Dunwoody Inmate Population Records

Dunwoody's inmate population is processed through the DeKalb County Jail, as Georgia cities rely on county sheriffs to run detention facilities. The Dunwoody Police Department makes arrests in the city, but all bookings go through DeKalb County. With about 52,000 residents, Dunwoody is one of the larger cities in northern DeKalb County. It sits just south of the Chattahoochee River near Sandy Springs and Brookhaven. Public search tools let you look up anyone booked through the DeKalb County system. This page lays out all the ways to find an inmate tied to Dunwoody.

DeKalb County Jail and Dunwoody Inmates

Anyone arrested in Dunwoody is taken to the DeKalb County Jail for booking. The DeKalb County Sheriff's Office operates the jail and manages all detention for the county. Dunwoody has its own police department, but the sheriff assumes custody at the jail. This is how it works in every county across Georgia.

The DeKalb County Jail is a major facility in the metro Atlanta area. It processes bookings from Dunwoody, Brookhaven, Chamblee, Tucker, Stonecrest, and all other DeKalb cities, plus the unincorporated parts of the county. The jail holds pre-trial detainees, sentenced inmates on short terms, and people awaiting transfer to state prisons. Booking happens 24 hours a day.

Dunwoody incorporated in 2008. Before that, the area was part of unincorporated DeKalb County. The Dunwoody Police Department is relatively new compared to other departments in the metro, but it handles all law enforcement within city limits. Once an arrest happens, the process is the same as anywhere else in DeKalb County.

Searching for Dunwoody Inmates Online

The GDC Offender Query handles statewide searches for inmates in Georgia state prisons. Type in a name or GDC ID and the tool returns facility, sentence, and release information. This is for convicted offenders in state custody, not people held at the DeKalb County Jail on local charges.

VINELink is the better option for finding someone at the DeKalb County Jail. It covers most Georgia jails and updates about every 15 minutes. Search by name and the system shows whether the person is in custody. You can also set up alerts to get notified when the inmate is released, transferred, or has any other status change.

The DeKalb County Sheriff's Office may confirm custody status over the phone as well. A quick call to the jail can get you an answer if the online tools are not showing what you need, particularly right after an arrest when systems take a few minutes to update.

The Georgia Sheriffs' Association Jail Report tracks monthly stats on the DeKalb County Jail, including capacity and inmate counts. It does not list names but gives a sense of how full the facility is at any given time.

Dunwoody Inmate Population Search Tools

The GDC offender search is free and open to the public. Below is a look at the search form used for state prison lookups.

Use this form for people in state prisons. For DeKalb County Jail inmates arrested in Dunwoody, try VINELink or call the jail directly.

Dunwoody Inmate Population Records and Inmate Information

Under O.C.G.A. 50-18-70, Georgia's Open Records Act gives the public the right to request government documents. You can submit a request to the DeKalb County Sheriff's Office or the Dunwoody Police Department for arrest reports, booking logs, and other inmate-related records. Both agencies have three business days to respond. Copies cost ten cents per page.

O.C.G.A. 50-18-72 exempts some records. Active investigations, medical files, and internal disciplinary documents are not public. Medical records need written consent from the inmate. For someone transferred to a state facility, submit your request through the GDC Open Records Portal.

Probation records are confidential under O.C.G.A. 42-8-40. Parole records follow O.C.G.A. 42-9-53. These rules apply to cases from Dunwoody just as they do everywhere else in Georgia.

DeKalb County Inmates Inmate Population Alerts

VINELink provides free custody notifications for inmates at the DeKalb County Jail. Find the person in the system, register your phone number, and create a four-digit PIN. The system will contact you by phone, text, or email when the inmate's status changes. This covers releases, transfers, and escapes. The inmate will not know you signed up.

If you miss the VINELink call, the system retries for 24 hours. After that window, you must re-register. The support number is (833) 216-6670 for help with any issues.

Visiting Inmates Booked from Dunwoody

Visits at the DeKalb County Jail follow the sheriff's rules. Call the jail to get the current schedule, dress code, and ID rules. Georgia jails generally need a valid photo ID. Some have gone to video-only visits. Check ahead so you know what to expect. Bring only your ID. Leave everything else in your car or at home.

If someone has been moved to a state prison, the GDC process applies. Complete a GDC Visitation Request Form, get it notarized, and mail it to the facility. Include your photo ID copy. Allow several weeks for processing. The form must be mailed; email submissions are not accepted.

Dunwoody Area Inmate Population Resources

The Georgia Department of Community Supervision manages probation and parole after release. If someone connected to Dunwoody is out of jail but under supervision, DCS handles their case. They track about 180,000 felony offenders across Georgia. DCS does not deal with people in jail but takes over once a person enters the community.

DeKalb County has a public defender's office for residents who qualify. Legal aid groups in the Atlanta metro area, including Atlanta Legal Aid Society, also serve Dunwoody residents. For general questions about an inmate at the DeKalb County Jail, a direct phone call to the jail is the quickest way to get answers.

Nearby Cities in Georgia

These cities are close to Dunwoody. If you cannot find an inmate in the DeKalb County system, try checking a neighboring jurisdiction.