Gwinnett County Booking Releases
Gwinnett County booking releases are maintained by the Gwinnett County Sheriff's Office at the county jail in Lawrenceville, Georgia. With more than 950,000 residents, Gwinnett is one of the most populous counties in the state. The sheriff's office runs a public online tool called JAIL View that lets you search current and past booking release records. Gwinnett County booking releases include charge details, bond amounts, and booking dates for every person processed through the jail. Sheriff Keybo Taylor oversees all jail operations and booking records in Gwinnett County.
Gwinnett County Quick Facts
Gwinnett County Sheriff's Office
The Gwinnett County Sheriff's Office manages the county jail and all booking release records. Sheriff Keybo Taylor runs the agency from the main office at 2900 University Parkway NE in Lawrenceville. The jail has a capacity of about 2,600 inmates, making it one of the largest county detention facilities in Georgia. Every person booked into this jail gets a record that stays in the system even after release.
You can reach the sheriff's office at 770-822-3140 for general questions about Gwinnett County booking releases. The jail line is 770-619-6500, and staff there can help with specific inmate questions. The office handles hundreds of bookings each week. Under O.C.G.A. § 42-4-7, the sheriff must keep a record of every person committed to the Gwinnett County jail. That record must include the name, age, sex, race, charge, booking date, release date, and the court that issued the commitment order.
The Gwinnett County Sheriff's Office website has a section on inmate services that covers mail, visitation, and commissary for people currently in custody. This page also links to the inmate search tool for Gwinnett County booking releases.
The Gwinnett County Sheriff's website shows key information about jail operations and public services.
This page links to inmate services, booking release search tools, and contact details for the jail and main office in Lawrenceville.
| Address | 2900 University Parkway NE, Lawrenceville, GA 30043 |
|---|---|
| General Phone | 770-822-3140 |
| Jail Phone | 770-619-6500 |
| Jail Capacity | Approximately 2,600 inmates |
| Sheriff | Keybo Taylor |
Search Gwinnett County Booking Releases Online
The Gwinnett County JAIL View system is the main tool for looking up booking releases in Gwinnett County. This online portal lets you search by last name, first name, or middle name. You can also filter results by booking date range. The system shows both current inmates and those who have been released from the Gwinnett County jail.
The JAIL View search portal is the public interface for Gwinnett County booking releases.
The search page lets you pick between current inmates, released inmates, or both when looking up Gwinnett County booking releases.
When you run a search in JAIL View, you can sort results by name or by booking date. Each booking release record in Gwinnett County shows specific data points. You will see the inmate's status, a booking number that starts with GCSO followed by the year and a sequence (like GCSO26JBN003746), the MniNo identifier, the booking date, the person's age, and the total bond amount. Charge details are also listed for each Gwinnett County booking release. These include the statute cited, the court case number, the degree and level of the offense, and the bond type set for each charge.
The Gwinnett County JAIL View system is free to use. You do not need to create an account. Just go to the site, type in a name, and hit search. Keep in mind that Gwinnett County booking releases in JAIL View reflect detention data only. A booking does not mean a conviction. Records can change as cases move through the Gwinnett County court system, and the sheriff's office does not guarantee the data is always current to the minute.
Open Records for Gwinnett County Booking Releases
If you need booking release records that go beyond what JAIL View shows, you can file an open records request with the Gwinnett County Sheriff's Office. Under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70, Georgia's Open Records Act gives you the right to inspect and copy public records held by county agencies. Booking release records fall under this law in Gwinnett County.
Send your request in writing to the Gwinnett County Sheriff's Office at 2900 University Parkway NE, Lawrenceville, GA 30043. Include your full name, mailing address, and phone number. Be as specific as you can about which Gwinnett County booking releases you need. List the inmate's name, date range, and any booking numbers you may have. The Gwinnett County agency has three business days to respond with records or a timeline for when they will be ready.
Copies cost $0.10 per page for standard Gwinnett County documents. The first 15 minutes of search time are free. After that, Gwinnett County charges at the hourly rate of the lowest paid employee who can do the search. If costs go over $25, the Gwinnett County agency must give you an estimate before proceeding. Gwinnett County booking release records are public in most cases. However, O.C.G.A. § 50-18-72 does allow agencies to withhold records from pending investigations and certain confidential files.
Gwinnett County Jail Visitation and Mail
Gwinnett County jail visitation is available every day except Wednesday and Friday. Morning visits run from 8:15 AM to 10:15 AM. Afternoon visits are from 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM. Evening visits are from 7:15 PM to 10:00 PM. The jail also offers video visitation through Securus Technologies. All visits are monitored by jail staff.
Mail to inmates at the Gwinnett County jail goes through the JailATM postcard system. You cannot send regular letters or packages. All mail must be sent as a postcard through JailATM. The address to use is: JailATM.com, Gwinnett County Jail, Inmate Name, Inmate ID, 925B Peachtree St. NE, Box 2062, Atlanta, GA 30309. Bulk mail is not permitted at the Gwinnett County jail. JailATM scans all mail at a central facility and delivers it to inmates electronically. This system helps jail staff screen incoming mail more efficiently.
Money for commissary can also be added through JailATM. Families who need to send funds to someone booked in Gwinnett County can use the online portal or call the JailATM service line. These details are separate from Gwinnett County booking release records but often come up when people search for someone in the Gwinnett County jail system.
Booking Photos and Privacy in Gwinnett County
Georgia has specific rules about booking photos that affect Gwinnett County. O.C.G.A. § 35-1-18 controls when law enforcement agencies can release booking photographs to the public. This statute applies to the Gwinnett County Sheriff's Office and every other agency in the state. The law sets limits on how and when Gwinnett County mugshots can be shared publicly.
Standard booking release data in Gwinnett County is treated differently from photos. Names, charges, booking dates, and release dates are almost always public under the Open Records Act. But photos may need a formal request. If you want a booking photo from the Gwinnett County jail, you should file an open records request and cite the relevant statutes. The sheriff's office will review your request and respond within three business days.
State Booking Release Resources for Gwinnett County
Beyond the local sheriff, several state agencies hold records that connect to Gwinnett County booking releases. The GDC Offender Search covers anyone sentenced to state prison from Gwinnett County. This database lets you search by name or ID number and shows booking dates, charges, and current status. If someone was held at the Gwinnett County jail and later moved to a state facility, GDC tracks them from that point on.
The VINE notification system is a free tool that sends you alerts when an inmate's status changes. You can sign up to get notified if someone booked in Gwinnett County is released, transferred, or escapes. VINE covers both county jails and state prisons in Georgia. This is useful for people who want real-time updates on Gwinnett County booking releases without checking the JAIL View site every day.
The Georgia Sheriffs' Association also maintains a directory of all 159 county sheriffs. Their site has contact details, jail info, and links to local resources. For Gwinnett County, the association page lists Sheriff Keybo Taylor and links to the department website. If you are unsure where to start your search for Gwinnett County booking releases, the sheriffs' association can point you in the right direction.
How Booking Releases Work in Gwinnett County
When someone is arrested in Gwinnett County, they are brought to the county jail at 2900 University Parkway NE for processing. The booking process creates a record that captures the person's name, date of birth, physical description, charges, and the arresting agency. This is the start of a Gwinnett County booking release record. Each booking gets a unique number assigned by the system.
After booking, the person may be held in Gwinnett County until a court hearing or may post bond to get out. Bond amounts depend on the charges and the judge's decision. When someone is released from the Gwinnett County jail, the release date and type of discharge get added to the Gwinnett County booking release record. The record then becomes a completed entry. It stays in the system even after the person leaves the jail.
Gwinnett County processes a large volume of bookings each year. The jail's 2,600-bed capacity means thousands of people cycle through the facility. Each one generates a booking release record that becomes part of the public file. You can look up these records through JAIL View or by filing a request with the sheriff's office.
Legal Basis for Gwinnett County Booking Records
Several Georgia statutes govern how Gwinnett County handles booking release records. The primary law is O.C.G.A. § 42-4-7, which requires the sheriff to maintain a record of all persons committed to the county jail. The law spells out exactly what data must be kept: name, age, sex, race, charge, commitment date, discharge date, and the courts involved. These records must be open for public inspection.
The Georgia Open Records Act backs up that right. It says every citizen can inspect and copy public records. Gwinnett County cannot charge unreasonable fees or delay access without a valid legal reason. If the Gwinnett County sheriff denies your request for booking release records, you can appeal to the Georgia Attorney General or file a complaint in Gwinnett County superior court.
Cities in Gwinnett County
Gwinnett County has many cities and towns. All booking releases for arrests in these cities are processed at the Gwinnett County jail in Lawrenceville. City police departments make the arrest, but the county sheriff handles the booking and release records.
Other cities in Gwinnett County include Snellville, Lilburn, Dacula, Suwanee, Buford, and Norcross. All of these cities have their booking releases handled by the Gwinnett County Sheriff's Office.
Nearby Counties
These counties border Gwinnett County. If you are not sure which county handled a booking, check the arrest location. The booking release record will be at the county jail where the person was processed.