Find Peachtree City Background Check

A Peachtree City background check draws from Fayette County records and the Peachtree City Police Department. Peachtree City is the largest city in Fayette County and sits south of Atlanta. The Fayette County Sheriff's Office handles county-level criminal history requests. Peachtree City Police keeps its own set of arrest and incident records from cases within city limits. To run a background check in Peachtree City, you work with these local agencies or use state tools that tap into Georgia's central crime database for broader results.

Fayette County Sheriff Background Check

The Fayette County Sheriff's Office is the primary local source for a Peachtree City background check. Sheriff Barry Babb runs the office at 155 Johnson Avenue in Fayetteville, GA 30214. The phone number is 770-461-6353. To get a background check done, visit the office in person with a valid photo ID. Provide the full name and date of birth of the person you want to check. The staff searches local files and the state criminal history database. Results can take a few business days to process. The fee is at or below the $20 state cap.

Fayette County is a smaller county south of Atlanta with a lower crime rate than many surrounding areas. But records still exist and the sheriff's office is the keeper of them. All arrests, bookings, and court records from Fayette County flow through this office. Whether the incident happened in Peachtree City, Fayetteville, or the unincorporated parts of the county, the sheriff has the records. For a complete Peachtree City background check at the local level, the sheriff's office is where you start.

Peachtree City Police Records

The Peachtree City Police Department handles law enforcement within the city. The department keeps records from all incidents and arrests that its officers handled. These are separate from the Fayette County Sheriff's files. If Peachtree City Police made an arrest or responded to a call, that report is in their system. Requesting records from the police department adds a city-level layer to your background check.

Peachtree City is known for its golf cart paths and planned community layout. The police department covers the entire city. Their records include arrest reports, incident logs, traffic stops that led to charges, and officer case narratives. For a thorough Peachtree City background check, checking both the city police and the county sheriff gives you the fullest picture. The police department handles city-level events while the sheriff's office covers county-wide records. Together, they capture most of what happens in the Peachtree City area from a law enforcement standpoint.

Note: Peachtree City Police and the Fayette County Sheriff keep separate record systems, so check both for a thorough search.

State Tools for Peachtree City

Georgia provides state-level search tools that work for a Peachtree City background check. The Georgia Felon Search is $15 per search. You enter a name and get felony conviction results sent to your email. It works fast and you can use it from home. The catch is that it only shows felony convictions. No arrest records. No pending charges. No misdemeanors. If you need more than just felony data, this tool alone is not enough.

The GAPS fingerprint system run by IdentoGO provides the deepest level of search. Fingerprint checks pull from both the GBI and FBI databases. They work on prints, not names. That means they catch records tied to different names or aliases. They also pull out-of-state records that no local Peachtree City or Fayette County check would find. You need to go to an IdentoGO location in person. Several sites exist in the south metro Atlanta area near Peachtree City.

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The Peachtree City Police Department website offers info on local law enforcement services and records access.

This is the local police department that keeps arrest and incident records for Peachtree City background check requests.

Background Check Laws for Peachtree City

Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-34, the GBI can share criminal history data with authorized parties. The maximum fee is $20. The GCIC runs the statewide database that holds records from Fayette County and every other county in Georgia. The GCIC does not offer name-based searches to the public directly. You need to go through a local agency or use the Felon Search or GAPS tools.

Record restriction under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37 can remove certain records from public view. Dismissed charges and acquittals may qualify. Once restricted, a Peachtree City background check will not show those records. The First Offender Act under O.C.G.A. § 42-8-60 also affects results. Individuals who completed their first offender sentence do not carry a conviction on their record. The arrest still exists, but the outcome is treated differently on a standard background check. These laws apply to every check done through Fayette County or state systems.

Note: Georgia's First Offender Act can change how a conviction appears on a Peachtree City background check result.

Peachtree City Check Fees

• Fayette County Sheriff background check: up to $20
• Georgia Felon Search: $15 per search (online, felony only)
• GAPS fingerprint check: varies by IdentoGO location
• State fee cap: $20 per O.C.G.A. § 35-3-34(d.3)

Fees and payment types vary by agency. Call the Fayette County Sheriff at 770-461-6353 to confirm the current fee and what forms of payment they accept before making the trip. The Felon Search takes credit and debit cards online. GAPS checks are paid at the IdentoGO site during your fingerprint appointment. Having the right payment type ready when you arrive prevents wasted visits. Always confirm details ahead of time since fees can change.

Contact Info for Peachtree City

• Peachtree City Police: peachtree-city.org/police
• Fayette County Sheriff: 155 Johnson Avenue, Fayetteville, GA 30214, 770-461-6353
• GBI: gbi.georgia.gov

For a Peachtree City background check, start with the Fayette County Sheriff for county-level records. Check with the Peachtree City Police Department for city-level data. Use the Felon Search or GAPS system for state or national level searches. Each source adds a different layer. The more sources you use, the more complete your background check results will be for the Peachtree City area.

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