Find East Point Criminal History

Criminal history records in East Point come from the East Point Police Department and the Fulton County court system. East Point is a city of about 38,270 people located just south of Atlanta in Fulton County. The police department handles arrest reports and incident data for crimes within city limits. Court records for criminal cases go through Fulton County Superior Court since Georgia cities do not run their own felony courts. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation also holds state-level criminal data that covers East Point arrests. Finding a complete criminal history from East Point often means checking more than one source, because arrest records, court filings, and corrections data each sit in a different system.

East Point Police Department Records

The East Point Police Department is the primary law enforcement agency for the city. They are at 2727 East Point Street, East Point, GA 30344. The phone number is (404) 559-6226. The department keeps arrest reports, incident reports, and other records for crimes that happen inside East Point city limits. These are the first records created when someone gets picked up in the city.

An arrest report from East Point will show the date, time, charges, and the arresting officer. The department sends arrest data to the Georgia Crime Information Center as required by state law. So arrests made by East Point PD also show up in the GCIC system that the GBI maintains. If you need a copy of a police report, reach out to the department's records division at the East Point Street office.

East Point PD records only cover incidents within city limits. The city borders Atlanta, College Park, and Hapeville. If a crime happened just outside East Point, it may fall under a different agency. The Fulton County Police Department or neighboring city departments would have those records instead. When in doubt, check with both the city and county.

Fulton County Handles East Point Court Cases

East Point sits in Fulton County. Criminal court cases from East Point go through the Fulton County court system. The Superior Court Clerk at 136 Pryor Street SW in Atlanta keeps case files for felonies and serious misdemeanors. This is where you find the charges, plea deals, trial outcomes, and sentencing information for criminal cases that started with an East Point arrest.

The Fulton County clerk charges a fee for certified copies. You can go in person to the Pryor Street courthouse or call (404) 612-0500. The Fulton County criminal history page has more details on the clerk's office and other county-level resources. Because Fulton County is large and includes Atlanta, the court system handles a high volume of cases. Expect some wait time for records requests.

East Point also has a Municipal Court. It deals with city ordinance violations and traffic offenses. Cases in municipal court may not appear in the same system as Superior Court records. If you are looking for a minor charge or a city ordinance case, check with the East Point Municipal Court separately. Municipal court records tend to be less serious but they are still part of a person's local criminal history.

State Criminal History Tools

The Georgia Felon Search checks the GCIC database for felony convictions across the state. The cost is $15 per search. You enter a first name, last name, date of birth, and sex. Results come back right away. The fee is charged whether or not a record is found. This tool includes East Point cases.

The Georgia Department of Corrections offender search is free. It shows people who are currently held in state prisons. If someone was convicted in East Point and sentenced to a GDC facility, they will appear in this search. It does not cover people in the Fulton County Jail or those who have already served their time.

The GBI FAQ page goes over common questions about criminal history records in Georgia. It covers how to request your own record and how third-party searches work. The GBI also offers fingerprint-based checks. Those are the most complete option for getting an official criminal history report.

Record Restriction for East Point Cases

Georgia calls it record restriction, not expungement. A restricted record is sealed from public view. Law enforcement still has access. But the record will not come up in a standard public search.

Several scenarios can lead to record restriction. Charges that were dismissed or dropped may qualify. People who finished a pretrial diversion program can apply. The First Offender Act under O.C.G.A. Section 42-8-60 allows first-time offenders to complete their sentence without a formal conviction appearing on their record. After the sentence is done, the court discharges them and the record can be restricted. This applies to East Point cases handled through the Fulton County court system.

The detailed rules are in O.C.G.A. Section 35-3-37. For arrests after July 1, 2013, you contact the prosecuting attorney to start the process. For older arrests, you go through the arresting agency. In East Point, that means contacting the East Point Police Department or the Fulton County district attorney.

How to Find Criminal History in East Point

There are a few ways to look up criminal history tied to East Point. The right method depends on what kind of record you need.

• Call the East Point Police Department at (404) 559-6226 for arrest and incident reports
• Visit the Fulton County Superior Court Clerk at 136 Pryor Street SW in Atlanta for court records
• Use the Georgia Felon Search for felony conviction data
• Check the GDC offender search for people in state prisons
• Contact the Fulton County Sheriff at (404) 612-5100 for jail and booking records

Police records give you arrest details. Court records from Fulton County show charges, pleas, and outcomes. State tools add felony and corrections data. A full picture often takes more than one search. The East Point Municipal Court handles minor offenses and city violations, so check there if the case was a small charge.

Open Records Requests

Georgia's Open Records Act lets people request public documents from government agencies. Criminal records held by the East Point Police Department fall under this law. You can file a request for police reports, arrest reports, and incident records. The city is allowed to charge for search time and copying costs.

The law says agencies must respond within three business days. That first response does not always include the records. It could just be a notice that the request was received and will take more time to fill. Some records are exempt. Active investigations may be held back until the case is closed. Records that have been restricted under state law will not be released through open records either.

Nearby Cities With Criminal Records

East Point is close to Atlanta and several other cities in the metro area. Each city has its own police force and handles local arrests. Those records go into the state system through the GCIC. These pages cover criminal history resources in nearby cities.