Access Duluth Busted Mugshots and Arrest Records

Duluth busted mugshots and arrest records are processed through the Gwinnett County Sheriff's Office, which runs the county detention center where defendants arrested by Duluth Police are booked. Duluth is in the western part of Gwinnett County with a population of about 33,157. The Gwinnett County jail system serves as the booking facility for Duluth arrests, and the sheriff's office is the main agency for inmate records and arrest data in the area.

Duluth Arrest Records and the Gwinnett County Booking System

When Duluth Police Department officers make an arrest, the person is transported to the Gwinnett County Detention Center for booking. Duluth does not operate its own jail. The Gwinnett County Sheriff's Office handles all intake and inmate management across Gwinnett County, including arrests made by Duluth Police and other agencies in the area.

The Gwinnett County Detention Center is one of the larger county jail facilities in metro Atlanta. It processes hundreds of bookings each month from Gwinnett County's many cities and unincorporated areas. The intake process covers fingerprinting, photographing, and entering charges into the records system. Once booking is complete, the record appears in the county's public inmate search database. New entries typically take a few hours to appear after an arrest. If you're searching for someone recently arrested in Duluth and can't find their record, give it a couple of hours before trying again or contact the Gwinnett County Sheriff directly.

The Duluth Police Department is at 3276 Buford Highway, Duluth, GA 30096. The non-emergency number is 770-476-4151. For arrest reports written by DPD officers, contact the police department. For booking and inmate records, the Gwinnett County Sheriff is the agency to contact.

Duluth Busted Mugshots - Gwinnett County Inmate Search

The Gwinnett County Sheriff's Office provides a public inmate search tool on its website where you can look up current and recently released inmates by name. Results include booking information, charges, and custody status for people arrested in Duluth and throughout Gwinnett County. The search is free and does not require any account or registration.

Georgia law under O.C.G.A. § 35-1-19 prohibits law enforcement from posting booking photos online. The Gwinnett County inmate search shows arrest and charge data, not photos. If you need a booking photo from a Duluth arrest, you must submit a formal open records request to the Gwinnett County Sheriff's Office. Under the Georgia Open Records Act, the agency must reply within three business days. The Gwinnett County page on this site has more detail on the jail and how to contact the sheriff's records office.

The screenshot below shows the Georgia Department of Corrections offender query database, a free statewide tool useful when looking for Duluth residents who have been sentenced to state prison.

The GDC database shows photos automatically and covers anyone currently in state prison after a Gwinnett County conviction. Local jail records for Duluth arrests stay in the county system.

Georgia Law on Duluth Booking Photos and Mugshot Sites

Three Georgia statutes are relevant when it comes to Duluth busted mugshots and arrest records. O.C.G.A. § 35-1-19 bans Georgia law enforcement agencies from posting booking photos on the internet. This is the reason the Gwinnett County Sheriff's public inmate search does not display mugshots. The photos are taken at booking and exist as public records, but they require a formal request to obtain.

O.C.G.A. § 10-1-393.5 addresses third-party mugshot websites. If a Duluth arrest photo appears on one of these sites, state law gives the subject a right to free removal within 30 days of a valid certified-mail request. The Georgia Consumer Protection Division explains qualifying arrest types and what the removal letter must contain. Georgia passed this law in 2013 to stop mugshot websites from charging fees to remove photos. Checking the consumer protection guidance before drafting a request is worth doing, since some arrests do not qualify.

The Georgia Open Records Act at O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70 governs records requests submitted to Duluth Police or the Gwinnett County Sheriff. Agencies have three business days to respond. The first 15 minutes of staff time and the first 20 pages are free. Additional pages cost $0.10 each.

Statewide Resources for Duluth Arrest Records

Statewide Georgia tools can supplement a Gwinnett County inmate search when looking for Duluth arrest records. The Georgia Crime Information Center (GCIC), run by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, maintains criminal history records across the state. A GCIC request covers Gwinnett County arrests, charges, and dispositions. The GBI also handles formal open records requests through its online portal.

The Georgia Felon Search at georgia.gov costs $15 and gives instant results on felony conviction records statewide. It is a fast way to check for felony history tied to a Duluth or Gwinnett County arrest. The Georgia Department of Corrections offender query is free and covers state prison inmates with photos shown automatically. The Georgia Sex Offender Registry is free and searchable by name or address, covering registered offenders in Duluth and across Gwinnett County.

The screenshot below shows the Georgia Consumer Protection Division's mugshot website removal guidance, which applies to anyone with a Duluth arrest photo on a third-party site.

Georgia law requires mugshot sites to remove photos free of charge within 30 days when the underlying Duluth arrest qualifies under state law criteria.

Nearby Cities

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County Resources

Duluth is in Gwinnett County. The county page has more detail on the jail, inmate search, and how to request arrest records.