Roswell Police Blotter Records

Roswell police blotter records are maintained by the Roswell Police Department, which serves this north Fulton County city of over 92,000 people. The department generates incident reports, arrest records, and crime data for all of Roswell's neighborhoods and commercial areas. As one of the larger suburbs in metro Atlanta, Roswell produces a steady volume of police blotter entries each month. Georgia's Open Records Act makes these files available to anyone, and both local requests and state online tools give you ways to access Roswell police blotter data.

Roswell Police Blotter Records

The Roswell Police Department is the primary law enforcement agency for the city. RPD handles patrol, investigations, traffic enforcement, and all other police work within Roswell. The department's main number is (770) 640-4100. Officers respond to calls throughout the city and file the reports that make up the Roswell police blotter. The records division manages public access to these files during normal business hours.

Roswell police blotter entries include incident reports, arrest records, traffic accident reports, and supplemental investigation files. Every report gets a case number that ties all related documents together. If you are looking for a specific Roswell record, having the case number makes the search straightforward. You can also search by date, address, or the names of people involved. Written requests are accepted by mail and in person. RPD staff can usually process routine single-report requests within the three-day window set by state law.

Jail bookings for Roswell arrests go through the Fulton County Jail. The county keeps those booking records separately from the Roswell police blotter.

Roswell Police Blotter Open Records

Georgia's Open Records Act under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70 gives you the right to access police blotter records from the Roswell Police Department. The law covers all documents that RPD creates or keeps, including incident reports, arrest logs, and case files. Anyone can make a request. You do not have to be a Roswell resident. You do not need a specific reason. The records are presumed public.

Under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-71, RPD has three business days to respond to your request. Copies cost up to 10 cents per page for standard sizes. Certified copies carry a $2.00 surcharge. The first 15 minutes of search time are free. If a Roswell police blotter request takes longer, the department can charge the hourly rate of the lowest-paid person able to do the work. For a single incident report from Roswell, the total cost is usually under $5.

Some Roswell records have limits. O.C.G.A. § 50-18-72 protects active investigation files, juvenile records, and certain personal details. Phone numbers, the day and month of birth, and medical information get redacted from Roswell police blotter entries before release. The year of birth stays. The core information about the incident, arrest, location, and date remains available to the public.

Roswell Police Blotter Records

State-level records supplement the Roswell police blotter. The EPORTS portal from the Georgia Department of Public Safety has crash reports, incident reports, and citations from state troopers working the highways near Roswell. Georgia 400 passes near the city, and state patrol handles incidents on that highway. Crash reports cost $5.00, incident reports are $2.00, and citations are free through EPORTS.

The GBI Records Request Center handles open records requests for state investigations connected to Roswell. Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-34, criminal history records need the subject's consent unless the search covers only Georgia felony convictions. The Georgia Sheriffs' Association directory can help you find the Fulton County Sheriff's contact details for booking records related to Roswell arrests.

Note: Over 600 Georgia agencies contribute to the EPORTS system, so records from multiple agencies near Roswell may be available.

Roswell Police Record Fees

Fees for Roswell police blotter records are set by state law. Standard copies from RPD cost up to 10 cents per page. Certified copies add $2.00 each. The DPS fee schedule outlines what all Georgia agencies can charge. The first 15 minutes of search time at the Roswell Police Department are free, which is enough for most routine requests.

EPORTS charges for state patrol records are separate. Crash reports from highways near Roswell cost $5.00. Incident reports cost $2.00. Your first citation is free. If both a state trooper and a Roswell officer responded to the same incident, each agency files its own report and charges its own fees. For most Roswell police blotter lookups, expect to pay under $10 total.

Roswell Crime Data Resources

The EPORTS FAQ page explains how to search for state patrol records tied to traffic incidents near Roswell. It covers the types of reports available, fee structures, and how long it takes to get your records. This is a useful starting point if you have not used the system before.

The FAQ answers common questions about record types, fees, and turnaround times for Roswell and other Georgia areas.

The Justia website hosts Georgia statutes that govern how Roswell and every other Georgia agency handles open records requests. O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70 through § 50-18-72 are the key sections. Knowing the statute language helps if you ever need to challenge a denial from the Roswell Police Department or any other agency.

Georgia's Open Records Act statutes apply equally to every agency in the state, including the Roswell Police Department.

Nearby Cities

Roswell borders several cities in north Fulton County that each have their own police departments and separate police blotter records. Verify which jurisdiction handled the incident before making your request.