Georgia processes over 239,800 arrests annually, and Coweta County makes about 1,700 of these arrests. Under the Georgia Open Records Act, most arrest records, including those in Coweta County are accessible to the public upon request. Additionally, fees may apply for obtaining copies of records, varying depending on the nature and extent of the record requested.
However, certain arrest records are not available for public inspection due to privacy concerns. These exemptions include records involving juveniles, victims, and witnesses, as well as records related to ongoing investigations, or records sealed by the court. Authorized individuals such as the parties named on the records, law enforcement agencies, the county's District Court, and the Coweta County District Attorney's Office, may access these arrest records in Coweta County.
Coweta County arrest records are maintained by various government agencies, including the county's Sheriff's Office, local Police Departments, and the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI).
The Coweta County Sheriff's Office oversees law enforcement across the county and provides access to arrest records. Individuals may request these records by contacting the Sheriff's Office at:
Coweta County Sheriff's Office
560 Greison Trail
Newnan, GA 30263
Phone: (770) 253-1664
The Coweta County Sheriff's Office maintains arrest records and provides public access through its Police-to-Citizen (P2C) portal. This online resource allows individuals to search for recent arrests, view incident reports, and access other public records.
Local Police Departments within Coweta County, such as the Newnan Police Department, also maintain records of arrests within their jurisdictions. To obtain records from these Departments, individuals may contact them directly. Most police departments have a Records Division that handles public requests for arrest records. Requesters are required to provide details such as the arrestee's name, date of birth, and date of arrest, as well as pay any applicable processing fees. Other major Police Departments in the county include:
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation(GBI) Criminal History Unit maintains statewide criminal records, including records of arrests made in Coweta County. Interested persons may request these records through the Georgia Felon Search or access criminal history information through the Georgia Crime Information Center (GCIC). Additionally, requests may be submitted in person at:
GCIC Criminal History Record Information
3121 Panthersville Road
Decatur, GA 30034
Phone: (404) 244-2639
To request an appointment, call (404) 244-2639 before visiting the GCIC lobby on the scheduled date. Providing the individual's full name, date of birth, and arrest date helps facilitate Georgia arrest record searches. According to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI), individuals and businesses must submit a signed consent form containing the person's full name, address, Social Security number, and date of birth to obtain their criminal history records.
Records of individuals arrested and charged in Coweta County's Superior and State Courts are maintained at the Coweta County Clerk of Superior & State Courts office. The office is located in the Coweta County Justice Center at:
72 Greenville Street
Newnan, GA 30263
Individuals may access case records through the Coweta County Courts Case Search, which provides public access to case information. Users may search by criteria such as case number, party name, or attorney information.
Additionally, Georgia's Department of Corrections (DOC) has an online database that provides information on individuals currently incarcerated in state facilities. Query parties may find offenders or relevant crime data by searching by name, offender's ID, or case number. Reputable third-party websites like InfoTracer also offer the public convenient access to arrest records in Coweta County. Interested persons may search arrest records by name or location.
Coweta County has an arrest rate of 19.56 per 1,000 residents. The following include some arrest statistics sourced from the Uniform Crime Report Program:
| Arrest type | Number of Arrests |
|---|---|
| Drug Violations | 593 |
| Aggravated Assault | 203 |
| Simple Assault | 85 |
| DUI | 230 |
| Arson | 8 |
| Total Arrests | 1,705 |
| Department | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Grantville Police Department | 123 Lagrange Street | (770)583-2266 |
| Newnan Police Department | 25 Jefferson Street | (770)254-2355 |
| Name | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Coweta County Jail | 560 Greison Trail | 770-253-1664 |