Brookhaven Inmate Population

Brookhaven's inmate population is managed through the DeKalb County Jail, since Georgia cities do not run their own jails. The Brookhaven Police Department handles arrests within city limits, but all bookings go through DeKalb County facilities. With just under 60,000 residents, Brookhaven sits in the heart of the Atlanta metro area and borders several other cities. Searching for someone arrested here means checking the DeKalb County system, the statewide GDC database, or VINELink. This guide explains each option and how to use it.

DeKalb County Jail Serves Brookhaven

Everyone arrested in Brookhaven ends up at the DeKalb County Jail. The DeKalb County Sheriff's Office runs the jail and processes all bookings for the county, including Brookhaven. The Brookhaven Police Department makes arrests in the city, but the sheriff takes custody once the person reaches the jail. This is standard across Georgia, where county sheriffs manage all detention facilities.

The DeKalb County Jail is one of the larger facilities in metro Atlanta. It handles a high volume of arrests each day from Brookhaven, Dunwoody, Chamblee, Tucker, Stonecrest, and the unincorporated areas of DeKalb. The facility holds both pre-trial detainees and sentenced inmates awaiting transfer to state facilities. If you are looking for someone arrested in Brookhaven, the DeKalb County system is where to start.

Brookhaven became a city in 2012. It was one of the newer cities carved out of unincorporated DeKalb County. The police department is relatively new as well, but all jail operations have always fallen under the county sheriff.

How to Search Brookhaven Inmate Population Records

The GDC Offender Query is the statewide tool for finding people in Georgia state custody. Enter a name or GDC ID and the system returns matching records. It shows the inmate's current facility, sentence details, and projected release date. This works for convicted offenders in state prisons, not for people sitting in the DeKalb County Jail on pre-trial holds.

VINELink covers the DeKalb County Jail and is a good choice for finding people recently arrested in Brookhaven. Search by name and the system shows custody status. It updates roughly every 15 minutes for county jails. You can also register for alerts so you get a call, text, or email when the person's status changes.

The DeKalb County Sheriff's Office may also provide inmate information by phone. Call the jail and ask about a specific person by name and date of birth. Staff can usually confirm if someone is in custody and share the basic booking details.

For monthly data on how full the DeKalb County Jail is, the Georgia Sheriffs' Association Jail Report tracks capacity and inmate counts. It does not list individual names, but it gives a snapshot of the jail's current situation.

Brookhaven Inmate Population Search Tools

The GDC offender search page is the main statewide resource for looking up inmates in Georgia state custody. You can access the GDC Offender Query from any device with a web browser.

The search form above lets you look up people in state prisons across Georgia. For inmates still at the DeKalb County Jail, use VINELink or contact the jail directly.

Brookhaven Inmate Population Records and Inmate Data

Georgia's Open Records Act gives the public access to most government documents. Under O.C.G.A. 50-18-70, both the Brookhaven Police Department and the DeKalb County Sheriff must respond to records requests within three business days. You can ask for arrest reports, booking logs, and other records tied to the inmate population. Copies cost ten cents per page.

Some records are off limits. Under O.C.G.A. 50-18-72, active investigation files, medical records, and certain internal documents are exempt from public release. Medical records need written consent from the inmate. If someone has been transferred to state custody, use the GDC Open Records Portal for records from their time in a state facility.

Probation records are confidential under O.C.G.A. 42-8-40, and parole records follow the same pattern under O.C.G.A. 42-9-53. These limits apply to all cases in Georgia, including those that start in Brookhaven.

Brookhaven Area Inmates Inmate Population Alerts

VINELink is a free service that notifies you when an inmate's status changes. It covers the DeKalb County Jail, which is where Brookhaven inmates are held. After you find the person in VINELink, register a phone number and create a four-digit PIN. The system will contact you by phone, text, or email when the person is released, transferred, or has any other status change. The inmate will not know you signed up.

If VINELink calls and you do not pick up, it keeps trying for 24 hours. After that window closes, you need to re-register. The support line is (833) 216-6670 if you need help with the system.

Visiting Inmates from Brookhaven

Visits at the DeKalb County Jail follow the sheriff's rules. Call ahead to get the current visiting schedule and check what ID you need to bring. Most Georgia jails require a valid photo ID and limit visits to specific days and time slots. Some facilities have moved to video-only visitation, so confirm the format before making the trip.

For someone who has been transferred to a state prison, the GDC has a separate visitation process. Fill out a GDC Visitation Request Form, get it notarized, and mail it to the facility. Include a copy of your photo ID. Processing takes several weeks. Plan ahead if you want to visit someone at a state facility.

Brookhaven Inmate Resources

The Georgia Department of Community Supervision handles people on probation or parole after they leave custody. If someone from Brookhaven is out of jail but under supervision, DCS tracks their compliance. They manage about 180,000 felony offenders statewide. DCS does not deal with people currently in jail, but they pick up once a person is released.

Brookhaven residents who need legal help can reach out to organizations like the Georgia Justice Project or Atlanta Legal Aid Society. These groups assist with bond hearings, appeals, and re-entry support. For general questions about an inmate, call the DeKalb County Jail directly.

Nearby Cities in Georgia

These cities are close to Brookhaven. If you cannot locate an inmate in the DeKalb County system, check a neighboring jurisdiction as well.