South Fulton Police Records
South Fulton police records are maintained by the South Fulton Police Department. The City of South Fulton was incorporated in 2017 and is one of the newer cities in the metro Atlanta area. With a population of about 112,000, South Fulton sits in the southern part of Fulton County. The police department is the primary law enforcement agency for the city and keeps all incident reports, arrest records, accident reports, and other police documents generated within city limits. Getting records from South Fulton follows the same Open Records Act process that applies to every law enforcement agency in Georgia.
South Fulton Police Records Facts
South Fulton Police Department
The South Fulton Police Department is located at 5440 Fulton Industrial Blvd, Atlanta, GA 30336. The phone number is (470) 809-7300. For emergencies, call 911. The department was stood up when the city incorporated and has grown as the city has developed its own municipal services.
South Fulton PD handles all patrol and investigation duties within the city. The department has a records division that processes public requests for police reports. Before the city existed, this area was unincorporated Fulton County and law enforcement fell to the Fulton County Sheriff's Office and Fulton County Police. Now the city has its own force.
| Address | 5440 Fulton Industrial Blvd, Atlanta, GA 30336 |
|---|---|
| Phone | (470) 809-7300 |
| Emergency | 911 |
| Hours | Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
If you are looking for records from incidents that happened before 2017, you would need to contact the Fulton County Sheriff's Office or what was then Fulton County Police, since South Fulton PD did not exist yet. The City of South Fulton website has details about the police department and other city services.
Requesting South Fulton Records
You can get police records from South Fulton PD by visiting the department in person, submitting a written request, or mailing a letter. Walk-in requests are processed during regular hours. Bring your ID and the details of the incident you are asking about.
O.C.G.A. 50-18-70 gives the public access to police records in Georgia. South Fulton PD must comply with this law. You do not need to explain why you want the records. Everyone has the same right under the statute.
The department has three business days to respond after receiving your request. That is the rule under O.C.G.A. 50-18-71. They can hand over the records, send a cost estimate, or issue a written denial citing the legal basis. Most routine requests for closed-case reports move through the process without difficulty.
Copies cost $0.10 per page. The first 15 minutes of staff search time are free. After that, fees can be charged at the hourly rate of the lowest-paid worker who can pull the file. If the total passes $25, you will be told in advance.
South Fulton Crash Reports
Accident reports from South Fulton are available through the police department if a city officer responded. South Fulton sits along the I-285 corridor and includes several busy industrial roads, so crashes happen often. For highway incidents where the Georgia State Patrol was involved, reports come through the state EPORTS system at $5 each.
Use EPORTS to find and purchase Georgia State Patrol crash reports from the South Fulton area.
EPORTS is the official portal for all Georgia State Patrol crash reports, covering highways and interstates throughout metro Atlanta including South Fulton.
You can also check BuyCrash for local accident reports. If South Fulton PD has uploaded reports to the platform, you can find them there by searching with the date and location of the crash.
Note: The Fulton Industrial Blvd corridor in South Fulton is a high-traffic area with frequent accidents involving commercial vehicles.
Records Exemptions That Apply
Some police records in South Fulton may not be available right away. O.C.G.A. 50-18-72 covers the exemptions. Records tied to an active investigation can be held back if their release would damage the case. Information about confidential informants is protected. Documents that could put someone at risk may also be restricted.
Initial incident reports and initial arrest reports remain public even during open investigations. That is a key part of Georgia law that people sometimes overlook. You can always get the basic facts of what happened. The full investigative file becomes available once the case closes and court proceedings wrap up.
If a request is denied, ask for the written explanation. The denial must name the specific statute. You have the right to appeal through the Georgia Attorney General's office or through the courts.
South Fulton Criminal Records
Criminal history records are broader than a single police report. They show a person's full record of arrests and convictions across agencies and time. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation operates the Georgia Crime Information Center for statewide criminal history searches.
Court records for criminal cases from South Fulton go through the Fulton County Clerk of Superior Court since South Fulton is in Fulton County. The clerk keeps filings, plea agreements, trial results, and sentencing records. These are separate from police reports. Police records tell you about the incident. Court records tell you what happened in the legal system afterward.
The Fulton County government website has information about the clerk's office and the county court system. It is the same court system that serves Atlanta and other Fulton County cities.
Other Agencies Near South Fulton
South Fulton borders several other cities and unincorporated areas. The Fulton County Sheriff's Office covers unincorporated land outside city limits. The Atlanta Police Department handles calls within Atlanta. East Point and Union City have their own police departments right next door.
Figuring out which agency responded to a specific call is the first step in any records search. If the incident happened in South Fulton, the city's police department has the report. If it was just outside the city limits, the county or a neighboring city may have handled it. The Fulton County 911 center can check dispatch records to tell you which agency responded to a given call.
The Georgia Sheriffs' Association has a full directory of sheriff's offices across the state for reference.
Note: South Fulton's borders can be confusing in some areas since the city was carved from unincorporated Fulton County, and some residents may not be sure whether they are inside or outside city limits.
Fulton County Police Records
South Fulton is in Fulton County. All county-level police records go through the Fulton County Sheriff's Office. For incidents within South Fulton city limits, the South Fulton Police Department is the right contact. For anything outside city limits in the county, reach out to the sheriff's office.
Nearby Cities
These cities near South Fulton have their own police records pages.