Lawrenceville Criminal History Records

Criminal history records in Lawrenceville come from the Lawrenceville Police Department and the Gwinnett County court system. Lawrenceville is the county seat of Gwinnett County, which means the main courthouse sits right in town. That makes it a bit more direct to find court records here than in some other cities. The police department handles local arrest data and incident reports. Court records for felony and misdemeanor cases go through the Gwinnett County Clerk of Court. State tools from the GBI also cover Lawrenceville cases, so there are a few ways to pull criminal history from this area.

Lawrenceville Police Department Records

The Lawrenceville Police Department is at 300 Jackson Street, Lawrenceville, GA 30046. Call them at (770) 962-4173. The department keeps arrest records, incident reports, and case files for crimes that take place within city limits. When someone gets picked up by Lawrenceville PD, an arrest report is filed. That report has the charges, date, and the name of the person involved.

Lawrenceville is not a huge city. It has just over 31,000 people. But as the Gwinnett County seat, there is more activity here than the size might suggest. The courthouse draws people from all over the county. Lawrenceville PD sends its arrest data to the Georgia Crime Information Center, which feeds into the statewide criminal history database. So a local arrest here shows up in state-level searches too.

If you need a copy of a police report, you can go through the department's records unit. Walk-in requests are handled during business hours at the Jackson Street location. You can also call to ask about the process. Some records may take a few days to get ready. Georgia's Open Records Act gives you the right to request public documents, which includes most police reports.

Gwinnett County Court Records for Lawrenceville

Lawrenceville sits in Gwinnett County. All criminal court cases from the city go through the Gwinnett County court system. The Clerk of Superior Court keeps records for felony cases, serious misdemeanors, and appeals. The courthouse is right in Lawrenceville at 75 Langley Drive. You can search for cases through the Gwinnett County court records portal online.

The clerk's office charges fees for certified copies. Walk-in requests are taken at the Langley Drive courthouse. You can also call for case status. Gwinnett County has one of the busiest court systems in the state because of its large population. But the search tools work well. The Gwinnett County criminal history page goes into more detail on how to use the county clerk system and what records are on file.

Lawrenceville also has a Municipal Court. It handles city code violations and some minor offenses. These cases may not show up in the Superior Court system. If you think the case was a low-level offense, check the municipal court separately. The municipal court is at the Lawrenceville City Hall complex.

State Criminal History Tools

The Georgia Felon Search is a state-run tool. It costs $15 per search. You need a first name, last name, date of birth, and sex. Results come back right away. The fee applies even if no record is found. This tool covers all of Georgia, including cases from Lawrenceville.

The Georgia Department of Corrections offender search is free to use. It shows people who are in state prison right now. If someone was convicted in Gwinnett County and is serving time at a GDC facility, they will show up here. It does not cover people in the county jail or those who finished their sentence.

The GBI FAQ page answers questions about how to get criminal history records in Georgia. It covers both personal requests and third-party searches. The GBI also offers fingerprint-based checks, which are the most thorough option if you want an official copy of your own record.

Record Restriction in Georgia

Georgia uses the term record restriction instead of expungement. A restricted record is sealed from public view. Law enforcement can still see it. But a standard public search will not return it.

Several things can lead to record restriction. Charges that were dropped or dismissed may qualify. People who went through a pretrial diversion program and finished it can apply. First Offender cases also qualify. The First Offender Act, found in O.C.G.A. Section 42-8-60, lets first-time offenders complete their sentence without a formal conviction on their public record. Once the sentence is done, the court discharges them and the record gets restricted.

The full rules are in O.C.G.A. Section 35-3-37. For arrests after July 1, 2013, you start the process by contacting the prosecuting attorney. For older arrests, contact the arresting agency. In Lawrenceville, that means the Lawrenceville Police Department or the Gwinnett County district attorney, depending on which agency made the arrest.

How to Search Lawrenceville Criminal History

There are a few ways to find criminal history from Lawrenceville. The best path depends on the type of record you need.

• Call the Lawrenceville Police Department at (770) 962-4173 for local arrest and incident reports
• Visit the Gwinnett County Clerk of Superior Court at 75 Langley Drive for court case records
• Use the Georgia Felon Search for statewide felony conviction data
• Check the GDC offender search for people in state prisons
• Contact the Gwinnett County Sheriff for jail and booking records

Police records show what happened at the time of arrest. Court records from Gwinnett County show how the case was resolved. State tools fill in gaps with felony conviction data and corrections info. You might need to check more than one place to get the full picture. If the case was a city ordinance issue, check the Lawrenceville Municipal Court as well.

Nearby Cities With Criminal Records

Several cities near Lawrenceville also have their own police departments and criminal record systems. If you need records from a nearby area, these pages cover the local resources and search options.