Atlanta City Jail Inmate Search: ACDC, Fulton County Roster & Booking Guide
There is no “Atlanta County Jail.” Atlanta is a city, and this distinction matters immediately after an arrest. A person can be held through Atlanta City Detention Center, Fulton County, or DeKalb County depending on the offense and jurisdiction.
This guide solves that routing problem first, then explains custody lookup, booking, bond, court dates, visits, money, calls, mail, property, records, medical questions, PREA contacts, and release steps without sending users to government pages just to understand basic procedures.
Atlanta is primarily in Fulton County and partly in DeKalb County.
254 Peachtree St SW, Atlanta, GA 30303.
Online search; Sheriff says the database updates once daily.
Official information reviewed August 14, 2026.
Which Atlanta inmate system should you search first?
The biggest mistake is assuming everyone arrested by Atlanta Police goes into one “Atlanta jail roster.” Atlanta transferred detention responsibility for people charged with state-law offenses to Fulton and DeKalb counties. Fulton also currently uses Atlanta City Detention Center as one of its detention locations.
Start with Atlanta City Detention Center. Have the detainee’s full name and date of birth ready.
Use Fulton County Sheriff’s online inmate search, then check the listed physical facility.
Use DeKalb when the arrest or state case belongs to the DeKalb side of Atlanta.
Call ACDC first. Atlanta says staff can direct you elsewhere if the detainee is not in the City system.
How to locate someone in Atlanta City Jail
The City of Atlanta does not currently publish a separate live ACDC roster on its Corrections website. Its official guidance is to contact the detention center with the person’s name and date of birth.
How to search Fulton County inmates arrested in Atlanta
For Fulton County custody, use the Sheriff’s online inmate database. Fulton states that its database is updated once per day, so the online result is useful but should not be treated as minute-by-minute custody status.
When to check DeKalb County Jail
Atlanta extends into DeKalb County. If the arrest occurred in the DeKalb part of Atlanta, another DeKalb law-enforcement agency was involved, or Atlanta staff direct you there, search DeKalb.
Decatur, GA 30032
General jail hotline: 404-298-8145
The Sheriff’s current pages list these jail contacts as available 24/7.
No Atlanta inmate result? Follow this decision ladder
What happens after an arrest in Atlanta?
| Situation | Likely system | What happens next |
|---|---|---|
| City ordinance / municipal matter | Atlanta City / Municipal Court | City processing and municipal court procedure; recognizance/signature release may apply to ordinance cases. |
| Fulton state misdemeanor or felony | Fulton County | Jail intake, medical screening, fingerprinting, photograph, warrants check, and court/first-appearance processing. |
| DeKalb state charge | DeKalb County | DeKalb custody, services, and court rules apply. |
| Fulton detainee physically at ACDC | Fulton custody at 254 Peachtree | Use Fulton inmate and service rules while confirming the physical facility for any in-person action. |
Atlanta City bond vs Fulton County bond
Atlanta’s 2018 ordinance removed cash bond as a condition of pretrial release for people booked for City ordinance violations. Recognizance or signature bond can be used for those cases.
The City’s current transaction information still describes cash and property bond procedures for other bondable circumstances. Confirm the charge before assuming the ordinance rule applies.
Fulton lists cash bond, property bond, authorized professional bonding company, and qualifying pretrial release options.
A detainee may need more than one bond. A payable amount on one charge does not necessarily mean every hold is cleared.
Fulton bond rules families should understand
| Method | Current detail | What to verify |
|---|---|---|
| Cash bond | Full bond amount is posted under Fulton procedures. | Confirm every charge, hold, accepted payment method, and who will receive any later refund. |
| Property bond | Property documentation and owner requirements apply. | Deed ownership, tax information, mortgage information, government IDs, and county-specific processing. |
| Professional bond company | The company must be authorized by the Fulton Sheriff. | Georgia law allows a premium up to 15% of face value; minimum charges may apply. |
| Bond instrument fee | Fulton publishes a non-refundable $20 fee per bond instrument. | Several charges can create several bond instruments. |
| Pretrial release | Qualifying defendants may be considered for supervised or conditional release. | Conditions must be followed; violations can lead to arrest. |
Justice Center Tower, 9th Floor
Atlanta, GA 30303
How visitation works for a Fulton detainee in Atlanta
Fulton transitioned detainee telephone and video-visitation services to IC Solutions. Because detainees may be housed at multiple locations, the first step is confirming the person’s current facility.
Items Fulton says should stay outside
Phones, tablets, laptops, cameras, Bluetooth devices, music players, e-readers, and recording equipment.
See-through or excessively tight clothing, mini-skirts, short dresses, shorts above the knee, tank tops, and sagging pants.
Handbags, purses, certain head coverings, sunglasses, sleepwear, and other prohibited personal items.
How to send money to a Fulton County inmate
Use these limits only after confirming that Fulton County controls the detainee. Save the SO number before beginning.
| Method | Current procedure | What you need |
|---|---|---|
| Lobby kiosk | Cash kiosk; Fulton lists a $4 cash fee. $1 bills are not accepted and the kiosk does not give change. | Inmate name, booking number, and facility location. |
| Online | SmartDeposit; published fees begin at $2.95. | Inmate SO number. |
| Telephone | Call 1-866-394-0490; published fees begin at $4. | Inmate SO number. |
| U.S. Postal Money Order | Payable to the inmate; envelope marked “INMATE ACCOUNTING.” | Inmate cell location and SO number. |
Fulton publishes a $5 minimum inmate-account transaction.
Maximum single/weekly amount published by Fulton is $200.
No more than five transactions per week per inmate/cardholder.
Fulton inmate calls, voicemail, video and tablet messages
Fulton uses IC Solutions for detainee telephone services. Outside users set up and fund the appropriate prepaid account through the provider.
Family and friends can leave a voicemail for $0.25 at 404-678-6120. A funded account, PIN, and inmate ID are required.
Fulton currently lists remote video visitation at $0.25 per minute through IC Solutions.
Fulton says messages and photos may be sent through GettingOut for $0.25 per message.
How personal mail works for Fulton detainees
Fulton changed its personal-mail system on May 15, 2024. Personal letters, photographs, and drawings are delivered digitally through the detainee tablet’s Facility Messages application rather than treated like traditional physical inmate correspondence.
Delivered digitally through the Fulton tablet/message process.
Legal mail and approved checks, money orders, or cashier’s checks follow separate facility-mail procedures.
Atlanta court lookup: Municipal Court, Fulton State Court or Superior Court?
| Case type | Likely court | Next step |
|---|---|---|
| Atlanta traffic, DUI, ordinance violation, certain municipal misdemeanors | Municipal Court of Atlanta | Use Find My Case and confirm whether personal appearance or online action is allowed. |
| Fulton misdemeanor | Fulton State Court | Atlanta Corrections lists 404-613-5040 for State Court missed-date questions. |
| Fulton felony | Fulton Superior Court | Atlanta Corrections lists 404-612-4518. |
| DeKalb felony/state case | DeKalb courts | Atlanta Corrections lists DeKalb Superior Court at 404-371-2836. |
Municipal Court of Atlanta
Atlanta, GA 30303
Traffic, DUI, ordinance violations, code matters, limited misdemeanors, and other municipal matters within Atlanta.
Atlanta Police property, Fulton inmate property and Corrections records
Property taken by Atlanta Police
The Atlanta Corrections FAQ directs people to the Atlanta Police Public Safety Annex Property Control Unit for property taken by APD.
Atlanta, GA 30331
The City states that property generally must be claimed within 90 days after it reaches the Property Control Unit.
Fulton inmate property release
Fulton allows a detainee to authorize release of property to family or friends. The detainee signs a release naming the recipient, and the recipient presents government photo identification. Fulton says normal processing can take approximately 48 hours.
City of Atlanta Corrections open records
The City says a response can take up to three business days. For an afternoon filing, the response cycle may begin the following business day.
Atlanta City Detention Center medical services, records and PREA
Atlanta Corrections currently describes medical services that include physician care, pharmacy services, dietitian services, health screening, medication administration, HIV counseling, opioid treatment, pregnancy wellness checks, immunization follow-up, mental-health care, and dental care.
The City says detainee medical information is not ordinary public information.
Atlanta Corrections states that detainees may accept or reject medical assistance.
PREA contact
Atlanta detainee programs and reintegration services
The City’s Inmate Services program addresses educational, emotional, rehabilitative, and reintegration needs. The Department describes its approach as encouraging personal growth and accountability while preparing detainees for return to the community.
Fulton VINE release and custody notifications
Fulton participates in Georgia VINE. The system can be used to check available custody information and register for notification when a custody status changes.
Use notification rather than manually refreshing the Fulton inmate search repeatedly, especially because Fulton says the online database updates once per day.
Atlanta inmate-search contact directory by problem
| Your problem | Office | Phone / action |
|---|---|---|
| Find a City detainee | Atlanta City Detention Center | 404-865-8001 / 404-865-8010 |
| Find a Fulton detainee | Fulton County Jail | 404-613-2000 + online roster |
| Fulton charge/bond information | Fulton Jail | 404-613-2002 / 404-662-3516 |
| Fulton bond administration | Bond Administration | 404-612-5136 |
| DeKalb inmate help | DeKalb County Jail | 404-298-8145 |
| DeKalb family hotline | DeKalb Jail | 404-298-8090 |
| Atlanta municipal case | Municipal Court of Atlanta | 404-954-7914 |
| Fulton State Court missed date | Fulton State Court | 404-613-5040 |
| Fulton Superior Court missed date | Fulton Superior Court | 404-612-4518 |
| ACDC medical records | Medical Records Unit | 404-865-8188 |
| ACDC PREA concern | PREA Coordinator | 470-813-3493 |
| Atlanta Corrections records | Open Records | 404-865-8042 |
| APD property | Property Control | 404-546-4330 |
Atlanta City Detention Center address, map and before-you-go checklist
Atlanta, GA 30303
Atlanta, GA 30318
Atlanta-specific jail-search tips that prevent common mistakes
The Sheriff says the inmate database updates once per day. Call for same-day custody changes.
Atlanta specifically asks callers to have the detainee’s name and date of birth.
A detainee at 254 Peachtree can be a Fulton detainee. Always ask which agency controls the case.
Atlanta transferred detention of state-offense arrestees to Fulton and DeKalb counties.
City ordinance cases and Fulton criminal cases can follow very different release procedures.
It is commonly needed for deposits, voicemail, identification, and inmate services.
Fulton says an authorized inmate property release usually takes about 48 hours to process.
Atlanta says property at the Police Property Control Unit should be claimed within 90 days.
Atlanta says its initial Corrections open-records response can take up to three business days.
Official government information used for this Atlanta guide
The operating rules above were assembled from City of Atlanta Department of Corrections, Municipal Court of Atlanta, Fulton County Sheriff’s Office, DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office, and related official court resources. The important details have been brought into this article rather than leaving users to discover them page by page.
- Department of Corrections FAQ
- Atlanta City Detention Center facility information
- Corrections contact directory
- Medical and Inmate Services information
- PREA information
- Public transaction / bond information
- Open-records procedures
- Municipal Court case and FAQ resources
- Fulton County Sheriff’s inmate search
- Fulton jail location and intake information
- Fulton bond procedures
- Fulton telephone/video visitation
- Fulton inmate deposits and commissary
- Fulton digital mail and property rules
- DeKalb Sheriff’s inmate portal and jail contacts
Atlanta City Jail inmate search FAQs
Is there an Atlanta County Jail?
No. Atlanta is a city. Depending on the arrest, search Atlanta City Detention Center, Fulton County Jail, or DeKalb County Jail.
How do I find someone in Atlanta City Jail?
Call Atlanta City Detention Center at 404-865-8001 or 404-865-8010 with the detainee’s full name and date of birth.
Does Atlanta City Jail have a public online roster?
The City does not currently publish a separate live ACDC roster on its Corrections website. Fulton County does provide an online inmate database for Fulton detainees.
How current is the Fulton County inmate search?
The Fulton County Sheriff’s Office says the database is updated once per day. Call for same-day booking, transfer, or release changes.
Can a Fulton inmate be housed at Atlanta City Detention Center?
Yes. Fulton County currently lists Atlanta City Detention Center at 254 Peachtree Street SW as one of its jail locations.
Why would someone arrested by Atlanta Police be in Fulton or DeKalb?
Atlanta transferred detention responsibility for people arrested on state-law offenses to Fulton and DeKalb county jails.
Does Atlanta require cash bail for City ordinance cases?
Atlanta’s 2018 ordinance removed cash bail as a condition of pretrial release for City ordinance violations and uses recognizance/signature release for those cases. Other cases can follow different rules.
How do I visit a Fulton detainee?
Confirm the current facility first, then use IC Solutions for the applicable video-visitation process. Fulton currently lists remote video visits at $0.25 per minute.
How much money can I deposit for a Fulton inmate?
Fulton currently publishes a $5 minimum, $200 maximum deposit, $200 weekly maximum, and no more than five transactions per week.
How do I find an Atlanta Municipal Court date?
Use Municipal Court’s Find My Case service or call 404-954-7914. The court is at 150 Garnett Street SW.
How do I recover property taken by Atlanta Police?
Contact APD Property Control at 3493 Donald Lee Hollowell Parkway NW or call 404-546-4330. The City says property should generally be claimed within 90 days.
How do I report a PREA concern at Atlanta City Detention Center?
Contact the City’s PREA Coordinator at 470-813-3493 or dbyfield@atlantaga.gov.