Request approval of a Resolution by the Fulton County Board of Commissioners to request the Fulton County Sheriff to utilize existing authority to decline certain misdemeanor bookings in order to address jail overcrowding, improve safety, and prioritize detention space for serious offenses; and for other purposes. (Pitts) (APPROVED)

Committee

Board of Commissioners

Requested by

Board of Commissioners

Introduced

May 15, 2026

On agenda

May 20, 2026

Passed

May 20, 2026

Where it was heard

Board of Commissioners May 20, 2026 approve Pass

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