Chamblee Arrest Records Search

Chamblee arrest records are filed through the Chamblee Police Department and the DeKalb County Sheriff's Office. Chamblee is a city in DeKalb County in the metro Atlanta area, known for its diverse population and busy commercial corridors along Buford Highway. The police department makes arrests within city limits and creates the initial reports. The county sheriff runs the jail and handles bookings from Chamblee and other DeKalb cities. This page explains how to find and request Chamblee arrest records from local, county, and state sources.

Chamblee Police and Arrests

The Chamblee Police Department is at 4445 Buford Hwy NE, Chamblee, GA 30341. You can call 770-986-5010 for non-emergency issues. The department handles all law enforcement inside Chamblee city limits, including along the Buford Highway corridor. When Chamblee officers make an arrest, they create an arrest report that stays on file with the department. The arrested person is then transported to the DeKalb County jail. The Chamblee city website lists police contacts and community info.

A Chamblee arrest record contains the person's name, charges, date of arrest, and arresting officer details. Georgia law requires these basic data fields. The record also includes physical description data like date of birth, height, and weight. All Chamblee arrest data gets reported to the Georgia Crime Information Center, linking it to the statewide criminal history system. The initial arrest report is a public record under Georgia's Open Records Act.

DeKalb County Sheriff Handles Bookings

Sheriff Melody Maddox runs the DeKalb County Sheriff's Office from 4415 Memorial Drive, Decatur, GA 30032. Call 404-298-8111 for the main line. The sheriff operates the DeKalb County jail, which processes all bookings from Chamblee arrests. Once someone is booked at the county level, the custody record, mugshot, and bond details are held by the sheriff's office. Chamblee PD keeps the arrest report, but the county takes over from booking forward.

DeKalb County is one of the larger counties in Georgia, and the jail handles bookings from multiple cities including Chamblee, Tucker, Stonecrest, and parts of Atlanta. For recent Chamblee arrests, checking with the DeKalb County jail is a good starting point. The county keeps an online jail log showing current inmates. Older records may need a written request. The county can charge copy fees for documents.

Note: Chamblee borders the city of Brookhaven. An arrest near the city line could be handled by either department depending on the exact location.

How to Request Chamblee Records

For a recent arrest report from Chamblee PD, file a written open records request. Include the person's full name, the arrest date, and any case numbers you have. Send it to the department at their Buford Hwy address. They must respond in three business days under state law. Fees are small for a single record. Walk-in requests at the Chamblee police station are also an option during business hours.

For booking and jail records, contact the DeKalb County Sheriff. Check the online inmate search first for recent data. For older Chamblee arrest records at the county level, file a written request with the sheriff's office. The county has its own fee schedule for document copies. Between the city and county agencies, most Chamblee arrest records can be tracked down with a bit of effort.

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is the state-level option. Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37, individuals can inspect their own criminal history for up to $15. That includes any Chamblee arrests reported to the state. Call the GBI at (404) 244-2639 to set up an appointment at their Decatur office.

State Databases for Chamblee

The Chamblee city website provides links to the police department and general city services.

State-level databases can help with broader Chamblee arrest record searches. The GBI criminal history FAQ covers the request process. The Georgia Felon Search costs $15 and shows felony convictions only. Misdemeanor Chamblee arrests won't appear. You need a name, date of birth, and sex to search. The GDC Find Offender tool searches the state prison system for current inmates. If a Chamblee arrest led to prison time, the person would show up in GDC.

The Georgia Sex Offender Registry lets you look up registered offenders by address in the Chamblee area. The Georgia Sheriffs directory lists every county sheriff including DeKalb County.

Chamblee Arrest Record Restriction

Georgia allows certain Chamblee arrest records to be restricted from public view. This applies when charges were dismissed, dropped, or never taken to trial. Guilty pleas and convictions cannot be restricted. If someone was arrested in Chamblee but the case ended without a conviction, they may be eligible.

The process depends on the arrest date. Arrests before July 1, 2013 go through the arresting agency. For Chamblee cases, that would be the police department or the DeKalb County Sheriff. The fee can go up to $50. Arrests after that date require filing through the prosecutor's office. Once restricted, a Chamblee arrest record is hidden from public searches. Only courts and law enforcement retain access. Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-38, unauthorized disclosure of restricted records results in a fine of up to $5,000.

Note: Restriction does not delete the arrest from the system. It only blocks public access to the record.

DeKalb County Resources

Chamblee is in DeKalb County. The county courthouse is in Decatur. Most Chamblee court cases go through the DeKalb County court system.

Nearby Cities

These cities border or are close to Chamblee in the DeKalb County area. Each has its own police department for local arrests.