Access Duluth Police Blotter

Duluth police blotter records cover every documented arrest, incident report, and call for service handled by the Duluth Police Department in Gwinnett County. With about 33,157 residents, Duluth sits in one of the most populated counties in the state and is part of the northeast metro Atlanta area. The Duluth Police Department handles law enforcement within city limits and files all police blotter entries for the city. The Gwinnett County Sheriff's Office manages county jail bookings. Georgia's Open Records Act gives anyone the right to request copies of these public records.

Duluth Police Blotter in Gwinnett County

Duluth is one of many cities within Gwinnett County, which has over 950,000 residents and is the second most populated county in Georgia. Gwinnett has its own county police department plus multiple city police forces. The Duluth Police Department handles everything inside its city limits and files its own police blotter records. The Gwinnett County Police Department covers unincorporated areas nearby. The Gwinnett County Sheriff's Office operates the county jail and processes all bookings, including people arrested by Duluth PD.

This setup means police blotter data for the Duluth area could come from several agencies. If the incident took place inside Duluth, start with Duluth PD. If it was just outside city limits, the Gwinnett County Police likely filed the report. Jail and booking records are with the sheriff. All three agencies are subject to the Open Records Act. Knowing which agency handled the event saves time and helps you get the right police blotter record on the first try.

See the Gwinnett County police blotter page for county-wide records and resources.

Duluth Police Department Records

The Duluth Police Department serves the city with patrol, investigations, traffic enforcement, and community outreach. Officers file police blotter entries for every documented event. The department's records section handles public requests for copies of these reports. You can call (770) 476-4151 during business hours, visit the department in person, or send a written request for police blotter records from Duluth.

Duluth is located near major roadways including Pleasant Hill Road, Buford Highway, and State Route 120. These corridors generate a steady flow of traffic incidents that show up in the police blotter. Retail areas along Buford Highway produce shoplifting and theft reports. Residential neighborhoods generate domestic calls and property crime reports. The area around the Infinite Energy Center (now Gas South District) creates additional calls during large events. Each report gets a case number that you can use later when you request a specific Duluth police blotter entry.

Duluth Open Records Requests

You can request police blotter records from the Duluth Police Department under Georgia's Open Records Act. O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70 says all public records are open for inspection and copying. This covers incident reports, arrest records, and accident reports filed by Duluth officers. You do not need to give a reason for the request. The law does not limit who can ask for these records from Duluth PD.

Under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-71, Duluth PD has three business days to respond after receiving your request. The response must include either the records or a cost estimate with a timeline. Standard copies cost up to 10 cents per page. The first 15 minutes of staff search time are free. After that, the city can charge based on the hourly rate of the lowest-paid person who can handle the work. For a single Duluth police blotter entry, the cost is usually minimal and the turnaround is quick.

Exemptions under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-72 apply to Duluth records. Active investigations may have parts withheld. Juvenile records are sealed. Victim contact information and some personal details are redacted. The core facts of the police blotter, including what happened, where it occurred, and when, are almost always available to the public.

State Resources for Duluth

State agencies keep records tied to Duluth police blotter data. The EPORTS system from the Georgia Department of Public Safety holds crash reports and citations from state troopers working roads near Duluth. I-85 runs close to the city. A crash report costs $5.00. An incident report is $2.00. Citations are free for the first copy. These records are separate from Duluth PD reports.

The GBI Records Request Center handles open records requests for state investigations. The Georgia Sex Offender Registry is free to search for registered offenders in Duluth. The Georgia Department of Corrections offender search covers people in state prison after a Gwinnett County conviction. Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-34, full criminal history records need consent, but Georgia felony convictions are public.

Duluth Police Blotter Fees

Fees for Duluth police blotter records follow the statewide guidelines. Standard copies cost up to 10 cents per page. Certified copies carry an additional charge. The DPS fee schedule outlines what any Georgia agency can charge for open records work. The first quarter hour of staff search time is free for Duluth requests.

EPORTS fees apply to state-generated reports only. A crash report from a state trooper near Duluth costs $5.00. An incident report is $2.00. Your first citation is free. The Duluth Police Department sets its own rates within state law limits. Most single-report requests cost under $10. Call (770) 476-4151 for a fee estimate before you file your request for Duluth police blotter records.

Duluth Police Blotter Resources

The Georgia Sheriffs' Association maintains a directory of every sheriff in the state. For Duluth, the Gwinnett County Sheriff's Office handles all jail bookings, so this directory helps you verify contact details before you request booking records for someone arrested by Duluth PD. The directory lists phone numbers, office locations, and links to individual sheriff office websites.

Check the Gwinnett County Sheriff contact details here before requesting jail records for Duluth arrests.

The GBI Coleman-Baker Act allows family members to request a cold case review for unsolved cases. If a case in Duluth or Gwinnett County went cold, the application below starts the process. This can produce additional police blotter records and investigative notes tied to the original Duluth incident that may not have been available before.

Cold case reviews may bring new information to light for older Duluth police blotter entries.

Nearby Cities

Several cities near Duluth have their own police departments and separate police blotter records. If an incident happened close to a city boundary, the report may be with a neighboring agency. Check the location before requesting records from Duluth PD.