Newnan Arrest Records
Newnan arrest records are filed with the Newnan Police Department and the Coweta County Sheriff's Office. Newnan is the county seat of Coweta County with a population near 45,500. The city sits southwest of Atlanta and serves as the hub for Coweta County government. Arrest records in Newnan are public and can be accessed through local law enforcement offices, the county jail system, or Georgia's statewide criminal history databases. If you need to look up an arrest in Newnan, there are multiple ways to find what you need depending on the type of record and how old the case is.
Newnan Quick Facts
Newnan Police Department Records
The Newnan Police Department is at 1 Joseph Hannah Boulevard, Newnan, GA 30263. The non-emergency phone number is 770-254-2355. Officers patrol the city and handle arrests for offenses within city limits. Every arrest creates a booking record on file at the department. You can call or visit the station to ask about arrest records tied to Newnan cases.
Walk-in requests are handled during regular business hours. Have the full name and date of birth of the person ready. Staff can run a search and pull up booking records from recent and past cases. If you need a copy of an arrest report, ask the records division at the station. Written requests also work for people who cannot visit in person.
| Department | Newnan Police Department |
|---|---|
| Address | 1 Joseph Hannah Blvd, Newnan, GA 30263 |
| Phone | 770-254-2355 |
| Website | cityofnewnan.org |
Note: The Newnan Police Department handles city arrests while the Coweta County Sheriff handles arrests in unincorporated areas around the city.
Coweta County Arrest Records for Newnan
Newnan is the county seat of Coweta County. The Coweta County Sheriff's Office operates the county jail and books people arrested throughout the county. When someone is arrested by Newnan police, they may be booked into the Coweta County Jail. The county maintains its own booking record in addition to what the city police has on file.
The Coweta County Sheriff patrols unincorporated areas around Newnan. Arrests made by county deputies go into the sheriff's system, not the Newnan Police Department's records. Since Newnan is the county seat, the courthouse and county offices are all right in town. This makes it convenient to check both city and county records in one trip if you are visiting in person. The sheriff's office can help with arrest record searches that go beyond what the city police have.
Georgia Criminal History for Newnan
The Georgia Crime Information Center holds arrest records from all 159 counties. Every arrest in Newnan gets reported to this statewide system. The GCIC operates under the Georgia Bureau of Investigation and runs the Criminal Justice Information System. Over 600 law enforcement agencies in Georgia send data to GCIC each month, including the Newnan Police Department.
Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37, any person can inspect their own criminal history record for a fee of up to $15. The record shows arrests from Newnan and all other locations in Georgia. If the information is wrong, you can ask for a correction within 60 days. The GBI website has the full process for requesting a criminal history check related to Newnan arrest records.
The GBI FAQ page answers common questions about how to get criminal history records in Georgia, including records from Newnan.
Arrest Record Laws in Newnan
Georgia's Open Records Act at O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70 is the law that gives the public access to arrest records. Initial arrest reports are always public at the Newnan Police Department. Pending investigation files may be held back. But the first report must be released. Fines for violating the Open Records Act can reach $1,000 for a first offense.
Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-38, getting criminal history data under false pretenses is a crime. Fines reach $5,000 and prison time can be up to two years. Record restriction also comes into play for some Newnan arrests. If a case was dismissed or dropped, the charge can be restricted from public view. Only law enforcement can access restricted records. Guilty outcomes are never eligible for restriction in Georgia.
Newnan Felony Records Search
The Georgia Felon Search costs $15 per check. It only shows felony convictions. Misdemeanor arrests from Newnan will not appear. You need a first name, last name, date of birth, and sex to run the search. The Georgia Department of Corrections offender search covers people in state prison. People still at the Coweta County Jail will not show up in the GDC system.
The Georgia Sheriffs' Association directory lists all county sheriffs. You can find the Coweta County Sheriff there for arrest record questions about the Newnan area.
Coweta County Arrest Records
Newnan is in Coweta County. All arrests processed through the county jail are on file with the Coweta County Sheriff. For more on the county system, booking details, and other resources, visit the Coweta County arrest records page.
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