Laurens County Arrest Records

In Laurens County, Georgia, arrest records document arrest events in the county. These documents are created by the Laurens County Sheriff's Office, Georgia State Patrol (GSP), local police departments, and other law enforcement agencies when they arrest offenders in the county. These law enforcement agencies within Laurens County hold arresteesat the Laurens County Detention Center or any Georgia Department of Corrections Facilities.

Laurens County arrest records are law enforcement records but may become part of Laurens County court records if they provide information for criminal trials within Laurens County courts.

Are Arrest Records Public in Laurens County?

Yes, Laurens County arrest records are public. The Georgia Open Records Act mandates public access to official documents in the possession of public agencies (this includes Laurens County arrest records). Nonetheless, there are restrictions to public disclosure of some specific arrest records. For instance, in Laurens County and other parts of Georgia, the public cannot access arrest records that relate to:

• Juvenile arrests
• Sealed or expunged cases
• Ongoing law enforcement or judicial investigations
• Federal or classified information
• Personally identifying information or medical or psychological records
• Information protected by state or federal laws.

Individuals seeking access to restricted Laurens County arrest records must be the subjects of the records or legally authorized by law.

For information about Laurens County arrests, interested parties should contact the Laurens County Sheriff's Office at:

Laurens County Sheriff's Office
511 Southern Pines Road,
Dublin, GA 31021
Phone: (478) 272-1522
Fax: (478) 277-2940

Laurens County Arrest Statistics

The FBI UCR arrest data show a rise in the number of arrests within Laurens County between 2021 and 2023. In 2023, the Laurens County Sheriff's Office reported 456 arrest incidents to the UCR database. This figure is higher than the 384, 308, and 334 arrests recorded for Laurens County in 2022, 2021, and 2020.

Between January 2020 and December 2023, drug/narcotic violations and simple assaults accounted for the most arrests within Laurens County; there were 289 drug-related arrests and 218 simple assault arrests. Also, there were 126, 102, and 89 arrests for DUI, larceny theft, and aggravated assaults within Laurens between 2020 and 2023.

Find Laurens County Arrest Records

Laurens County arrest records are accessible through law enforcement offices, as part of Laurens County court records, and through Laurens County inmate records. Individuals seeking access to Laurens County arrest records should:

• Log into the Laurens County Current Inmates Portal and perform a name-based search for arrest information through inmate records.
• Call, mail, or visit the Laurens County Sheriff's Office and make formal requests to access Laurens County arrest records.
• Visit the Georgia Administrative Office of the Courts E-Access to Court Records Page, click Laurens County Laurens Superior, register, sign in, and access Laurens County arrest information through Laurens County court records.
• Visit the Laurens County Sheriff's Office or local police departments and request access to arrest records.

Laurens County Arrest Records Vs. Criminal Records

Laurens County arrests and criminal records are complementary but distinct documents. Laurens County arrest records are official law enforcement documents detailing the circumstances of the arrest of individuals by law enforcement within Laurens County, GA. In contrast, Laurens County criminal records are histories of criminal acts and their prosecutions under the Laurens County criminal trials system.

An arrest record is not conclusive proof of guilt or innocence; an arrestee is innocent of a crime until the court says otherwise. On the other hand, a criminal record legally confirms guilt for a criminal act.

Arrest information may be temporary if the owners are guilty of crimes. Criminal records are permanent unless they qualify for restriction or expungement.

How Long Do Arrests Stay on Your Record?

Arrest information may stay on a record permanently if the owner does not take action to remove it.

Per O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37 under the Georgia Criminal Records Privacy Act, owners of Laurens County arrest records can apply to the arresting agencies to restrict access to their arrest information if such arrest happened before July 1, 2013. For arrest after July 1, 2013, record owners should contact the Dublin Judicial Circuit District Attorney's Office at:

Dublin Judicial Circuit District Attorney's Office
P.O. Box 2027,
Dublin, GA 31040
Phone: (478) 272-4735

A Laurens County arrest record is eligible for restriction if the arrest did not result in a conviction. Also, some juvenile misdemeanor arrests may qualify for restriction. Applicants should note that there are automatic restrictions to Laurens County arrest information after July 1, 2013, if such records fulfill the qualifying conditions. However, owners of pre-July 1, 2013 arrest records must apply to their arresting agencies to restrict public access if they meet the requirements.

Laurens County Arrest Warrants

Laurens County arrest warrants are documents issued by Laurens County courts authorizing law enforcement agencies to arrest individuals for various offenses. In Laurens and other Georgia counties, judges and magistrates may issue arrest warrants if law enforcement provides evidence of criminal acts against individuals. Also, judges may issue arrest warrants for:

• Felonies
• Violas
• Drug-related offenses
• Failure to appear (FTA)
• Probation or parole violations
• Contempt of court.

A Laurens County arrest warrant contains the following information:

• Personal information such as name and physical description of the subject
• Charges against the individual (including the date and location of the crime)
• Sections of Georgia laws allegedly violated
• Affidavit or statement of probable cause
• Name and signature of the issuing judge.
• Date and time of issuance of the warrant
• Conditions of arrest
• Jurisdictional boundaries of the warrant.

Do Laurens County Arrest Warrants Expire?

No, Laurens County arrest warrants do not expire. If a Laurens County court issues an arrest warrant, it remains active until law enforcement arrests the wanted person. However, the warrant will become dormant if the court cancels it or the subject dies.