DeKalb County Inmate Search
A DeKalb County inmate search provides a quick and effective way of obtaining information on local incarcerations. Per Georgia's Open Record Laws, inmate records are considered part of Dekalb County Public Records and accessible by almost anyone. Citizens can see, inspect, or copy any unprotected DeKalb County inmate information.
Inmate searches are necessary to find an offender's location or obtain information while reviewing legal cases. Depending on when it's done, inmate records provide details of individuals currently being held in correctional facilities within the county or records of former detainees who have been released or out on parole.
DeKalb County Crime and Incarceration Statistics
According to data published by the Georgia Crime Information Center, DeKalb County has a high crime index. Per Georgia's Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) for 2021, DeKalb County recorded a crime rate of 36.07 for every 1,000 residents. Larceny theft was the most recurring crime, with over 15,970 incidents, followed by aggravated assault, motor vehicle theft, and burglary, with 3,907, 3,576, and 2,634 cases, respectively.
DeKalb County Prison System
Dekalb has a prison system that comprises multiple correctional facilities. The prison system includes county jails serving as detention centers and facilities for youth and juvenile offenders. Located at 4425 Memorial Drive, the Dekalb County Jail houses over 3400 inmates and is a pretrial facility. Other facilities in the state include:
- Chamblee City Jail
- Dekalb County Jail
- Dekalb Regional Youth Detention Center
- Doraville City Jail
- Fulton Metro Regional Youth Detention
- Helms Facility
- Metro Regional Youth Detention Center
How to Find an Inmate in DeKalb County
To find an offender held in DeKalb County, requesters must contact the law enforcement agency overseeing the facility. Interested parties can obtain copies of an inmate record by contacting the Dekalb County Sheriff's Office. The office maintains multiple departments, including the DeKalb County Jail Services Operations, which oversees operations and records of the county jail. Residents can call the jail via the information hotline at (404) 298-8145. Alternatively, requesters may be able to obtain more detailed information by submitting a request in person at:
DeKalb County Jail Services Operations
4425 Memorial Drive
Decatur, GA 30032
How Does a DeKalb County Inmate Search Work?
Information provided during an inmate search varies, depending on factors such as the inmate's age and incarceration location. However, most searches typically result in all or some of the following data:
- Inmate mugshot
- Name of inmate
- Any known aliases
- GDC ID number
- Physical description of the inmate (weight, height, eye color, hair color)
- Inmate's offense
- County of conviction
- Date of the committed crime
- Sentence length
- Case number
- Name of the custodial institution
- Possible release date
- Actual release date
- Inmate's status (parole)
- Incarceration history
Where to Find a DeKalb County Inmate Locator
Residents in DeKalb County have multiple options for finding inmates, depending on the custodian agency. The Dekalb County Sheriff's Office provides an inmate lookup tool for locating persons housed in correctional facilities. Queries can be done using an inmate's full or partial name. The search results can be filtered to reveal inmates booked within the last day, week, month, or year. Results can also be filtered to reveal release dates. In addition to the inmate's location, the lookup tool also provides the name of the arresting agency and the status of any fines, costs, or warrants.
Residents can also search for offenders serving in Georgia State Prison, the only state correctional facility in DeKalb County as of 2023. Similarly to the county government, the Georgia Department of Corrections provides public access to inmate information via an online search tool. Inmates can be searched using a known name, ID, or case number. Searches can also be filtered using the inmate's name or any other identifying information.
Inmate records may also be accessible using third-party inmate locators. These non-government platforms come with search options that allow for expansive searches. Record seekers must provide enough information for the search, such as the offender's first and last name or a booking number. Most platforms may also require that requesters pay a nominal fee for a search.
How to Send Money to a DeKalb County Inmate
The DeKalb County Sheriff's Office provides three different options for sending money to an inmate:
- Money Order
Deposits to an inmate can be made via a money order. Senders can make deposits of up to $75 using a US postal money order or Western Union. The envelope must have clear markings (Inmate Accounting) with no additional content.
- Deposit Online
Inmate deposits can be made online using the TouchPay Service. Senders can also complete deposits using this service by calling (866) 232-1899.
- In-Person Payments
Deposits can be made directly by visiting a kiosk at the Visitation Center lobby or the jail lobby. Acceptable forms of payment include debit cards or cash.
How to Visit a DeKalb County Inmate
DeKalb County provides the option of online (at-home) video visits or video visits at the on-site jail visitation center. However, video visitation is only permitted for persons already included on the inmate's approved list. Approved visitors must also schedule an appointment at least 24 hours in advance. Although Delby County does not provide telephone scheduling, visitors can make appointments or register online using the SecurusTech Service.
Inmates may receive video visits during the week between 8:00 a.m. and 11:45 a.m. and from 4:00 a.m. to 9:50 p.m. While inmates are allowed a maximum of two half-hour visits each week, approved visitors may only visit once per week.
During a visit, visitors must provide a valid government-issued identity document, such as a US passport, driver's license, or military identification card. On-site visitors are also expected to follow the center's rules, which include dressing appropriately and leaving cell phones or any other electronic device outside the facility. Except for specific individuals (clergy or attorneys), remote visits are recorded.
How to Send Jail Mail in DeKalb County
Inmates in Dekalb County may send or receive mail as long as it's done within set guidelines. Any incoming or outgoing mail to inmates in DeKalb County must be in metered postcard or prestamped form. Inmate mail should also be addressed in the following format:
Inmate's full name
Inmate's Cell Location and SPN Number
DeKalb County Jail
4415 Memorial Drive
Decatur, GA 30032
Inmates are prohibited from receiving or sending altered or defaced postcards. This includes postcards marked with crayons, markers, watermarks, or stains. Postcards must be white and a maximum of 4.5 by 6 inches, and messages may only be written in blue or black ink.
DeKalb County Jails and Prisons
The following is the list of jail facilities, prisons, and detention centers in DeKalb County.
Chamblee City Jail
3518 Broad Street,
Chamblee, GA
Dekalb County Jail
4425 Memorial Drive,
Decatur, GA
Dekalb County Jail
4415 Memorial Drive,
Decatur, GA
Dekalb Regional Youth Detention Center
2946 Clifton Springs Road,
Decatur, GA
Doraville City Jail
3750 Park Avenue,
Doraville, GA
Fulton Metro Regional Youth Detention
1300 Constitution Road,
Southeast Atlanta, GA
Georgia State Prison
1301 Constitution Road,
Southeast Atlanta, GA
Helms Facility
1275 Constitution Road,
Southeast Atlanta, GA
Metro Regional Youth Detention Center
1300 Constitution Road,
Southeast Atlanta, GA
Metro Transitional Center
1303 Constitution Road,
Southeast Atlanta, GA
