Find Newnan, Georgia Busted Mugshots and Arrest Records
Newnan busted mugshots and arrest records are processed through the Coweta County Sheriff's Office, which books defendants arrested by Newnan Police Department into the Coweta County Jail. As the county seat and largest city in Coweta County southwest of Atlanta, Newnan sees a regular flow of bookings, and the Coweta County inmate search is the primary public resource for finding arrest data, charges, and custody information tied to Newnan arrests.
Newnan Quick Facts
Which County Handles Newnan Arrest Records
Newnan is the county seat of Coweta County. The Coweta County Sheriff's Office handles all booking for arrests made in the city. When Newnan Police Department officers arrest someone, the defendant goes to the Coweta County Jail for booking. The city does not operate its own jail. After booking, the defendant's name, charges, and custody status enter the county's public jail database and become searchable.
This is how most Georgia cities work. The city police make the arrest. The county sheriff books, holds, and processes releases. Once a person clears booking, their record appears in whatever public inmate search tool the county provides. Coweta County gives the public access to current inmate data through its online search system. If you are trying to find a Newnan busted mugshot or current inmate record, that county system is the right place to start. The city of Newnan does not maintain a separate arrest database.
The Newnan Police Department is at 1 Joseph-Hannah Blvd, Newnan, GA 30263. Non-emergency calls go to 770-254-2355. For emergencies, dial 911. For questions about a current inmate at the Coweta County Jail, contact the sheriff's office directly rather than the city police department.
Newnan Police Department Details
The Newnan Police Department serves the city of Newnan and handles patrol, investigations, and traffic enforcement throughout town. The department is located at 1 Joseph-Hannah Blvd, Newnan, GA 30263. Non-emergency calls go to 770-254-2355. NPD officers have arrest authority throughout the city. All arrests they make result in booking at the Coweta County Jail.
NPD does not run an inmate search or booking database that is open to the public. Arrest records generated by Newnan officers are handed off to the Coweta County Sheriff's Office after the arrest is made. If you need an incident report or a copy of an arrest report from a Newnan Police Department case, you can make a formal public records request to the city. Under Georgia's Open Records Act, the department must respond within three business days. For current inmate status and booking data, use the Coweta County inmate search system instead, since that is where live jail data is maintained.
The screenshot below shows the Georgia Bureau of Investigation homepage, the state agency that maintains criminal history data and supports arrest record searches across all Georgia counties including Coweta.
The GBI runs the Georgia Crime Information Center, which holds statewide criminal history records accessible for Newnan and Coweta County arrests.
Coweta County Inmate Search for Newnan Arrest Records
The Coweta County Sheriff's Office maintains a public inmate search for jail roster data. Anyone can use the tool at no cost. You search by name to find current and recently released inmates in the Coweta County Jail. Results typically show the defendant's name, booking date, charges, and current custody status. This is the fastest way to find Newnan busted mugshots and arrest records in the public system.
Under O.C.G.A. § 35-1-19, Georgia law enforcement agencies cannot post booking photos online. That means the Coweta County Sheriff's inmate search shows names, charges, and booking details but not photos. The law applies to official government portals. Third-party websites operate separately and may republish booking photos collected from other sources. If an older Newnan arrest record is not showing in the live inmate search, a formal open records request to the Coweta County Sheriff may be the next step. Under the Georgia Open Records Act at O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70, the agency must respond within three business days.
The screenshot below shows the Georgia Felon Search service, a statewide tool that provides felony conviction records for a $15 fee, useful for checking Newnan or Coweta County felony cases.
The Georgia Felon Search provides instant results statewide for $15 and is a quick way to check whether someone has a felony conviction from a Newnan or Coweta County case.
Georgia Law on Newnan Booking Photos and Mugshot Websites
If a Newnan booking photo is on a third-party mugshot website, Georgia law gives you a path to get it removed. Under O.C.G.A. § 10-1-393.5, mugshot companies must remove photos free of charge within 30 days of receiving a certified mail request. They cannot charge a fee for removal. The Georgia Consumer Protection Division has guidance on which arrests qualify and how to format the removal request. Read the guidance first, because not every type of arrest is covered under the statute.
The Georgia Open Records Act at O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70 gives anyone the right to request public records from Georgia agencies. Booking data and arrest records held by the Coweta County Sheriff are subject to this law. The first 15 minutes of staff time and the first 20 pages are provided at no charge. Additional pages cost $0.10 each. Journalists and attorneys frequently use formal open records requests to access booking photos that the county does not publish online under the 2014 photo-posting restriction.
The screenshot below shows the Georgia Sex Offender Registry, a GBI-maintained database searchable by name and address for registered offenders in Newnan and Coweta County.
The Sex Offender Registry is free, includes photos, and can be searched by name or location for any area of Georgia including Newnan.
Statewide Resources for Newnan Arrest Records
Several statewide tools go beyond the Coweta County inmate search when you are looking for Newnan arrest records. The Georgia Crime Information Center (GCIC), operated by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, holds criminal history records for everyone with a Georgia arrest or conviction. You can request a GCIC check for people with ties to Newnan. The Georgia Felon Search at georgia.gov is $15 and delivers instant results for felony records statewide.
The Georgia Department of Corrections offender search is free and shows current and former state prison inmates. It won't show someone held in the Coweta County Jail, but it covers anyone who was convicted in Newnan and sent to state prison. The Georgia Sex Offender Registry is maintained by the GBI and is searchable by name or address. It includes photos for all registered offenders in Georgia, including those in Coweta County.
The screenshot below shows the Georgia Department of Corrections offender query database for finding state prison records tied to Newnan or Coweta County convictions.
The GDC search covers state prison inmates only. People currently held in the Coweta County Jail appear in the county inmate search rather than this database.
Coweta County Resources
Newnan is the county seat of Coweta County. The county page has more detail on the jail, inmate search, and arrest record resources for the full Coweta County area.