Search Stonecrest Criminal History

Criminal history records for Stonecrest are managed through the DeKalb County Police Department and the DeKalb County court system. Stonecrest became a city in 2017, but it still relies on the DeKalb County Police Department for law enforcement. The city does not have its own police force. Court records for criminal cases go through the DeKalb County Clerk of Superior Court. State databases from the Georgia Bureau of Investigation also cover Stonecrest cases. With over 61,000 residents, Stonecrest is one of the larger cities in DeKalb County, and its criminal history records are all handled at the county and state level.

DeKalb County Police Department Serves Stonecrest

Stonecrest does not have its own police department. The DeKalb County Police Department handles law enforcement for the city. You can reach them at (770) 724-7600. The department keeps arrest records, incident reports, and case files for crimes that happen in Stonecrest and other areas served by the county police.

Stonecrest incorporated in 2017. Before that, the area was unincorporated DeKalb County. The county police have handled law enforcement here for decades. When someone gets arrested in Stonecrest, the DeKalb County Police file the report. It includes the charges, date, and person's details. These records are public under Georgia's Open Records Act.

The DeKalb County Police Department is one of the larger departments in the state. It covers a big area and handles a lot of cases. Stonecrest records are kept alongside records from other parts of DeKalb County. Search by person name or case number to find what you need. The department sends arrest data to the Georgia Crime Information Center, which means arrests in Stonecrest also appear in statewide searches.

To request a police report, contact the DeKalb County Police records division. You can walk in during business hours or call to ask about the process. There may be a small fee for copies. Records tied to active investigations or sealed by a court order may not be available right away.

DeKalb County has several incorporated cities, and some have their own police forces. Stonecrest is not one of them. If you need records from Stonecrest, go through DeKalb County PD. If the incident happened in a neighboring city like Lithonia (which is a small city with its own limited services), check which agency actually responded to the call.

DeKalb County Court Records for Stonecrest

Stonecrest is in DeKalb County. Criminal court cases from the city 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 county's online portal.

The clerk charges fees for certified copies. Walk-in requests are handled at the Decatur courthouse. You can also call for case status. The DeKalb County criminal history page covers the full scope of the clerk's office, sheriff, and other county resources.

Stonecrest may have a municipal court for city-level ordinance matters. As a newer city, its municipal court handles some local offenses. These cases may not show up in the Superior Court system. Check with the City of Stonecrest for details on municipal court records. For most criminal cases, though, everything goes through the county system.

The DeKalb County State Court handles misdemeanors. The Magistrate Court handles warrants and first appearance hearings. If you are looking for a specific type of record, knowing which court handled the case helps narrow down the search. Most serious criminal matters end up in Superior Court.

State Criminal History Tools

The Georgia Felon Search costs $15 per search. Enter a first name, last name, date of birth, and sex. Results are instant. The fee applies even if the search comes up empty. This covers all of Georgia, including cases from Stonecrest.

The Georgia Department of Corrections offender search is free. It shows people in state prison. Someone convicted in DeKalb County who is serving time at a GDC facility will show up here. People in the county jail or those who finished their sentence do not appear.

The GBI FAQ page walks through how to get criminal history records in Georgia. It covers personal requests and third-party searches. The GBI also offers fingerprint-based checks, which are the most complete way to get your own criminal history record.

Record Restriction for Stonecrest Cases

Georgia uses record restriction. Not expungement. A restricted record is sealed from public view. Law enforcement keeps access. Standard public searches will not return it.

Charges that were dropped or dismissed may qualify. Completed pretrial diversion programs count too. The First Offender Act under O.C.G.A. Section 42-8-60 lets first-time offenders finish their sentence without a formal conviction on their public record. When the sentence is complete, the court discharges the case and the record gets restricted.

The rules are detailed 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 Stonecrest, that means the DeKalb County Police Department or the DeKalb County district attorney.

How to Search Stonecrest Criminal History

Stonecrest relies on DeKalb County for police and court services. Here are the main ways to find criminal history from the area.

• Call DeKalb County Police at (770) 724-7600 for arrest and incident reports from Stonecrest
• 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

DeKalb County is your main contact for everything at the local level. Police reports, court files, and jail data all come through county agencies. State tools add statewide felony and corrections data. Start with the county system and use state tools to fill in any blanks.

Nearby Cities With Criminal Records

Stonecrest is near several communities in DeKalb County. Each has its own criminal record resources through the county or their own agencies. These pages cover the local options.