Find Newnan 72 Hour Booking Records

Newnan 72 hour booking records are processed by the Coweta County Sheriff's Office. All arrests by Newnan police go through the county jail for booking and intake.

Newnan Police Department

The Newnan Police Department is at 3 Jefferson St, Newnan, GA 30263. Call 770-254-2355 for non-emergency questions. The department handles law enforcement within Newnan city limits. Officers make arrests and respond to calls, but the city does not operate a jail. Arrested individuals go to the Coweta County jail for booking.

Newnan is the county seat of Coweta County and sits about 40 miles southwest of Atlanta. The city has been growing in recent years as more people move to the south metro area. The police department deals with a range of cases, from theft and burglary to DUI and assault. After an arrest, officers take the suspect to the Coweta County jail at 560 Greison Trail. The booking record will list Newnan PD as the arresting agency.

For incident reports or questions about a Newnan police case, call 770-254-2355 during business hours. For booking and jail information, contact the Coweta County Sheriff.

Coweta County Sheriff Handles Bookings

Sheriff Lenn Wood runs the Coweta County Sheriff's Office. The jail is at 560 Greison Trail, Newnan, GA 30263. Call 770-253-1502 for booking questions. All arrests made in Newnan and throughout Coweta County get processed at this facility. The sheriff's staff handle fingerprints, booking photos, and charge entry.

Coweta County does not have a widely used public online inmate search tool. To check on a recent booking, call the jail at 770-253-1502. Have the person's full name and date of birth ready. Staff can tell you if someone is in custody, what charges they face, and whether bond has been set. For a written copy of a booking record, you may need to file an open records request with the sheriff's office.

The jail is located on the same campus as the Coweta County Justice Center. If you visit in person, there is a lobby area where you can make inquiries. Staff are usually able to give booking info over the phone during regular hours as well.

The Georgia Sheriffs' Association page shown above lists every sheriff in the state. The Coweta County Sheriff is listed here along with contact details.

The 72 Hour Booking Rule in Georgia

Georgia law sets strict time limits after an arrest. Under O.C.G.A. § 17-4-26, a person arrested with a warrant must go before a judge within 72 hours. The 72 hours starts at the moment of arrest. It runs through weekends. If Newnan police arrest someone on a Saturday, the hearing still must happen by Tuesday.

For warrantless arrests, O.C.G.A. § 17-4-62 sets a 48 hour window. Newnan police make warrantless arrests frequently during traffic stops, domestic calls, and other situations where officers act on the spot. If the court does not hold the hearing within 48 hours, the person can ask to be released.

The Coweta County Magistrate Court handles first appearances for Newnan arrests. The judge reviews the charges and decides on bond. Bond amounts vary by charge. The first appearance is not a trial, just the beginning of the court process.

72 Hour Booking Public Access in Newnan

Booking records are public in Georgia. O.C.G.A. § 50-18-72, the Open Records Act, gives anyone the right to request records from the Coweta County Sheriff's Office. You do not need a reason. The office must respond within three business days.

Call 770-253-1502 to ask about records, or visit the jail at 560 Greison Trail. You can also submit a written request. There may be a copy fee. Booking photos are part of the public record, but O.C.G.A. § 35-1-19 limits agencies from sharing photos with someone who plans to post them on a website that charges for removal.

For state-level background checks, the Georgia Crime Information Center (GCIC) handles criminal history records. Call 404-244-2639 for more info. O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37 governs the rules for how those records are maintained and who can access them.

Statewide 72 Hour Booking Resources

The Georgia Department of Corrections offender search is a free tool that covers state prison inmates. If a Newnan arrest led to a state prison sentence, this search will show the current facility, sentence dates, and projected release. GDC does not cover county jail inmates.

The VINE notification system lets you register for alerts about an inmate's status. You can get calls, texts, or emails when someone is released, transferred, or has a court date. VINE covers Coweta County and most other Georgia counties. Call 833-216-6670 for help. The service is free.

The state offender search tool shown above is run by the Georgia Department of Corrections. It covers state prison inmates, not county jail bookings. Use it if someone has been sentenced after a Newnan arrest.

The Georgia Sheriffs' Association lists every sheriff's office in the state. If you need to check on a booking in a county next to Coweta, such as Fayette, Carroll, or Meriwether, this directory is helpful.

72 Hour Booking Record Restriction

Some Georgia arrest records can be restricted. O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37 allows a person to petition for restriction if charges were dismissed, dropped, or if they were found not guilty. A restricted record does not appear in standard background checks. The record still exists, but access to it is limited.

O.C.G.A. § 42-8-60 covers first offender treatment. If someone completed a first offender sentence, the conviction can be discharged and the record restricted. Not all offenses qualify. You must file a petition with the Coweta County courts. Talk to a local attorney or the Coweta County Clerk of Court about the steps for a specific case.

Record restriction is not instant. The petition goes through the court, and a hearing may be needed. If approved, the restriction limits future access but does not delete the original booking record.

Nearby Cities

Newnan sits in the south metro Atlanta area. Other qualifying cities with booking info pages are listed below.

Senoia, Grantville, and Sharpsburg are smaller towns in Coweta County. Their arrests also go through the Coweta County jail at 560 Greison Trail.

Coweta County Booking Records

Newnan is the county seat of Coweta County. For full details on the county jail, booking procedures, and bond information, visit the Coweta County page.