DeKalb County Booking Reports and Inmate Roster
DeKalb County booking reports are managed by the DeKalb County Sheriff's Office and cover all arrests processed at the county jail in Decatur, which holds the distinction of being Georgia's largest pre-trial detention center. The sheriff publishes an online inmate roster at their official website, and this page walks you through how to search it, what records include, and how to use state-level tools alongside local DeKalb County data.
DeKalb County Quick Facts
DeKalb County Sheriff Inmate Roster
The DeKalb County Sheriff's Office publishes an online inmate roster at their official website. You can find current detainees at the DeKalb County Jail on 4425 Memorial Drive, Decatur, GA 30032. The roster is maintained by the sheriff's office and reflects people currently in custody at the facility. The main sheriff's website at dekalbcountysheriff.org is the primary source for booking and detention information.
Visit the GBI Georgia Crime Information Center for statewide criminal history records that supplement DeKalb County booking report searches.
The GBI GCIC maintains statewide arrest and criminal history data for all 159 Georgia counties, including the high-volume booking activity at the DeKalb County Jail in Decatur.
The DeKalb County Jail is the largest pre-trial detention center in Georgia. Its capacity is 3,800 beds, and the average daily population is around 2,200 people. That means on any given day, over two thousand individuals may have booking records on file at this facility. Most are awaiting trial rather than serving a sentence, which reflects the statewide pattern where about 67.9% of Georgia county jail inmates are pre-trial detainees according to the Georgia Sheriffs' Association.
DeKalb County Jail Visitation and Inmate Services
The DeKalb County Jail uses Securus Technologies for video visitation. You can visit remotely or schedule an on-site visit. Remote video visits cost $5 for each 30-minute session. On-site visits are available twice per week, each lasting 30 minutes. On-site visit hours run daily from 8 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. and again from 4 p.m. to 9:50 p.m. To use the Securus video system, visit the Securus website or call 1-877-578-3658.
For inmate money deposits, family members can use the Securus platform or other approved services at the facility. The jail at 4425 Memorial Drive processes a high volume of visitors daily. Chief Deputy Temetris Atkins oversees the facility's operations. If you have questions about a specific inmate's housing status or needs, contacting the facility directly is the best approach.
The DeKalb County Jail also connects to the JailATM system for some inmate services. Check the JailATM platform to see what services are available for inmates at this facility, including deposits and messaging options.
How to Use the DeKalb County Inmate Roster
The DeKalb County Sheriff's inmate roster allows you to search for people currently held at the jail. Note that the roster URL may occasionally experience connection issues; the main sheriff's site is stable even when the direct roster link has problems. If you can't access the roster page directly, start from the main sheriff's website and navigate from there.
When searching the roster, use the full legal name of the person you're looking for. If the name is common, adding a date of birth or booking date can help narrow results. The roster typically shows the inmate's name, charges, and booking date at minimum. Some records may include additional details like bail amount or court date information.
State law under O.C.G.A. § 42-4-7 requires the DeKalb County Sheriff to maintain this jail docket and make it publicly available. The online roster is the county's way of providing broad access to that public record. The physical docket book is also available at the jail in Decatur for in-person review during business hours.
Note: Being in the roster does not indicate guilt. A booking record shows someone was arrested and processed at the DeKalb County Jail. Court records show the legal outcome of the case.
VINE Notification for DeKalb County Inmates
DeKalb County is covered by the VINE victim notification service. Given the large size of the DeKalb County Jail and its high daily population, VINE is especially useful here. Register with VINE to receive automatic alerts when an inmate is released, transferred, or has a custody status change. Alerts can go out by phone, email, or text. The service is free and runs around the clock.
For a facility processing thousands of inmates, calling to check on someone's status manually can take time. VINE removes that burden by sending you an alert when something changes. You can monitor one or multiple inmates at a time through a single VINE account.
Open Records Requests and State Criminal History
Beyond the online roster, you can request formal booking records through the Georgia Open Records Act. Submit your request in writing to the DeKalb County Sheriff's Office. Under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70 et seq., the office must respond within three business days. The first 15 minutes of staff search time is free. Given the volume of bookings in DeKalb County, your request should be specific about dates, names, or case numbers to help staff locate records efficiently.
Exemptions under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-72 may apply in certain circumstances. Booking photos are generally public records. Under O.C.G.A. § 35-1-19, there are limits on commercial use, but access for public records purposes is available in most cases.
For people convicted in DeKalb County and transferred to state prison, the Georgia Department of Corrections offender search holds their records. The GDC system is separate from the county jail roster. For court records in DeKalb County, search through Georgia Courts or contact the DeKalb County Superior Court clerk. The GBI GCIC FAQ explains how to request formal criminal history records at the state level.
Cities in DeKalb County
DeKalb County includes several large cities. The following have dedicated booking report pages:
Nearby Counties
DeKalb County is in east metro Atlanta. These surrounding counties also have booking report pages: