Search Duluth Felony Records

Felony records from Duluth are managed by the Gwinnett County Superior Court and several state agencies. Duluth is a city of about 33,000 people in Gwinnett County, one of the largest counties in Georgia. If you need to look up a felony case connected to Duluth, you can use online state databases or contact the Gwinnett County Clerk of Superior Court. The Duluth Police Department handles local arrests, but all felony charges go to the county level for prosecution. This page covers where to search, what fees to expect, and how the process works for Duluth felony records.

Gwinnett County Courts and Duluth Felonies

Felony cases from Duluth go to the Gwinnett County Superior Court in Lawrenceville. Gwinnett County has over one million residents, and the court system is one of the busiest in the state. The Clerk of Superior Court keeps all felony case records, and you can reach their office at (770) 822-8000. The courthouse is at 75 Langley Drive in Lawrenceville, about 10 miles from downtown Duluth.

When someone is arrested on a felony charge in Duluth, the case moves to the Gwinnett County District Attorney. A grand jury decides if there is enough evidence to indict. If they return a true bill, the case is set for trial in Superior Court. Every step of this process creates documents that go into the court file. Under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70, the Georgia Open Records Act makes most of these documents available to the public. You can ask to see them at the clerk's office or submit a written open records request.

Note: Gwinnett County is the second most populous county in Georgia, so the court handles a large volume of felony cases each year.

Duluth Police and Arrest Records

The Duluth Police Department makes arrests for crimes that happen inside city limits. Their office is at 3276 S. Buford Highway, Duluth, GA 30096. The phone number is (770) 476-4151. If you need a copy of an arrest report or want to check on a case, call the department directly. Duluth Police arrest records are public under the Open Records Act, though some parts of an active case may be withheld while it is still being investigated.

The Gwinnett County Sheriff's Office also operates in the Duluth area. The sheriff runs the county jail at 2900 University Parkway NE in Lawrenceville. People arrested on felony charges in Duluth are booked at the Gwinnett County jail. You can reach the sheriff's office at (770) 822-8000 for jail and booking questions. Booking records show the charge, the arrest date, and the arresting agency.

Duluth has a Municipal Court that handles city ordinance violations and traffic offenses. It does not handle felony cases. The municipal court is at 3276 S. Buford Highway and the phone number is (770) 476-4155. If you are looking for felony records connected to Duluth, you need to go through the county system, not the municipal court.

Searching for Felony Records in Duluth

The Georgia Felon Search is the fastest way to check if someone has a felony conviction in Georgia. This covers all 159 counties including Gwinnett. The search costs $15 and you need the person's first name, last name, date of birth, and sex. Results come back right away. Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-34, felony conviction data is public and can be shared without the subject's consent.

You can run a Georgia Felon Search at services.georgia.gov. The system only returns felony convictions. It will not show arrests, pending charges, or misdemeanors. If the search comes back with no results, that means either the person has no felony conviction in Georgia or the record has been restricted. The Georgia Crime Information Center runs the data, and the Georgia Technology Authority hosts the tool.

The GDC Offender Search is another free tool. It covers anyone who was sent to a Georgia state prison. You can look up inmates by name, GDC ID, or physical description. If someone from Duluth was convicted of a felony and sent to prison, their record will be here. The results include the offense, sentence, conviction county, and release date if available.

For court-level records, the Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority provides access to case filings from Gwinnett County. You can search by name or case number to find documents tied to Duluth felony cases. Some records may need an in-person trip to the clerk's office in Lawrenceville.

Felony Record Restrictions in Duluth

Georgia allows certain felony records to be restricted under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37. This is the state's version of expungement. If you were arrested for a felony in Duluth but not convicted, you may be able to get the arrest record restricted so it does not appear on most background checks. For arrests after July 1, 2013, you need to contact the Gwinnett County District Attorney to start the process. For arrests before that date, you apply at the arresting agency, which could be Duluth Police or the Gwinnett County Sheriff.

Non-violent felony arrests with no conviction can be restricted after four years. Serious violent felonies as defined by O.C.G.A. § 17-3-2.1 have a seven year wait. Some offenses may never be eligible. The GBI record restrictions page explains the full process. Georgia's First Offender Act under O.C.G.A. § 42-8-62.1 also lets some first-time offenders seal their records after completing probation. This option depends on the charge and the judge's decision at sentencing.

State Resources for Duluth Residents

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation maintains the state's central criminal history database. Every felony arrest that results in fingerprinting goes into this system. You can get your own record through a local law enforcement agency for about $15. The GBI FAQ page explains how to request records and what to expect.

• Georgia Felon Search: $15 per query, instant results
• GDC Offender Search: Free for state prison records
• GCIC Criminal History: About $15 via local law enforcement
• Open Records Request: $0.10 per page copies
• Record Restriction: Up to $50 processing fee

Nearby cities in Gwinnett County that also have felony record resources include Lawrenceville, Sugar Hill, and Peachtree Corners. All share the same Gwinnett County Superior Court for felony cases.

Gwinnett County Felony Records

Duluth is in Gwinnett County, and every felony arrest in the city goes through the Gwinnett County court system. The county has extensive online resources and a high volume of criminal cases. For full details on the county court, sheriff's office, and record search options, visit the Gwinnett County page.

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