East Point Busted Mugshots and Fulton County Arrest Records
East Point busted mugshots and arrest records are processed through the Fulton County Sheriff's Office, which books defendants arrested by the East Point Police Department into the Fulton County Jail. Located in south Fulton County just southwest of Atlanta, East Point generates a regular volume of bookings, and the Fulton County inmate search at fcsoga.org is the main public resource for finding arrest data, charges, and custody information tied to East Point arrests.
East Point Quick Facts
Which County Handles East Point Arrest Records
East Point is in Fulton County. Arrests made by East Point Police Department officers result in booking at the Fulton County Jail at 901 Rice Street NW, Atlanta. East Point does not operate its own jail. After booking, the defendant's record enters the Fulton County Sheriff's public inmate database and becomes searchable through the county's online tool. East Point is in the southern part of Fulton County, and some defendants from south Fulton arrests may be processed at the Fulton County South Annex at 6500 Watson Street in Union City rather than at the main facility on Rice Street.
The Fulton County Sheriff's Office runs one of the more detailed public inmate search systems in Georgia at fcsoga.org. Results for East Point arrests include the defendant's full name, booking number, arresting agency, charges, warrant number, court disposition, and current custody status. All three Fulton County jail facilities are covered in the same search tool. If you can't find someone in the main results, check whether they might be at the South Annex given East Point's location in south Fulton.
The East Point Police Department is at 2727 East Point St, East Point, GA 30344. Non-emergency calls go to 404-559-6226. For questions about a current inmate or release timing, contact the Fulton County Jail rather than city police, since the county handles custody after booking.
East Point Police Department
The East Point Police Department is the city's primary law enforcement agency. It is at 2727 East Point St, East Point, GA 30344. Non-emergency is 404-559-6226. EPPD handles patrol, investigations, traffic, and community policing throughout the city. All arrests made by EPPD officers result in booking at the Fulton County Jail system.
East Point PD does not publish a public inmate database or booking search. After an arrest, the defendant is handed off to Fulton County for booking. Arrest records enter the Fulton County inmate system, where they become searchable. For a copy of an East Point incident report or arrest report, you can file a formal open records request with the city under the Georgia Open Records Act at O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70. The city must respond within three business days. For live inmate data, the Fulton County inmate search at fcsoga.org is the right tool, since that is where current booking records are maintained for East Point arrests. The first 15 minutes and first 20 pages of any records request are free under state law.
The screenshot below shows the Georgia Crime Information Center division page, the GBI unit that maintains statewide criminal history records for all Georgia arrests including East Point and Fulton County.
GCIC holds criminal history records for all Georgia arrests. A GCIC check through official channels covers East Point and any other Georgia jurisdiction.
Fulton County Inmate Search for East Point Busted Mugshots
The Fulton County Sheriff's Office inmate search at fcsoga.org/inmate-search is free and open to the public. No account needed. Search by name or booking number to find East Point busted mugshots data and arrest records in the Fulton County system. The arresting agency field will show East Point Police Department for city arrests, which helps distinguish East Point cases from arrests made by other agencies booked into the same facility. Results include charges, booking number, custody status, and court disposition where available.
Under O.C.G.A. § 35-1-19, Georgia law enforcement agencies cannot post booking photos online. The Fulton County inmate search shows arrest data but not mugshots. This applies to all Georgia counties. If an East Point booking photo is on a third-party mugshot website, Georgia law provides a free removal path. Under O.C.G.A. § 10-1-393.5, those sites must remove photos at no charge within 30 days of a certified mail request. The Georgia Consumer Protection Division explains which arrests qualify and how to submit the request properly.
For older East Point arrest records not in the live Fulton County inmate search, a formal records request to the Fulton County Sheriff at orr@fultoncountyga.gov is the next step. Include the inmate's name and booking number if you have it. The county must respond within three business days under Georgia law.
The screenshot below shows the Georgia Bureau of Investigation open records request portal, the formal channel for requesting state-level criminal history records tied to East Point arrests.
The GBI portal handles state-level records requests. For Fulton County records specifically, submit your open records request directly to the Fulton County Sheriff's Office.
Georgia Law on East Point Booking Photos
Three Georgia laws shape how East Point busted mugshots are handled. First, O.C.G.A. § 35-1-19 bars Georgia law enforcement from posting booking photos on their websites. The Fulton County Sheriff follows this statute. The inmate search at fcsoga.org does not display mugshots even though it shows detailed booking data. The law was passed in 2014 specifically to limit online distribution of booking photos through official channels.
Second, O.C.G.A. § 10-1-393.5 covers third-party mugshot websites. These sites must remove photos for free within 30 days of a valid certified mail request. Removal companies that charge a fee for this service are breaking state law. The Georgia Consumer Protection Division provides guidance on which arrest types qualify and what the removal letter must include. Not all arrests are eligible, so check the guidance before taking any action.
Third, the Georgia Open Records Act at O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70 gives anyone the right to request public records from Georgia agencies. East Point arrest records held by the Fulton County Sheriff or East Point Police Department are public records under this law. Agencies must respond within three business days. Fees are capped at $0.10 per page after the first 20.
The screenshot below shows the Georgia Consumer Protection Division page on mugshot site removal, a practical resource for anyone with an East Point or Fulton County booking photo on a third-party site.
Georgia requires mugshot companies to remove photos free of charge within 30 days when the arrest qualifies under state law, as explained on the Consumer Protection Division website.
Statewide Resources for East Point Arrest Records
The Georgia Crime Information Center (GCIC), operated by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, holds statewide criminal history records for all Georgia arrests and convictions. GCIC checks can be requested through official channels for anyone with a Georgia record, including East Point arrests. The Georgia Felon Search at georgia.gov is $15 and gives instant statewide felony results, including cases from Fulton County.
The Georgia Department of Corrections offender search is free and covers current and former state prison inmates. It does not show people held in the Fulton County Jail, but if someone convicted in East Point was later sent to a state prison facility, they may appear in the GDC database. The Georgia Sex Offender Registry, run by the GBI, is free and searchable by name or address. It includes photos and covers all of Georgia, including south Fulton County and East Point.
The screenshot below shows the Georgia Felon Search service, a fast $15 tool for checking felony conviction records statewide, including East Point and Fulton County cases.
The Georgia Felon Search delivers instant statewide felony results for $15 and covers all Georgia jurisdictions including Fulton County and East Point.
Nearby Cities
Other qualifying cities near East Point in Fulton County with their own arrest record information are listed below.
Fulton County Resources
East Point is in Fulton County. The county page has more detail on the Fulton County Jail, inmate search, and arrest record resources for the full county area.