Fulton County Inmate Population
Fulton County runs one of the largest jail systems in Georgia, centered at 901 Rice Street NW in Atlanta. The inmate population here is significant, and the county offers its own online search tool to help you find people in custody. With multiple facilities including an annex and a city detention center, Fulton County processes thousands of inmates each year. This page covers how to search the Fulton County inmate population, the tools the sheriff provides, and every method for tracking someone held in this county.
Fulton County Jail Quick Facts
Fulton County Jail Facilities
The main Fulton County Jail is at 901 Rice Street NW in Atlanta, Georgia 30318. The Fulton County Sheriff's Office runs the jail and manages all bookings, releases, and inmate services. You can reach the main jail at 404-613-2000. The Fulton County Sheriff's Office website has information about the jail, the sheriff, and how to contact staff.
Fulton County also operates two other facilities. The Marietta Annex is at 781 Marietta Boulevard and can be reached at 404-613-2149. The Atlanta City Detention Center sits at 254 Peachtree Street SW, with a phone number of 404-865-8001. Between the three sites, Fulton County handles a massive inmate population that includes people from Atlanta and dozens of smaller cities. The main office for the sheriff is at 185 Central Avenue SW, Atlanta, GA 30303.
The screenshot below is from the Fulton County Sheriff's Office website homepage, which gives an overview of jail operations and links to their search tools.
This is the main page for the Fulton County Sheriff. From here you can reach the inmate search, visitation details, and other jail resources.
| Main Jail | 901 Rice St NW, Atlanta, GA 30318 | 404-613-2000 |
|---|---|
| Marietta Annex | 781 Marietta Blvd, Atlanta, GA | 404-613-2149 |
| City Detention Center | 254 Peachtree St SW, Atlanta, GA | 404-865-8001 |
| Main Office | 185 Central Ave SW, Atlanta, GA 30303 |
Search Fulton County Inmate Population Online
Fulton County has its own inmate search tool. Go to the Fulton County Inmate Search page and enter a name. The system shows people currently in custody at any of the three Fulton County facilities. Results include the person's charges, booking date, and bond amount. This is the fastest way to check the Fulton County inmate population for someone held on local charges.
The image above shows the Fulton County inmate search page. You can search by name or booking number to find someone in the system.
For state-level searches, use the GDC Find an Offender tool. This covers anyone who has been transferred from the Fulton County Jail to a state prison. The GDC Offender Query offers additional filters like GDC ID. Both tools are free and available to everyone.
Note: The Fulton County inmate search only shows people currently in custody at county facilities.
Fulton County Jail Visitation
Visiting rules at the Fulton County Jail differ for male and female inmates. Female inmates get one onsite visit per week plus remote visits. Male inmates can have up to two video visits per day. Visits are available Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 2:30 PM and again from 4:00 PM to 8:25 PM. There are no weekend visits at this time.
Fulton County uses the IC Solutions platform for phone calls and video visits. Inmates and their contacts can set up accounts through IC Solutions to schedule calls and video sessions. The system handles payment for phone time and video visits. If you need to reach someone in the Fulton County Jail by phone, they will need to call you through the IC Solutions system from their end.
You can also track inmates through VINELink Georgia. This free tool lets you register for alerts when an inmate's status changes. It covers all three Fulton County facilities and updates about every 15 minutes.
Fulton County Inmate Population Records
Georgia's Open Records Act gives you access to most government files. Under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70, the Fulton County Sheriff must respond to records requests within three business days. You can ask for booking logs, arrest reports, and other data about the inmate population. Copies cost ten cents per page for standard records.
Some records have restrictions. Under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-72, certain internal files are exempt from public release. Disciplinary records, housing details at state prisons, and medical files all have limits. Probation records fall under O.C.G.A. § 42-8-40 and are mostly kept private. Parole records follow O.C.G.A. § 42-9-53 with similar rules. For state-level inmate records, submit a request through the GDC Open Records Portal.
Fulton County Inmate Population Resources
The Georgia Department of Corrections manages the state prison system and publishes tools for the public. For Fulton County inmates who have been sentenced and moved to state facilities, the GDC is the main source. Their website covers offender search, visitation rules, and open records requests.
The Georgia Sheriffs' Association Jail Report tracks monthly data on all Georgia jails, including the Fulton County facilities. It shows capacity, inmate counts, and pretrial rates. This is a good tool for understanding how the Fulton County inmate population compares to the rest of the state. With over a million residents in the county, the jail system here is one of the busiest in Georgia.
Cities in Fulton County
Fulton County spans a large area and includes many cities. Atlanta, the state capital, is the biggest. All arrests in the county go through the Fulton County Jail system for booking and holding.
Other communities in Fulton County include College Park, Hapeville, Fairburn, Palmetto, and Chattahoochee Hills. All use the Fulton County Jail for inmate processing.
Nearby Counties
Fulton County sits at the center of the Atlanta metro area. These neighboring counties also hold large inmate populations. If you are searching for someone and cannot find them in Fulton County, check these jails as well.