Inmate Search 🔍 | DeKalb County Jail

DeKalb County Jail is a minimum security jail which falls under jurisdiction of Dekalb, GA. The jail is maintained and operated by sheriffs in Dekalb County. Offenders from the Police and City jails are transferred to the jail after the paper work is done. They usually stay in the jail, until they are sentenced, acquitted or released on bail. It houses inmates on temporary hold, typically serving less than a year jail term. Most of the inmates in DeKalb County Jail are convicted for misdemeanor offenses like driving under the influence, fighting/assault, theft etc. It provides basic amenities to the inmates like bathroom facility, 3 meals daily, education program and TV facility. It also provides work release program and other specialized services to the inmates.

Location

4415 Memorial Drive
Decatur, Georgia 30032

County

Dekalb County

Phone Number

404-298-8500

Facility Type

County Jail

Inmate Capacity

3485

Website

www.dekalbsheriff.org

Fax Number

404-298-8264

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q. How do I find out if someone is currently detained at DeKalb County Jail?

DeKalb County Jail maintains an online inmate list where one can find the list of detainees. The list is updated usually fairly frequently. To check the inmate roster please visit DeKalb County Jail Sheriff Department website. If that doesn't work, another good way to find someone is to call the Decatur police department at 404-298-8500 and find out about the inmate directly.

Q. What if you are not able to find the inmate in DeKalb County Jail?

It means the inmate is transferred to nearby county jail or state prison facility or is released from jail. Check Georgia inmate search page for more details on how to search for an inmate in Georgia.

Q. What are the visitation rules of DeKalb County Jail?

Any individual with valid government ID and who isn’t on felony probation is allowed to visit an inmate. Children below 18 years, must be accompanied by a legal guardian.
For more information one can call 404-298-8500.

DeKalb County Jail Visitation Hours

Sunday	7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.	12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.	5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Monday	7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.	12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Tuesday	7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.	12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Wednesday	7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.	12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Thursday	7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.	12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Friday	7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.	12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.	5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Saturday	9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.	12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.	5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.