Access Redan Jail Roster

The Redan jail roster falls under the DeKalb County Sheriff's Office, which runs the county jail serving all of DeKalb County. Redan is a census-designated place with a population of about 30,426, located in the eastern part of DeKalb County near Stonecrest. Arrests in the Redan area go to the DeKalb County Jail for booking and holding. You can search for Redan inmates through the DeKalb County jail roster tool, third-party sites, or by calling the jail directly. This page explains each option and the Georgia laws that apply to jail records.

DeKalb County Jail and Redan Bookings

The DeKalb County Sheriff's Office is at 4415 Memorial Drive, Decatur, GA 30032. Call (404) 298-8111 for general questions. The jail has around 3,800 beds and serves as the booking facility for the entire county, including Redan. All arrests made by DeKalb County Police in the Redan area go to this facility.

The DeKalb County Jail processes a large number of bookings. DeKalb is one of the most populated counties in Georgia, and the jail handles inmates from Redan, Stonecrest, Tucker, Decatur, and many other communities. The facility is in Decatur, which is the county seat. Transport from Redan to the jail takes about 15 to 20 minutes depending on traffic.

The DeKalb County jail roster provides online access to current inmate information. You can search by name to find booking records, charges, bond amounts, and custody status. The tool is free. No account is needed. Results update as new bookings come in and inmates get released or transferred.

For direct questions about a specific inmate, call the jail hotline at (404) 298-8145. Staff can look up inmates and give you current status info over the phone. This is especially useful if the online tool is down or if you need info that is not shown on the website.

How to Search the Redan Jail Roster

Start with the DeKalb County jail roster tool. It is the official source and the most current. Type in the person's name and the system shows matching results. You can narrow the search with a first name if there are too many hits.

For state prison inmates, the GDC offender search is the right tool. If someone arrested in Redan got sentenced to more than a year, they transfer from the DeKalb County jail to a state facility. The Georgia Department of Corrections tracks them from that point forward. Search by name or offender ID. The tool is free to use.

If none of these tools show the person you are looking for, call the DeKalb County Jail hotline at (404) 298-8145. The inmate may have been released, transferred, or booked under a different name.

VINE Alerts for Redan Area Inmates

Victims of crime in Redan can track inmates through VINE. This free service sends you alerts when someone's custody status changes. If an inmate on the Redan jail roster bonds out, gets released, or is transferred, you find out through a call, text, or email.

To register, call 1-800-398-2892. You need the inmate's name or booking ID. Pick a four-digit PIN and choose your preferred alert method. VINE is available 24/7 with a live operator on call. TTY users can dial 1-866-847-1298. DeKalb County is part of the VINE network. Your identity stays confidential throughout the process.

Redan Jail Records and Open Records Law

O.C.G.A. Section 50-18-70 is the Georgia Open Records Act. It makes most jail roster data public. You can submit a written request to the DeKalb County Sheriff's Office for booking logs, inmate lists, and jail-related documents. The agency must respond within three business days. The first 15 minutes of search time are free. Fees after that are based on the lowest-paid employee who can do the work.

Under O.C.G.A. Section 35-3-37, criminal records tied to the Redan jail roster can be restricted over time. Misdemeanor arrests with no case outcome get restricted after two years. Non-violent felonies without conviction wait four years. Violent offenses take seven years. The GBI processes restrictions through the Georgia Crime Information Center. After restriction, the record no longer shows on the public jail roster.

O.C.G.A. Section 50-18-74 creates penalties for agencies that improperly deny records requests. The first violation carries a fine of up to $1,000. Each additional violation within 12 months can bring a $2,500 fine. This gives the open records law real enforcement power.

Under O.C.G.A. Section 42-8-66, first offenders who complete probation can have their records restricted. The booking would no longer show on the public Redan jail roster. This applies only to people who finished the first offender program without problems.

State Resources for Redan Area Inmates

The Georgia Department of Corrections manages inmates after sentencing to state prison. The GDC office is at 300 Patrol Road, Forsyth, GA 31029. Call (404) 656-4661 for state inmate questions. If someone from Redan was sentenced to state time, the GDC system tracks them after transfer from the DeKalb County jail.

The GDC facility directory shows all active state facilities. You can search by name or location to find where an inmate is housed after sentencing.

The GBI runs the Georgia Crime Information Center for background checks. You can get your own criminal history for a fee of up to $15 under state law. This is separate from a jail roster search but useful for personal records.

Nearby Cities

Redan is close to several other qualifying cities in the eastern metro Atlanta area. Some share the DeKalb County jail system. Others fall under different counties but are still nearby. Each page has local jail roster details.

DeKalb County Jail Roster

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