Brookhaven Booking Reports
Brookhaven booking reports are maintained by the DeKalb County Sheriff's Office, which processes all arrests made in the city and holds inmates at the DeKalb County Jail on Memorial Drive in Decatur. When the Brookhaven Police Department makes an arrest, the person is transported to that facility for booking. The sheriff posts an updated inmate roster online so you can search Brookhaven booking records by name at no cost. These records are public under Georgia's Open Records Act and do not require a formal request to view.
Brookhaven Quick Facts
DeKalb County Sheriff Inmate Roster
The DeKalb County Sheriff's Office runs the jail that holds Brookhaven arrestees. You can search the live inmate roster at dekalbcountysheriff.org/roster.php. The roster lists current inmates by name and includes charges, booking dates, and bond information where applicable. It updates regularly, so it reflects the current population in the jail. This is the first place to check if you need booking reports for someone arrested in Brookhaven.
The DeKalb County Jail sits at 4425 Memorial Drive, Decatur, GA 30032. It is Georgia's largest pre-trial detention facility, with a capacity of 3,800 beds and an average daily population around 2,200 people. Chief Deputy Temetris Atkins oversees operations. The jail holds people arrested throughout DeKalb County, including all of Brookhaven.
The Brookhaven Police Department website at brookhavenga.gov has contact info and public safety resources for the city. The police make arrests in Brookhaven, but it is the sheriff who runs the jail and maintains the booking reports.
Brookhaven Police Department city website for Brookhaven booking reports
The City of Brookhaven site links to police services and public safety information for residents searching booking records.
How Brookhaven Arrests Work
Brookhaven has its own police force, the Brookhaven Police Department, reachable at 404-637-0600. Officers patrol the city and make arrests for local ordinance violations and state law offenses. Once a person is taken into custody in Brookhaven, they go to the DeKalb County Jail for processing. The booking step creates the official record: name, charges, physical description, photograph, and fingerprints. That record then shows up in the sheriff's roster.
Bond hearings typically take place within 72 hours. A magistrate judge sets the amount based on charge severity and the person's background. If bond is granted and paid, the person is released. If bond is denied or not paid, they remain in the jail. All of this information flows into the booking report, which updates as the case progresses. Serious felony charges may result in no bond being set at the initial hearing.
Under O.C.G.A. § 42-4-7, the sheriff is required to maintain jail records for all people in custody. That duty is why the DeKalb County Sheriff keeps the Brookhaven booking data, even though the city has its own police.
Open Records and Booking Photos in Brookhaven
Georgia's Open Records Act, O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70 et seq., gives the public the right to inspect government records. Booking reports fall squarely within that right. The DeKalb County Sheriff's online roster is a direct product of this law. You do not need a reason to request booking records for Brookhaven arrestees, and you do not need to be an attorney or a relative of the person booked.
Some categories of records are exempt from disclosure. Under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-72, active investigation files, records that would identify a confidential source, and certain juvenile records may be withheld. Routine adult booking data, including charges and dates, is public.
Booking photos are also generally public. O.C.G.A. § 35-1-19 targets commercial mugshot websites that publish photos and charge fees to remove them. That law does not restrict the sheriff's own public records. The DeKalb County Sheriff can still publish photos as part of its booking reports for Brookhaven inmates.
Visitation and Inmate Services
The DeKalb County Jail uses Securus Technologies for video visitation. You can call 1-877-578-3658 to schedule a remote session. Remote visits cost $5 for 30 minutes. The jail also allows two 30-minute on-site video visits per week, offered on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday at 8 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. On-site visits take place at the jail facility in Decatur, not in Brookhaven. Check availability before planning a trip.
To send money to someone in the DeKalb County Jail, use JailATM.com. JailATM handles electronic deposits and also supports some inmate mail services. For custody alerts, sign up through VINELink. VINE sends free notifications by phone, text, or email when a person's custody status changes. This is useful for family members and others who need to know when someone is released or transferred.
Note: Securus video visits are monitored and recorded.
Statewide Records Beyond Brookhaven
The DeKalb County roster only shows people currently or recently held in that jail. For broader criminal history, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation's GCIC holds statewide arrest and disposition records. GBI can be reached at 404-244-2639. If someone arrested in Brookhaven was convicted and transferred to a state prison, they will not appear in the county roster. Search the Georgia Department of Corrections offender search for people in state custody.
As of January 2026, the Georgia Sheriffs' Association reported 25,487 inmates statewide, with 67.9% awaiting trial and facilities operating at 71.9% of capacity. DeKalb County is one of the larger contributors to those statewide numbers.
Record Restriction for Brookhaven Residents
Some people with Brookhaven arrests on their record may qualify to have those records restricted. O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37 allows petitions for restriction when someone was not convicted, had charges dismissed, or completed certain sentences. People who completed a sentence under the First Offender Act under O.C.G.A. § 42-8-60 may also be eligible. Restriction does not erase the record from law enforcement access, but most civilian checks will not surface it. An attorney or legal aid organization can help you determine if you qualify and how to file.
DeKalb County Booking Reports
All Brookhaven arrests flow through DeKalb County. The county page covers the full jail system, how to reach the sheriff's office, and additional resources for searching booking records in DeKalb.