How to Request Dispatch Reports & 911 Recordings from Laurens County (costs, where to send, timeline)
Need a dispatch report or 911 audio from Laurens County? You can request it through the county's 911 Communications Center. Here's what you can ask for, what it costs, where to send your request, and how long you'll wait for a response.
Laurens County releases paper copies of dispatch reports and 911 audio recordings - as long as they're not tied to an active investigation. If you're requesting records connected to an incident involving a loved one, be prepared: some items may be available while others are held back, depending on where the case stands.
Note: If the incident is still under active investigation, the county may withhold some or all of the dispatch/911 records until that investigative status changes.
Laurens County charges for producing records under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-1971 (c) and (d). Expect copying and media fees, plus a possible administrative charge based on how long it takes staff to locate, review, and pull together what you asked for.
- ✓ $0.10 per page for paper copies
- ✓ $5.00 per disc for 911 audio recordings
On top of per-page or disc costs, Laurens County may charge "direct administrative costs" for handling your request. This fee is based on the hourly salary of the lowest-paid full-time employee qualified to process it. Good news: the first 15 minutes are free. To estimate your total, add up copies ($0.10/page), any disc fee ($5 per disc for audio), and staff time beyond that initial 15 minutes. Keep your request narrow - a specific date, time, and call - and you'll likely keep the time-based charges down.
Submit your request using the county's request form. You can mail it or drop it off in person at 515 Southern Pines Road, Dublin, GA 31021.
You can also fax the form to 478-275-7295. The county offers an online submission option too - if that's available to you, it's probably the fastest way to get your request in.
Payment Receipts
- ✓ Cash
- ✓ Check
- ✓ Credit card
Once you pay, the E911 Center will give you a receipt. Keep it - you may need it to match a payment to a specific request later.
Once the 911 Communications Center receives your request, they have 3 business days (72 hours) to acknowledge it. That acknowledgement will include an estimated turnaround time, so you'll know what to expect next.
- Decide exactly what you’re requesting - Ask for paper copies of dispatch reports, 911 audio recordings, or both. Keep in mind the records can be released as long as they’re not part of an active investigation.
- Fill out the request form with clear details - The more specific you are (date/time range, incident details), the easier it is to locate the right dispatch/911 materials.
- Choose how you’ll submit the form - If you’re not submitting online, mail or drop it off at 515 Southern Pines Road, Dublin, GA 31021, or fax it to 478-275-7295.
- Plan for the basic production costs - Budget for $0.10 per page for paper copies and $5.00 per disc for 911 audio.
- Expect possible administrative time charges - Direct administrative costs may be billed at the hourly salary of the lowest-paid qualified full-time employee, but you won’t be charged for the first 15 minutes of processing.
- Be ready to pay in an accepted method - The E911 Center takes cash, check, or credit card.
- Watch for the acknowledgement window - The 911 Communications Center has 3 business days (72 hours) to acknowledge receipt and tell you how long completion should take.
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