Lawrenceville Arrest Records

Lawrenceville arrest records are maintained by the Lawrenceville Police Department and the Gwinnett County Sheriff's Office. As the county seat of Gwinnett County, Lawrenceville is home to the main courthouse and the sheriff's headquarters. The police department handles local arrests while the county processes bookings and runs the jail. Because the county seat is here, many records are conveniently located in the same city. This page walks through how to find Lawrenceville arrest records, where to make requests, and what state databases cover the area.

Lawrenceville Police Arrest Data

The Lawrenceville Police Department is at 300 Jackson St, Lawrenceville, GA 30046. The non-emergency phone is 770-963-3288. The department handles law enforcement within the Lawrenceville city limits. When officers make an arrest, they write the initial report. The arrested person is taken to the Gwinnett County jail, which is also in Lawrenceville. The Lawrenceville city website has police department contacts and city news.

Lawrenceville arrest records include the suspect's name, charges filed, date and time of arrest, and the arresting officer. Georgia law requires these standard data fields. Physical description information and booking numbers are also part of the record. All arrests in Lawrenceville get reported to the Georgia Crime Information Center. That feeds the statewide criminal history system. Under the Open Records Act, initial arrest reports are public. Anyone can ask for a copy.

Because Lawrenceville is the county seat, the courthouse is right in town. This means court records tied to Lawrenceville arrests are also easy to access locally. You can check with the Gwinnett County Clerk of Court for case files.

Gwinnett County Sheriff's Office

Sheriff Keybo Taylor runs the Gwinnett County Sheriff's Office from 2900 University Pkwy, Lawrenceville, GA 30043. The main number is 770-822-3140. The Gwinnett County Sheriff's website covers jail operations and inmate services. The county jail is one of the largest in the state and processes bookings from Lawrenceville and many other Gwinnett cities. All Lawrenceville arrests that involve detention go through Gwinnett County booking.

Gwinnett County provides inmate services info on their site. You can search for current inmates through the county's online tools. This is the fastest way to check if someone was recently arrested in Lawrenceville. The search shows current custody status, charges, and bond amounts. For older Lawrenceville booking records, you may need to file a written request with the sheriff's office.

Getting Lawrenceville Arrest Records

Start with the agency that made the arrest. For most cases in Lawrenceville, that is the city police. Send a written open records request to the department on Jackson St. Include the person's full name, the arrest date, and any case numbers. The department has three business days to respond. Copy fees are small, usually a few dollars per record.

For jail and booking records, go to the Gwinnett County Sheriff's Office. The advantage of Lawrenceville being the county seat is that the sheriff's main office is right here. You can visit in person or call 770-822-3140. Check the online inmate search first for recent arrests. The county can provide booking records, mugshots, and custody data from older cases with a written request.

At the state level, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation runs the central criminal history database. Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37, you can inspect your own record for up to $15. Any Lawrenceville arrests reported to the state would show up. Contact (404) 244-2639 for an appointment at the GBI's Decatur office.

Note: The Gwinnett County Clerk of Court is in Lawrenceville and has case records for all criminal proceedings in the county.

State Databases for Lawrenceville

The Lawrenceville city website has links to the police department and general city services available to residents.

Georgia runs several statewide databases that may include Lawrenceville arrest data. The GBI criminal history FAQ explains the process for requesting records at the state level. The Georgia Felon Search is $15 per query and only shows felony convictions. Misdemeanor Lawrenceville arrests are not included. The GDC Find Offender tool searches Georgia's state prison system. If a Lawrenceville arrest led to a prison sentence, the person would appear there.

The Georgia Sex Offender Registry tracks offenders statewide. You can search by address to see registered offenders in Lawrenceville.

Lawrenceville Record Restriction

Georgia law allows some arrest records to be restricted. This applies to cases that were dismissed, never prosecuted, or placed on a dead docket. Convictions and guilty pleas cannot be restricted. If a Lawrenceville arrest ended without a conviction, the person may be eligible for record restriction.

Arrests before July 1, 2013 go through the arresting agency. For Lawrenceville, that is the police department or the Gwinnett County Sheriff. The fee is up to $50. Arrests after that date go through the prosecutor's office. Once restricted, a Lawrenceville arrest record is only visible to law enforcement and courts. Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-38, sharing restricted records without proper authority results in a fine of up to $5,000.

Gwinnett County Resources

Lawrenceville is the county seat of Gwinnett County. The courthouse, sheriff's office, and county jail are all in the Lawrenceville area, which simplifies records access.

Nearby Cities

These cities are near Lawrenceville in Gwinnett County. All share the same county sheriff for jail and booking operations.