Find Tucker 72 Hour Booking Records

Tucker 72 hour booking records are handled by the DeKalb County Sheriff's Office. All arrests in Tucker go through the DeKalb County jail, and you can search the inmate roster online at any time.

DeKalb County Sheriff Handles Tucker Bookings

All arrests in Tucker are processed through the DeKalb County jail. The DeKalb County Sheriff's Office runs the county jail and manages all bookings for the area. You can reach the sheriff's office at 404-298-8111 for questions about recent bookings or to check if someone is in custody. Tucker became an incorporated city in 2016, but the county still runs the jail that serves the area.

The DeKalb County Sheriff's Office has an online inmate roster that shows current inmates. You can browse the roster or search by name. Each listing shows the person's charges, booking date, and bond information. The tool is free and available around the clock. This is the fastest way to find out if someone was booked into the DeKalb County jail after an arrest in Tucker.

The DeKalb County inmate roster is the main resource for looking up Tucker booking records online.

New bookings take some time to show up on the roster. If someone was just arrested in Tucker, it may take a few hours for the jail staff to process them and enter their data into the system. Busy nights and weekends can slow things down further. You can call 404-298-8111 directly if the online roster has not been updated yet and you need an answer right away.

Tucker Police and the Booking Process

Tucker does not have its own jail. The city has a police force that patrols and makes arrests within city limits, but once a person is taken into custody, they go to the DeKalb County detention facility for booking. The arresting agency on the booking record will show the Tucker Police Department or DeKalb County Police, depending on who made the arrest. Either way, the booking goes through the same county jail.

DeKalb County is one of the most populated counties in Georgia. The jail handles arrests from many cities and communities, including Tucker, Stonecrest, Brookhaven, Dunwoody, Chamblee, Redan, and the unincorporated parts of the county. Because of the high volume, processing times can vary. Some nights the jail processes dozens of bookings, and the online roster may lag behind the actual intake.

The Georgia Department of Corrections search tool is useful if a Tucker arrest has already led to a state prison sentence.

If you need the police report (separate from the booking record), contact the Tucker Police Department directly. The booking record comes from the DeKalb County Sheriff. If you want both documents, you may need to reach out to two agencies.

How 72 Hour Booking Works in Tucker

Georgia law sets firm time limits for how fast a person must see a judge after arrest. Under O.C.G.A. § 17-4-26, anyone arrested with a warrant must go before a judicial officer within 72 hours. This is the basis for the term "72 hour booking." The clock starts at the moment of arrest, not when the person reaches the jail. Weekend arrests still count against the 72 hours, though courts typically hold first appearance hearings on Monday mornings.

Warrantless arrests have a shorter window. O.C.G.A. § 17-4-62 says a person arrested without a warrant must have a hearing within 48 hours. Officers in Tucker make on-the-spot arrests for DUI, domestic disputes, drug possession, and similar offenses. The 48 hour rule is strict. If the hearing does not happen in time, the person can petition for release.

DeKalb County Magistrate Court handles first appearances for Tucker arrests. The court reviews charges, sets bond, and advises the person of their rights. Both the 72 hour and 48 hour rules apply to every person booked through the DeKalb County jail, regardless of which city or department made the arrest.

Public Access to Tucker 72 Hour Booking Records

Booking records in Georgia are public. O.C.G.A. § 50-18-72 is the Georgia Open Records Act, and it gives anyone the right to request government records. This includes arrest and booking data. You do not need to provide a reason or be related to the person. The agency must respond within three business days.

O.C.G.A. § 35-1-19 covers booking photos. This law prevents law enforcement agencies from giving booking photos to people who will post them on websites that charge a fee for removal. You can still get booking photos through a standard records request, but the sheriff's office will verify that your request complies with the law.

For Tucker arrests, you can send an open records request to the DeKalb County Sheriff's Office for the booking record. If you need the arrest report, contact the Tucker Police Department or DeKalb County Police, depending on who made the arrest. Viewing the online roster is free. Certified copies or large records requests may cost a fee.

72 Hour Booking Record Restriction

Georgia allows certain arrest records to be sealed. O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37 lets a person ask for their arrest record to be restricted if charges were dismissed, they were found not guilty, or the case was never prosecuted. A restricted record does not show up on most background checks, but law enforcement can still see it.

O.C.G.A. § 42-8-60 covers first offender treatment. Someone who completed a first offender sentence and met all terms can petition to have the record restricted. This requires filing in the court that handled the case. A judge must approve the petition. Not all charges qualify, and violent felonies are generally not eligible.

If a Tucker booking record has been restricted, it may no longer appear on the DeKalb County inmate roster. The roster shows current and recent bookings. For older or restricted records, you would need to use the formal open records request process.

Georgia 72 Hour Booking Search Tools

If you are not sure someone is in DeKalb County, or if you need to track a person after they leave the county jail, several state tools can help. The Georgia Department of Corrections offender search covers anyone sent to state prison. It is useful when a Tucker arrest leads to a conviction and a state sentence. The search is free.

The Georgia Crime Information Center (GCIC) runs the statewide criminal history database. Call 404-244-2639 for questions about background checks or criminal records. A formal background check may require fingerprints and a fee. The GCIC handles records from all Georgia counties.

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

Nearby Cities in DeKalb County

Several other cities in DeKalb County also send their arrests through the same county jail. If someone was picked up near a city boundary, the booking could be under a different jurisdiction. Check the arresting agency on the booking record.

Other DeKalb County communities include Clarkston, Lithonia, and Pine Lake. Arrests in those areas also go through the DeKalb County booking system.

DeKalb County Booking Records

For full details on the DeKalb County jail, the complete inmate roster, visitation rules, and bond info, visit our county page.