LaGrange Arrest Records

LaGrange arrest records are managed by the LaGrange Police Department and the Troup County Sheriff's Office. LaGrange is the county seat of Troup County, located in west Georgia near the Alabama border. The police department handles arrests within the city while the county sheriff runs the jail and manages booking records. Looking up a LaGrange arrest record may mean contacting one or both agencies, depending on the type of record you need. This page lays out the process for accessing LaGrange arrest records through local, county, and state channels.

LaGrange Police Department Arrests

The LaGrange Police Department is at 100 S Lafayette Square, LaGrange, GA 30240. You can reach them at 706-883-2603 for non-emergency calls. The department patrols and responds to calls within LaGrange city limits. When officers make an arrest, they write the initial arrest report. That report goes into the department's records system. The arrested person is then transported to the Troup County jail for booking and processing. Check the LaGrange city website for department contacts.

LaGrange arrest records include the person's name, date of birth, charges filed, the date and time of the arrest, and the name of the arresting officer. These are the basic data fields required under Georgia law. The department reports arrest data to the Georgia Crime Information Center, linking it to the statewide system. Under the Open Records Act, initial arrest reports are public. You can request them from the LaGrange Police Department in writing.

LaGrange also has a college campus with LaGrange College. Arrests involving students could go through either campus security or the city police, depending on the location and nature of the incident.

Troup County Sheriff and Bookings

Sheriff James Woodruff runs the Troup County Sheriff's Office at 130 Sam Walker Drive, LaGrange, GA 30241. The main phone line is 706-883-1616. The sheriff's office operates the county jail, processes bookings, and holds inmates for Troup County. After a LaGrange police arrest, the county handles everything from the booking forward. Mugshots, bond amounts, and custody records all sit with the sheriff's office.

For current inmates, you can contact the Troup County jail directly by phone. Ask for the booking desk and provide the name of the person you are looking for. The staff can confirm whether someone is currently in custody. For older LaGrange arrest records at the county level, you may need to file a written records request. The county can charge a small fee for copies of documents. Response times depend on the complexity of the request and the age of the records.

Note: Troup County also handles arrests from unincorporated areas and smaller towns in the county, so not every county booking is related to a LaGrange arrest.

How to Request LaGrange Records

Start with whichever agency made the arrest. For most arrests inside LaGrange, that is the city police department. Write a request that includes the person's full name, the arrest date if you know it, and any report or case numbers. Mail it or deliver it to the LaGrange PD office on Lafayette Square. The department has three business days to respond. The fee for copies is usually just a few dollars.

For a broader check, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation keeps the statewide criminal history database. Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37, you can inspect your own record for up to $15. This would show any LaGrange arrests that were reported to the GBI. Call (404) 244-2639 to make an appointment. Walk-ins are not allowed at their Decatur office.

The Troup County Clerk of Court has case records if the LaGrange arrest led to court proceedings. Court files include charges, plea entries, trial dates, sentencing, and final disposition. These records are public unless sealed by a court order. Between the police, the sheriff, and the court clerk, you can get a full picture of any LaGrange arrest and its outcome.

State Databases for LaGrange

Georgia operates several databases that pull in arrest data from cities like LaGrange. The GBI runs the central criminal history system that links all 159 counties.

The GBI criminal history FAQ covers the state-level request process. The Georgia Felon Search costs $15 per query and only shows felony conviction data. Misdemeanor LaGrange arrests are not included. The GDC Find Offender tool searches the state prison system for current inmates. If a LaGrange arrest led to time in a Georgia prison, that person would be in the GDC database.

The Georgia Sex Offender Registry is another searchable tool. You can look up registered offenders in LaGrange by address or name. The Georgia Sheriffs by County page lists the Troup County Sheriff and every other sheriff in the state.

LaGrange Record Restriction

Georgia allows certain arrest records to be restricted from public access. This covers arrests where the charges were dropped, dismissed, or never brought to trial. A conviction cannot be restricted. If someone was arrested in LaGrange but never convicted, they might be able to get the record sealed.

For arrests before July 1, 2013, the request goes to the arresting agency. That could be the LaGrange PD or the Troup County Sheriff. The fee is up to $50. For arrests after that date, you file with the prosecutor's office. Once a LaGrange arrest record is restricted, only courts and law enforcement can see it. Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-38, sharing restricted records without proper authority is punishable by a $5,000 fine.

Note: Record restriction does not delete the arrest. It only removes it from public view.

Troup County Resources

LaGrange is the county seat of Troup County. The courthouse and sheriff's office are both in LaGrange, making records access straightforward for local requests.

Nearby Cities

These cities are close to LaGrange in west Georgia. Each has its own police agency handling local arrests.