Tucker Inmate Population

Tucker's inmate population is held at the DeKalb County Jail. Incorporated as a city in 2015, Tucker has about 37,200 residents and sits in the northeast part of DeKalb County. Arrests in Tucker are handled by the DeKalb County Police Department and other local agencies, with all inmates booked into the county jail system. The DeKalb County Sheriff's Office operates the jail. Several free tools let you search for inmates connected to Tucker, and this page walks through each one along with the rules for records access, custody alerts, and visits.

DeKalb County Jail and Tucker Inmates

Tucker is in DeKalb County, and the DeKalb County Jail is where people arrested in the city are held. The DeKalb County Sheriff's Office operates the jail and handles all booking, housing, and release operations. Georgia uses a county-based jail system. There are no city jails. Every arrest in Tucker leads to booking at the DeKalb County facility.

DeKalb is one of the most populous counties in Georgia, and the jail handles a large number of bookings each day. Agencies that feed into the system include the DeKalb County Police, Tucker city code enforcement officers (who may refer criminal matters to county police), and the Georgia State Patrol. After an arrest, the person goes through fingerprinting, photographs, medical screening, and a records check. Once that is done, the inmate appears in the county's search system.

Tucker sits along the I-285 corridor in the northern part of DeKalb County. The city's location in the metro Atlanta area means it sees a mix of local and through-traffic arrests. The DeKalb County Jail has dealt with capacity issues at times, which can affect processing speed and housing conditions. Despite this, booking records are generally available through the sheriff's website and third-party tools.

How to Search Tucker Inmate Population Records

The DeKalb County Sheriff's website provides tools for looking up current inmates. Check their site for the latest inmate search options. This is the most direct path for finding someone recently arrested in Tucker, since all local arrests go to the DeKalb County Jail.

The GDC Offender Query covers people in state prisons. Use it when someone from Tucker has been convicted and transferred to a Georgia state prison. Enter a name or GDC ID and the tool shows their facility, sentence, and projected release date. This does not include pre-trial detainees at the county jail.

VINELink is another useful tool. It covers the DeKalb County Jail and most other jails across Georgia. Search by name and select Georgia as the state. VINELink shows custody status and lets you register for alerts. It works well when you are not sure which facility holds someone.

The GDC search form is shown below for state-level lookups.

This tool is for state prison inmates. For Tucker inmates still at the DeKalb County Jail, the sheriff's site or VINELink is the right starting point.

The Georgia Sheriffs' Association Jail Report publishes monthly jail statistics. DeKalb County data appears in the report when submitted, showing inmate counts, capacity, and pre-trial percentages.

Open Records for Tucker Inmate Data

Georgia's Open Records Act, at O.C.G.A. 50-18-70, gives the public access to most government records. Agencies must respond within three business days. For Tucker, you can request arrest records from the DeKalb County Police or booking records from the DeKalb County Sheriff. Copies cost ten cents per page. No reason is required for the request.

Not all records are public. O.C.G.A. 50-18-72 exempts active investigations, internal state prison documents, and disciplinary reports. Medical records need the inmate's consent. If someone from Tucker has been transferred to a state prison, submit a request through the GDC Open Records Portal.

Probation records are confidential under O.C.G.A. 42-8-40. Parole records carry similar restrictions under O.C.G.A. 42-9-53. These exemptions limit the information available about offenders under community supervision tied to Tucker.

Tucker Area Inmates Inmate Population Alerts

VINELink provides free custody alerts for the DeKalb County Jail. After finding someone in the system, register for phone, text, or email notifications. The system contacts you when the inmate's custody status changes. This includes releases, transfers, and other events. The person in jail is not told that anyone registered for updates.

Phone alerts use a four-digit PIN for security. VINELink calls and asks for the PIN before giving you any information. Missed calls get retried over 24 hours. The support number is (833) 216-6670. For Tucker residents who need to know when someone gets out of the DeKalb County Jail, VINELink is the most efficient option. The data updates about every 15 minutes for county facilities.

Visiting Inmates Connected to Tucker

The DeKalb County Jail has visiting hours and rules set by the sheriff's office. Check dekalbsheriff.org for the current schedule and requirements. You need a valid photo ID to visit. Dress codes apply. Personal items are generally not allowed inside the facility.

For state prison visits, use the GDC visitation request process. Complete the form, have it notarized, and mail it to the facility. Include a photo ID copy. Email submissions are not accepted. Processing can take several weeks. Every visitor must be pre-approved, including children. Do not plan a trip to a state facility without confirming that your application has been approved first.

Tucker Inmate Population Resources

The Georgia Department of Corrections runs all state prison facilities in Georgia. If someone from Tucker receives a prison sentence, the GDC handles their housing, programs, and parole eligibility. The free offender search tool on their site is the main way to track someone in state custody.

The Department of Community Supervision manages probation and parole for felony offenders. DCS tracks about 180,000 people statewide. If someone connected to Tucker is out on parole, DCS handles their supervision and can provide information about their status.

For immediate questions about someone in the DeKalb County Jail, a phone call to the sheriff's office is often the fastest route. Staff can tell you whether a person is in custody and share basic booking information. Between the sheriff, VINELink, and the GDC, there are multiple paths to get the information you need about Tucker-area inmates.

Nearby Cities

These cities are near Tucker in the DeKalb County area. If someone was arrested close to a city or county border, they might end up in a different jurisdiction's jail.