Find Criminal Court Records in Peachtree Corners

Criminal court records in Peachtree Corners come from two main sources. The Peachtree Corners Municipal Court handles local code violations, traffic cases, and certain misdemeanor charges that take place within city limits. Felony cases and more serious criminal matters go through the Gwinnett County Superior Court system in Lawrenceville. Peachtree Corners is one of the larger cities in Gwinnett County, and the municipal court stays busy with a steady stream of cases each year. Georgia's open records law gives the public a right to access these files, though some types of records can be restricted by court order.

Peachtree Corners Municipal Court

The Peachtree Corners Municipal Court handles criminal cases that fall under city jurisdiction. This includes traffic tickets, code enforcement violations, and misdemeanor offenses committed inside city limits. The court does not hear felony cases. Those go up to the county level.

The court is at 310 Technology Parkway, Peachtree Corners, GA 30092. You can call (770) 263-0097 to ask about a case. Staff can look up records by name or case number during business hours. Bring a photo ID if you plan to go in person. The clerk will pull up your case and can give you copies of what is on file. Court sessions run on a set schedule, so call first to check when the clerk's office is open for walk-in requests.

Note: The municipal court only covers offenses under city ordinances and state misdemeanors within Peachtree Corners city limits.

Gwinnett County Criminal Records

All felony cases from Peachtree Corners are filed in the Gwinnett County Superior Court. The Gwinnett Judicial Circuit handles these cases at the courthouse in Lawrenceville. Drug offenses, armed robbery, assault, and other serious crimes all go through the county system. The Gwinnett County Clerk of Superior Court keeps these records on file.

Gwinnett County runs one of the busier court systems in Georgia. The clerk's office lets you search for criminal cases online through their portal. You can look up cases by the name of the person charged, the case number, or the date range. The system shows charges, court dates, plea info, and case outcomes. It covers both current and closed cases going back a good number of years.

The statewide E-Access to Court Records system is another way to search. It pulls data from courts across the state, including Gwinnett County. You need a free account to use it. The tool lets you search by name and filter by county, so you can find cases tied to Peachtree Corners residents without too much trouble.

How to Search Criminal Records

There are a few ways to look up criminal records in Peachtree Corners. Your best choice depends on what kind of record you need and how soon you need it.

The GSCCCA is the statewide index for court filings. It covers all 159 Georgia counties. You can search for Gwinnett County records through this tool. A basic account costs $14.95 per month. The premium tier runs $29.95 per month and gives you more search options. The GSCCCA also runs the FANS alert system. FANS lets you track new court filings by name. You pick the counties you want to watch, and the system sends you an alert when a new filing pops up.

For your own criminal history, you can get a Purpose Code U report. This pulls data from the Georgia Crime Information Center. It shows arrests, charges, and case outcomes from across the state. You need to give your name, date of birth, and fingerprints. The GBI runs this program. Call (404) 244-2639 for details or check the GBI portal for more info.

To search in person, go to the municipal court on Technology Parkway or the Gwinnett County Courthouse in Lawrenceville. Have the full name and date of birth of the person ready. A case number helps a lot. Clerks at both locations can pull files while you wait.

Under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70, the Georgia Open Records Act, public agencies must provide records unless a specific exemption applies. The law gives agencies three business days to respond. Copy fees are capped at $0.10 per page under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-71, and the first 15 minutes of search time are free.

Peachtree Corners Record Restrictions

Georgia lets some criminal records be restricted from public view. This used to be called expungement. Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37, you may qualify to restrict records for arrests that did not end in conviction, some misdemeanor convictions after a four-year wait, and cases left on a dead docket for over 12 months. There is a lifetime cap of two misdemeanor restrictions.

If your arrest took place in Peachtree Corners, the request goes through the Gwinnett County court system. Contact the Gwinnett County District Attorney's office to start the process. Agencies can charge up to $50 for a restriction request. Once the court grants a restriction, those records are pulled from public access. They will not show up in most standard searches after that point.

Trafficking victims may be able to get records restricted at no cost. This falls under the Survivors First Act. Talk to a local attorney or the GBI if you think this applies to your case.

State Resources for Records

The GBI runs the state criminal history database. You can call the Criminal History Records Helpline at (404) 244-2639 option 3. They handle questions about your record and can walk you through the request process. The GBI Open Records Unit takes requests through their online portal only.

For cases that were appealed from Gwinnett County to a higher court, you can search the Georgia Supreme Court and Georgia Court of Appeals docket systems. These are free to use and cover appellate cases from all circuits in the state, including the Gwinnett Judicial Circuit.

Nearby Cities

These cities near Peachtree Corners also have criminal court records resources. Each city runs its own municipal court, but felony cases go through the county where the offense took place.