Alpharetta Criminal History Records

Criminal history records for Alpharetta are split between the city's police department and the Fulton County court system. The Alpharetta Police Department makes arrests and files incident reports within city limits. Once a case moves to prosecution, it enters the Fulton County courts where the Superior Court Clerk keeps all case records. Alpharetta is in north Fulton County, part of the Atlanta Judicial Circuit. Both local police records and county court files play a role if you need to search for criminal history in this city.

Alpharetta Police Department Records

The Alpharetta Police Department sits at 2565 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta, GA 30009. The main phone number is (678) 297-6300. This is the local agency that handles law enforcement for the city. Their records division keeps arrest reports, incident reports, and other police documents for cases that take place in Alpharetta.

When the Alpharetta police make an arrest, the data goes to the Georgia Crime Information Center through the standard reporting process. That means the arrest becomes part of the statewide criminal history database run by the GBI. You can visit the Alpharetta Police Department website for info on open records requests. Georgia's Open Records Act gives the public the right to access most police records, though some data may be withheld if there is an active investigation.

Walk-in requests for police reports are taken at the Old Milton Parkway location during business hours. You can also submit requests by mail or through the city's online portal if one is set up. Fees for copies are set by Georgia law. Simple incident reports are usually cheap. More detailed records or certified copies may cost more. The records division can tell you the exact cost when you make your request.

Fulton County Court Records for Alpharetta Cases

Alpharetta is in Fulton County, so all criminal court cases from this city go through the Fulton County court system. The Superior Court Clerk at 136 Pryor Street SW in Atlanta holds the case files. You can call (404) 612-0500 to ask about specific cases or record requests. The clerk keeps data on charges, plea deals, trial outcomes, and sentencing for criminal matters in the county.

Fulton County has an online court services portal where you can look up cases from your computer or phone. The basic search is free. You type in a name or case number and the system shows matching records. This covers all cities in Fulton County, so an Alpharetta case will show up here alongside cases from Atlanta, Roswell, Johns Creek, and other parts of the county. Certified copies of court documents cost a per-page fee at the clerk's office.

Keep in mind that not all Alpharetta cases end up in Superior Court. Minor offenses might be handled in Alpharetta Municipal Court, which deals with city ordinance violations and some traffic matters. Those records stay with the municipal court and may not appear in the Fulton County Superior Court system. For serious criminal charges like felonies, the case goes to Superior Court in Atlanta.

How to Search Alpharetta Criminal History

You have several options to find criminal history records tied to Alpharetta. The right path depends on what type of record you are after.

• Call the Alpharetta Police at (678) 297-6300 for arrest reports and incident data
• Visit the Fulton County Superior Court Clerk for criminal case files and court records
• Run a Georgia Felon Search for $15 to check statewide felony records
• Use the free GDC offender search to find people in state prisons
• Check the GBI FAQ page for the full process on requesting criminal history

Police records give you the arrest side of things. Court records show how the case turned out. State tools add felony data and prison status. To get a full view of criminal history connected to Alpharetta, you may need to pull from more than one source. Each agency holds a different part of the overall record.

Georgia State Criminal History Tools

The Georgia Felon Search is the state's primary online tool for public criminal history checks. It costs $15 per search. You need the person's name, date of birth, and sex. The system checks the GCIC database and returns results right away. It covers felony convictions from every county in Georgia. An Alpharetta felony case that led to a conviction will show up here. Misdemeanor records and sealed files are not included.

The fee applies even if the search comes back with no results. If there are multiple possible matches, you pay $15 for each one you view. An exact match can only be confirmed through fingerprints. The search gives you possible matches based on the name and date of birth you entered.

The GDC offender search is a separate tool. It is free to use. It shows people currently serving time in Georgia state prisons. Someone convicted in Alpharetta who got a state prison sentence would show up here. The tool does not show people in county jails, on probation, or those who already served their time. The GDC makes no guarantee about data accuracy in this search.

Record Restriction for Alpharetta Criminal History

Georgia does not call it expungement. The state uses the term "record restriction." Under O.C.G.A. Section 35-3-37, certain criminal history records can be sealed from public view. The record still exists for law enforcement to access. It just does not show up on public searches.

If you were arrested in Alpharetta and the charges were never prosecuted, the record gets restricted after a set time. Misdemeanors take two years. Most felonies take four years. Serious violent felonies and sex offenses take seven years. If your charges were dropped, dismissed, or you were found not guilty at trial, you can also apply for restriction. People who complete pretrial diversion or the First Offender program in Fulton County qualify as well.

For arrests that happened before July 1, 2013, you apply through the Alpharetta Police Department. They send it along to the prosecutor. For arrests on or after that date, contact the Fulton County prosecutor directly. The First Offender Act, found in O.C.G.A. Section 42-8-60, is another path. It lets first-time offenders avoid a formal conviction on their record once they finish their sentence. The criminal history then gets restricted automatically.

Criminal History in Nearby Cities

Alpharetta borders several other cities in north Fulton County and neighboring Forsyth County. If a case happened near the edge of Alpharetta, a different city or county may have handled it. Check these nearby cities for more criminal history resources.