Find Criminal Records in Tucker
If you need criminal records in Tucker, start with the DeKalb County Sheriff's Office or the courts. The sheriff keeps arrest logs, booking data, and local warrant files. Court records sit with the DeKalb County Superior Court Clerk. Georgia law makes most criminal records public. You can look them up in person or use online tools from state agencies. This page covers how to access criminal records connected to Tucker.
Tucker Quick Facts
DeKalb County Handles Tucker Records
Tucker is in DeKalb County, and criminal records for Tucker 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 Tucker 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.
Tucker Police and Criminal Records
Tucker has its own police department that handles local law enforcement. For arrest records and incident reports, contact the Tucker police directly. The DeKalb County Sheriff's Office also serves Tucker 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 Tucker. 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 Tucker.
Find Criminal Records in Tucker
Criminal records for Tucker can be searched through local and state resources. The county sheriff at 404-298-8111 handles arrest records and background checks. The DeKalb County Superior Court Clerk has court case files. Both offices are open during normal business hours on weekdays.
Online tools give you more options. The Georgia Pardons and Paroles costs $15 for a felony check. The GDC offender query is free for searching state prison records. The Georgia Legal Aid criminal records guide walks you through the process of getting criminal history records from the GBI. For court records specifically, check the GBI record restrictions page website.
Under Georgia law, most criminal records are public. O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70 gives anyone the right to ask for public records. You do not need a reason to make the request. Some records from open investigations are not available, but closed cases are generally accessible to the public in Tucker.
State Criminal Record Resources for Tucker
Several state agencies hold criminal records that cover Tucker and all of Georgia. The GDC offender query lets you look up anyone in the state prison system for free. The eAccess court records handles parole and clemency cases. The Georgia Courts outlines your right to access public records from any Georgia government office.
The Georgia Felon Search at georgia.gov covers criminal records searches for Tucker and all Georgia locations.
Use this state resource to find criminal records tied to Tucker cases.
You can also check the Georgia Pardons and Paroles at pap.georgia.gov for records that may be tied to Tucker.
This free tool covers all of Georgia including cases from Tucker.
Criminal Record Restriction for Tucker 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 Open Records Act 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 Georgia offender search helps people in Georgia with record restriction, pardons, and civil rights restoration. The GSCCCA also covers what Tucker residents should know about their criminal records.
Note: Record restriction limits who can see the record but does not destroy it.
Tucker Criminal Records County Link
Tucker 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.
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