Access Union City Felony Records
Union City felony records are held at the Fulton County Superior Court. Located in the southwest part of Fulton County, Union City has a population of about 28,200 and sits close to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. The Union City Police Department handles arrests within city limits, but felony prosecution is managed by the Fulton County District Attorney. You can search for felony case records using the Georgia Felon Search, the GDC offender database, or by visiting the Fulton County Clerk of Superior Court. Union City shares the Fulton County court system with Atlanta, Sandy Springs, South Fulton, and other cities in the county.
Union City Quick Facts
Fulton County Handles Union City Felony Cases
All felony cases in Union City go through the Fulton County Superior Court in Atlanta. The city police make arrests, but the Fulton County District Attorney decides whether to bring charges. The Fulton County Clerk of Superior Court keeps all felony case files, including court filings, motions, and sentencing data.
The Fulton County courthouse is at 136 Pryor Street SW in downtown Atlanta. Contact the clerk at (404) 613-5313. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. You can request case documents and certified copies in person. Union City is one of several cities in southern Fulton County, along with South Fulton, that use the same county court system. The Fulton County Sheriff's Office at 404-613-2080 handles jail operations and can give you booking data for felony arrests. For complete county information, visit the Fulton County felony records page.
Union City Police Department Records
The Union City Police Department is at 5060 Union Street, Union City, GA 30291. Call (770) 964-1333 for general questions. The department handles all law enforcement within city limits, including felony arrests. Once an arrest is made, the case file moves to the Fulton County system for prosecution.
Union City Municipal Court is at the same address. Call (770) 964-1335 for court matters. The municipal court deals with city ordinance violations and some minor misdemeanors. Felony cases are not heard in municipal court. All felony charges go to the Fulton County Superior Court in Atlanta.
Police arrest reports are kept by the Union City Police Department. These are separate from court case files. To get an arrest report, contact the police department. For court documents, sentencing records, and case filings, go to the Fulton County Clerk of Superior Court. You may need records from both agencies depending on what you are looking for.
How to Search Union City Felony Records
The Georgia Felon Search is the quickest way to check for felony convictions. Each search costs $15 and returns results right away. You need the person's first name, last name, date of birth, and sex. Under O.C.G.A. 35-3-34, felony conviction data is available to the public.
The Georgia Department of Corrections runs 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, and estimated release date. Use this for Union City felony cases that resulted in prison time.
For full court records with all filings and documents, go to the Fulton County Clerk of Superior Court in Atlanta. The GSCCCA has a statewide case search tool that covers all Georgia counties. This can help if you are not sure which county handled a case. The GBI criminal history FAQ walks you through getting a criminal background report for about $15 through local law enforcement.
The Georgia Crime Information Center at 404-244-2639 is the central state repository for all criminal history data. They can help with questions about what shows up in a records check.
Record Restrictions
Georgia law allows some criminal records to be restricted from public view. Under O.C.G.A. 35-3-37, felony arrest records can be sealed if no charges were filed within four years of the arrest. The GBI record restrictions page explains the full process.
The First Offender Act (O.C.G.A. 42-8-60) lets some first-time offenders seal their conviction after completing their full sentence. Serious violent felonies and sex crimes are excluded. Talk to a lawyer or the Fulton County Clerk about whether a record can be restricted.
Georgia State Resources
- Georgia Felon Search: $15 per name-based felony conviction check
- GDC Offender Search: Free, current and past state inmates
- GCIC Criminal History: About $15, through local law enforcement
- GBI Open Records Portal: gbigeorgia.govqa.us
- State Board of Pardons and Paroles: (404) 656-4661
The Georgia Open Records Act (O.C.G.A. 50-18-70) lets you request government records. Agencies must respond within three business days. Copies are $0.10 per page. Some investigative records may be exempt.
Legal Help
Georgia Legal Services Program offers free legal help for low-income residents. Call (404) 206-5175 or visit glsp.org. The Atlanta Legal Aid Society also covers Fulton County. For a private lawyer, call the State Bar of Georgia at 1-800-334-6865.
For help reading a criminal history report, call the GCIC at 404-244-2639 (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
Union City is in Fulton County, and all felony cases go through the Fulton County Superior Court. For the full county court details, fee schedules, and related resources, visit the Fulton County page.