Law enforcement agencies in Fayette County make around 1,433 arrests annually, contributing to a total of about 30,904 arrests across the state of Georgia. Under the Georgia Open Records Act, Fayette County records custodians may publicly provide arrest records to requesters for a fee, typically up to $30.
However, the public disclosure of certain records is prohibited if state laws deem them confidential or if they contain sensitive information. These records include juvenile records, witness or victim information, and records related to pending investigations or prosecutions. In Fayette County, confidential records are accessible only to eligible parties, such as court officials, the District Attorney's Office, law enforcement agencies, and persons named on the record.
Fayette County arrest records are kept in the custody of several agencies, including the Sheriff's Office, Police Departments, local courthouses, and the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI).
The Fayette County Sheriff's Office is the custodian of arrest records in the county, and interested persons may obtain them upon request. You can make open records requests for such records by mailing a written request to the Sheriff's Office or requesting in person at:
Fayette County Sheriff's Office
Lieutenant Nathaniel Huddleston
Attn: Open Records Request
155 Johnson Avenue
Fayetteville, GA 30214
Phone: (770) 716-4712
You may also use the incident report request form to obtain an arrest report online for $0.10 per page.
Similarly, the Records Section provides local criminal history requests for specific purposes, such as employment or volunteering. Requests can be submitted in person at the Sheriff's Office with a Criminal History Consent Form and a $20 fee (per request).
Records related to arrests executed by local Police Departments in Fayette County may be accessible to interested individuals through requests. The Records Division of the arresting agency that has custody may process such requests in person or by mail. Also, you can check for open records portals provided on the websites of the Police Departments to submit requests for Fayette County arrest records. Records custodians may charge fees for copies of the requested records and may require some information to process such requests. Police Departments in Fayette County include:
Fayette County arrest information may be contained in criminal history records managed by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI). The GBI provides public access to only non-confidential criminal history records.
You may obtain these records by contacting the Georgia Crime Information Center (GCIC) Lobby Office and booking an appointment to inspect or obtain copies of the sought records in person.
Alternatively, you can mail a written request to obtain criminal history records to:
Georgia Crime Information Center
CCH/Identification
P.O. Box 370808
Decatur, GA 30037
The GBI may charge you up to $30 to conduct a criminal history background check.
Fayette County courts handle cases involving individuals facing criminal charges upon arrest. The Superior Court handles felony charges, while the State Court rules over misdemeanor cases.
You may request case records containing arrest information by visiting the Clerk of Courts Office or mailing a written records request to:
Fayette County Clerk
One Center Drive
P.O. Box 130
Fayetteville, GA 30214
Phone: (770) 716-4290
You may also access online court case records by searching with case numbers or party names on the Clerk's docket portal.
In addition, interested persons may find Fayette County arrest records on third-party websites like InfoTracer. These websites offer easy access to search for public arrest records by name or case number.
Fayette County has an arrest rate of 1,159 arrests per 100,000 residents. The following includes some of the county's arrest data for this period:
| Arrest type | Number of Arrests |
|---|---|
| Murder | 3 |
| Robbery | 9 |
| Rape | 7 |
| Aggravated Assault | 60 |
| Larceny | 269 |
| Burglaries | 14 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 5 |
| Total Violent Crimes | 79 |
| Total Property Crimes | 288 |
| Total Arrests | 1,433 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Program
| Department | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Fayetteville Police Department | 760 Jimmie Mayfield Blvd | (770)461-4441 |
| Peachtree City Police Department | 350 South Highway 74 | 770-487-8866 |
| Tyrone Police Department | 945 Senoia Road | (770)487-4732 |