Find Dunwoody 72 Hour Booking Records

Dunwoody 72 hour booking records are kept by the DeKalb County Sheriff's Office. Arrests made in Dunwoody go through the DeKalb County jail for booking, and you can search the inmate roster online for free.

Dunwoody Police Department

The Dunwoody Police Department is the primary law enforcement agency in the city. Officers patrol the streets, respond to calls, and handle arrests. Dunwoody sits in the northern part of DeKalb County, near the Fulton County line and close to Sandy Springs. The city has its own police force, but it does not operate a jail.

When Dunwoody police arrest someone, the person is taken to the DeKalb County jail for booking. The police department handles the arrest and writes the report. The DeKalb County Sheriff's Office runs the jail and processes the booking. On the booking record, the arresting agency will show Dunwoody PD.

If you need the arrest report, contact Dunwoody Police. For the booking record, go through the DeKalb County Sheriff's Office. The two records are separate documents from separate agencies. Keep this in mind if you need the full picture of what happened during an arrest in Dunwoody.

DeKalb County Sheriff Handles Dunwoody Bookings

Every Dunwoody arrest gets booked at the DeKalb County jail. The sheriff's office is at 4415 Memorial Drive, Decatur, GA 30032. Call 404-298-8111 for info. The jail processes bookings from Dunwoody, Brookhaven, Stonecrest, Tucker, Chamblee, and all other DeKalb County cities.

The DeKalb County inmate roster is the best place to check for a recent Dunwoody booking. It shows current inmates with their charges, booking date, and bond info. The roster is free and updates throughout the day as the jail processes new arrivals.

The DeKalb County Sheriff's inmate roster lists everyone who is currently in custody at the county jail.

Bookings can take a few hours to show up. The jail staff process each person individually, and busy nights or weekends may cause longer waits. If you do not see the record you need, check back later. You can also call 404-298-8111 to ask about a specific person.

DeKalb County is one of the largest counties in metro Atlanta. The jail handles a significant number of bookings every week from across the county. Dunwoody's arrests are part of that flow, and the roster is the easiest way to check without calling or visiting in person.

The Georgia Department of Corrections offender search covers inmates who have moved from the county jail to a state prison.

This tool is helpful if someone was booked in DeKalb County from a Dunwoody arrest and has since been convicted and sent to a state facility. The search is free and shows current location, sentence dates, and projected release.

How 72 Hour Booking Works in Dunwoody

Georgia law places time limits on holding someone after arrest. Under O.C.G.A. § 17-4-26, a person arrested with a warrant must go before a judge within 72 hours. This is the "72 hour booking" rule. The timer starts at the moment of arrest, not when booking is finished.

For warrantless arrests, O.C.G.A. § 17-4-62 sets a tighter 48 hour deadline. Dunwoody police make warrantless arrests for on-the-spot situations like traffic violations, domestic disputes, drug possession, and theft. If the 48 hour hearing does not happen on time, the person can petition for release.

Both the 72 hour and 48 hour rules run nonstop, including weekends and holidays. Courts generally hold first appearance hearings during regular hours, but the legal clock does not pause. The DeKalb County Magistrate Court schedules first appearance sessions to meet these deadlines for Dunwoody and all other county arrests.

Public Access to Dunwoody 72 Hour Booking Records

Booking records in Georgia are public under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-72, the Georgia Open Records Act. Anyone can request these records. You do not need a specific reason. The law gives the agency three business days to respond.

O.C.G.A. § 35-1-19 covers booking photos. This law prevents law enforcement from releasing booking photos to people who will publish them on sites that charge for removal. You can still request booking photos through a regular open records request. The sheriff's office reviews each request to make sure it follows the statute.

For Dunwoody arrests, the police department holds the arrest report. The sheriff's office holds the booking record. If you need both, you may have to reach out to two different offices. The online inmate roster is free to use, though certified copies of records may come with a small fee.

72 Hour Booking Record Restriction

Georgia allows some arrest records to be restricted under specific conditions. O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37 permits restriction if charges were dismissed, the person was acquitted, or the case was not prosecuted. Once restricted, the record will not appear on most background checks, though law enforcement retains access.

O.C.G.A. § 42-8-60 covers first offender cases. Someone sentenced under first offender treatment who completed all terms can petition for restriction. A judge decides. There is a filing fee, and violent felonies are typically excluded. The petition goes to the court where the original case was heard.

A restricted Dunwoody booking record will not show on the DeKalb County inmate roster. You would need to file a formal open records request with the sheriff's office to check for restricted records, and even then, some restricted records may not be released.

VINE Notification and Statewide Tools

The VINE notification system lets you track a Dunwoody inmate after booking. Register for alerts by phone, text, or email when an inmate's status changes. VINE covers DeKalb County and most Georgia counties. Call 833-216-6670 for help. The service is free.

The Georgia Crime Information Center (GCIC) runs the state criminal history database. Call 404-244-2639 for questions about background checks. A formal check may need fingerprints and a fee. GCIC covers records from every county in Georgia, not just DeKalb. This is helpful if you are not sure where an arrest happened.

Nearby Cities in DeKalb County

These DeKalb County cities also send arrests through the county jail. Near city boundaries, the booking record may list a different arresting agency than you expect. Check the arresting agency field on the booking to confirm which department handled it.

DeKalb County 72 Hour Booking Records

For full details on the DeKalb County jail, inmate roster, visitation rules, and booking procedures, visit our county page.