Chamblee Booking Reports and Jail Records

Chamblee booking reports are processed and maintained by the DeKalb County Sheriff's Office, which operates the county jail where Chamblee arrestees are taken after arrest. The Chamblee Police Department handles local law enforcement inside city limits at 770-986-5010, but booking and custody records flow through the county system. The DeKalb County Sheriff posts an online inmate roster so you can search Chamblee booking reports by name without a formal records request. This page covers the tools, the process, and the law behind public access.

DeKalb County Jail and Chamblee Booking Records

The DeKalb County Jail at 4425 Memorial Drive, Decatur, GA 30032 is the facility where Chamblee arrests are processed. The jail has a capacity of around 3,800 beds and an average daily population near 2,200 people. Chief Deputy Temetris Atkins oversees jail operations. The facility handles bookings from multiple DeKalb County cities, including Chamblee. Once a person is booked, a record is created that includes their name, charges, and booking date.

The online inmate roster is available at dekalbcountysheriff.org/roster.php. This page lists current inmates and is updated regularly. You can search by name to find Chamblee booking reports. Results show the booking date, charges, bond status, and housing unit. No login is required and no fee is charged for the search. The Chamblee city website at chambleega.gov provides local service information but links to the county for booking and custody data.

The City of Chamblee's official website provides access to local police department information and links to county-level booking record resources.

Under O.C.G.A. § 42-4-7, the sheriff is required by state law to maintain records for all people held in the county jail. That obligation covers everyone booked at DeKalb County Jail, whether arrested by Chamblee police or by sheriff's deputies in unincorporated parts of the county.

What Chamblee Booking Reports Contain

A booking report for a Chamblee arrest will include the person's full legal name, date of birth, the date and time they were processed at the DeKalb County Jail, the charges placed against them, the name of the arresting officer or agency, and bond information once it has been set. Booking photographs taken during processing are part of the official record and are generally treated as public under Georgia law.

The Chamblee Police Department arrests people for a wide range of offenses inside city limits. Once a person arrives at the DeKalb County Jail, the booking process generates the official record. Bond hearings typically occur within 72 hours. The booking report is a snapshot of status at the time of arrest. It does not reflect any verdict or finding of guilt. As the case moves through the court system, the record may be updated with bond amounts and release dates.

Georgia Open Records Act and Chamblee Arrests

Booking records in Chamblee are public under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70 et seq., the Georgia Open Records Act. This law gives any person the right to request or view public records held by government agencies, including jail booking data. The DeKalb County Sheriff's online roster is a direct result of this obligation. It satisfies the requirement to make routine booking data available without a formal written request.

Written requests for records not available online can be submitted to the DeKalb County Sheriff's Office. Georgia law gives agencies three business days to acknowledge a request and respond. Most adult booking records for Chamblee arrests are released routinely. Limited exemptions under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-72 may apply to active investigations or sensitive matters, but standard booking records generally do not qualify for those exemptions.

Georgia's booking photo law, O.C.G.A. § 35-1-19, limits how commercial websites can use and profit from mugshots. It does not restrict the sheriff's own inmate roster from including photos taken at booking.

Visits, Calls, and Inmate Services at DeKalb County Jail

Video visitation at the DeKalb County Jail is handled through Securus Technologies. Remote sessions cost $5 for 30 minutes. Scheduled visiting times are Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday at 8am and 5:30pm. Family members can book sessions through the Securus website or by calling 1-877-578-3658. On-site visits may also be available; contact the jail to confirm current scheduling.

To send money to an inmate at DeKalb County Jail, use JailATM.com. The platform handles electronic deposits, photo messages, and mail services. For custody status notifications, register with VINELink, a free service that sends alerts when an inmate is released or transferred. VINE can be accessed online or by calling 1-800-846-3460.

Note: Always verify current visiting rules with the DeKalb County Jail before scheduling, as policies may change.

Statewide Searches Beyond DeKalb County

The DeKalb County roster is the right tool for current Chamblee booking reports. For broader criminal history, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation's Crime Information Center keeps statewide arrest and court records. The GBI can be reached at 404-244-2639. If someone arrested in Chamblee was later convicted and transferred to a state prison, search the Georgia Department of Corrections offender database to find their current location and status.

Nearby Cities with Booking Report Pages

Chamblee is one of several DeKalb County cities with booking report information available here. You can also find records for Brookhaven, Stonecrest, and nearby Dunwoody, all of which are served by the same DeKalb County Sheriff's Office. Tucker is another DeKalb community with records processed through the same county system.

DeKalb County Booking Reports

All Chamblee arrests are booked at the DeKalb County Jail. The county page covers the full scope of the sheriff's office, the jail facility, and how to access DeKalb County booking records in detail.

View DeKalb County Booking Reports