Brookhaven 24 Hour Booking Records

Brookhaven 24 hour booking records go through the DeKalb County Jail. The Brookhaven Police Department handles arrests in the city, but all inmates are processed at the county facility. Brookhaven is one of the newer cities in metro Atlanta, incorporated in 2012. It sits in the northern part of DeKalb County with about 59,000 residents. The police department is active along the Buford Highway corridor and in surrounding neighborhoods. Once an arrest happens, the booking record lands in the DeKalb County system where you can look it up.

Brookhaven 24 Hour Booking Police Department

The Brookhaven Police Department runs out of 2665 Buford Highway NE, Brookhaven, GA 30324. Call (404) 637-0600 for non-emergency matters. The department is still relatively young, having started when the city incorporated. They patrol Brookhaven's neighborhoods, parks, and commercial areas. Buford Highway is one of the busiest stretches in their jurisdiction with a mix of retail, restaurants, and residential areas that keeps officers busy.

The Brookhaven Police website has details about the department, including crime stats and contact info for specific units.

The department's site also has links to report tips, check on cases, and find community programs run by Brookhaven PD.

How to Find Brookhaven 24 Hour Booking Records

Since Brookhaven uses the DeKalb County Jail, that is where you search. The DeKalb County Sheriff's website has information about inmate lookup and jail services. You can search for someone who was booked after a Brookhaven arrest by checking the county system. Enter the person's name and the database will show results that match. Records include the charges, booking date, and bond status.

The search is free. No account needed. Keep in mind that the system updates periodically, so a very recent Brookhaven arrest might not show right away. If you cannot find someone online, call the DeKalb County Jail directly. They can confirm whether a person was booked and give you basic info over the phone.

For people who need a broader search beyond a single Brookhaven booking, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation runs the state criminal history database. A GBI check covers all of Georgia, not just DeKalb County. You can start a request through the GBI criminal history FAQ page for details on how that process works.

Open Records Requests in Brookhaven

Georgia law makes booking records accessible. O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70, the Open Records Act, applies to all public agencies in Brookhaven and DeKalb County. You have the right to request arrest reports, incident reports, and booking data. Under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-71, they must respond within three business days. The first 15 minutes of search time costs nothing. After that, agencies can charge a reasonable fee.

O.C.G.A. § 50-18-72 states that initial arrest reports are always public. This means the core facts of a Brookhaven arrest are available to anyone. Name, charges, date, and arresting agency are all part of the public record. You can send a written request to the Brookhaven Police Department or the DeKalb County Sheriff's Office. Put it in writing for a paper trail. Include the person's full name and arrest date if you have it.

Copy fees for Brookhaven police records run about $0.10 per page. There is no charge just to view the records in person.

Mugshot and 24 Hour Booking Photo Rules

Booking photos from Brookhaven arrests are subject to Georgia's mugshot law. O.C.G.A. § 35-1-18 stops police from posting mugshots on public websites unless the requester signs a form. You can still get a copy of a booking photo from a Brookhaven arrest. Just contact the DeKalb County Sheriff's Office and ask. They will have you sign a statement saying you will not upload the photo to a removal-fee site.

O.C.G.A. § 10-1-393.5 gives people a way to fight back against mugshot sites. If a site posts your Brookhaven booking photo, send them a written request to remove it. They have 30 days to comply. No fees allowed. If the site ignores you, file a complaint with the Georgia Department of Law's Consumer Protection Division. Include your name, arrest date, and any proof that you sent the request.

Statewide Criminal History Checks

A Brookhaven booking record shows one arrest. If you need a full criminal history, go through the GBI. O.C.G.A. § 35-3-34 sets the rules for who can get criminal history records. You can always request your own. For someone else, you need their consent in most cases. Felony convictions are public, though.

Fingerprint-based checks use the GAPS portal. Results take 24 to 48 hours. This catches records from every county in Georgia, not just DeKalb. For people with dismissed charges from a Brookhaven arrest, O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37 allows record restriction. First offenders may also qualify for sealing under O.C.G.A. § 42-8-60 once they complete their sentence.

The Georgia Department of Corrections tracks inmates in the state prison system. Use their offender search if someone from a Brookhaven case has been sentenced to prison.

After an Arrest in Brookhaven

When Brookhaven officers arrest someone, the person gets taken to the DeKalb County Jail. Booking happens there. They log the charges, take a photo, record fingerprints, and enter everything into the system. Bond may be set by a schedule for common charges. Serious offenses need a hearing. The whole booking process can take several hours depending on jail volume that day.

Family members can check the DeKalb County inmate database or call the jail to find out someone's status. Once bond is set and paid, the person can be released. Bond amounts vary by charge. Some Brookhaven arrests, like certain drug charges or violent offenses, may have high bonds or no bond at all until a judge reviews the case.

DeKalb County 24 Hour Booking Records

Brookhaven sits in DeKalb County, and all bookings go through the county jail. The DeKalb County Sheriff manages jail operations, inmate records, and public access to booking data. For a complete look at how the DeKalb County system works, including search tools, contact numbers, and records request details, visit the county page.

View DeKalb County 24 Hour Booking

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