Union City Busted Mugshots and Arrest Records

Union City busted mugshots and arrest records are processed through the Fulton County Sheriff's Office, which books defendants arrested by Union City Police Department into the Fulton County Jail system. With a population of about 28,200, Union City sits in southern Fulton County, and its arrests feed into the same Fulton County public inmate search that anyone can use to look up booking data, charges, and custody status for Union City arrests at no charge.

Union City Arrest Booking and Fulton County Jail

When Union City Police Department officers make an arrest, defendants are taken to the Fulton County Jail system for booking. The main Fulton County Jail is located at 901 Rice Street NW, Atlanta, GA 30318. However, because Union City is in the southern part of Fulton County, some defendants arrested here are processed at the Fulton County South Annex at 6500 Watson Street, Union City, GA. The South Annex is actually located in Union City, making it the nearest county detention facility for most Union City arrests.

The Fulton County Sheriff's Office operates the public inmate search at fcsoga.org/inmate-search. The tool covers all three Fulton County facilities, including the South Annex in Union City. Search by name to find current inmates and recent releases. Results show charges, booking number, arresting agency, and custody status. The search is free and requires no account. This is the starting point for any Union City busted mugshots search in the county system.

Union City does not run its own jail. All arrests by city police result in transport to a Fulton County facility. If someone arrested in Union City does not appear in the online search right away, they may be in transit or still being processed. Records generally go live within a few hours of booking being completed.

Union City Police Department

The Union City Police Department is located at 5060 Union Street, Union City, GA 30291. For non-emergency calls, reach the department at 770-964-1333. Officers patrol the city and make arrests that feed into the Fulton County booking system. The department does not operate a public inmate database.

For records directly from Union City Police, submit an open records request through city channels. For arrest booking records and jail data, the Fulton County Sheriff's Office is the right agency. Most searches for Union City busted mugshots will produce results through the county inmate search at fcsoga.org rather than through a request to city police. The county database holds the actual booking records after an arrest. City police records and county jail records are separate systems.

Fulton County Inmate Search for Union City Arrests

The Fulton County Sheriff's public inmate search at fcsoga.org/inmate-search is the main tool for Union City busted mugshots and arrest records. Search by name to find current and recently released inmates. Results include charges, booking number, arresting agency, court disposition, and release date where applicable. Free to use. No account required.

For older records not in the live search, submit a formal open records request to the Fulton County Sheriff at orr@fultoncountyga.gov. The Georgia Open Records Act at O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70 requires a response within three business days. The first 15 minutes of staff time and the first 20 pages are free. Pages beyond that cost $0.10 each. The Fulton County page on this site has more on the jail system and inmate search resources.

The screenshot below shows the Georgia Felon Search service, a statewide tool for checking felony conviction records tied to Union City and Fulton County arrests.

The Georgia Felon Search costs $15 and delivers instant results on felony conviction records statewide, supplementing the Fulton County inmate search for Union City arrest history.

Georgia Law on Union City Booking Photos

Georgia's booking photo law affects how Union City busted mugshots are handled at the agency level. Under O.C.G.A. § 35-1-19, law enforcement agencies in Georgia cannot post booking photos online. The Fulton County Sheriff's inmate search shows charges and booking data but does not display photos in the public portal. Booking photos are part of the record but are not published in the online database under this statute.

If a Union City arrest photo shows up on a third-party mugshot website, Georgia's O.C.G.A. § 10-1-393.5 allows for free removal. The site must remove the photo within 30 days of receiving a request by certified mail. No fee can be charged for removal. The Georgia Consumer Protection Division has a guide on which arrests qualify and how to write the request letter. Read the guidance first. Not every arrest is eligible.

Booking photos and other arrest documents held by the Fulton County Sheriff are public records under the Georgia Open Records Act at O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70. Anyone can request them through the formal records process. The three-business-day response rule applies. Email requests to orr@fultoncountyga.gov and include the inmate name and booking number if you have it.

Statewide Resources for Union City Arrest Records

Several Georgia-wide tools help when searching beyond the Fulton County inmate database. The Georgia Crime Information Center (GCIC), operated by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, is the statewide criminal history repository. GCIC checks cover arrests and dispositions from all Georgia counties, including Fulton. The Georgia Felon Search at georgia.gov costs $15 and gives instant results for felony convictions statewide.

The Georgia Department of Corrections offender search is free and shows photos for state prison inmates. Someone convicted after a Union City arrest and sent to state prison will appear in the GDC database. Local Fulton County jail bookings show up in the fcsoga.org inmate search instead. The Georgia Sex Offender Registry, run by the GBI, is free, searchable by name or address, and covers all Georgia counties including Fulton.

The screenshot below shows the Georgia Bureau of Investigation homepage, which is the main entry point for statewide law enforcement resources including GCIC criminal history checks for Union City arrests.

The GBI oversees GCIC and handles statewide open records requests, providing a broader resource for Union City arrest records beyond the Fulton County inmate search.

Nearby Cities

Other cities near Union City in the Fulton County area with arrest record and inmate search resources are listed below.

Fulton County Resources

Union City is part of Fulton County. The county page has full details on the jail, inmate search, and arrest record resources for the area.