Search East Point Inmate Population

East Point's inmate population is held in the Fulton County Jail system, which serves the entire county including Atlanta and several smaller cities. The East Point Police Department handles arrests within city limits, but all bookings go through the Fulton County Sheriff's Office. Located just south of Atlanta near Hartsfield-Jackson airport, East Point has about 38,000 residents. The Fulton County Jail has dealt with overcrowding and capacity issues for years, so the volume of inmates passing through is significant. This page covers the tools you can use to find someone booked in East Point.

East Point Inmate Population in Fulton County

All inmates from East Point go through the Fulton County Jail system. The Fulton County Sheriff's Office manages the jail and handles booking, housing, and releases. The main Fulton County Jail sits at 901 Rice Street NW in Atlanta. A second facility, the City Detention Center at 254 Peachtree Street SW, handles some overflow. Both are run by the sheriff.

East Point has its own police department that patrols the city and makes arrests. But once someone is taken into custody, they are transported to a Fulton County facility for booking. The police handle the arrest; the sheriff handles everything from that point forward. This is the same setup across all of Georgia.

Fulton County is the most populous county in the state, and the jail reflects that scale. It processes a huge number of bookings from Atlanta, East Point, South Fulton, Union City, and other cities. Overcrowding has been a persistent problem. The share of pre-trial detainees is high, with many inmates waiting weeks or months for their cases to move through court.

How to Search East Point Inmate Population Records

The Fulton County Sheriff's Office runs an online inmate search. This is the best starting point for anyone looking for a person arrested in East Point. The tool returns results for people currently in any Fulton County facility. Each result shows the booking date, charges, bond amount, and mugshot if available.

The GDC Offender Query covers state inmates. If someone from East Point has been convicted and sent to a state prison, this tool shows their facility, sentence, and projected release date. It does not cover people at the Fulton County Jail on pre-trial holds.

VINELink is another good choice. It covers the Fulton County Jail and updates every 15 minutes or so. Search by name and check custody status. You can also sign up for alerts so you get a call, text, or email when the person's status changes.

For the quickest answer, call the Fulton County Jail at 404-613-2000. Staff can confirm if someone is in custody right now.

East Point Inmate Lookup Tools

The GDC offender search is the statewide tool for finding inmates in Georgia state custody. You can reach it at the GDC Offender Query page.

This search works for state prison inmates. For people at the Fulton County Jail, use the county's inmate search tool or VINELink instead.

Open Records for East Point Inmate Data

Georgia's Open Records Act, O.C.G.A. 50-18-70, gives the public access to most government documents. You can request arrest reports, booking logs, and other records from the East Point Police Department or the Fulton County Sheriff's Office. Both must respond within three business days. Copies cost ten cents per page for standard documents.

O.C.G.A. 50-18-72 creates exceptions. Active investigation files, medical records, and certain internal documents are exempt. Medical records need the inmate's written consent. If the person has moved to state custody, submit your request through the GDC Open Records Portal.

Probation files are confidential under O.C.G.A. 42-8-40. Parole records follow similar rules under O.C.G.A. 42-9-53. These restrictions mean that not all information about offenders tied to East Point can be obtained through a public request.

Fulton County Inmates Inmate Population Alerts

VINELink is a free tool that sends notifications when an inmate's status changes. It covers the Fulton County Jail, where East Point inmates are held. Find the person in VINELink, register a phone number, and create a four-digit PIN. The system contacts you by call, text, or email when there is a change. Releases, transfers, and escapes all trigger a notification.

The inmate will not know you signed up. If you miss the call from VINELink, it retries for 24 hours. After that, you need to re-register. The support line is (833) 216-6670.

Visiting Inmates from East Point

Visits at the Fulton County Jail follow the sheriff's rules. Contact the jail to learn the current schedule, dress code, and ID requirements. Most visits require a valid photo ID. Some slots may use video visitation instead of in-person visits, so confirm the format. Bring nothing into the facility except your ID.

For someone at a state prison, the GDC has a separate process. Fill out a GDC Visitation Request Form, get it notarized, and mail it to the facility. Include a copy of your photo ID. Processing takes a few weeks, so start early. Email submissions are not accepted by the GDC.

East Point Inmate Population Resources

The Georgia Department of Community Supervision manages people on probation or parole. If someone from East Point has been released but remains under supervision, DCS tracks their compliance. They handle about 180,000 felony offenders statewide. DCS is the right contact once someone leaves custody.

The Georgia Sheriffs' Association Jail Report publishes monthly data on jail populations across Georgia, including Fulton County. It tracks capacity, inmate counts, and the percentage of pre-trial detainees. East Point residents who need legal aid can contact the Atlanta Legal Aid Society or the Georgia Justice Project for help with bond hearings, appeals, and re-entry support.

Nearby Cities in Georgia

These cities are close to East Point. If you cannot find someone in the Fulton County system, check a neighboring jurisdiction.