Access Redan Criminal History

Criminal history records for Redan are managed through the DeKalb County Police Department and the DeKalb County court system. Redan is a census-designated place in DeKalb County, not an incorporated city. That means it does not have its own police force or municipal court. Instead, DeKalb County handles all law enforcement and court matters for the area. Arrest reports, incident data, and criminal case records for Redan all go through county-level agencies. State databases from the Georgia Bureau of Investigation also cover cases in the Redan area, giving you another way to search.

DeKalb County Police Department Serves Redan

Redan does not have its own police department. The DeKalb County Police Department handles law enforcement for the area. You can reach them at (770) 724-7600. The department keeps arrest records, incident reports, and case files for crimes that take place in unincorporated areas and CDPs like Redan within DeKalb County.

When someone is arrested in Redan, the DeKalb County Police file the report. That report lists the charges, the date, and the person's name. These records are public under Georgia's Open Records Act. You can request copies by contacting the DeKalb County Police Department's records division.

DeKalb County is a large county with a lot of people. The police department handles a high volume of cases across the county. Records for Redan-area incidents are mixed in with records from other parts of unincorporated DeKalb County. You will need to search by the person's name or the case number rather than by the Redan location. The department sends its arrest data to the Georgia Crime Information Center, so arrests in Redan also show up in the statewide system.

One thing to keep in mind is that DeKalb County has several incorporated cities within its borders. Each has its own police department. But Redan is not one of them. So if a crime happened in Redan, it goes through the county, not a city department. If you are not sure where an incident took place, check with DeKalb County PD first.

DeKalb County Court Records

Redan is in DeKalb County. Criminal court cases from the Redan area go through the DeKalb County court system. The Clerk of Superior Court keeps records for felonies and serious misdemeanors. The courthouse is in Decatur, the county seat. You can search for case information through the DeKalb County court records portal online.

The clerk charges fees for certified copies. Walk-in requests are taken at the courthouse in Decatur. Phone inquiries are available as well. DeKalb County has a busy court system because of its size and population. The DeKalb County criminal history page has more on how the county system works and what records are available.

Since Redan is not incorporated, there is no municipal court for the area. All cases go through the county level. That actually makes things simpler in one way. You don't have to check a separate municipal court system. Everything from Redan goes through DeKalb County Superior Court or the State Court of DeKalb County, depending on the severity of the charge.

The DeKalb County Magistrate Court handles some preliminary matters like warrants and first appearances. Recorders Court, now merged into the county system, used to handle traffic and minor offenses for unincorporated areas. If you are looking for older records from the Redan area, you might need to check those older court divisions.

State Criminal History Tools

The Georgia Felon Search costs $15 per search. You need a first name, last name, date of birth, and sex. Results come back right away. The fee applies even if the search finds no record. This tool covers all of Georgia, including cases from the Redan area.

The Georgia Department of Corrections offender search is free. It shows people currently in state prison. Someone convicted of a crime in the Redan area who is serving time at a GDC facility shows up here. It does not include people in the DeKalb County Jail or those who have already finished their sentence.

The GBI FAQ page covers how to get criminal history records in Georgia. It has details on personal record requests and third-party searches. The GBI offers fingerprint-based checks, which give the most complete picture of someone's criminal history.

Record Restriction in Georgia

Georgia calls it record restriction, not expungement. When a record gets restricted, it is sealed from public view. Law enforcement keeps access. It will not come up in a standard public search.

Dropped or dismissed charges may qualify. People who finished a pretrial diversion program can apply. First Offender cases also qualify under O.C.G.A. Section 42-8-60. First-time offenders who complete their sentence without issues get discharged by the court. The record then gets restricted from public view.

The rules for record restriction are spelled out in O.C.G.A. Section 35-3-37. For arrests after July 1, 2013, start by contacting the prosecuting attorney. For older arrests, contact the arresting agency. In Redan, that means the DeKalb County Police Department or the DeKalb County district attorney.

How to Search Redan Criminal History

Since Redan is a CDP and not an incorporated city, all criminal history goes through county and state systems. Here are the main ways to search.

• Call DeKalb County Police at (770) 724-7600 for arrest and incident reports from the Redan area
• Visit the DeKalb County Clerk of Superior Court in Decatur for court case records
• Use the Georgia Felon Search for statewide felony data
• Check the GDC offender search for state prison records
• Contact the DeKalb County Sheriff for jail and booking data

Because Redan has no city-level agencies, the county is your main contact for everything. Police reports come from DeKalb County PD. Court records come from the DeKalb County Clerk. State tools like the Felon Search and GDC database add conviction and corrections data. Check the county system first, then fill in gaps with the state tools.

Nearby Cities With Criminal Records

Redan is near several other communities in DeKalb County that have their own criminal record resources. These pages cover the local agencies and search options for nearby cities.