Dunwoody Booking Reports Database
Dunwoody booking reports are maintained by the DeKalb County Sheriff's Office, the agency that operates the county jail where all Dunwoody arrests are processed. The Dunwoody Police Department handles law enforcement in the city, but once someone is taken into custody, they go to the DeKalb County Jail in Decatur for booking. The sheriff posts a live inmate roster online so anyone can search Dunwoody booking records by name at no cost. This is a public record under Georgia's Open Records Act and does not require a formal request.
Dunwoody Quick Facts
DeKalb County Inmate Roster for Dunwoody
The DeKalb County Sheriff's Office publishes its inmate roster at dekalbcountysheriff.org/roster.php. This is the primary source for Dunwoody booking reports. The roster shows current inmates with their names, charges, and booking dates. It updates on an ongoing basis so the data reflects who is actually in the jail at any given time. Search by name to find someone arrested in Dunwoody or anywhere else in DeKalb County.
The DeKalb County Jail is at 4425 Memorial Drive, Decatur, GA 30032. It is the largest pre-trial detention facility in Georgia, with a capacity of 3,800 beds and an average daily population around 2,200. Chief Deputy Temetris Atkins oversees the facility. Dunwoody is in the northern part of DeKalb County, but all city arrests are transported to this Decatur location for booking and holding.
The Dunwoody Police Department can be reached at 678-382-6900 for questions about specific arrests made in the city. The police department handles the arrest itself. The sheriff handles booking, record keeping, and the inmate roster.
What Dunwoody Booking Records Show
Each booking report for a Dunwoody arrest contains specific information logged at the time of processing. The record includes the person's name, date of birth, the date and time of booking, charges, the agency that made the arrest, and whether they are still in custody. Bond information is added once a hearing occurs. Booking photos, also called mugshots, are taken during processing and are part of the official record.
Booking records are not conviction records. A booking report shows that someone was arrested and charged. It does not mean they were found guilty. Many people in the DeKalb County Jail are awaiting trial, not serving a sentence. According to Georgia Sheriffs' Association data from January 2026, 67.9% of inmates statewide were awaiting trial rather than serving a sentence. That pattern holds in DeKalb County as well.
Note: Booking report data reflects the status at the time of arrest, not the outcome of any court case.
Open Records Law and Dunwoody Booking Data
Georgia's Open Records Act, O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70 et seq., makes most government records public. Booking reports are a standard example of records that fall under this law. Anyone can view Dunwoody booking data without a specific reason, without being a relative of the person booked, and without hiring a lawyer. The sheriff's online roster is a proactive way of meeting that obligation.
Some records are exempt from release. Under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-72, documents tied to active investigations, confidential sources, or juvenile files can be withheld. Standard adult booking data does not fall into those categories. If you need a record the online system does not show, you can submit a written open records request to the DeKalb County Sheriff's Office directly.
On booking photos: O.C.G.A. § 35-1-19 bans commercial mugshot removal sites from charging fees to take down photos. It does not stop the sheriff from publishing its own booking photos as part of the public inmate record.
Remote Visitation and Support Services
The DeKalb County Jail works with Securus Technologies for video visitation. Call 1-877-578-3658 to set up a session. Remote visits cost $5 for 30 minutes. On-site video visits are available twice a week and are offered on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday at 8 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. These visits take place at the Decatur facility, not in Dunwoody. If you plan to visit in person, check the schedule ahead of time to make sure visits are not suspended or changed.
To add money to a Dunwoody inmate's account, use JailATM.com. JailATM handles electronic deposits and some mail services through its platform. For custody alerts, use VINELink. VINE sends free notifications by phone, text, or email when someone's status changes. Register online or call 1-800-846-3460.
Statewide Criminal Records
The DeKalb County roster covers local bookings. For statewide criminal history, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation's GCIC is the right source. GCIC maintains arrest and court records from across Georgia. The GBI is at 404-244-2639. If someone arrested in Dunwoody was later convicted and moved to a state prison, they will not appear in the county roster. The Georgia Department of Corrections offender search covers people serving state sentences.
Restricting Old Dunwoody Arrest Records
Some Dunwoody residents may qualify to restrict arrest records under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37. This is possible when someone was not convicted, had charges reduced or dismissed, or completed certain sentences. People who completed a sentence under the First Offender Act, O.C.G.A. § 42-8-60, may also be eligible. Restriction keeps the arrest from showing in civilian background checks, though law enforcement can still see it. A local attorney or legal aid group can assess your situation and walk you through the petition process.
DeKalb County Booking Reports
Dunwoody falls within DeKalb County, and every city arrest goes through the DeKalb County Jail. The county page has more on the jail system, the sheriff's office, and how to find booking records for all of DeKalb County.