m. at the Rice Street Jail.
Felony and misdemeanor first appearances are listed for 11 a.m.
The time is set by the judge. Call the jail at 404-613-2000 for the holiday schedule.
How to check a newly set bond
Use the name and booking number. Multiple charges can require multiple bond instruments.
The Sheriff’s jail page advises that booking receives first-appearance results later in the day. A very early call may not yet reflect the judge’s decision.
Use 404-613-2002 or 404-662-3516. The Main Jail front desk is at 901 Rice Street NW.
A second case, probation matter, warrant, detainer or judge’s order can prevent release even when one charge shows a bond.
The jail currently lists cash, cashier’s checks and postal money orders for bail at the Main Jail, plus an online cash-bond service. Confirm current instructions before travelling or paying online.
Record the surety’s name, bond number, case number, payment time and staff or company contact.
Payment does not bypass court confirmation, warrant checks, property processing, transportation or other release steps.
Available bond methods
Bond method | Basic requirement | Important Fulton detail | Before proceeding |
|---|---|---|---|
Cash bond | Full bond amount plus applicable fees and surcharges. | A non-refundable $20 fee is listed per bond instrument. The named surety controls an in-person refund. | Confirm payee, accepted payment form and every charge. |
Professional bonding company | A licensed company posts the bond after its contract and payment process. | The Sheriff states that Georgia law permits up to 15% of the face amount or a minimum of $50 per charge or offense in the described circumstances. | Verify the company, total fee, collateral and refund terms. |
Fulton County property bond | Qualifying residential property located in Fulton County. | All people listed on the deed and current tax bill must appear with the required documents and government ID. | Prepare deed, current tax bill, mortgage statement and valid identification. |
Out-of-county Georgia property bond | Property located in another Georgia county. | The Sheriff in the property’s county prepares the bond paperwork, which must reach Fulton in a sealed envelope. | Contact that county’s sheriff before travelling to Fulton. |
Pretrial or supervised release | Eligibility, review and court-approved conditions. | The defendant may be supervised and violations can lead to arrest. | Read every release condition and next court date. |
How to Search Fulton County Criminal Court Records
Fulton’s portal searches Magistrate, State and Superior Court records. The portal currently requires registration or sign-in before Smart Search can be used.
This official routing page links to the current Tyler portal and is safer than an old bookmarked court-search URL.
Open Fulton Find a CaseThe current portal notice says users must sign in or register before performing a search.
Choose the court records you want to search. Use Advanced Search Options only when the basic search returns too many results.
A full case number is more reliable than a name and helps separate different court levels or defendants with similar names.
Confirm whether the case is in Magistrate, State or Superior Court and whether the filing date fits the arrest.
Check docket entries, hearing dates, bond orders, filed charges, case status and final result. Do not rely on the arrest charge alone.
Call 404-613-5313. Have the legal name, court type and case number ready.
Handles first appearances, warrant applications, preliminary hearings and other matters within its jurisdiction.
Commonly handles misdemeanor and certain traffic cases prosecuted at the county level.
Handles felony criminal cases and maintains related filings, indictments, accusations and dispositions.
Need a certified court record?
The Clerk offers electronic certification for eligible court records. Certified copies are different from free unofficial screen views and may involve processing fees.
Open official certified-copy guidanceTerm | What it generally means | Do not assume | Next check |
|---|---|---|---|
First appearance | The defendant is informed of charges and bail may be considered. | That guilt, dismissal or final charges are decided. | Bond order and next hearing. |
Preliminary hearing | A hearing concerning whether the case has sufficient basis to continue at that stage. | That it is the final trial. | Latest docket and court assignment. |
Pending | No final disposition is currently shown. | That the defendant remains in jail. | Custody, bond and next court date. |
Nolle prosequi | The prosecution has elected not to continue a charge at that time. | That every copied arrest page has updated. | Final docket entry and restriction eligibility. |
Disposed | The court has entered an outcome. | That the outcome was a conviction. | Disposition and sentence entries. |
How to Apply for a Fulton County Public Defender or Find a Lawyer
The court determines eligibility for appointed representation. A first-appearance judge can provide information about the right to counsel and the process for applying when a defendant cannot afford a private lawyer.
Atlanta, GA 30303
Phone: 404-612-5200
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m.
The official circuit page includes an online “Request a Defender” application route.
Open Atlanta Circuit Public DefenderThe State Bar of Georgia provides a Find a Lawyer directory and attorney membership information.
State Bar: 404-527-8700 or 800-334-6865.
Search the State Bar lawyer directoryPrepare this before contacting counsel
Fulton County Jail Visitation Rules and Scheduling
Fulton County uses video visitation. Friends and family should create an IC Solutions account, select the correct facility and schedule through the provider. Male and female visitation instructions differ, so confirm the inmate’s housing location first.
Male inmate video visits
The official page lists 30-minute visits and up to two video visits on the assigned visitation day.
Monday: 7 North/South; Tuesday: 6 North/South; Wednesday: 5 North/South; Thursday: 4 North/South and Zone 600; Friday: lower floors, medical and Marietta Annex.
Arrive 15 minutes before an on-site scheduled visit. Visitors more than 10 minutes late will not visit.
Female inmate visits
The official page lists Thursday for on-site visits and Monday–Friday for video visits.
Visits should be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance. Newly booked inmates may wait 7–14 days before receiving visitors.
9 a.m.–2:30 p.m. and 4 p.m.–8:25 p.m. No remote or on-site video visits are listed for Saturday or Sunday.
Before an on-site visit
Fulton County Inmate Calls, Voicemail, Messages and Money
IC Solutions provides prepaid and debit call services. Customer service: 1-888-506-8407.
Open IC SolutionsFriends and family can currently call 404-678-6120. A funded prepaid account, PIN and inmate ID number are required. The official page lists $0.25 per message.
The jail directs friends and family to GettingOut to add or accept the inmate as a contact. The published price is $0.25 per message.
Open GettingOutDeposit money into an inmate account
Method | What is required | Published limits or fee | Important caution |
|---|---|---|---|
Main Jail lobby kiosk | Inmate name, booking number and facility location. | Cash fee listed as $4. The kiosk does not accept $1 bills or provide change. | The official page currently notes that kiosk credit and debit card availability may be temporarily unavailable. |
Smart Deposit website | Inmate SO number. | Fees are listed as starting at $2.95. | Open the vendor from the Sheriff’s current jail page. |
Telephone deposit | Inmate SO number. | Call 1-866-394-0490. Fees are listed as starting at $4. | Verify the inmate and account before paying. |
U.S. Postal Money Order | Make payable to the inmate; include cell location and SO number; mark the envelope “INMATE ACCOUNTING.” | The jail lists a $5 minimum, $200 maximum and no more than five transactions per week. | This is an accounting-deposit address, not automatically the correct address for ordinary personal letters. |
Money-order address published for inmate accounting:
Fulton County Jail
901 Rice Street NW
Atlanta, GA 30318
Mark the envelope “INMATE ACCOUNTING” and follow the current Sheriff instructions.
Personal mail warning
The accessible Fulton jail page clearly publishes instructions for inmate-accounting money orders but does not provide an equally clear general personal-correspondence address in the same section. Confirm the current personal-mail route, inmate ID format and permitted enclosures with the jail before mailing a letter, book, photograph or package.
Fulton County Background Checks and Georgia Criminal History Records
A jail search, Fulton Sheriff background check, Fulton court record and Georgia Crime Information Center record answer different questions. Choose the product that matches the reason for the request.
What you need | Correct source | Current requirement | Best next step |
|---|---|---|---|
Current Fulton jail custody | Fulton inmate portal | Name or booking information | Verify by phone if the booking is new or status is unclear. |
Fulton criminal case | Fulton Clerk Smart Search | Registration or sign-in, then case number or party search | Review the docket and obtain certified copies when required. |
Fulton Sheriff background check | Fulton County Sheriff | $15, consent and identifying information | Apply in person or by mail using current Sheriff instructions. |
Copy of your Georgia criminal history | Most Georgia sheriffs or police departments | Agency-specific identification, form and fee rules | Contact the chosen local agency before visiting. |
Inspect or correct your GCIC record | Georgia Crime Information Center | Appointment for lobby inspection or fingerprint service | Call 404-244-2639, option 1. Same-day appointments are not offered. |
Current fee: $15.
Published hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–1 p.m.
Fulton County Sheriff’s OfficeATTN: Background Checks – 9th Floor
185 Central Avenue
Atlanta, GA 30303 Open Fulton background-check instructions
Appointments: 404-244-2639, option 1.
The GCIC lobby is appointment-only for record inspections and fingerprint services.
Criminal-history updates and completed restriction applications:Georgia Crime Information Center
CCH/Identification
P.O. Box 370808
Decatur, GA 30037 Open Georgia criminal-history FAQs
Fulton VINE and Victim-Witness Assistance
Search participating custody information and register for available telephone or email notifications when custody status changes.
Fulton VINE phone: 1-877-994-8463.
Open Georgia VINELinkThe Fulton Solicitor General’s Victim-Witness Assistance Program helps victims of misdemeanor cases with court orientation, case status, support, restitution information and referrals.
Phone: 404-612-6883.
Open victim servicesThe Fulton District Attorney’s Victim-Witness Assistance Program provides case-status information, hearing notifications, courtroom orientation, support and safety-planning referrals for Superior Court matters.
Open District Attorney programsWhy Someone May Disappear From the Fulton County Jail Search
The person may have posted bond, received recognizance release, completed time served or been released by court order.
The person may be at the Main Jail, Marietta Annex, South Annex, court or another temporary location.
Another county warrant, federal case or state sentence may move the person into another system.
The roster may use a legal surname, alias, corrected spelling, new booking number or updated housing entry.
Remove extra filters and test alternate name formats.
Ask whether the person was released, transferred or assigned to an annex. Use 404-613-2000.
A bond order, transfer order, new case or court event may explain the change.
Use GDC only when the person may be in Georgia state correctional custody.
Open GDC Offender SearchFederal detainees and prisoners may not appear in Fulton or GDC systems.
Open the Federal Inmate LocatorAvailable notifications can reduce the need to repeatedly refresh several systems.
Restrict, Correct or Update a Fulton County Arrest Record
Georgia record restriction limits eligible official criminal-history information from public view for non-criminal-justice purposes. It is separate from correcting a court error or requesting removal from a private website.
Save the case number, court, final result and relevant dismissal, diversion or sentence-completion information.
Fulton Solicitor General handles eligible Fulton misdemeanor matters prosecuted in State or Magistrate Court. Felony matters require the appropriate District Attorney or court route.
Non-guilty results can include dismissal, nolle prosequi, completion of qualifying diversion or accountability court, and a not-guilty verdict. Some misdemeanor convictions may qualify under separate conditions.
Open Fulton record-restriction guidanceCall 404-612-4827 or email Restrictions.Solicitor@fultoncountyga.gov.
Contact the Clerk, arresting agency or GCIC depending on where the incorrect information originated.
Obtain a new court copy or criminal-history inspection after processing rather than assuming every system updated immediately.
Use this site’s content-removal policy and contact page with the exact URL and redacted official supporting document.
Fulton County Jail and Justice Center Locations
Atlanta, GA 30318
Main phone: 404-613-2000
Charges and bond: 404-613-2002 or 404-662-3516
Open jail directionsAtlanta, GA 30303
Bond Administration: 9th Floor
Phone: 404-612-5136
Do not travel here for a live inmate-location question; call the jail first.
Open Justice Center directionsWhat to Have Ready Before Calling the Jail or Court
What to Do in Common Fulton County Arrest Situations
Search the inmate portal, allow booking time and call the Main Jail if the person is still missing.
Check the first-appearance schedule and wait for the court result to reach booking before assuming no bond is available.
Ask whether all charges are covered, another hold exists and the jail received and processed the paperwork.
Call the Main Jail and check the Marietta or South Annex phone route before travelling.
Use the court docket as the better source for charges actually filed and the final disposition.
Save the disposition, review restriction eligibility, correct official data and handle private removal separately.
Fulton County Arrest, Jail and Court Resources
Find current jail and booking information.
Open inmate portalCheck locations, bond, calls, money, visitation and release guidance.
Open jail informationCheck misdemeanor, felony, weekend and holiday hearing routing.
Open hearing scheduleReview cash, property and professional bond instructions.
Open bond guidanceOpen the Clerk’s current case-search routing page.
Find a court caseRequest available electronically certified court records.
Acquire copiesFind the Fulton office and request appointed counsel.
Open defender officeFind and verify a Georgia attorney.
Find a lawyerUnderstand GCIC records, inspections and corrections.
Open GBI guidanceCheck state correctional custody after transfer or sentencing.
Open GDC searchReview eligible misdemeanor restriction routes.
Open restriction guidanceContinue with statewide Georgia booking and official-record verification.
Read the Georgia arrest-record guideFulton County GA Arrest Records FAQs
What is the official Fulton County inmate search?
The official inmate search is hosted on Fulton County’s justice portal. Search by name or available booking information, then call Fulton County Jail at 404-613-2000 when a recent booking, release or facility location is unclear.
How long does a new Fulton County arrest take to appear online?
There is no guaranteed posting time. Property intake, medical screening, fingerprinting, photographing, warrant checks and data entry occur first. Heavy intake volume or delayed state and national database responses can extend processing.
How do I check a Fulton County inmate’s charges and bond?
Open the official inmate portal and review every charge. For current bond information, call 404-613-2002 or 404-662-3516, or visit the 24-hour Main Jail front desk at 901 Rice Street NW. Ask whether another hold or no-bond charge prevents release.
What time are Fulton County first appearance hearings?
The Clerk currently lists weekday misdemeanor first appearances at 9 a.m. and weekday felony hearings at 11 a.m. Weekend felony and misdemeanor hearings are listed at 11 a.m. Holiday times are set by the judge, so call the jail at 404-613-2000.
How do I search Fulton County criminal court records?
Open the Fulton Clerk Find a Case page, follow the link to the Magistrate, State and Superior Court portal, register or sign in, and select Smart Search. Use the case number when available and compare the court, filing date and party details.
How do I schedule a Fulton County Jail video visit?
Open the official Fulton visitation page, choose the male or female instructions, create an IC Solutions account and select the correct facility. For an on-site visit, bring valid photo identification and arrive at least 15 minutes early.
How can I deposit money for a Fulton County inmate?
Use the Main Jail lobby kiosk, Smart Deposit, the telephone deposit line at 1-866-394-0490 or a correctly prepared U.S. Postal Money Order. The inmate’s name, booking number, facility location or SO number may be required, depending on the method.
How do I contact the Fulton County Public Defender?
Call the Atlanta Circuit Public Defender at 404-612-5200. The office is at 100 Peachtree Street NW, Suite 1600, Atlanta, Georgia 30303 and publishes Monday–Friday hours of 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m. The official page also offers a defender-request application.
How much is a Fulton County Sheriff background check?
The Fulton County Sheriff currently lists a $15 fee for an in-person or mailed background-check request. Published service hours are Monday–Friday from 8:30 a.m.–1 p.m. Follow the current consent, identification and payment instructions.
How can a Fulton County arrest record be restricted or corrected?
Find the final court disposition and identify the prosecuting office. The Fulton Solicitor General reviews eligible misdemeanor restrictions and can be reached at 404-612-4827. Felony matters require the appropriate District Attorney or court route. Correct inaccurate source records before requesting a private-site update.
Official-resource review completed August 3, 2026.
This independent guide is not affiliated with Fulton County, the Fulton County Sheriff, Fulton Clerk of Superior and Magistrate Courts, Atlanta Circuit Public Defender, Georgia Bureau of Investigation, Georgia Department of Corrections, IC Solutions, GettingOut, Smart Deposit or VINELink.
Custody status, bond amounts, fees, provider details, first-appearance times, visitation schedules, facility assignments, mailing instructions, court records and office availability can change. Recheck the responsible official source before paying, visiting, mailing anything or making a legal decision.
Responsible-use notice: An arrest is not a conviction. Do not use an arrest record, booking photograph or this guide for employment, housing, credit, insurance or another purpose that requires a legally compliant consumer report.