Access LaGrange Police Records

LaGrange police records are maintained by the LaGrange Police Department in Troup County, Georgia. If you need an incident report, arrest record, or accident report from within LaGrange city limits, the department has those files. LaGrange is the county seat of Troup County with a population of about 33,500. It sits in west Georgia along I-85 near the Alabama state line. Police records from LaGrange are public under the Georgia Open Records Act. You can request copies in person, by mail, or by email. Troup County agencies handle records for incidents outside city limits.

LaGrange Police Department

The LaGrange Police Department is the main law enforcement agency for the city. Officers respond to calls, file incident reports, make arrests, investigate crimes, and handle traffic crashes within LaGrange city limits. The records division maintains copies of all police reports filed by LaGrange officers. If a LaGrange officer made the report, you get your copy here. Contact them by phone, in person, or in writing.

The department is on South Lewis Street in downtown LaGrange. Records staff are available during standard weekday business hours. Walk-ins are welcome for police report requests. Have the date, location, names, and case number ready if you can. This lets staff find the right police record quickly. Most single-report requests are handled while you wait when you have the right details.

How to Get LaGrange Police Records

Getting police records in LaGrange requires an open records request. Georgia's Open Records Act at O.C.G.A. 50-18-70 gives the public the right to inspect and copy records held by any government agency. The LaGrange Police Department falls under this law. You can make your request in person, by mail, or by email. In-person is usually fastest for a single incident report or accident report. Written requests work better for larger asks or when you want documentation of what you asked for.

O.C.G.A. 50-18-71 sets the timeline. The LaGrange Police Department has three business days to respond. They can provide the records, give you a cost estimate, or send a written denial citing the specific legal exemption. The first 15 minutes of search time are free. After that, copies cost $0.10 per page. If the total will go over $25, they have to tell you before doing the work. You decide whether to go forward or trim your request.

Note: You do not need to give a reason for your request. Georgia's Open Records Act does not require you to explain why you want the police records.

Write your request with care. Include your name, contact info, and a clear, specific description of the records you need. A request like "the arrest report for case number 25-0345 from April 2, 2025" will get processed quickly. Broad or vague requests take longer and may cost more because staff has to search more files.

LaGrange Accident Reports

Accident reports are among the most common police records people request in LaGrange. The I-85 corridor passes near the city and local roads see regular traffic too. When a LaGrange police officer handles a crash, the accident report is filed with the LaGrange Police Department. Request a copy through the records division using the open records process. The same rules on fees and response time apply.

If the Georgia State Patrol responded to the crash instead of LaGrange police, you need to go through the state system. State Patrol crash reports are available through the EPORTS portal online for $5 per report. They come by email. The DPS Open Records Unit is another route. Email openrecords@gsp.net or call (404) 624-7591. Always check which agency took the report first. That determines where you send the request.

EPORTS is the quickest way to get a State Patrol crash report without calling or visiting an office in person.

Georgia Open Records Act and LaGrange

Every request for LaGrange police records is subject to the Georgia Open Records Act. The law covers a broad range of documents. Incident reports, arrest records, accident reports, dispatch logs, and most other files created by the police department are included. The guiding principle is clear: public agencies create public records, and you have the right to inspect them.

O.C.G.A. 50-18-72 lists the exemptions. Active investigations are the most common reason for a denial. The department can withhold records if sharing them could compromise an ongoing case. But initial incident reports and initial arrest reports are always public. This distinction matters. Even when a case is still open, you can access the basic facts of what happened. After the case wraps up, the rest of the file generally becomes available for public review.

If a denial seems improper, you can appeal it. The Georgia Attorney General's office offers guidance on the open records process and can help you understand your options.

Criminal Records in LaGrange

Police reports record single events. Criminal records cover a wider scope. They include arrests, charges, court results, and sentencing across time and across agencies. For statewide criminal history checks, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation operates the Georgia Crime Information Center. You request those records through the GBI open records portal. This is not the same system the LaGrange Police Department uses for its records.

Court records from LaGrange criminal cases are handled by Troup County. The Troup County Clerk of Superior Court keeps case files with charges, pleas, verdicts, and sentencing. Between the police report from LaGrange and the court record from Troup County, you can follow a criminal case from the initial incident to its final disposition. You need both sources for the full picture.

Note: Juvenile records and sealed records are off limits to the public under Georgia law, no matter which agency you ask.

Troup County Sheriff and Other Agencies

LaGrange is not the only law enforcement presence in Troup County. The Troup County Sheriff's Office handles policing in unincorporated areas and runs the county jail. If an incident occurred outside LaGrange city limits but still in Troup County, the sheriff's office likely has the report. You need to know which agency was on the scene before filing your request.

State-level agencies may also be involved. The Georgia State Patrol covers crashes on state routes. GBI handles certain major investigations. Each agency keeps its own records and processes its own open records requests. LaGrange police cover the city, the sheriff covers the county, and state agencies handle their own cases separately.

Use the directory to find contact information for the Troup County Sheriff's Office or any other sheriff in Georgia.

Requesting LaGrange Police Records by Mail

Mail is an option when you cannot visit the department. Send your open records request to the LaGrange Police Department, 100 S Lewis St, LaGrange, GA 30240. Include your name, mailing address, phone number, and a clear description of the police records you need. Mention the case number if you have one.

Include payment if you know the cost. If not, the department will contact you with the amount before processing. Mail requests take longer because of transit time in both directions. Plan for at least two weeks from the time you send the letter to the time you receive the records. Keep a copy of everything you send for your files.

Troup County Police Records

LaGrange is in Troup County. For county-level police records or incidents outside city limits, the Troup County Sheriff's Office is the right agency. Our county page covers the full range of police records available through Troup County.

View Troup County Police Records

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