Dekalb County GA Arrest Records Search | Jail & Court

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DeKalb County, Georgia · Jail bookings, police reports and criminal courts

Connect a DeKalb Jail Booking to the Police Report and Court Outcome

Start with the Sheriff’s inmate lookup, save the booking number and inmate identifier, and identify the police department that made the arrest.

Then search the correct felony, misdemeanor or Magistrate Court record. This guide also covers bonds, warrants, video visits, mail, calls, inmate money, public defense, victim services, Georgia criminal histories and record restriction.

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Arrest is not conviction. A jail booking records custody and allegations. It does not prove that the prosecutor filed the same charges or that a court entered a conviction.
Current custody

Search the Sheriff-linked judicial portal.

Police report

Request it from the arresting agency.

Felony case

Superior Court and Superior Court Clerk.

Misdemeanor

State Court and Solicitor-General.

Official review

Procedures checked July 31, 2026.

Start with the right agency

The Sheriff, county police and courts maintain different records

DeKalb County has a Sheriff’s Office, a county Police Department and multiple municipal police departments. The Sheriff operates the jail and executes warrants, while county or city police usually create the incident report.

SHERIFF JAIL Is the person in custody?

Find booking identifiers, custody, charges and available bond information.

Best first step after a recent arrest.
POLICE RECORDS What did officers report?

Obtain the incident report, arrest narrative, probable cause and supplements.

Use the agency shown as arresting agency.
SUPERIOR COURT Was a felony filed?

Review indictments, accusations, felony events, judgments and sentences.

Unfiled matters may still use a D number.
STATE COURT Was it a misdemeanor or DUI?

Search misdemeanor, DUI and traffic cases and request the final disposition.

The Solicitor-General prosecutes these matters.
MAGISTRATE COURT Is it an early warrant or bond matter?

Magistrate Court handles arrest warrants, search warrants and first appearance or bond hearings.

It does not confirm outstanding warrants by phone.

Go directly to the DeKalb County task

Booking-result decoder

Understand the fields before using the record

What jail information establishes—and what it does not prove
Field What it identifies What it does not prove Next action
Inmate identifier The person inside the DeKalb jail system. The final court outcome. Use it for mail, visits and deposits.
Booking number One jail-intake event. That every booking allegation became a filed charge. Include it in jail-record requests.
Booking date When jail intake began. The date the alleged offense occurred. Compare it with the police incident date.
Arresting agency The law-enforcement agency responsible for the arrest. The Sheriff created the incident report. Request the narrative from this agency.
Booking charge An allegation entered during arrest or intake. What the prosecutor filed or guilt. Read the accusation, indictment or charging document.
Bond A release amount or condition for a listed charge. Payment will clear every hold. Confirm all charges with the Bonding Office.
Hold or detainer Another court or agency may control release. The local cash bond is sufficient. Ask which jurisdiction owns the hold.
Release date When the listed custody event ended. Dismissal, acquittal or innocence. Search the final court disposition.
Booking photograph A photograph connected to jail intake. Identity alone or criminal responsibility. Match official numbers and birth information.
Identity safeguard

Confirm the right person before relying on the record

Full legal name matches
Middle name, suffix or alias is consistent
Date of birth or age matches
Booking date matches the known incident
Arresting agency matches the location
Booking or inmate number matches another record
Court filing follows the same arrest
Charge and incident timeline are consistent
Minimum identity rule: Match at least two independent identifiers before sending money, publishing an allegation or using the result for an important decision.
No-result troubleshooting

Why a DeKalb County arrest may not appear

Booking is still underway Fingerprints, identification, medical screening and data entry can delay a new result.
The person was released Search the court case or request the historical booking record.
The name is recorded differently Try the surname alone, maiden name, former surname, suffix or alternate spelling.
The arrest occurred outside DeKalb County Search the county where custody began rather than only the person’s home address.
A municipal agency still has the person Contact the arresting city police department when transfer to the county jail has not occurred.
The person was transferred Check the Georgia Department of Corrections, another county or federal custody.
The felony is still unindicted A pre-filing matter may have a D number and no assigned Superior Court judge.
The record is restricted Juvenile, sealed, restricted or First Offender information may not be publicly available.
Custody-confirmation call script
I am trying to confirm the booking or custody status of [full legal name], date of birth [date]. The arrest may have occurred on [date] through [agency]. Can you confirm whether the person is being processed, currently held, released, transferred or listed under another booking or inmate number?
Record lifecycle

Follow a DeKalb County arrest in the correct order

Police incident DeKalb County Police, a municipal department, the Sheriff or another agency creates the incident and arrest records.
Jail booking The Sheriff records identity, fingerprints, property, allegations, bond information and holds.
First appearance and bond Magistrate Court addresses rights, probable cause, counsel and release conditions.
Prosecutor review The District Attorney reviews felonies; the Solicitor-General reviews State Court misdemeanors.
Formal court filing A felony proceeds through indictment or accusation, while a misdemeanor proceeds in State Court.
Pretrial proceedings The case may include discovery, motions, warrant activity, diversion, plea discussions or trial.
Final disposition Each count may end through dismissal, nolle prosequi, acquittal, First Offender treatment, plea, conviction or another order.
Correction or record restriction Wrong information may be corrected, while an eligible arrest cycle may be restricted from ordinary public criminal-history release.
Correct record holder

Which DeKalb office maintains each record?

Send each request to the office that created or maintains the document
Record needed Likely custodian What to provide Common mistake
Current inmate and bond DeKalb County Sheriff and Jail Name, birth date, booking number and inmate identifier. Calling the court clerk for live custody.
County police report DeKalb County Police Records Incident number, date, location and involved names. Requesting a police narrative from the jail.
Municipal police report The city police department that created it City case number, date, location and involved name. Sending every request to county police.
Felony case Clerk of Superior Court Defendant, case number, birth date and charge. Treating a jail charge as an indictment.
Misdemeanor or DUI Clerk of State Court Defendant, case number, citation or charge. Requesting the disposition from Superior Court.
Arrest warrant or first appearance Magistrate Court or Sheriff Name, warrant or case number and arrest date. Expecting the Magistrate clerk to confirm an active warrant.
DeKalb County Police reports

Request the officer narrative from Police Records

DeKalb County Police Records
1960 West Exchange Place
2nd Floor, Room 210
Tucker, GA 30084
Non-emergency and report questions: 404-294-2911
Open Records Unit: 770-724-7474
Email: DKPDOpenRecords@dekalbcountyga.gov
Police Records is generally open Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and closes from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. for lunch. Police reports are generally available three to five business days after the incident.
Confirm DeKalb County Police created the report Check the arresting-agency field before submitting the request.
Wait for routine report processing A newly created report may not be available for three to five business days.
Request the exact documents Ask for the incident report, arrest report, probable-cause narrative and identified supplements.
Provide focused identifiers Include the police case number, incident date, location, involved name and booking number.
Use Police Records for ordinary reports The Police Records section handles incident and accident reports.
Use GovQA for broader public information Submit statistics, historical data or a larger open-record request through the county portal. Open DeKalb Police records guidance
Set a cost limit Countywide open-record rules require approval when the estimated cost exceeds $25 and advance payment when it exceeds $500.
DeKalb County open-record cost and timing rules
Rule Current county guidance
Initial response Within three business days, even when production requires more time.
Letter or legal copies $0.10 per page; other sizes at actual cost.
Labor Lowest-paid qualified employee’s rate, with the first 15 minutes free.
Estimate over $25 Requester approval is required before work begins.
Estimate over $500 Advance payment is required.
No responsive record The department should provide notice within three business days.
Copy-ready Police Records request
Under the Georgia Open Records Act, I request an electronic copy of the releasable incident report, arrest report, probable-cause narrative and releasable supplements concerning [full legal name] for the incident on or about [date and time] at [location]. Known identifiers are police case number [number], DeKalb booking number [number] and court case number [number]. Please provide a written estimate before processing if the cost will exceed $[amount].
Sheriff booking and custody records

Request a historical DeKalb County jail record

DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office
Headquarters: 4415 Memorial Drive, Decatur, GA 30032
Jail Operations: 4425 Memorial Drive, Decatur, GA 30032
Headquarters: 404-298-8111
Jail information: 404-298-8145
Open Records: 404-298-8171
Confirm the record is a jail record Use the Sheriff for booking, custody, release and Sheriff-created documents.
Identify the person precisely Include the legal name, date of birth, booking number and inmate identifier.
Name the record needed Request the booking summary, custody dates, release record or another specific jail document.
Request electronic delivery Electronic records may reduce copying and mailing charges.
Use the Sheriff’s Open Records process Open the Sheriff records request
Georgia law places special restrictions on the release and commercial use of booking photographs. Do not assume a mugshot is available simply because a booking record is public.
Copy-ready jail-record request
I request an electronic copy of the releasable DeKalb County jail-booking and custody records for [full legal name], date of birth [date], booking number [number] and inmate identifier [number]. Please include the booking date, release date, listed arresting agency, charges and releasable bond or hold information.
Superior Court felony records

Search indictments, accusations and felony outcomes

Clerk of Superior Court – Criminal Division
DeKalb County Courthouse, Ground Floor
556 North McDonough Street
Decatur, GA 30030
Phone: 404-371-2836
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Open the Judicial Information System Search DeKalb Superior Court cases
Search by felony case number Use the defendant’s name when no case number is available.
Check whether the matter is still unindicted A pre-filing felony may use a D number and may not yet be assigned to a specific Superior Court judge.
Contact the District Attorney about D-number cases The District Attorney decides whether to bring charges by indictment or accusation.
Locate the indictment or accusation This identifies the felony charges formally filed.
Review amended, dismissed and dead-docket counts Do not rely only on the original arrest charge.
Locate the judgment and sentence The Clerk states that final dispositions are generally entered within 24 hours after the hearing date.
Order the precise copy needed Provide the defendant’s name, case number, date of birth and arrest charge.
Published Superior Court criminal-copy fees
Copy type Published fee
Plain copy $1.00 per page
Certified first page $2.50
Each additional certified page $0.50
Open Superior Court criminal records
State Court misdemeanor records

Search misdemeanor, DUI and traffic cases

State Court of DeKalb County – Division A
556 North McDonough Street
Decatur, GA 30030
Phone: 404-371-2261
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
State Court Division B
3630 Camp Circle
Decatur, GA 30032
Phone: 404-294-2099
Open the official State Court site Select Case Search from the Online Services section. Open DeKalb State Court
Search by case or citation number This is stronger than a name-only search.
Confirm the defendant and charge Compare the case with the arrest and booking date.
Review the State Court events Look for arraignment, plea, dismissal, trial and sentencing information.
Locate the disposition for each count A closed case can still contain different results on multiple charges.
Request the actual disposition State Court retains misdemeanor files and can provide certified copies.
Published DeKalb State Court copy fees
Copy type Published fee
Uncertified paper copy $1.00 per page
Certified copy $5.00 certification charge
Electronic uncertified copy $2.50 for the first page and $1.00 for each additional page
State Court records are public unless restricted or sealed. Access to a restricted record is generally limited to the defendant, counsel of record or an authorized government agency.
Magistrate criminal matters

Find first-appearance, bond and warrant information

DeKalb County Magistrate Court – Criminal Division
3630 Camp Circle
Decatur, GA 30032
Criminal Division: 404-294-2150
General Clerk: 404-371-2261
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Arrest warrants

Magistrate judges review law-enforcement and qualifying private-person warrant applications.

First appearance

The court addresses rights, counsel, probable cause and release issues after arrest.

Bond hearings

Call the Criminal Division when the inmate lookup does not explain the current bond status.

The Magistrate Court clerk will not tell a caller whether an outstanding arrest warrant exists. The court directs warrant-status questions to the Sheriff’s Office at 404-298-8200.
Open Magistrate criminal matters
Court-document selector

Request the document that proves the answer

Choose one exact document instead of requesting the entire file
Question Document to request What it confirms
What charge was filed? Accusation, indictment, complaint or citation The prosecutor-filed offense rather than the jail allegation.
Why was the arrest made? Probable-cause or arrest-warrant affidavit The sworn factual allegations supporting the arrest.
Was the charge dismissed? Dismissal or nolle-prosequi filing Which count ended and when.
Was the person convicted? Final disposition or judgment The plea or verdict and formal result.
What sentence was imposed? Judgment and sentence Custody, probation, fines and conditions.
Was the warrant cleared? Warrant return, recall or cancellation entry Later action after the warrant was issued.
Was the history restricted? Restriction approval, sealing order or First Offender discharge The scope and date of the relief.
Copy-ready court-record request
I request an electronic copy of [exact document] in State of Georgia v. [defendant], DeKalb County case number [number]. Please confirm whether an ordinary or certified copy is available and provide the page count, delivery method and total cost before processing.
Warrant verification

Check a DeKalb County warrant safely

Identify the likely case Use a citation, prior booking, police report, D number or court notice.
Search the newest court events Look for warrant issued, served, returned, recalled or cancelled.
Check the correct court The matter may be in Superior, State, Magistrate or a municipal court.
Read the events chronologically A later court action may have changed an older warrant entry.
Confirm current status with the Sheriff Contact the Warrants Unit at 404-298-8200.
Use a lawyer when the warrant concerns you Counsel can explain appearance, surrender, bond and hearing options.
Do not confront or attempt to detain anyone. Similar names, withdrawn warrants and delayed updates can create dangerous mistakes.
Scam warning: Do not pay an unexpected warrant demand through gift cards, cryptocurrency, QR codes or an unsolicited money-transfer link.
Bail bonding and release

Verify every charge before posting a DeKalb bond

DeKalb County Bail Bonding Office
DeKalb County Jail
4425 Memorial Drive
Decatur, GA 30032
Phone: 404-298-8195
Hours: 7:00 a.m.–11:59 p.m. daily, including weekends and holidays
Verify the correct inmate Match the legal name, birth information, booking number and inmate identifier.
List every active charge Record the bond or release condition associated with each count.
Identify no-bond charges and detainers Paying another listed bond may not authorize release.
Call the Bonding Office Confirm the amount, bond type and accepted method immediately before paying.
Choose cash, professional or property bond Availability depends on the court order and the person posting the bond.
Add the required Sheriff fee The Sheriff currently charges a $20 nonrefundable fee on every bond.
Review professional-agent fees Georgia law permits approved bonding companies to charge 12% on bonds of $10,000 or less and 15% on bonds above $10,000.
Keep complete proof Save the receipt, contract, booking information, collateral terms and court date.
Published DeKalb County bond options
Bond type How it works What to verify
Cash bond Full face value plus required charges is posted using an accepted form. Cash, cashier’s check, traveler’s check, qualifying money order and payee instructions.
Professional bond An approved bonding company posts the bond for a nonrefundable premium. License, premium, collateral and surrender terms.
Property bond Qualifying Georgia real property is pledged under Sheriff requirements. Ownership, equity, taxes, identification and required documents.
Bond-confirmation call script
I am calling about [full legal name], booking number [number] and inmate identifier [number]. Please confirm every active charge, current bond or release condition, every outside hold, the total amount, accepted payment method and whether additional court approval is required.
ViaPath remote visitation

Schedule a DeKalb County inmate video visit

Beginning January 26, 2026, DeKalb County uses ViaPath for friend-and-family video visits. There are currently no onsite video visits for friends and family.
Confirm current custody Recheck the inmate lookup before creating or funding an account.
Confirm that the visitor is approved Remote visitors must be on the inmate’s approved visitation list.
Create a ViaPath account Register for DeKalb video visitation
Wait for account approval Enter accurate identity and contact information.
Schedule at least 24 hours in advance Telephone scheduling is not available.
Choose an available daily time Published hours are 8:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.–9:20 p.m.
Review the remote price The current published rate is $0.19 per minute.
Plan for the weekly limit Inmates may receive three 30-minute remote visits per week.
Follow conduct and dress rules Visits other than attorney or clergy visits are recorded and monitored.
Maximum-security and mental-health inmates may be unable to receive ordinary visits. Special accommodations may be arranged through intake or jail staff when appropriate.
Postcard-only personal mail

Use the current DeKalb County inmate-mail format

Ordinary inmate mail
DeKalb County Jail, Georgia
Inmate Name – Inmate Identifier
P.O. Box 247
Phoenix, MD 21131
Confirm the inmate identifier Copy it from the official inmate record immediately before mailing.
Use a white postcard only Ordinary personal correspondence must use the approved postcard format.
Use the correct postcard size The minimum is 3½ by 4¼ inches and the maximum is 4¼ by 6 inches.
Use metered or preprinted postage Adhesive or glued stamps are not accepted.
Write in blue or black ink Paint, crayon, markers, labels and altered cards are prohibited.
Avoid prohibited substances and images Perfume, lipstick, stains, nudity, weapons and gang references can cause rejection.
Order books from an accepted retail bookstore The Sheriff states that books ordered through Amazon are no longer accepted.
Use the separate legal-mail procedure Postcard restrictions do not apply to properly identified legal mail.
Review current inmate support rules
Inmate telephone service

Understand DeKalb County jail phone calls

Each housing unit has a coinless telephone. The Sheriff currently publishes a telephone cost of $0.10 per minute, while calls used to reach legal services are available without cost.
Confirm the person remains in custody A transfer can change the telephone provider and account process.
Wait for the inmate to initiate the call Inmates generally cannot receive ordinary incoming telephone calls.
Follow the provider’s account instructions Use only services linked by the Sheriff or ViaPath.
Do not discuss confidential case facts Ordinary calls may be monitored and recorded.
Use approved legal communication Attorneys should arrange confidential communication through the jail’s legal-service procedure.
Inmate money and commissary

Deposit funds using the correct account

Verify the inmate’s legal name and identifier A deposit made to the wrong person can be difficult to reverse.
Use a jail or visitation-lobby kiosk The Sheriff lists cash and debit-card deposits at available kiosks.
Deposit through ViaPath Call 866-516-0115 or use the approved online deposit service. Open ViaPath deposit service
Review every fee Check the provider’s total charge before submitting payment.
Keep the confirmation number Save the inmate identifier, amount, date and transaction information.
Commissary money allows inmates to purchase approved food, personal items, games and other available products. Remaining balances are refunded through the jail’s release process.
Property and inmate support

Retrieve property or address an inmate need

Emergency property release

An inmate may authorize a person to retrieve property during the first seven days of incarceration.

Pickup hours

Authorized property may be collected Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. after the inmate signs a release.

Pickup location

DeKalb County Jail, 4415 Memorial Drive, Decatur, GA 30032.

Medical requests

Inmates can use housing-unit monitors to request medical appointments.

Grievances

Housing-unit monitors allow inmates to file grievances and access service information.

Programs

Available programs may include yoga, writing, art, music, chess and Thinking for a Change.

Call the jail before traveling for property. Confirm authorization, identification requirements, the correct building and whether the seven-day retrieval period still applies.
Court-appointed legal representation

Apply for the DeKalb County Public Defender

Law Office of the DeKalb County Public Defender
320 Church Street
Decatur, GA 30030
Phone: 404-371-2222
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Request appointed counsel at first appearance Clearly tell the court that you cannot afford an attorney.
Complete the financial application Provide income, benefits, accounts, property, vehicles, debts, expenses and bond information.
Submit the online application when appropriate Open the Public Defender application
Use a paper application when preferred Paper applications are available at the Public Defender’s Church Street office.
Address the $50 application fee Georgia law imposes a $50 fee, but the court must waive it when payment is unaffordable or would cause hardship.
Report changes in financial circumstances The application requires truthful information under penalty of law.
Do not discuss the case on recorded calls Use confidential attorney-client communication after counsel is assigned.
Open DeKalb Public Defender information Verify a Georgia attorney
Victim assistance and custody alerts

Contact the advocate assigned to the case stage

Felony victim assistance

DeKalb County District Attorney Victim-Witness Services:

404-371-2561

Misdemeanor victim assistance

Solicitor-General Special Victims Unit:

404-371-2201

Police Special Victims

Domestic violence, sexual assault and related investigations:

770-724-7710

Have the report and court case numbers ready These identifiers help an advocate locate the correct matter.
Use the District Attorney for felonies Ask about hearings, plea, disposition, sentencing, restitution and victim-impact procedures.
Use the Solicitor-General for misdemeanors Victim-witness advocates assist with State Court cases and available resources.
Register for custody notifications Use Georgia VINE to request alerts concerning release, transfer or another custody change. Register for Georgia VINE alerts
Review Georgia Crime Victims Compensation Eligible victims may receive assistance with qualifying medical, counseling, funeral, lost-income or crime-scene expenses. Open Georgia victim compensation
Victim advocates provide information, notifications, safety support and referrals. They do not represent the defendant and do not replace independent legal counsel for a victim.
Georgia criminal-history records

Use a criminal-history check when local records are too narrow

A DeKalb jail or court search is local. A Georgia criminal-history record can include identification data, Georgia arrests, charges, submitted dispositions and Georgia custodial information.

Local DeKalb background check

  • Available through DeKalb County Police Records.
  • Contact CriminalHistoryCheck@dekalbcountyga.gov.
  • Provide the requested form, payment and government-issued identification.
  • Ask whether the search is local or accesses Georgia history.
  • Confirm the current fee before submitting.

Fingerprint-based applicant check

  • Available through GAPS when authorized for employment or licensing.
  • Requires registration and valid identification.
  • Fingerprint-supported matching is more reliable than name-only matching.
  • Results are generally returned to the authorized agency.
  • Service codes and fees depend on the purpose.
Decide whether a local or statewide record is needed A county-only letter does not replace a Georgia criminal-history record.
Contact Police Records for the current process Email CriminalHistoryCheck@dekalbcountyga.gov.
Provide valid identification Follow the agency’s consent, form and payment requirements.
Use GAPS when fingerprint processing is authorized Open Georgia Applicant Processing Service guidance
Compare missing dispositions with the court A court, prosecutor or originating agency may need to transmit an update.
Georgia Crime Information Center
3121 Panthersville Road
Decatur, GA 30034
Criminal-history helpline: 404-244-2639
Record correction

Fix a wrong arrest, charge or disposition

Identify which system is inaccurate Compare the jail booking, police report, court disposition and Georgia criminal history.
Save the incorrect entry Record the URL, date viewed, booking number, police case number, court case and disputed information.
Obtain the controlling document Use a certified dismissal, amended judgment, corrected disposition or written agency correction.
Correct the originating agency first Arrest and identity data must be corrected by the agency that submitted it.
Correct a missing court outcome Ask the appropriate Superior or State Court clerk to transmit or document the final disposition.
Contact GCIC for your Georgia-history issue GCIC cannot change submitted information without proper agency documentation or authorization. Open Georgia correction guidance
Dispute private background reports separately A government correction may not automatically update a commercial database.
Correction versus restriction: Use correction when information is factually wrong. Use record restriction when the information is accurate but qualifies for restricted public release.
Georgia record restriction

Restrict an eligible DeKalb County arrest cycle

Georgia uses the term record restriction. A restricted arrest cycle is generally unavailable for ordinary non-criminal-justice background checks but remains available to courts and criminal-justice agencies.
A dismissal does not automatically guarantee that every connected record is restricted. Confirm that each charge has a complete qualifying disposition and that the correct prosecutor and arresting agency processed the restriction.

Arrest after July 1, 2013

Contact the prosecutor responsible for the case. Georgia does not use the old arresting-agency application procedure for these arrests.

Arrest before July 1, 2013

Complete the Georgia request form through the arresting agency, which forwards the request for prosecutorial review.

Obtain your Georgia criminal history Identify every arrest cycle, charge and missing disposition before starting.
Obtain a certified final disposition For a felony, request it from the Superior Court Clerk. For a misdemeanor, request it from the State Court Clerk.
Confirm that each disposition is accurate Missing or incorrect results should be fixed before restriction is requested.
Identify the responsible prosecutor Contact the District Attorney for a felony or the Solicitor-General for a State Court misdemeanor.
Follow the post-2013 prosecutor process For arrests after July 1, 2013, ask the prosecutor to review the record for restriction.
Use the arresting-agency form for an older arrest For an arrest before July 1, 2013, complete the GBI Request to Restrict Arrest Record form and submit it to the arresting agency.
Keep every approval and certified document Save the prosecutor decision, court records and any GCIC correspondence.
Recheck the Georgia history Confirm that the qualifying charge is no longer released for ordinary non-criminal-justice purposes.
Address the public court file separately Restricting Georgia criminal-history dissemination does not necessarily seal every document displayed by the court.
Open Georgia restriction instructions Open DeKalb felony restriction guidance Open misdemeanor restriction guidance
Guilty dispositions generally do not qualify for ordinary arrest-record restriction under the non-conviction process. First Offender sealing, retroactive First Offender treatment and other Georgia remedies have separate requirements and may require a court petition.
Contacts and maps

DeKalb jail, police and court contacts

DeKalb County Jail
4425 Memorial Drive
Decatur, GA 30032

404-298-8145

Sheriff Headquarters
4415 Memorial Drive
Decatur, GA 30032

404-298-8111

Bail Bonding Office
4425 Memorial Drive
Decatur, GA 30032

404-298-8195

DeKalb County Police Records
1960 West Exchange Place, Room 210
Tucker, GA 30084

404-294-2911

Superior Court Criminal Clerk
556 North McDonough Street
Decatur, GA 30030

404-371-2836

State Court Clerk
556 North McDonough Street
Decatur, GA 30030

404-371-2261

Magistrate Criminal Division
3630 Camp Circle
Decatur, GA 30032

404-294-2150

DeKalb Public Defender
320 Church Street
Decatur, GA 30030

404-371-2222

DeKalb County Jail map

DeKalb County Courthouse map

Confirm before traveling: Recheck custody, the correct building, office hours, visitor requirements and accepted payment methods directly with the responsible office.
Official information included on-page

What this DeKalb County guide solves directly

Jail and police records

Inmate-search steps, identity verification, booking decoding, police reports, Sheriff records and missing-result troubleshooting.

Court and release records

Superior, State and Magistrate Court routing, unindicted D-number cases, copies, warrants, bonds, visits, mail and inmate accounts.

Legal help and record relief

Public Defender application, victim services, Georgia criminal histories, corrections and pre- or post-July 2013 restriction routes.

Title-related questions

DeKalb County arrest, jail and court questions answered

How do I search DeKalb County arrest records?

Use the official Judicial Information System, select the jail search and verify the booking number, inmate identifier, agency, charge and bond before searching the court case.

Where can I confirm current jail custody?

Use the Sheriff-linked inmate lookup or call the DeKalb County Jail General Information Hotline at 404-298-8145.

How do I request a DeKalb Police arrest report?

Use DeKalb County Police Records for incident and accident reports. Routine police reports are generally available three to five business days after the incident.

Which court handles felony arrests?

Superior Court handles felony cases. A case may remain unindicted under a D number until the District Attorney files formal charges.

Which court handles misdemeanors and DUI?

DeKalb State Court handles misdemeanors, DUI and traffic matters.

Does a jail charge prove conviction?

No. It is an allegation. The court record establishes whether the charge was dismissed, declined, pleaded, tried or resulted in conviction.

How do I check a DeKalb warrant?

Review the newest court events and confirm current status through the Sheriff’s Warrants Unit at 404-298-8200.

Where can a bond be posted?

The DeKalb Bail Bonding Office is at 4425 Memorial Drive and operates daily from 7:00 a.m. until 11:59 p.m. Call 404-298-8195 first.

How do I obtain a Georgia criminal history?

Contact a participating Georgia police or sheriff’s office. DeKalb Police Records provides background-check services, while authorized fingerprint checks use GAPS.

Can a DeKalb arrest record be expunged?

Georgia calls the process record restriction. Post-July 1, 2013 arrests are reviewed through the prosecutor, while older arrests use the arresting-agency application process.

Accuracy, identity and legal-use notice

Arrest Records is an independent informational guide. It is not the DeKalb County Sheriff, DeKalb County Jail, DeKalb County Police, Superior Court, State Court, Magistrate Court, District Attorney, Solicitor-General, Public Defender or Georgia Bureau of Investigation.

Booking, charges, bond, holds, warrants, custody, release and court information can change. Verify the person through multiple identifiers and obtain the current official record before making a legal, employment, housing, safety or publication decision.

Every arrested person is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court. This guide provides procedural information and is not legal advice.

Last official-source review: July 31, 2026.

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