Gwinnett County Felony Records
Gwinnett County felony records are held by the Superior Court Clerk and the Sheriff's Office in Lawrenceville. This is one of the most populated counties in Georgia with over one million residents. The county handles a large volume of criminal cases each year. You can search for felony case filings, arrest records, and conviction data through local offices or through Georgia's statewide databases. The Clerk of Superior Court stores all felony court documents, and the Sheriff manages arrest and jail booking records for the county.
Gwinnett County Quick Facts
Gwinnett County Clerk of Superior Court
The Clerk of Superior Court is the primary keeper of felony records in Gwinnett County. All criminal case filings flow through this office. Indictments, plea deals, sentencing orders, motions, and final dispositions are all part of the felony case file. With over a million residents, Gwinnett County processes more felony cases than most Georgia counties. The clerk stores both paper and digital records.
You can request records in person at the courthouse. Bring an ID and the full name of the person you want to search. Having a case number or date of birth helps the staff narrow things down. Copies cost $0.10 per page under Georgia's Open Records Act. Certified copies cost more. Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-34, felony conviction records can be released to anyone without the subject's consent. This applies to all conviction data in Gwinnett County.
The Gwinnett County Clerk of Superior Court is at 75 Langley Drive, Lawrenceville, GA 30046. Call (770) 822-8000 for questions about felony case files or records.
Gwinnett County Sheriff Criminal Records
The Gwinnett County Sheriff's Office handles arrest records and runs one of the largest jails in the state. Under O.C.G.A. § 42-4-7, the sheriff must keep records of all people held in the county jail. That includes name, charges, booking date, and court of origin. Gwinnett County's jail holds a large number of inmates at any given time because of the county's size.
The sheriff's office is at 2900 University Parkway NE, Lawrenceville, GA 30043. Phone: (770) 822-8000. You can check on current inmates or ask about recent felony arrests in Gwinnett County. Criminal history checks can be run for up to $20 per person. Because of the high volume, wait times for formal record requests may be longer here than in smaller counties. The Open Records Act still requires a response within three business days.
Note: Gwinnett County Sheriff works with multiple city police departments across the county on felony cases.
How to Search Gwinnett County Felony Records
Gwinnett County offers more search options than most Georgia counties. State tools and local resources are both available.
The Gwinnett County website has department contacts and information about the court system and sheriff operations.
The GDC Offender Query is free. It shows all state prison inmates. Anyone from Gwinnett County who was sent to a state prison will appear here. Search by name, GDC ID, or physical description. Results include charges, sentence length, and possible release dates.
The Georgia Felon Search costs $15 per lookup. It checks the GCIC database for felony convictions statewide. You need the person's full name, date of birth, and sex. Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-35, results are instant and no consent is needed from the person being searched.
For the most complete search of Gwinnett County felony records, visit the courthouse in Lawrenceville. The clerk can pull full case files. The sheriff has arrest and booking data. Under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70, agencies must produce records within three business days. Phone and mail requests are also accepted.
State Resources for Gwinnett County
The Georgia Crime Information Center collects criminal history data from all 159 counties. Gwinnett County reports all arrests and court outcomes to GCIC. You can request a criminal history check through the sheriff or contact GCIC at (404) 244-2639. Allow 5 to 10 business days for mailed requests.
The Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority links all county clerk offices through shared case management and e-filing systems. Gwinnett County is a major user of these tools. The State Board of Pardons and Paroles tracks parole status for convicted felons from Gwinnett County and across the state.
The Georgia Sheriffs' Association provides a directory of all sheriffs in Georgia, including Gwinnett County.
Gwinnett County Felony Record Restrictions
Most felony records in Gwinnett County are public. Court files, arrest records, and booking data are open under the Georgia Open Records Act. No special relationship to the case is needed.
Certain records can be restricted under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37. If a felony arrest in Gwinnett County was not prosecuted, the arrest record may be limited from public view. For arrests after July 1, 2013, the prosecutor handles the restriction. For older arrests, apply at the arresting agency. Restricted records still show up in law enforcement searches. Felony convictions are almost always public. The First Offender Act, O.C.G.A. § 42-8-62.1, can seal certain records for eligible first-time offenders who complete probation.
Cities in Gwinnett County
Gwinnett County has several large cities. Felony cases from these areas are handled by the Gwinnett County Superior Court. Here are cities with their own pages on this site:
Nearby Counties
These counties border Gwinnett County. All maintain their own felony records.