Stonecrest Arrest Records

Stonecrest arrest records are managed through the city's police services and the DeKalb County Sheriff's Office. Stonecrest incorporated in 2017 and has about 61,000 residents in eastern DeKalb County. The city contracts law enforcement services and handles arrests within its borders. The DeKalb County Sheriff runs the county jail and processes bookings for all arrests in the area. Searching for Stonecrest arrest records means checking with the city or with the DeKalb County system, where jail and booking data are stored.

Stonecrest Police and Arrest Records

Stonecrest established its own police services after incorporating in 2017. Before that, DeKalb County Police covered the area. The City of Stonecrest website has information about police services and other city departments.

The city website links to local government services, including details about law enforcement in the Stonecrest area. When officers make an arrest in Stonecrest, the initial report gets filed at the city level. The arrested person is then taken to the DeKalb County jail for booking. The county sheriff handles custody from that point forward. Booking records, inmate data, and jail logs all go through the DeKalb County system. This is the same setup used by other incorporated cities in DeKalb County.

For Stonecrest arrest records from before the 2017 incorporation, you need to go through DeKalb County directly. The city did not exist yet, so those records belong to the county police department and the county sheriff's office.

DeKalb County Jail and Stonecrest Bookings

The DeKalb County Sheriff runs the jail where Stonecrest arrests are processed. The jail creates booking records for every person brought in. These records include the person's name, charges, booking date and time, and personal details. The booking logs are public records under Georgia law.

You can contact the DeKalb County Sheriff's Office to check on someone in custody or to get copies of booking records tied to a Stonecrest arrest. The sheriff's office keeps all jail records for the county. If you need to verify that someone was booked after an arrest in Stonecrest, the county jail is the place to check.

How to Get Stonecrest Arrest Records

File an open records request for arrest reports from Stonecrest police. Georgia's Open Records Act requires that initial arrest reports be released to the public. Put your request in writing. Include the person's full name, arrest date, and any identifying details. The agency has three business days to respond. They can charge a reasonable copy fee.

For booking data and jail records, contact the DeKalb County Sheriff's Office. They handle all jail bookings for the county, including arrests from Stonecrest. For current inmates, call the jail to check if someone is being held. Older Stonecrest arrest records may take longer to pull. That is especially true for pre-2017 records that went through DeKalb County Police before the city existed.

Note: Stonecrest is one of the newest cities in Georgia, so some arrest records in the area predate the city itself.

Georgia State Databases for Stonecrest

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation manages the statewide criminal history system. Stonecrest arrest records enter the system through DeKalb County. The Georgia Crime Information Center collects data from all 159 counties and connects them through the Criminal Justice Information System network.

Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37, you can check your own criminal history for up to $15. That would cover any Stonecrest arrests. Contact (404) 244-2639 to schedule an appointment at the GCIC office in Decatur. If errors show up, you have 60 days to request corrections.

The Georgia Felon Search costs $15 per query and only returns felony convictions. Misdemeanor arrests from Stonecrest are excluded. Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-38, requesting records under false pretenses can bring a fine up to $5,000 and up to two years in jail. The GDC offender search tracks inmates in state prisons across Georgia.

The GBI FAQ page covers the most common questions about getting arrest records and criminal history data in Georgia.

Stonecrest Arrest Record Restriction

Georgia allows restriction of arrest records when charges ended in dismissal, dead docket, or no indictment. A restricted Stonecrest arrest record is removed from public search results. Only courts and criminal justice agencies keep access.

For arrests before July 1, 2013, apply to the arresting agency in writing. The fee is up to $50. After that date, the prosecutor handles restriction. Guilty outcomes are never eligible. The GCIC processes the sealing once approved.

Stonecrest Criminal Registries

The Georgia Sex Offender Registry is free and includes offenders in Stonecrest and DeKalb County. Search by name or area. The Georgia Sheriffs by County directory lists the DeKalb County sheriff with contact information for records requests.

Stonecrest County Resources

Stonecrest is in DeKalb County. The county sheriff runs the jail and handles booking records for all arrests in the area.

Nearby Cities

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