Access Duluth Arrest Records

Duluth arrest records are held by the Duluth Police Department and the Gwinnett County Sheriff's Office. Duluth is a city in Gwinnett County, one of the most populated counties in Georgia. The city police handle arrests inside Duluth, while Gwinnett County operates the jail and booking system. Gwinnett County's size means they process a high number of bookings from multiple cities, including Duluth. This page covers how to look up Duluth arrest records at the local, county, and state level and what to expect from each source.

Duluth Police Department

The Duluth Police Department is at 3276 Buford Hwy, Duluth, GA 30096. The non-emergency number is 770-476-4151. The department handles all law enforcement within Duluth city limits. When an officer arrests someone in Duluth, the arrest report stays with the department. The person then gets booked into the Gwinnett County jail. The Duluth city website has police contacts and city service information.

Duluth arrest records contain standard fields. The person's name, date of birth, charges, arresting officer, and the date of the event are all included. Georgia law requires these data points in every arrest record. The Duluth PD sends arrest data to the Georgia Crime Information Center, which feeds the statewide criminal history system. Initial arrest reports are public records under the Open Records Act. You can request them directly from the Duluth Police Department.

Gwinnett County Sheriff and Jail

Sheriff Keybo Taylor heads the Gwinnett County Sheriff's Office from 2900 University Pkwy, Lawrenceville, GA 30043. The phone number is 770-822-3140. The Gwinnett County Sheriff website has information about jail operations and inmate services. The sheriff runs the county jail, which is one of the largest in Georgia. All Duluth arrests that involve jail time go through the Gwinnett County booking process.

Gwinnett County provides inmate services information on their website. You can search for current inmates through the county's online tools. This is the fastest way to check on a recent Duluth arrest. The system shows who is currently in custody, what charges they face, and their bond amount. For records that are no longer in the active system, contact the sheriff's office directly. They can pull older booking records with a written request.

Note: Gwinnett County processes bookings from many cities including Duluth, Lawrenceville, Sugar Hill, and Peachtree Corners. The county jail is a high-volume facility.

How to Find Duluth Arrest Records

Start with the agency that made the arrest. For Duluth, that is usually the city police department. Send a written open records request to Duluth PD. Include the full name of the person, the approximate arrest date, and any case numbers. The department has three business days to respond under Georgia law. Copy fees are minimal for a single report.

For jail and booking data, go through the Gwinnett County Sheriff's Office. Check their online inmate search first. If the record is older, call the sheriff's office at 770-822-3140 or mail in a written request. The county may charge a fee for copies. Between Duluth PD and Gwinnett County, you should be able to locate most records tied to a Duluth arrest.

At the state level, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation maintains the central criminal history system. Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37, individuals can request their own criminal history for up to $15. That record would include any Duluth arrests reported into the GBI system. Call (404) 244-2639 for an appointment.

State Records Search for Duluth

Georgia's statewide databases can help with Duluth arrest record searches. The GDC offender search is one of several tools that pulls data from across the state.

The GDC Find Offender tool searches the Georgia state prison system. If a Duluth arrest led to a prison sentence, you can look up that person through GDC. It shows the facility, sentence, and basic case info. The Georgia Felon Search is another option at $15 per query. It only returns felony convictions. Misdemeanor Duluth arrests will not show up. The GBI criminal history FAQ explains the full process for state-level requests.

The Georgia Sex Offender Registry lets you search for registered offenders in Duluth or anywhere in Gwinnett County. The registry is free and searchable by address or name.

Duluth Record Restriction

Some Duluth arrest records can be restricted from public view under Georgia law. Restriction applies to cases where charges were dropped, dismissed, or never brought before a grand jury. Convictions and guilty pleas are permanently on the record and cannot be restricted.

For arrests before July 1, 2013, you apply to the arresting agency. That could be the Duluth Police Department or the Gwinnett County Sheriff. The fee is up to $50. For arrests on or after July 1, 2013, the request goes through the prosecutor's office. Once a Duluth arrest record is restricted, only courts and law enforcement can view it. Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-38, unauthorized release of restricted records carries a fine up to $5,000.

Note: Record restriction does not apply to ongoing cases or active warrants.

Gwinnett County Resources

Duluth is part of Gwinnett County. The county seat is Lawrenceville, where the main courthouse and sheriff's office are located. Visit the county page for more on arrest records in Gwinnett.

Nearby Cities

These cities are near Duluth in the Gwinnett County and north metro Atlanta area. Arrest records for each city go through their county sheriff.