Dunwoody 24 Hour Booking Records
Dunwoody 24 hour booking records are processed at the DeKalb County Jail. Dunwoody incorporated in 2008 and has grown to about 52,000 residents. The Dunwoody Police Department handles law enforcement in the city, but all arrests get booked through the DeKalb County system. The DeKalb County Sheriff's Office runs the jail. Once someone is arrested in Dunwoody and processed at the county facility, the booking record is public and searchable through the county's tools.
Dunwoody Quick Facts
Dunwoody Police Department
The Dunwoody Police Department operates from 4800 Ashford Dunwoody Road, Dunwoody, GA 30338. For non-emergency calls, dial (678) 382-6900. The department covers all of Dunwoody including the Perimeter Center area, which has a heavy concentration of office buildings, hotels, and retail. That commercial density keeps the department busy with property crime, traffic incidents, and calls for service. Dunwoody PD also covers the residential neighborhoods south and west of the Perimeter Mall area.
Visit the Dunwoody Police website for department information, crime stats, and contact details.
| Department | Dunwoody Police Department |
|---|---|
| Address | 4800 Ashford Dunwoody Road, Dunwoody, GA 30338 |
| Phone | (678) 382-6900 |
| Website | dunwoodyga.gov/police |
The DeKalb County Sheriff's Office runs the county jail. They process bookings for all Dunwoody arrests. The sheriff's office also handles courthouse security, warrant service, and inmate transport. DeKalb is one of the larger counties in metro Atlanta, so the jail sees high volume.
Finding Dunwoody 24 Hour Booking Records
Since Dunwoody uses the DeKalb County Jail, that is where you search. The DeKalb County Sheriff's website has information about inmate lookup tools. Enter the person's name to see if they are in custody, what their charges are, and the bond status. The search covers all DeKalb County arrests, including those from Dunwoody Police.
DeKalb County also provides information about inmate visitation for people who need to visit someone booked from a Dunwoody arrest. Video visitation is available through the GTL visitation portal. You can schedule visits online once you know the inmate's name and booking details.
If you cannot find someone through the online search, call the DeKalb County Jail. They can check the system and provide basic information over the phone. Very recent Dunwoody arrests may not appear in the database until processing is complete.
Open 24 Hour Booking Records in Dunwoody
Georgia law makes all Dunwoody booking records public. O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70, the Open Records Act, covers every public agency in the city and DeKalb County. You can request arrest reports, incident reports, and booking info. Under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-71, the agency must respond within three business days. The first 15 minutes of staff search time is free. After that, reasonable charges may apply.
O.C.G.A. § 50-18-72 says that initial arrest reports are always public. The core facts of any Dunwoody arrest are available to anyone. Name, charges, date, and arresting agency are not something an agency can withhold. Send a written request to the Dunwoody Police Department at their Ashford Dunwoody Road address or to the DeKalb County Sheriff's Office.
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is an additional resource for statewide criminal history searches.
The GBI maintains criminal history records for all of Georgia. For a broader search beyond a single Dunwoody booking, the GBI FAQ page explains how to request a full background check.
24 Hour Booking Photos Restrictions
O.C.G.A. § 35-1-18 limits how Dunwoody booking photos are shared. Law enforcement cannot post mugshots on public websites without proper documentation. You can still request a booking photo from the DeKalb County Sheriff's Office. They will have you sign a form confirming the photo will not be posted to a removal-fee website.
If a third-party site posts your Dunwoody mugshot, O.C.G.A. § 10-1-393.5 gives you the right to demand removal. Send a written request. The site has 30 days to comply at no cost to you. Include your name, date of birth, and arrest date. If the site ignores your request, file a complaint with the Georgia Department of Law's Consumer Protection Division.
Criminal History Records
A Dunwoody booking record is a single event. For a full picture, the GBI maintains the state criminal history database. O.C.G.A. § 35-3-34 sets the access rules. You can get your own criminal history at any time. Getting someone else's requires their consent, unless it is a felony conviction which is public.
Fingerprint-based background checks use the GAPS portal. Results come in 24 to 48 hours. If Dunwoody charges were dismissed, O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37 allows record restriction. First offenders may qualify for sealing under O.C.G.A. § 42-8-60. For state prison records, the GDC offender search is available.
After a Dunwoody Arrest
After Dunwoody Police make an arrest, the person goes to the DeKalb County Jail for processing. Staff takes fingerprints, a photo, and logs the charges. Bond is set by schedule for most misdemeanors. Serious charges need a judge to set bond at a first appearance hearing. DeKalb County is a large jail and processing times vary. Family can check the inmate search online or call the jail to check on someone.
Once bond is posted, the person can be released. Some Dunwoody arrests carry high bonds or no bond at all, especially for violent crimes. The DeKalb County Magistrate Court handles initial appearances for most Dunwoody cases.
DeKalb County Booking Records
Dunwoody sits in DeKalb County, and all bookings go through the county jail. The DeKalb County Sheriff manages jail operations, inmate records, and public access tools. For a full look at how booking works in DeKalb County, see the county page.
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