Search Roswell Inmate Population

Roswell's inmate population flows through the Fulton County Jail system. With a population of about 92,000, Roswell is one of the largest cities in north Fulton County and sits along the Chattahoochee River. The Roswell Police Department handles arrests within city limits, but all inmates end up booked at a Fulton County facility. Free search tools let you look up current inmates, check custody status, and sign up for release alerts. This guide covers the search options available for finding someone tied to a Roswell arrest, plus the rules for records access and jail visits.

Fulton County Jail Handles Roswell Inmates

Roswell is part of Fulton County, which means the Fulton County Sheriff's Office manages all inmates arrested in the city. Georgia does not have city jails. County sheriffs run all detention facilities. For Roswell, this means that after the Roswell Police Department makes an arrest, the person is transported to a Fulton County jail for booking and housing.

The Fulton County Jail system includes the main facility at 901 Rice Street NW in Atlanta and the Marietta Street Annex at 781 Marietta Boulevard. Both sites are in Atlanta, which is the county seat. The main jail handles most intake operations. Booking involves fingerprints, a mugshot, medical screening, and a background check. Once booked, the person appears in the county's inmate search system.

Roswell sits in the northern part of Fulton County, so the drive from the city to the jail in Atlanta can take 30 to 45 minutes depending on traffic. This distance matters for family members planning visits or for people who need to post bond in person. The Fulton County Jail has dealt with overcrowding and facility issues in recent years, which can affect processing times and conditions.

How to Search Roswell Inmate Population Records

The Fulton County Inmate Search is the best starting point. This online tool lets you search by name for anyone currently held at a Fulton County facility. Results show booking date, charges, bond amount, and mugshot when available. Since all Roswell arrests go through Fulton County booking, this tool covers every recent arrest in the city.

The GDC Offender Query covers state prison inmates. If someone from Roswell was convicted and sentenced to a Georgia state prison, this tool shows their current facility, sentence details, and projected release date. It does not include people waiting for trial at the county jail. Use the Fulton County search for pre-trial detainees and the GDC tool for convicted inmates in state custody.

VINELink is a third option. It pulls from jails across Georgia and lets you search by name. VINELink is useful when you are not sure which county facility holds someone. It also provides custody alerts, which we cover further down this page.

The GDC search form is shown below. This is the statewide lookup for people in state prisons.

For county-level inmates from Roswell, the Fulton County inmate search is faster and more relevant than the GDC tool.

Roswell Inmate Inmate Population Records Access

Georgia's Open Records Act at O.C.G.A. 50-18-70 lets anyone request public records from government agencies. The agency has three business days to respond. For Roswell, you can request arrest records from the Roswell Police Department or booking and jail records from the Fulton County Sheriff's Office. Standard copies cost ten cents per page. You do not need to explain why you want the records.

Not everything is public. O.C.G.A. 50-18-72 exempts active investigation files, disciplinary reports from state prisons, and certain internal documents. Medical records need written consent from the inmate. For records about someone from Roswell who is now in a state prison, use the GDC Open Records Portal to submit your request online.

Probation records stay private under O.C.G.A. 42-8-40. Parole records also carry restrictions under O.C.G.A. 42-9-53. These rules limit what the public can obtain about offenders under supervision who are connected to Roswell.

Custody Alerts for Roswell Area Inmates

VINELink provides free custody notifications for inmates at the Fulton County Jail. After finding someone in the VINELink system, register for alerts. You choose phone, text, or email. The system notifies you when the person's status changes, whether that is a release, transfer, or other custody event. The inmate will not know you registered.

Setting up phone alerts requires a four-digit PIN. VINELink calls and asks for the PIN before releasing any information. Missed calls get retried for 24 hours. After that window closes, you may need to register again. The support line is (833) 216-6670. For Roswell residents tracking someone in the Fulton County Jail, VINELink is simpler than calling the jail over and over. The system updates about every 15 minutes for county jails, so the data stays close to real time.

Visiting Inmates Connected to Roswell

The Fulton County Jail has visiting hours and rules set by the sheriff's office. You need a valid photo ID to visit. Call the jail at 404-613-2000 for the current schedule and any dress code rules. The main jail on Rice Street is about 30 minutes from Roswell, depending on traffic conditions.

If the person is in a Georgia state prison, you must apply through the GDC visitation process. Fill out the request form, have it notarized, and mail it to the facility where the inmate is housed. Include a photo ID copy. The GDC does not accept email submissions. Allow several weeks for processing. All visitors, including minors, must be on the approved list before they can enter the facility.

Plan your trip carefully. Traffic between north Fulton and downtown Atlanta can be heavy, especially during rush hours.

Roswell Inmate Population Resources

The Georgia Department of Corrections manages state prisons statewide. If someone from Roswell receives a state prison sentence, the GDC handles their custody, facility assignment, and parole eligibility. Their website offers free inmate search tools and information about the state prison system.

The Department of Community Supervision oversees probation and parole for felony offenders. DCS manages about 180,000 people across Georgia. If someone from Roswell has been released on parole, DCS tracks their supervision and enforces the terms of release. They are the right contact for questions about parolees.

The Roswell Police Department can answer questions about recent arrests and provide arrest reports through an open records request. For jail-specific questions, the Fulton County Sheriff's Office is the agency to contact. Between the police department and the sheriff's office, you can piece together the full picture of an arrest and detention.

Nearby Cities

These cities are close to Roswell in the north metro Atlanta area. An inmate might be held in a nearby county if the arrest happened near a jurisdictional boundary.