Find Stonecrest 24 Hour Booking
Stonecrest 24 hour booking records are processed through the DeKalb County Jail. Stonecrest is a relatively new city in DeKalb County, incorporated in 2017, with about 61,000 residents on the east side of metro Atlanta. The Stonecrest Police Department patrols the city and makes arrests. Once someone is picked up, they get taken to the DeKalb County Jail for booking. All booking records for Stonecrest arrests are kept in the county system, and you can search for them through the DeKalb County Sheriff's Office.
Stonecrest Quick Facts
Stonecrest 24 Hour Booking Police Department
Stonecrest has its own police department that handles all law enforcement within city limits. Their office is at 3120 Stonecrest Boulevard, Stonecrest, GA 30038. The phone number is (770) 224-0200. Officers patrol the city and respond to calls day and night. Stonecrest police handle the initial arrest, but the booking process takes place at the DeKalb County Jail. The city does not have its own jail or detention facility.
The screenshot below shows the Georgia Bureau of Investigation website, which handles statewide criminal records beyond Stonecrest bookings.
The GBI maintains criminal history records for the entire state. A Stonecrest booking is one event. The GBI has the full picture of someone's arrest and court history across all Georgia counties.
| Department | Stonecrest Police Department |
|---|---|
| Address | 3120 Stonecrest Boulevard, Stonecrest, GA 30038 |
| Phone | (770) 224-0200 |
| Booking Facility | DeKalb County Jail |
DeKalb County Jail and Stonecrest Bookings
The DeKalb County Sheriff's Office runs the county jail where all Stonecrest arrests get booked. The jail operates around the clock and takes in new inmates at any hour. When Stonecrest police bring someone in, the jail staff photographs the person, takes fingerprints, and logs the charges. That creates the 24 hour booking record. Bond may be set right away for less serious charges or after a hearing for felony cases.
Visitation for people booked from Stonecrest is handled through the DeKalb County jail system. The DeKalb County visitation page has the current rules and schedule. Video visitation is also available through GTL Visit Me. Family members of someone booked from Stonecrest can register for video visits online and schedule time to talk. This is often easier than going to the jail in person, especially from the Stonecrest area.
The DeKalb County Magistrate Court handles first appearances for people booked from Stonecrest. A judge reviews the charges and sets bond. For serious crimes, bond may be denied. For Stonecrest municipal court matters, the city has its own municipal court that handles ordinance violations and some misdemeanors separately from the county system.
Searching Stonecrest Booking Records
The DeKalb County Sheriff's Office has an inmate lookup tool on their website. This is the fastest way to check on a Stonecrest arrest. Search by name and the system shows who is in custody, their charges, and bond details. The search is free. No login or account is needed. Just enter the person's name and see what comes back.
For records not in the online system, you can file an open records request with the Stonecrest Police Department or the DeKalb County Sheriff. O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70 makes booking records public. Agencies must respond within three business days per O.C.G.A. § 50-18-71. The first 15 minutes of search time are free. Under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-72, initial arrest reports from Stonecrest cannot be withheld. They show the name, charges, date, and arresting officer.
Note: Contact the Stonecrest Police at (770) 224-0200 for arrest details. Call the DeKalb County Jail for custody and bond questions.
Mugshot Rules for Stonecrest 24 Hour Booking
Booking photos from Stonecrest arrests are taken at the DeKalb County Jail. O.C.G.A. § 35-1-18 says law enforcement cannot post these photos on a website. You can get a copy if you sign a form promising not to put it on a pay-for-removal site. This applies to every booking photo in the DeKalb system, including those from Stonecrest police arrests.
If a Stonecrest booking photo shows up on a mugshot site, you can get it removed. O.C.G.A. § 10-1-393.5 forces the site to take it down within 30 days of a written request at no charge. Your request needs your name, date of birth, arrest date, and the booking agency. If the site ignores you, file a complaint with the Georgia Department of Law. The Consumer Protection Division handles these cases.
Stonecrest Criminal History Checks
A booking record from Stonecrest covers one arrest. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation has full criminal history records that go across all counties. Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-34, you can get your own record or someone else's with signed consent. Felony convictions are public without consent. Fingerprint-based checks through GAPS take 24 to 48 hours and give a more complete picture than any single Stonecrest booking.
Dismissed charges in Stonecrest or anywhere in Georgia can be sealed under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37. This is called record restriction. People who completed first offender sentences can also get records sealed through O.C.G.A. § 42-8-60. These sealed records will not show up in most background checks. The GDC Find Offender tool covers state prison inmates. County jail bookings from Stonecrest stay with the DeKalb County Sheriff.
DeKalb County 24 Hour Booking Records
Stonecrest is in DeKalb County. All city arrests go through the DeKalb County Jail for booking and processing. The county sheriff manages the jail, inmate services, and records access. For a full overview of DeKalb County booking procedures and search tools, visit the county page.
Nearby Georgia Cities
These cities are near Stonecrest. Some share the DeKalb County jail while others are in neighboring counties with their own booking systems.