Coweta County Arrest Records Lookup

Coweta County arrest records are kept by the sheriff's office in Newnan, Georgia. This Atlanta suburb has about 146,000 residents and sits southwest of the city. Sheriff Lenn Wood oversees all bookings, jail operations, and records management for Coweta County. Arrest records here are public documents under Georgia law. You can access them through the sheriff's office, state databases operated by the GBI, or an open records request. Here is a full guide to every resource for finding arrest records in Coweta County.

Coweta County Sheriff's Office Arrest Data

Sheriff Lenn Wood runs the Coweta County Sheriff's Office at 560 Greison Trail, Newnan, GA 30263. This is the main source for arrest records in Coweta County. The office handles all bookings into the county jail. Every arrest creates a record with the person's name, charges, arrest date, and personal details. That data enters the local system and goes to the state through the GCIC network.

Call 770-253-1502 to ask about an arrest record or check on someone in the Coweta County Jail. Walk-in requests work during business hours with a valid photo ID. Staff search by name, date of birth, or booking date. For copies of full arrest reports, a written request is the best option. Include as much detail as you can about the person or case.

Coweta County is in the Coweta Judicial Circuit. Felony cases that start with an arrest here move through the Superior Court in Newnan. The Newnan Police Department also makes arrests that feed into the county booking system. Both agencies contribute to the arrest record database in Coweta County.

Note: Coweta County's proximity to Atlanta means some cases may involve suspects from neighboring counties who were arrested in the Newnan area.

Georgia Criminal Databases for Coweta County

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation maintains the statewide criminal history system. Coweta County arrest records flow into the GBI's Crime Information Center. Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37, any person can request their own criminal history for up to $15. This includes all Coweta County arrests on file.

The GBI FAQ page walks through the full process. Start with the Coweta County Sheriff's Office for local records. The GCIC lobby in Decatur handles in-person state-level requests by appointment only at (404) 244-2639.

The Georgia Felon Search costs $15 per query and only shows felony convictions. Coweta County misdemeanor arrests will not appear. Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-38, getting criminal history under false pretenses is a crime with fines up to $5,000.

Coweta County Offender Records

The GDC Find Offender page covers anyone in state prison after a Coweta County arrest. Search by name or GDC ID. Photos display when available. You must agree to the GDC disclaimer before using the tool.

The search returns current facility location and basic info for offenders from Coweta County. The GDC Offender Query form provides a direct database lookup. GDC does not guarantee accuracy. Verify by writing to Inmate Records at PO Box 1529, Forsyth, GA 31029.

Coweta County Open Records Requests

Under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70, Georgia's Open Records Act gives the public the right to inspect government records. Coweta County arrest reports are included. Initial arrest reports cannot be withheld even during ongoing investigations.

Submit a written request to the Coweta County Sheriff's Office. Include the person's name, date range, and what type of record you need. The office must respond within three business days. Copy fees may apply. If you believe a request was wrongly denied, you can challenge the decision under the law. First-time violations carry a fine up to $1,000. Repeat violations within 12 months can reach $2,500.

Note: Coweta County may route some requests to the Newnan Police Department if the arrest was made by city police.

Arrest Record Restriction in Coweta County

Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37, some Coweta County arrest records can be restricted. Dismissed charges, no bills, and dead docket cases qualify. Restricted records are only visible to law enforcement after that.

For Coweta County arrests before July 1, 2013, apply through the sheriff's office with a fee up to $50. Later arrests go through the prosecutor. Guilty verdicts cannot be restricted. The GCIC handles the sealing process. The Georgia Sex Offender Registry separately tracks registered offenders in the Coweta County area.

Cities in Coweta County

Coweta County includes Newnan and several smaller communities. All arrest records route through the sheriff's office. The Newnan Police Department handles city arrests, but booking data goes into the county system.

Other communities in Coweta County include Senoia, Sharpsburg, Grantville, and Moreland. Arrest records from all of these areas are available through the Coweta County Sheriff's Office.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Coweta County southwest of Atlanta. Arrest records stay in the county where the booking happened.