Peachtree City Police Records

Police records in Peachtree City are handled by the Peachtree City Police Department and the Fayette County Sheriff's Office. Peachtree City is a planned community in Fayette County south of Atlanta, with a population around 40,800. The city is well known for its golf cart paths and residential character. Incident reports, arrest records, accident reports, and other police records created within city limits are maintained by the Peachtree City PD. Georgia's Open Records Act guarantees public access to most of these records. This page covers where to go, what to expect in fees and response times, and how to find specific types of police reports in Peachtree City.

Peachtree City Police Department

The Peachtree City Police Department is the primary law enforcement agency for the city. Officers respond to calls, write incident reports, take arrest records, and file accident reports for events within city limits. The department also deals with incidents on the city's extensive golf cart path system, which is unique to Peachtree City. The records division handles all public requests for police report copies.

The department is located at 350 Hwy 74 N, Peachtree City, GA 30269. You can reach them at (770) 487-4400. The records window is open during regular business hours for walk-in requests. Bring a valid ID and the details of the incident you need. A case number is the best way to get your file quickly, but names, dates, and locations also work for searching.

Note: Peachtree City PD handles golf cart path incidents as well as standard vehicle accidents, so if you need a report from a cart path collision, this is the same department to contact.

How to Get Police Records in Peachtree City

Getting police records from the Peachtree City Police Department is a simple process governed by state law. Under O.C.G.A. 50-18-70, Georgia's Open Records Act gives anyone the right to inspect and copy public records, including police reports. You do not need to be a Peachtree City resident. You do not need to give a reason. You just submit a request and the department is required to respond.

The timeline is three business days under O.C.G.A. 50-18-71. Within that window, the department must provide the records, give you a cost estimate, or issue a written denial citing the specific legal exemption. Fees are consistent with state law. Copies cost $0.10 per page. The first 15 minutes of staff time for searching and retrieving are free. Beyond that, charges are based on the lowest-paid employee's hourly rate who can do the work. If the cost goes above $25, they have to notify you first.

You can request records in person at 350 Hwy 74 N. You can also submit a written request by mail to the same address. Include your name, return address, phone number, and all available details about the record you need. The more specific you are, the faster the process goes. For mail requests, allow extra time for delivery on both ends.

Peachtree City Accident Reports

Accident reports are a common request in Peachtree City. Car crashes on city roads where Peachtree City PD responded are on file with the department. Golf cart accidents on the path system also generate police reports if an officer responds. You request these through the records division at the police department.

For crashes on state highways or interstates near Peachtree City where the Georgia State Patrol handled the scene, the report is in the state system. Use the Georgia EPORTS portal to search for and purchase State Patrol crash reports. Each one costs $5 and is delivered by email. This covers accidents on GA-54, GA-74, and nearby interstates.

EPORTS is the quickest way to get State Patrol crash reports from highways near Peachtree City and throughout Fayette County.

You can also check BuyCrash by LexisNexis for local agency reports. Some departments in Georgia upload their crash reports to this platform so the public can buy them online. It is worth checking for Peachtree City area reports.

Open Records Law in Peachtree City

Georgia's Open Records Act applies to all government agencies, including the Peachtree City Police Department. The law sets the ground rules for accessing public records. Agencies must respond in three business days. Fees are capped by statute. Denials must be in writing with a legal citation.

Some police records are exempt under O.C.G.A. 50-18-72. Records from pending investigations can be held back to protect the case. But the law carves out an exception for initial incident reports and initial arrest reports. These are always public, no matter what. Even if the investigation is still ongoing, you can get the basic report that documents the initial facts. This protection ensures public access to basic law enforcement information at all times.

If your request is denied and you believe the denial is wrong, you can appeal. Contact the Georgia Attorney General's office to file a complaint. The AG investigates potential violations of the Open Records Act and can take enforcement action against agencies that improperly withhold records.

Criminal Records in Peachtree City

For criminal history information that goes beyond a single police report, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation is the primary resource. The GBI runs the Georgia Crime Information Center, which is the statewide database of criminal records. A GBI background check covers arrests and convictions across all agencies in Georgia.

The Fayette County Clerk of Superior Court maintains court records for criminal cases in the county. These include indictments, plea deals, trial transcripts, verdicts, and sentencing details. Police records from Peachtree City PD tell you what happened at the scene. Court records from the Fayette County clerk tell you what happened in the legal system afterward. Both sources together paint the full picture of any criminal case.

Note: The Fayette County courthouse is in Fayetteville, which is the county seat and a short drive from Peachtree City.

Other Law Enforcement in the Area

The Fayette County Sheriff's Office handles law enforcement outside Peachtree City limits but within the county. If an incident happened in an unincorporated part of Fayette County, the sheriff's office has the record. The Georgia State Patrol covers highways and interstates. For State Patrol records, contact the DPS Open Records Unit at openrecords@gsp.net or (404) 624-7591.

The Georgia Sheriffs' Association maintains a statewide directory of sheriff's offices. This is a helpful tool for finding contact information when you need a police record from an agency outside Peachtree City. Knowing which agency responded to the incident is always the first step in getting the right police report.

Fayette County Police Records

Peachtree City is in Fayette County. County-level police records are managed through the Fayette County Sheriff's Office and the county court system. For records from outside city limits or for county court files, contact the county agencies directly.

View Fayette County Police Records

Nearby Cities

These cities near Peachtree City also have police records available through their own departments or county agencies.