Fayette County Arrest Records

Fayette County arrest records are stored at the Sheriff's Office in Fayetteville, the county seat. This affluent Atlanta suburb has about 119,000 residents. The Fayette County Sheriff handles all jail bookings and keeps arrest records for public access. You can search for arrest records through the local sheriff's office or through Georgia state databases. This page explains every method for finding arrest records in Fayette County and what you can expect when you request them.

Fayette County Sheriff's Office Records

Sheriff Barry Babb runs the Fayette County Sheriff's Office at 155 Johnson Avenue in Fayetteville, GA 30214. Call 770-461-6353 for arrest record questions. The sheriff's office is the main keeper of arrest records in the county. They process bookings at the Fayette County jail and maintain those records.

As a larger suburban county south of Atlanta, Fayette County handles a significant volume of arrests each year. The booking process creates a detailed record for every person brought into the jail. This record covers the name, date of birth, charges, arresting officer, and bond info. All of these arrest records are public under Georgia law. Anyone can request copies, though there may be a fee for the paperwork.

Walk-in requests are accepted at the sheriff's office during business hours. You can also call or send a written request. If you need records quickly, visiting in person tends to be the fastest way to get copies of arrest records in Fayette County.

Georgia State Databases for Fayette County

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation runs the central criminal history system that covers Fayette County. Every arrest in the county is reported through the GCIC network. This means arrest data from Fayette County sits in the same state database as all 159 Georgia counties. You can get your own criminal history check through the sheriff's office for up to $15.

The Georgia Felon Search lets you search for felony convictions across the state. The cost is $15 per search. You need the person's name, date of birth, and sex. This tool covers Fayette County felony convictions but does not show misdemeanor arrests or sealed records. For state inmates, the GDC offender search is free.

The screenshot below shows the GBI payment portal, which is used for criminal history record check fees, including those related to Fayette County.

This portal handles payments for state-level criminal history checks that cover Fayette County and all other Georgia counties.

Note: The GBI criminal history check through the sheriff's office requires a fingerprint and valid ID for Fayette County residents.

How to Search Fayette County Arrest Records

Start by calling the Fayette County Sheriff's Office at 770-461-6353. The records division can look up arrests by name or date. Tell them what you need and they will walk you through the process. For copies, you may need to fill out a request form at the office.

The Georgia Open Records Act (O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70) gives you the right to request arrest records from Fayette County. File a written request with the sheriff's office. Initial arrest reports are always available, even during ongoing investigations. The agency has three business days to reply. Be specific about the records you need for the fastest results.

For a broader search, the GBI criminal history FAQ page explains how to request records at the state level. The state criminal history record includes arrest data from all Georgia counties, not just Fayette County. You can use this to check if someone has arrests elsewhere in the state too.

Arrest Record Restrictions in Fayette County

Some arrests in Fayette County can be restricted from public view. Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37, charges that were dismissed, not prosecuted, or ended in acquittal may qualify. The Fayette County Sheriff's Office processes these requests with prosecutor approval. Once restricted, only courts and law enforcement can see the record.

Convictions and guilty pleas do not qualify for restriction. For arrests before July 1, 2013, the person must file a written request and pay up to $50. Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-38, using false pretenses to get records is a crime punishable by up to $5,000 in fines and two years in prison.

Contents of Fayette County Arrest Records

Arrest records from Fayette County include the booking data collected when someone is brought to the jail. The person's full name, date of birth, and physical description are on file. Charges, arrest date, arresting officer, and bond info round out the record. Court outcomes may be added later if the case goes through the judicial system.

The state GCIC record is more comprehensive. It pulls in arrest data from every Georgia county into one file for each person. If someone has been arrested in both Fayette County and Fulton County, both arrests appear on one state report. The GCIC updates this database as courts report new dispositions across the state.

More Fayette County Resources

The Georgia Sheriffs' Association keeps a directory of all 159 county sheriffs. Use this to verify contact info for the Fayette County Sheriff's Office. The GDC offender database and the parolee search from the State Board of Pardons and Paroles are also available for tracking people tied to Fayette County cases.

Cities in Fayette County

Fayette County has several communities, and all arrest records route through the county sheriff. Peachtree City is the largest city in Fayette County.

Fayetteville, Tyrone, and Brooks are also in Fayette County. Arrest records for these communities are handled by the Fayette County Sheriff's Office.

Nearby Counties

Fayette County borders several counties south of Atlanta. Each keeps its own arrest records at the local sheriff's office.