Fulton County Sheriff

WHAT DOES THE Sheriff DO?

The Fulton County Sheriff is the county’s chief law enforcement officer, responsible for:

• operating and managing the County’s jails

• ensuring the health, safety, and welfare of people incarcerated in the County’s jails

• providing security for Superior Court judges and court buildings

• escorting juries to the courtroom and protecting them from outside influence during trials

• serving warrants and civil processes, such as evictions

• protecting voters and election workers at polling locations on election day

The Sheriff election is a partisan content — meaning candidates can choose to run as a member of a political party. The Fulton County Sheriff serves a 4-year term and there are no term limits. The 2024 Primary for Sheriff is May 21 and the General Election is November 5.