Georgia processes over 220,261 arrests annually, and Gwinnett County makes about 3,946 of these arrests. Under the Georgia Open Records Act, most Gwinnett County arrest records are accessible to the public upon request, with copy fees ranging between $5 and $25. Certain arrest records are confidential to protect the privacy of juveniles, victims, witnesses, ongoing investigations, or court-sealed information. However, authorized individuals such as the parties named on the records, law enforcement agencies, the county's District Court, and the District Attorney's Office may access these arrest records in Gwinnett County.
Gwinnett County arrest records are maintained by various government agencies, including the county's Sheriff's Office, local Police Departments, and the Division of Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI)
The Gwinnett County Sheriff's Office provides access to arrest records upon request. To request records, interested individuals may contact or visit the Sheriff's Office at:
2900 University Pkwy
Lawrenceville, GA 30043
Phone: (770) 619-6500
Requests for arrest records may require specific details such as full name, date of birth, and the date of the arrest.
To obtain an arrest record from a Police Department in Gwinnett County, a record seeker must contact the specific police department in the city or town where the arrest occurred. Most Police Departments have a Records Division that handles public requests for arrest records. Requesters typically need to provide details such as the arrestee's name, date of birth, and date of arrest and may have to pay processing fees. Some Gwinnett County Police Departments allow requests for arrest records through their official websites. The following are major Police Departments in Gwinnett County:
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation(GBI) Criminal History Unit maintains statewide criminal records, including those related to arrests made in Gwinnett County. Arrest records in Georgia are available through the Georgia Felon Search or by requesting a criminal history from the Georgia Crime Information Center (GCIC). In addition, a request may be submitted through the GBI Criminal History Unit in person at:
GCIC Criminal History Record Information
3121 Panthersville Road
Decatur, GA 30034
Phone: (404) 244-2639
Records of individuals arrested and charged at any Superior or State Court in Gwinnett County are available at the county courthouses. Gwinnett County Superior Court maintains felonies, major civil cases, and serious criminal matters. Case records are available through the Gwinnett County Clerk of Courts office. Individuals may visit to request these records at:
Gwinnett Justice and Administration Center
75 Langley Drive
Lawrenceville, GA 30046
Also, anyone may access case records containing arrest information through the Gwinnett County Courts Case Search. This portal provides public access to case information. Users may search by various criteria, including case number, party name, or attorney information. For cases related to traffic citations and county ordinance violations handled by the Recorder's Court, access is available through their public portal.
Additionally, third-party websites like InfoTracer offer the public convenient access to arrest records in Gwinnett County. Interested persons may visit these sites and search arrest records by name or location.
Gwinnett County has an arrest rate of 17.36 per 1,000 residents. The following include some arrest statistics sourced from the Uniform Crime Report Program:
| Arrest type | Number of Arrests |
|---|---|
| Murder | 35 |
| Robbery | 437 |
| Rape | 430 |
| Aggravated Assault | 1,985 |
| Larceny | 10,946 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 1,469 |
| Burglaries | 1,774 |
| Arson | 37 |
| Total Property crimes | 6,353 |
| Total Arrests | 3,946 |
| Department | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Gwinnett County Police Department | 770 Hi-Hope Rd NE | 770.513.5000 |
| Lawrenceville Police Department | 300 Jackson Street | (770) 963 - 2443 |
| Lilburn Police Department | 76 Main St | (770)921-2211 |
| Norcross Police Department | 65 Lawrenceville Street | 770-448-2111 |
| Snellville Police Department | 2686 Springdale Road | (770)985-3555 |
| Suwanee Police Department | 373 Buford Highway | (770)945-8995 |
| Name | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Gwinnett County Jail | 2900 University Parkway Ne | 770-963-4930 |
| Phillips State Prison | 2989 West Rock Quarry Road | 770-932-4500 |
| Phillips Transitional Center | 2989 West Rock Quarry Road | 770-932-4646 |