Search Chamblee Jail Roster

The Chamblee jail roster is part of the DeKalb County jail system, which processes all arrests from Chamblee and the rest of DeKalb County. Chamblee has a population of about 32,321 and sits in the metro Atlanta area just north of the city of Atlanta. When Chamblee Police make an arrest, the person is taken to the DeKalb County Jail for booking. That booking creates a record on the jail roster. You can search for current inmates online through the DeKalb County system, the state GDC offender query, or third-party sites that collect booking data. This page covers each method and what to expect.

Chamblee Inmate Search Through DeKalb County

The DeKalb County Sheriff's Office runs the jail that holds inmates arrested in Chamblee. The DeKalb County Jail is at 4425 Memorial Drive, Decatur, GA 30032. It has about 3,800 beds. This is one of the larger jail facilities in the metro Atlanta area. The main phone line for the jail is (404) 298-8145. The sheriff's office is at 4415 Memorial Drive, Decatur, GA 30032, and the general number is (404) 298-8111.

The DeKalb County jail roster provides an online search tool for current inmates. You type in a name and get back matching results. The results show charges, bond amounts, booking dates, and custody status. It is free to use. This is the fastest way to check on someone arrested in Chamblee.

DeKalb County is one of the most populated counties in Georgia. The jail handles a high volume of bookings from Chamblee, Decatur, Stonecrest, Tucker, Redan, Brookhaven, Dunwoody, and unincorporated areas. The roster updates as new bookings come in and people get released or transferred throughout the day.

How to Search the Chamblee Jail Roster

Start with the official DeKalb County jail roster page. This gives you the most current data. Enter the person's last name and search. You can add a first name to narrow results. If you do not find them, try using just the first few letters of the last name.

For state prison inmates who once passed through the DeKalb County jail, the GDC offender search is the right tool. Anyone sentenced to more than a year moves from the county jail to a state facility. The GDC tracks them from that point. Search by name or GDC ID. The search is free.

Chamblee VINE Custody Notifications

Victims of crime in Chamblee can track inmates through VINE. This free service alerts you when an inmate's custody status changes. If someone on the Chamblee jail roster bonds out, gets moved, or is released, you get a notice right away. Alerts come by phone, text, or email.

Sign up by calling 1-800-398-2892 or visiting the VINELink website. You need the inmate's name or booking number. Pick a four-digit PIN. Choose your alert method. VINE is confidential. Nobody finds out you registered. A live operator is on call 24/7. For hearing impaired users, the TTY line is 1-866-847-1298. DeKalb County is part of the VINE network, so it covers all inmates booked at the county jail.

Chamblee Jail Records and Georgia Law

Georgia's Open Records Act, O.C.G.A. Section 50-18-70, makes most Chamblee jail roster data available to anyone who asks. File a written request with the DeKalb County Sheriff's Office for booking logs, arrest records, or inmate lists. The agency must respond within three business days. The first 15 minutes of search time are free. After that, fees are based on the staff time needed at the hourly rate of the lowest-paid employee who can handle it.

Under O.C.G.A. Section 35-3-37, some criminal history records tied to the Chamblee jail roster can get restricted. Misdemeanor arrests with no case outcome get restricted after two years. Non-violent felony arrests wait four years. Serious violent offenses take seven years. The Georgia Crime Information Center at the GBI manages these restrictions. Once restricted, the record drops off the public jail roster. Only law enforcement and courts can still see it.

People whose Chamblee charges ended in dismissal or acquittal can also request restriction. O.C.G.A. Section 50-18-74 sets penalties for agencies that wrongly deny open records requests. Fines are up to $1,000 for the first violation and $2,500 for each additional violation within 12 months. O.C.G.A. Section 42-8-66 covers record restriction for those who completed a first offender sentence.

State Resources for Chamblee Inmates

The Georgia Department of Corrections manages state inmates who have left the DeKalb County jail after sentencing. The GDC main office is at 300 Patrol Road, Forsyth, GA 31029. Phone: (404) 656-4661. You can search state inmates through the GDC offender query tool.

The VINE notification system is shown below. It covers all participating Georgia counties including DeKalb.

VINE allows crime victims to track custody changes for any inmate in the DeKalb County system from anywhere at any time.

The Georgia Sheriffs' Association lists all 159 county sheriffs in the state. For background checks, the GBI runs the Georgia Crime Information Center. You can request your own record for up to $15.

Nearby Cities in DeKalb County

Chamblee is part of DeKalb County along with several other cities that share the same jail system. All arrests from these cities go to the DeKalb County Jail. Pick a city below for local details about the jail roster in that area.

DeKalb County Jail Roster

For full details on the DeKalb County jail system, visit the county page. It covers all facilities, search tools, and contact info for the sheriff's office.