Gwinnett County Jail is a minimum security jail housing over 2700 inmates. The jail holds inmates who are awaiting trial or court dates or those who are unable to post bail. GCJ (Gwinnett County jail) is one of the biggest jails in the country, having close to one million square feet of space. GCJ processes nearly 40,000 inmates each year. To conduct a Gwinnett County inmate search, click here.

Jail Address

2900 University Pkwy
Lawrenceville, GA 30043

Gwinnett County Inmate search

To conduct a Gwinnett County inmate search, click here.

Visitation / Gwinnett County Inmate Search

With the exception of attorneys, in-person visitation is not permitted at the jail. However, the facility does allow family and friends to speak with inmates via phone and or video chats. Phone calls and video chats are monitored at all times. Everything discussed can be used as evidence in a court of law. For phone visitation, please click here. And for video visitation, click here. If you have any further questions, please call the jail at 770-619-6500. Before scheduling a visit, it is recommended that you first confirm the incarcerated person’s presence in the jail by conducting a Gwinnett County inmate search here.

Inmate Mail / Gwinnett County Inmate Search

Before sending mail to a person who is incarcerated, it is recommended that you first confirm the inmate’s physical presence in the facility by conducting a Gwinnett County inmate search here.

When sending mail to an inmate, the envelope must contain a return address. If there is no return address, the mail will be rejected. Regular mail must be in the form of a postcard. Mail is monitored for suspicious activity and can be suspended at any time if the mail sent does not follow facility guidelines. To write to an inmate, please use the format below:

Inmate Name/ Inmate ID#
925B Peachtree St. NE
Box 2062
Atlanta, GA 30309

Packages, money orders, and legal documents must be sent directly to the jail using the format below.       

Inmate Name/Inmate ID#
2900 University Parkway
Lawrenceville, GA 30043

Programs

In addition to necessities like food, clothing, and medical care, the jail offers inmates GED classes, anger management, and drug rehabilitation programs. In addition, the jail offers vocational training to qualifying inmates. Inmates who are selected to participate in the program receive instruction in areas like HVAC, combination welding, computer science, and building maintenance. The jail offers this training in coordination with the Center of Industry and Technology Atlanta Regional Commission.

Sheriff’s Office

The Gwinnett County Sheriff’s Office’s mission is to serve and protect the community. The office strives to show professionalism and to treat every citizen with dignity and respect. In addition, the office strives to make sure every inmate is in a safe environment free from violence. The sheriff’s office is responsible for enforcing laws, investigating potential problems within the county, and providing safety and protection to residents as well as running the county jail.

Sheriff’s Office Address

2900 University Pkwy
Lawrenceville, GA 30043

About the County / Gwinnett County Inmate Search

The county is located in the northcentral part of Georgia and was founded in 1818; the land on which the county rests, like much of Georgia, was initially owned by the Cherokee and Creek Indians. The county also contains a local detention center. To conduct a Gwinnett County inmate search, click here.

Demographics / Gwinnett County Inmate Search

As of 2020, the was home to over 950,000 people, making it the second most populated county in Georgia behind Fulton County. The racial makeup of the county as of 2020 was as follows: 32.45% White, 26.87% African American, .16% Native American, 13.22% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 4.23% other, and 23.04% Hispanic. A portion of the county’s inhabitants reside at the local jail. To search for an inmate at the jail, click here.

Communities

Cities:

• Auburn
• Berkeley Lake
• Buford
• Dacula
• Duluth
• Grayson
• Lawrenceville
• Lilburn
• Loganville
• Norcross
• Peachtree Corners
• Snellville
• Sugar Hill
• Suwanee

Towns:

• Braselton
• Rest Haven

Census-designated places:

• Mountain Park

Unincorporated communities:

• Allendale
• Centerville
• Five Forks
• Lucky Shoals
• Mechanicsville
• Mountain Park
• Rockbridge
• Rosebud
• Tucker