Access Dunwoody Released Inmates

Dunwoody released inmates records are handled by the DeKalb County Sheriff's Office. Dunwoody is in DeKalb County, and the county jail holds all inmates from the city.

DeKalb County Sheriff's Office

The DeKalb County Sheriff's Office runs the jail system that covers Dunwoody. When Dunwoody Police arrest someone, the person is taken to the DeKalb County jail for booking. The sheriff's staff process the intake, log the charges, and create a record. That record stays on file even after release.

Dunwoody does not have its own jail. The city was incorporated in 2008 and has always used the DeKalb County system for jail services. All released inmates data from Dunwoody arrests sits with the DeKalb County Sheriff. If you want to find someone who was booked through Dunwoody, you need to go through the county.

The DeKalb County Sheriff's Office at dekalbsheriff.org is the main contact for jail records. They handle bookings, custody, and releases for the entire county, including Dunwoody. The office also has an open records page where you can file formal requests.

Under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70, the Open Records Act gives you the right to ask for jail data from DeKalb County. The office has three business days to respond. Names, charges, and release dates are public under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-72 in most cases.

The DeKalb County Sheriff's Office website is the main portal for jail records and inmate info covering Dunwoody.

From this site you can access inmate search tools, file open records requests, and find contact details for the jail.

Online Inmate Search for Dunwoody

DeKalb County has an online jail roster. It shows who is currently in the jail and lists recent bookings. You can search by name to check on someone from Dunwoody. The roster gets updated throughout the day as people are booked in and released.

Released inmates may appear on the active list for a short time after they leave the jail. Older records can drop off. If you need data on someone who was released a while back, a formal request to the sheriff's office is the way to go. The online tool is best for current inmates and people who got out recently.

Third-party jail sites also carry DeKalb County data. These sites pull from public records and put them in a simple search format. The info may be a day or two behind the official system. For the latest data, stick with the DeKalb County resources or call the jail.

The VINE system at vinelink.com works for DeKalb County. Sign up for free alerts to know when an offender from Dunwoody gets released or transferred. It runs around the clock and is a reliable way to track changes.

Georgia State Resources

If the person you are looking for went from the DeKalb County jail to a state prison, check the state system. The Georgia Department of Corrections at gdc.georgia.gov has a free offender search for state prison inmates. You can look up someone by name and see their status, facility, and release date.

The Georgia Board of Pardons and Paroles at pap.georgia.gov makes parole decisions for state inmates. The Department of Community Supervision at dcs.georgia.gov tracks probation and parole across the state, including Dunwoody residents. O.C.G.A. § 42-9-53 covers how state-level release and parole data is handled.

For a broader check, the GBI at gbi.georgia.gov offers criminal history searches under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37. A GBI background check pulls records from all Georgia counties. It costs a fee but gives a wider picture than a single county search.

How to Request Dunwoody Inmate Records

Start online. The DeKalb County jail roster is the fastest way to check on someone. If the record is not available online, file an open records request with the DeKalb County Sheriff's Office.

Put the person's name and date of birth in your request. Describe the records you need. Under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70, the sheriff must respond within three business days. They can charge for copies but have to give you a cost estimate first. Most requests for released inmates data are straightforward.

The DeKalb County Sheriff has an open records page at dekalbsheriff.org/open-records. You can submit your request through their site. This may speed things up compared to mailing a letter.

For arrest reports from Dunwoody Police, contact the Dunwoody Police Department directly. The PD keeps files on arrests and incidents their officers handled. Jail records and release data stay with the DeKalb County Sheriff. You may need to ask both places to get the full set of records.

The GDC open records form at gdc.georgia.gov/contact-us/open-records-request is for state prison records. Use it if someone went from DeKalb County to a state facility. County jail data stays with the sheriff.

Nearby Cities

These cities are near Dunwoody in the north metro Atlanta area. Chamblee is also close but does not have a separate page.