Search Gwinnett County Criminal History

Gwinnett County criminal history records are held by three main offices in Lawrenceville, Georgia. The county police department, the sheriff's office, and the Superior Court Clerk all keep different parts of a person's criminal record. With close to one million people, Gwinnett is the second most populated county in the state. That means a large volume of criminal cases move through its courts each year. You can search for criminal history in Gwinnett County by visiting these offices in person, calling their records lines, or using state-level search tools that pull data from Gwinnett law enforcement agencies.

Gwinnett County Police Criminal Records

The Gwinnett County Police Department is the main law enforcement body for the county. It handles criminal cases in areas that fall outside city limits but still sit within Gwinnett. The Records Division at the police department is where you go to get copies of police reports, arrest records, and other criminal history data tied to cases the department has worked. You can reach them at (770) 513-5180. The office is at 770 Hi-Hope Road in Lawrenceville, GA 30043, and it is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

When you ask for criminal records from the Gwinnett County Police Department, your request falls under the Georgia Open Records Act. The law says public agencies must make records available within three business days of a request. Some records may be redacted or withheld if they involve ongoing cases or contain data that is exempt from public view. You can call the non-emergency line at (770) 513-5000 to ask about the process before you show up.

The Gwinnett police also feed arrest data into the state system run by the Georgia Crime Information Center. That means an arrest in Gwinnett County will show up in the GCIC database. If someone was booked by Gwinnett police, you can search for that record through the Georgia Felon Search tool for a $15 fee, but only if the case led to a felony conviction.

The screenshot below shows the Gwinnett County Police Department page, which has contact details and links to services the department provides in the county.

Keep in mind that police records and court records are not the same thing. A police report shows what happened at the time of the arrest. Court records show what happened after the case went through the legal system. You may need both to get a full picture of someone's criminal history in Gwinnett County.

Gwinnett Sheriff Criminal History Access

The Gwinnett County Sheriff's Office sits at 2900 University Parkway in Lawrenceville, GA 30043. The phone number is (770) 822-3500. The sheriff runs the county jail and handles inmate records, warrant service, and court security for Gwinnett County. If you want to check who is currently in the Gwinnett County jail, the sheriff's office has an online inmate search on its site.

Jail records are a piece of criminal history that many people overlook. A booking record shows when a person was brought in, what charges they face, and their bond amount. These records are separate from what the police department keeps. They are also separate from court records at the clerk's office. All three sources together paint the full criminal history picture for someone in Gwinnett County.

Note: The sheriff's inmate search shows only those currently held in the Gwinnett County jail, not past inmates.

Gwinnett County Court Criminal Records

The Gwinnett County Superior Court Clerk's Office is the place to look for criminal case filings, court dockets, and final case outcomes. Their office is at 75 Langley Drive in Lawrenceville, GA 30046. The main phone line is (770) 822-8100. The Clerk of Courts website has more detail on the services they offer and the types of records they hold.

Court records in Gwinnett County include indictments, arraignment dates, plea deals, trial outcomes, and sentencing details. These are the records that show whether a criminal case ended in a conviction, a dismissal, or some other result. For anyone trying to build a full criminal history check in Gwinnett, the clerk's office is a key stop. The clerk handles both Superior Court and State Court cases, so the scope is wide.

Below is a look at the Gwinnett Clerk of Courts page, which lists the court services and record types maintained by their office.

If you need a certified copy of a court record from Gwinnett County, plan to pay a fee. Fees for copies differ based on the type of document and how many pages are in it. Call (770) 822-8100 ahead of time to ask about costs so you know what to bring.

Criminal History Searches in Gwinnett

Two state-level tools let you search for criminal history that may include Gwinnett County data. The first is the Georgia Felon Search, which checks the GCIC database for felony convictions statewide. It costs $15 per search and gives results right away. You need a first name, last name, date of birth, and sex to run the search. Even if no record turns up, the $15 charge still applies. Under O.C.G.A. Section 35-3-37, the state is allowed to share conviction data without the consent of the person whose record it is.

The second tool is the Georgia Department of Corrections offender search. This one is free. It shows people who are currently in state prison facilities. If someone from Gwinnett County was sentenced to state prison time, they would appear in this database. The GDC search does not cover people in the Gwinnett County jail or those who served time and were released. Still, it is a useful free check for criminal history data in Georgia.

You can also review your own Georgia criminal history record. Go to most sheriff's offices or police departments and file a written request. The fee for a personal record review is capped at $15, not counting what they charge for fingerprints. The GBI criminal history FAQ page has more on how that process works across the state, including Gwinnett County.

Gwinnett County Record Restrictions

Georgia does not use the word "expungement" for criminal records. The state calls it record restriction. A restricted record is hidden from public view but law enforcement can still see it. Several situations lead to automatic restriction in Gwinnett County and across Georgia. If charges were never sent to a prosecutor, the record gets restricted after two years for misdemeanors, four years for most felonies, and seven years for serious violent felonies or sexual offenses. Dismissed charges and cases that ended in acquittal also qualify for restriction in most situations.

For Gwinnett County cases, the District Attorney's Office handles record restriction requests. Their office is at 75 Langley Drive in Lawrenceville, GA 30046, and the phone number is (770) 822-8400. The process depends on when the arrest took place. Arrests before July 1, 2013, require you to apply through the arresting agency first. That agency then sends the request to the DA. For arrests on or after that date, you go straight to the prosecutor. The DA has 90 days to approve or deny the request.

The First Offender Act under O.C.G.A. Section 42-8-60 is another path to record restriction in Gwinnett County. First-time offenders who finish their sentence under this act get discharged without a conviction on their record. The criminal history record then gets restricted from public searches. Georgia also allows retroactive First Offender status under O.C.G.A. Section 42-8-66 for people who were eligible at sentencing but did not get it at the time.

Criminal Records in Gwinnett County

A criminal history record from Gwinnett County contains several types of data. The record shows the person's name, date of birth, and physical traits. It lists arrest details, including the agency that made the arrest, the date, and the charges filed. Court outcomes are part of the record too. Those show whether the case ended in a conviction, a plea deal, a dismissal, or a trial verdict.

Some records you will not find through public searches. Restricted records do not show up on standard checks. Juvenile records are sealed in most cases under Georgia law. Federal crimes handled by federal courts in the Northern District of Georgia, which covers Gwinnett County, are not part of the state's GCIC system. Those records sit with the FBI and federal court system instead.

• Arrest data from Gwinnett County Police or Sheriff
• Court filings and case outcomes from Superior Court
• Sentencing and custody data from state corrections
• Bond and booking records from the county jail
• Warrant information from local law enforcement

Note: Criminal history records may be incomplete if agencies have not submitted all case updates to the state database.

How to Get Gwinnett Criminal History

There are a few ways to search for criminal history records in Gwinnett County. Each method gives you a different slice of the data, so the right one depends on what you need.

For police reports and arrest records, go to the Gwinnett County Police Records Division at 770 Hi-Hope Road in Lawrenceville. Bring a valid photo ID. You can also call (770) 513-5180 to ask about what is available and whether you can submit a request by mail or in person. The office is open on weekdays from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Keep in mind that the Georgia Open Records Act gives the agency three business days to respond. Some records come back the same day, but that is not a guarantee.

For court records, visit the Superior Court Clerk at 75 Langley Drive. Call (770) 822-8100 to check what fees apply before you go. You may also be able to search for some case information through the clerk's online portal. For jail and inmate data, the sheriff's office at 2900 University Parkway has an online inmate search and can answer questions by phone at (770) 822-3500.

Gwinnett County Cities

Gwinnett County has several cities with their own police departments. Criminal cases within city limits are handled by the city police, but the county's Superior Court still processes the court side of those cases. For cases outside city limits, the county police department has jurisdiction. Below are major cities in Gwinnett County.

Nearby Counties for Criminal Records

Criminal cases sometimes cross county lines, and people in Gwinnett County may need records from a neighboring county. The counties that border Gwinnett each maintain their own criminal history records through their sheriff's offices and court clerks. If a case started in one county and moved to another, you may need to check both.