Search Gwinnett County Arrest Records
Gwinnett County arrest records are available through the Sheriff's Office in Lawrenceville. As the second most populous county in Georgia with about 942,000 residents, Gwinnett County processes a high volume of arrests. The sheriff's office operates an inmate search database that is free and open to the public. You can also request arrest records directly from the office or use state-level databases. This page covers every option for finding and accessing arrest records in Gwinnett County.
Gwinnett County Quick Facts
Gwinnett County Sheriff's Office Records
Sheriff Keybo Taylor runs the Gwinnett County Sheriff's Office at 2900 University Pkwy, Lawrenceville, GA 30043. The phone number is 770-822-3140. This office manages all arrest records for the second largest county in Georgia. The volume of bookings here is among the highest in the state.
The Gwinnett County Sheriff's Office operates an inmate search database that is free to use. The search lets you look up inmates by name and booking date. All information in the database is considered public information. This is the quickest way to check if someone was recently arrested and is still in the Gwinnett County jail. The database shows booking details, charges, and bond info for current inmates.
For older arrest records or records of people who have already been released, contact the records division at the sheriff's office. Call 770-822-3140 and ask for records. They can search by name or date. Walk-in requests at the Lawrenceville office are accepted during business hours. Copy fees may apply for paper records.
| Sheriff | Keybo Taylor |
|---|---|
| Address | 2900 University Pkwy, Lawrenceville, GA 30043 |
| Phone | 770-822-3140 |
| Website | gwinnettcounty.com/sheriff |
Gwinnett County Inmate Search and Services
The Gwinnett County Sheriff's Office website provides access to the inmate search database along with information about jail services. The inmate search is managed by the sheriff's office and allows searches by name and booking date. All information provided through this tool is public.
The screenshot below shows the Gwinnett County Sheriff's Office homepage where you can find the inmate search and other arrest record services.
The sheriff's office page is the best starting point for anyone looking up Gwinnett County arrest records online.
The Gwinnett County jail also offers video visitation through Securus Technologies. Phone services and video visits are monitored and may be examined for evidence. For people who need to contact someone in the jail, the sheriff's office uses a specific mail policy. All non-legal mail must be in postcard form and sent to a central processing facility run by JailATM. Postcards are scanned and made available to inmates electronically for 14 days.
Postcards go to JailATM.com at 925B Peachtree St. NE, Box 2062, Atlanta, GA 30309. Legal mail should be sent directly to the jail at 2900 University Parkway, Lawrenceville, GA 30043. This mail policy applies to everyone in Gwinnett County custody. Knowing where someone is booked can help you track down their arrest record in the system.
Note: The inmate search shows current Gwinnett County jail inmates and may not include people who have been transferred or released.
Georgia State Databases for Gwinnett County
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation operates the state criminal history database that covers all 159 counties. Every arrest in Gwinnett County feeds into the GCIC system. You can get your own criminal history from the sheriff's office for up to $15 under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37. Bring a valid ID and be ready for fingerprinting.
The Georgia Felon Search costs $15 per search and covers felony convictions statewide. Given the large population in Gwinnett County, this tool frequently returns results for people in the metro Atlanta area. The GDC offender search is free and shows all state prison inmates, including those convicted in Gwinnett County.
The GBI criminal history FAQ page explains the entire process for requesting records. You can call the GBI at (404) 244-2639 or email gacriminalhistory@gbi.state.ga.us with questions. These state resources cover Gwinnett County and every other county in Georgia.
Gwinnett County Open Records Requests
Under the Georgia Open Records Act (O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70), arrest records from Gwinnett County are public. Anyone can request them. No reason is needed. Initial police arrest reports are always available, even during active investigations. Put your request in writing and send it to the sheriff's office. The agency has three business days to respond.
Because Gwinnett County is so large, the volume of records requests can be high. Be as specific as you can. Include the full name, date of birth if you have it, and approximate date of arrest. Copy fees must be reasonable. If the office denies your request, they have to give a written reason. Violations of the Open Records Act can result in fines up to $1,000 for a first offense and $2,500 for repeat violations within 12 months.
Arrest Record Restrictions in Gwinnett County
Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37, certain arrest records in Gwinnett County can be restricted. Charges that ended in dismissal, acquittal, or that were not prosecuted qualify. The sheriff's office handles restriction requests with the district attorney's approval. Once a record is restricted, it is sealed from public access and only available to courts and law enforcement agencies.
Convictions and guilty pleas are never eligible for restriction. For arrests before July 1, 2013, a written request and fee of up to $50 are required. Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-38, requesting records under false pretenses is a crime. Penalties include fines up to $5,000 and up to two years in prison. Even negligent sharing of criminal history data can bring a $100 fine and up to 10 days in jail.
What Gwinnett County Arrest Records Include
Arrest records from Gwinnett County contain detailed booking data. The record lists the person's full name, date of birth, and physical description including height, weight, race, and sex. All charges at the time of arrest appear along with the arresting officer and agency. Bond amounts, release conditions, and court outcomes are included as they become available.
A Gwinnett County arrest record typically shows:
- Full name and date of birth
- Physical description and booking photo
- All charges at time of booking
- Arresting officer and agency
- Bond amount and conditions
- Court disposition if the case has closed
The state GCIC record combines data from all counties. If a person has arrests in Gwinnett County and DeKalb County next door, both show on one state report. The GCIC keeps this system running around the clock for all Georgia law enforcement agencies.
More Gwinnett County Resources
The Georgia Sheriffs' Association directory has contact info for all 159 county sheriffs. The parolee search tool from the State Board of Pardons and Paroles is useful for checking on people released from state prison who were originally arrested in Gwinnett County. You can search by name or GDC ID number.
Cities in Gwinnett County
Gwinnett County has several qualifying cities. Lawrenceville is the county seat. All arrest records for these cities route through the Gwinnett County Sheriff's Office.
Other communities in Gwinnett County include Suwanee, Buford, Snellville, Lilburn, Norcross, and Dacula. Their arrest records also go through the Gwinnett County Sheriff's Office.
Nearby Counties
Gwinnett County is a major part of the Atlanta metro area. These neighboring counties each have their own sheriff and arrest record systems.