Find Sandy Springs Felony Records
Sandy Springs felony records are held at the Fulton County Superior Court. This north Atlanta suburb has a population of about 105,500 and sits entirely within Fulton County. The Sandy Springs Police Department handles arrests, but felony cases are transferred to the Fulton County District Attorney for prosecution. You can search for felony case data using the Georgia Felon Search tool or by going to the Fulton County Clerk of Superior Court. Because Sandy Springs is part of a large metro area, cases sometimes overlap with nearby cities like Atlanta and Roswell, though each arrest is tied to one county court.
Sandy Springs Quick Facts
Fulton County Handles Sandy Springs Felony Cases
All felony cases in Sandy Springs go through the Fulton County court system. City police make the arrest, but the Fulton County District Attorney decides whether to bring charges. The Fulton County Clerk of Superior Court keeps all felony case files, and that office is where you go for copies of court records. The courthouse is at 136 Pryor Street SW in downtown Atlanta.
You can reach the Fulton County Clerk at (404) 613-5313. Hours run Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. Walk-in requests are accepted for case lookups and certified copies. The Fulton County Sheriff's Office also keeps jail records and booking data for people arrested on felony charges in Sandy Springs. Since Fulton County is the most populous county in Georgia, the court system handles a high volume of cases each year. Visit the Fulton County felony records page for full details on the county court, fees, and filing procedures.
Sandy Springs Police Department Records
The Sandy Springs Police Department is at 7840 Roswell Road, Sandy Springs, GA 30350. Call (770) 551-6900 for general questions. The department takes arrest reports and holds booking data for people picked up on felony charges in the city. After arrest, the case is transferred to the Fulton County system for prosecution.
Sandy Springs also has a Municipal Court at the same address. You can reach the municipal court at (770) 551-6800. The municipal court handles city ordinance cases and some misdemeanor charges, but it does not handle felonies. All felony charges go straight to the Fulton County Superior Court. If a case starts at the municipal level and gets bound over, the record moves to the county system.
Police arrest reports are a separate set of records from the felony court files at the county level. To get a copy of a Sandy Springs arrest report, contact the police department directly. For court case documents, you need to go to the Fulton County Clerk.
How to Search Sandy Springs Felony Records
The fastest way to check for a felony conviction is the Georgia Felon Search tool. Run by the Georgia Technology Authority, each search costs $15. You need the person's first name, last name, date of birth, and sex. Results come back right away. Under O.C.G.A. 35-3-34, felony conviction data can be released to the public.
The Georgia Department of Corrections has a free offender search tool. This shows people who are or were in state prison. You can search by name or GDC ID number. Results include charges, sentence length, facility location, and possible release date. This tool is useful if the person served time in a state facility after a Sandy Springs felony arrest.
For full court records with case documents and filings, go to the Fulton County Clerk of Superior Court. You can also use the Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority website, which has a statewide search tool. The GSCCCA lets you search across all Georgia counties.
A criminal history record is available through local law enforcement. The GBI criminal history FAQ explains how to get one. Fees run about $15 but vary by agency. You can also contact the Georgia Crime Information Center at 404-244-2639 for questions about criminal history reports.
Record Restrictions and Privacy
Georgia law allows some criminal records to be restricted. Under O.C.G.A. 35-3-37, certain records can be sealed after specific time periods. For felonies that are not serious violent offenses, records may be restricted if no prosecution happened within four years of the arrest date. The GBI record restrictions page has full details on what qualifies.
The First Offender Act, under O.C.G.A. 42-8-60, lets some first-time offenders avoid a permanent conviction on their record if they complete all terms of their sentence. These cases may not show up in a standard search. If you think a record should be restricted, contact the Fulton County Clerk or the GBI for help.
Georgia State Resources
Several state agencies keep felony records that may relate to Sandy Springs cases.
- Georgia Felon Search: $15 per name-based search for felony convictions
- GDC Offender Search: Free, shows current and past state inmates
- GCIC Criminal History: About $15, available through local law enforcement
- Open Records Requests: The GBI has an online portal at gbigeorgia.govqa.us
- State Board of Pardons and Paroles: Call (404) 656-4661 for parole questions
The Georgia Open Records Act, O.C.G.A. 50-18-70, gives you the right to request government records. Agencies must respond within three business days. Copies cost $0.10 per page. If the request takes more than 15 minutes of staff time, extra fees may apply.
Legal Help in Sandy Springs
The Georgia Legal Services Program can help people with low income who need legal advice. Call (404) 206-5175 or visit glsp.org. The Atlanta Legal Aid Society also serves Fulton County residents. For a private lawyer, the State Bar of Georgia runs a referral service at 1-800-334-6865.
If you need help reading your own criminal history report, call the GCIC at 404-244-2639 and press option 5. Hours are 9 AM to 2 PM, Monday through Friday. You can also email gacriminalhistory@gbi.ga.gov with questions about your record.
Fulton County Felony Records
Sandy Springs is in Fulton County, and all felony cases go through the Fulton County Superior Court. For the full county court details, fee lists, and all related felony record resources, visit the Fulton County page.