Criminal Records in Brookhaven
Criminal records for Brookhaven residents are kept at the DeKalb County level. The county sheriff handles arrest records and background checks. The Superior Court Clerk stores court case files. You can also search for criminal records through the GBI, which runs the Georgia Crime Information Center. State databases cover all 159 counties including cases tied to Brookhaven. Here is how to search for and get criminal records in Brookhaven, Georgia.
Brookhaven Quick Facts
DeKalb County Handles Brookhaven Records
Brookhaven is in DeKalb County, and criminal records for Brookhaven residents are handled at the county level. The DeKalb County Sheriff's Office processes arrest records, booking reports, and criminal history checks. Sheriff Melody Maddox leads the office. You can reach them at 404-298-8111. The DeKalb County Superior Court Clerk has court case files including felony indictments, plea agreements, and sentencing orders.
Criminal cases that happen in Brookhaven go through the DeKalb County court system. The Superior Court handles felonies. State Court takes misdemeanors. Magistrate Court deals with minor offenses and preliminary hearings. For more about the county-level criminal records system, visit the DeKalb County criminal records page.
Brookhaven Police and Criminal Records
Brookhaven has its own police department that handles local law enforcement. For arrest records and incident reports, contact the Brookhaven police directly. The DeKalb County Sheriff's Office also serves Brookhaven and can process criminal history checks through the GCIC system. Sheriff Melody Maddox leads the county office, and you can reach them at 404-298-8111.
Local police handle most day-to-day law enforcement in Brookhaven. The county sheriff handles county-wide matters, jail operations, and court services. Both agencies can help with criminal record requests. For records from the state level, use the GBI or other state databases that cover all of Georgia including Brookhaven.
How to Find Brookhaven Criminal Records
Start with the DeKalb County Sheriff's Office at 404-298-8111. They can run criminal history checks and pull arrest records. Walk-in visits work well for quick requests. For court case files, go to the DeKalb County Superior Court Clerk. They have records from felony trials, plea deals, and sentencing hearings.
State databases also cover Brookhaven. The Georgia Justice Project lets you look up anyone in the state prison system for free. The eAccess court records checks for felony convictions at $15 per search. The Georgia Pardons and Paroles may have DeKalb County cases online too.
Georgia's Open Records Act under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70 gives you the right to request criminal records from any government office. Put your request in writing with as much detail as you can. The first 15 minutes of search time are free and copies cost about $0.10 per page. This applies to records held by the DeKalb County Sheriff and courts that cover Brookhaven.
Note: Some records from active investigations are exempt from disclosure under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-72.
State Criminal Record Resources for Brookhaven
Several state agencies hold criminal records that cover Brookhaven and all of Georgia. The Georgia Justice Project lets you look up anyone in the state prison system for free. The Georgia Felon Search handles parole and clemency cases. The GBI record restrictions page outlines your right to access public records from any Georgia government office.
The Brookhaven Police Department website at www.brookhavenga.gov has info on police services in Brookhaven.
Contact the police department for local criminal records requests or to file a report in Brookhaven.
The Georgia Pardons and Paroles at pap.georgia.gov is a state resource for searching criminal records from Brookhaven and the rest of Georgia.
This tool is free and open to anyone searching for criminal records in Georgia.
Criminal Record Restriction for Brookhaven Residents
Georgia allows certain criminal records to be restricted from public view under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37. If charges were dropped or you were acquitted, you may qualify. For arrests after July 1, 2013, contact the prosecuting attorney. For older arrests, apply through the arresting agency. The fee is $25 per arrest. The Georgia Courts has the full details.
The First Offender Act under O.C.G.A. § 42-8-60 lets first-time offenders who complete probation have their records restricted. The GDC offender query helps people in Georgia with record restriction, pardons, and civil rights restoration. The GBI criminal history FAQ also covers what Brookhaven residents should know about their criminal records.
Note: Record restriction limits who can see the record but does not destroy it.
Brookhaven Criminal Records County Link
Brookhaven is part of DeKalb County. All criminal filings go through the DeKalb County court system. For complete details on the county sheriff, court clerk, fees, and more resources, visit the full county page.
Nearby Cities with Criminal Records
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