Search Douglasville Police Records

Police records in Douglasville are maintained by the Douglasville Police Department and the Douglas County Sheriff's Office. Douglasville is the county seat of Douglas County, located west of Atlanta along I-20, with a population around 40,500. Incident reports, arrest records, accident reports, and other police records from within city limits are on file with the Douglasville PD. The department has a dedicated records division that processes public requests. Georgia's Open Records Act makes most police records available for inspection and copying. This guide covers how to request police reports, the fees involved, and where to find different types of law enforcement records in Douglasville.

Douglasville Police Department

The Douglasville Police Department is the main law enforcement agency for the city. Officers handle calls for service, write incident reports, make arrests, and document accident reports for events within Douglasville city limits. The department has a Records Division that specifically handles public requests for copies of police reports. This division is your primary contact for getting any police record from the Douglasville PD.

The Douglasville Police Department is located at 2083 Fairburn Rd, Douglasville, GA 30135. The main phone number is (770) 920-3010 ext. 8501. You can also reach them by fax at 678-293-1600. The Douglasville Police Department website has information about the department and its divisions. The Records Division page covers how to submit records requests and what you need to include.

Douglasville Records Division

The Records Division of the Douglasville Police Department is the specific unit that handles open records requests. This is where all police reports end up after officers file them. The staff in the records division processes requests from the public, attorneys, insurance companies, and other parties who need copies of incident reports, arrest records, and accident reports. Having a dedicated division means your request gets handled by people who specialize in this work.

Visit the Douglasville PD website for the latest details on contacting the department and submitting records requests.

You can reach the Records Division by phone at (770) 920-3010 ext. 8501 or by visiting in person at 2083 Fairburn Rd. Walk-in requests during business hours are accepted. Bring your ID and all the details you have about the record you need. Case numbers, dates, names, and the type of report all help the staff find your file quickly.

Note: The Records Division page on the Douglasville PD website may have downloadable forms that can speed up your request if you fill them out before arriving.

How to Request Police Records in Douglasville

You can request police records from the Douglasville Police Department in person, by mail, by fax, or by starting the process over the phone. Georgia's Open Records Act under O.C.G.A. 50-18-70 guarantees the public's right to inspect and copy government records, including police reports. No special form is required by state law, but using the department's own form (if available) can make things go more smoothly.

Under O.C.G.A. 50-18-71, the department has three business days to respond to your request. They will either provide the records, give you a cost estimate, or issue a written denial citing the specific legal exemption that applies. Fees are set by state law. Copies cost $0.10 per page. The first 15 minutes of staff search time are free. After that, charges are based on the hourly rate of the lowest-paid employee who can retrieve the record. If the total will exceed $25, they must tell you before proceeding.

Check the Records Division page for any specific forms or instructions the department requires for open records requests.

Mail requests should go to the Douglasville Police Department, 2083 Fairburn Rd, Douglasville, GA 30135. You can also fax your request to 678-293-1600. Include your full name, return address, phone number, and all available details about the police record you need. Be as specific as possible to help the staff locate the right file.

Douglasville Accident Reports

Accident reports are heavily requested from the Douglasville Police Department. If you were in a car crash within city limits and a Douglasville PD officer responded, the report is on file with the department. You can request it through the Records Division at 2083 Fairburn Rd or by calling (770) 920-3010 ext. 8501. For insurance claims, you typically need this report as soon as possible.

For crashes on I-20 or other state highways near Douglasville where the Georgia State Patrol responded, the report goes through the state system. The Georgia EPORTS portal lets you search for and buy State Patrol crash reports online. Reports cost $5 each and are sent to your email. I-20 runs right through the Douglasville area, so State Patrol crash reports are common for this stretch.

The BuyCrash by LexisNexis site is another option. Some local departments in Georgia upload crash reports to this system for online purchase. It is worth checking for Douglasville area reports, especially if you want to avoid an in-person visit.

Open Records Law and Douglasville Police

The Georgia Open Records Act is the legal framework for public access to police records in Douglasville. The law applies to all government agencies in the state, and the Douglasville Police Department must follow it like every other agency. When you submit a request, the three-business-day clock starts and the department must respond within that window.

Under O.C.G.A. 50-18-72, certain records are exempt from disclosure. Records from active investigations can be withheld if releasing them would harm the case. But there is a key exception that protects the public's right to basic information. Initial incident reports and initial arrest reports are always public. Even if the investigation is ongoing, you can get the initial report documenting the basic facts of what happened and who was involved. This is a cornerstone of transparency under Georgia law.

If a request is denied, the denial must be written and cite the specific statute. You can appeal improper denials through the Georgia Attorney General's office. In most cases, routine requests for police reports in Douglasville are straightforward and processed without issues.

Note: Keep a copy of your written request and any response from the department so you have documentation if any dispute arises later.

Criminal Records in Douglasville

For criminal history information beyond a single police report, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation is the statewide resource. The GBI operates the Georgia Crime Information Center, which compiles criminal records from agencies across the state. A GBI background check will show a person's arrests and convictions over time.

The Douglas County Clerk of Superior Court keeps court records for criminal cases prosecuted in the county. Since Douglasville is the county seat, the courthouse is right in town. Court records include indictments, plea agreements, trial outcomes, and sentencing. Police records from Douglasville PD tell you what happened at the scene and during the arrest. Court records tell you what happened in the legal system. Both together give you the full story of a criminal case.

Douglas County Police Records

Douglasville is in Douglas County. County-level police records are managed through the Douglas County Sheriff's Office and the county court system. For incidents outside city limits or for county court records, contact the county agencies directly.

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