Redan Booking Reports and Inmate Records
Redan booking reports are kept by the DeKalb County Sheriff's Office, which holds jurisdiction over this unincorporated community in eastern DeKalb County. Redan does not have its own police department. The DeKalb County Police Department at 770-724-7610 handles local law enforcement. All Redan arrests go through the DeKalb County Jail in Decatur, where booking records are created and maintained. The sheriff's online inmate roster lets you search current Redan booking reports by name for free. This page explains how to access those records and what Georgia law allows.
Redan Quick Facts
Law Enforcement and Booking in Redan
Redan is an unincorporated community. That means it has no city government and no city police force. The DeKalb County Police Department is the primary law enforcement agency serving Redan residents. County police make arrests throughout unincorporated DeKalb, including Redan. Once an arrest is made, the person is transported to the DeKalb County Jail at 4425 Memorial Drive, Decatur, GA 30032. That is where all Redan booking reports are created.
The DeKalb County Sheriff's Office oversees the jail and, under O.C.G.A. § 42-4-7, is required by state law to maintain booking records for everyone in custody. The jail holds around 2,200 people on an average day, with a capacity of 3,800 beds. The DeKalb County Sheriff's main website is at dekalbcountysheriff.org. Because Redan has no municipal agency, all booking and jail records for the area run entirely through the DeKalb County system.
DeKalb County Sheriff website for Redan booking reports
The DeKalb County Sheriff's website is the primary source for Redan booking reports, inmate records, and jail information for this unincorporated DeKalb community.
Searching Redan Booking Reports Online
The DeKalb County Sheriff posts an inmate roster at dekalbcountysheriff.org/roster.php. This is the fastest way to find a current Redan booking report. The roster lists people currently held at the DeKalb County Jail. Search by first name, last name, or a combination. Results show charges, booking date, bond status, and housing information. No account is needed. The search is free.
If the person you are looking for is not in the online roster, they may have been released or transferred. For records no longer in the active system, contact the DeKalb County Sheriff's records office directly. You can also submit a formal written open records request. Georgia agencies are required to respond within three business days under the Open Records Act, O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70 et seq.
Booking photo requests for Redan arrests are subject to O.C.G.A. § 35-1-19, which prohibits commercial sites from publishing mugshots and charging for removal. The sheriff's own system is not affected by that restriction.
What a Redan Booking Record Contains
Booking records created at the DeKalb County Jail for Redan arrests include the person's full name, date of birth, booking date and time, charges, arresting agency, and bond status when set. Booking photos are typically part of the record. The DeKalb County Police Department will be listed as the arresting agency for most Redan arrests. The record is a snapshot of what was known at the time of arrest. It is not a finding of guilt.
Bond hearings for most charges happen within 72 hours of booking. Once bond is set, that information is added to the record. If the person posts bond, a release date is recorded. The booking report stays in the system even after release and can be accessed through open records requests.
Open Records Rights for Redan Residents
Anyone can access Redan booking reports under the Georgia Open Records Act. The law, O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70 et seq., gives the public the right to view and copy records held by government agencies. No reason or explanation is required. The DeKalb County Sheriff's online roster satisfies this requirement for current bookings. For records not online, submit a written request to the sheriff's office. If a request is denied, the agency must provide a written explanation with the specific statutory exemption under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-72 that applies.
Standard adult booking records for Redan arrests are not covered by the exemptions in most cases. Active investigation files can be withheld, but once a case is resolved, the records typically become fully accessible.
Inmate Services and Notifications
To receive alerts when someone's custody status changes at DeKalb County Jail, sign up with VINELink. This free service sends notifications by phone, text, or email when an inmate is released, transferred, or has another status change. Register online or call 1-800-846-3460. VINE covers the DeKalb County Jail, so it works for Redan-related bookings.
To send money or messages to an inmate, use JailATM.com. The platform handles electronic deposits and message services for DeKalb County Jail inmates. Video visits are available through Securus Technologies. Remote sessions can be scheduled online without traveling to the facility. Call Securus at 1-877-578-3658 for scheduling help or pricing information.
Statewide and Federal Records Beyond Redan
The DeKalb County roster shows current local bookings. For statewide criminal history, contact the Georgia Bureau of Investigation's Crime Information Center at 404-244-2639. If someone arrested in Redan was convicted and transferred to a state facility, the Georgia Department of Corrections offender search is the right tool. Nearby DeKalb communities including Stonecrest, Tucker, Chamblee, and Brookhaven all run through the same county system.
DeKalb County Booking Reports
Redan is served entirely by the DeKalb County system. All bookings from this area go to the DeKalb County Jail in Decatur. Visit the county page for full details on the sheriff's office, jail, and how to access DeKalb County booking records.