DeKalb County GA Jail

County Jail

Last Updated: April 08, 2024
Address
4415 Memorial Dr, Decatur, GA 30032
Beds
3485
County
Dekalb
Phone
404-298-8500
Fax
404-298-8264

DeKalb Co Jail is for County Jail offenders sentenced up to twenty four months.

All prisons and jails have Security or Custody levels depending on the inmate’s classification, sentence, and criminal history. Please review the rules and regulations for County - medium facility.

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If you are unsure of your inmate's location, you can search and locate your inmate by typing in their last name, first name or first initial, and/or the offender ID number to get their accurate information immediately Registered Offenders

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You can support your loved ones at DeKalb Co Jail on InmateAid, if you have any immediate questions contact the facility directly at 404-298-8500.

When someone you care about gets arrested, it can be overwhelming. This webpage aims to ease your concerns by providing information about DeKalb County GA Jail. From visitation guidelines to contacting jail staff, we're here to support you as you navigate this challenging time. Take a look around and let us help you understand how to best support your family member or friend in custody.

The DeKalb Co Jail, located at 4415 Memorial Dr in Decatur, GA, is a secure detention center operated by the Dekalb County Sheriff's Office. This facility primarily houses individuals awaiting trial or sentencing, typically for less than two years. It accepts inmates from various jurisdictions, including surrounding towns, municipalities, the US Marshal's Service, and the Decatur Police Department.

New detainees are regularly admitted to the jail, with some being released on bail or placed under pretrial services caseloads. Others await their court appearances at the facility, receiving necessary accommodations such as bedding and meals. View all arrest records here.

Inmates serving as trustees within the jail undertake various tasks, including cooking, laundry, and commissary management, often receiving minimal compensation or sentence reduction for their services.

The jail offers a phone program for outbound calls only, with inmates unable to receive incoming calls. Accepting collect calls can be expensive, sometimes exceeding $10 per call. Alternatively, setting up an account through a third-party phone company may entail high fees per minute of usage. Click here for discounts on inmate calls, especially if the communication with your inmate is frequent. It's important to remember that all phone calls are recorded, and discussing sensitive legal matters over these lines is discouraged.

Inmate Locator

To utilize the Inmate Search page on InmateAid, begin by selecting the relevant prison facility in Georgia. This allows you to view the current list of inmates housed at DeKalb County GA Jail.

The second section features the InmateAid Inmate Search tool, providing a user-generated database of inmates. You can access this resource to utilize any of InmateAid's services. If you require assistance in creating an inmate profile to maintain communication, please contact us at aid@inmateaid.com, and we'll gladly help you locate your loved one.

As a last resort, you might have to pay for that information if we do not have it. The Arrest Record Search will cost you a small amount, but their data is the freshest available and for that reason, they charge to access it.

Visitation Information

DeKalb County GA Jail - Visitation

VISITATION GUIDELINES & REQUIREMENTS - All visitors must be on the inmate’s approved visitation list to use either the on-site or the online (At-Home) remote services. An approved visitor is allowed only one visit per week. All visits are by appointment only and must be scheduled 24 hours in advance by coming into the jail or by registering online at www.securustech.net/videovisitation.Telephone appointment scheduling is not available.

VIDEO VISITATION CENTER – Most inmates in the DeKalb County Jail can visit with friends or family at the jail’s video visitation center or remotely (At-Home) via the internet. Visits are allowed daily from 8:00 a.m.-11:45 a.m. and from 4:00 p.m.-9:50 p.m. Each inmate is allowed two 30-minute visits per week at the visitation center. Inmates housed in maximum security or mental health areas are not allowed to have visitors. Our jail staff can arrange accommodations for inmates with special needs upon request at intake.

VISITOR PARKING - Visitor parking at the jail is available in areas designated as “Visitor Parking.” A public pay parking lot is located adjacent to the building off Camp Drive. Public parking lots are managed by private companies and are not regulated by the sheriff’s office. Fees cannot be changed, modified, or voided by sheriff’s office employees. “Boots” attached to vehicles for non-payment cannot be removed by the sheriff’s office.

JAIL VIDEO VISITATION CENTER

  • Visitors to the jail visitation center must present a valid government-issued photo identification card, such as an official driver’s license, a state-issued identification card, or a military identification card. The use of the visitation center is free.
  • Appropriate dress is required and no tobacco products, cell phones or other electronic devices are allowed inside the facility – nor is storage provided for these items during a visit. Visitors are responsible for supervising children in the Visiting Area. Visits may be terminated if children exhibit behavior that interferes with other individuals’ use of the center or the maintenance of order. Visitors under the influence of alcohol or drugs will be denied entry into the facility.

ONLINE (AT-HOME) VISITS

  • Remote online (At-Home) visitation is available for a fee from any device with internet access and/or a webcam, including a home, library, office computer, or a “smartphone” (Android or I-Phone). Remote visitation sessions are not included in the inmate’s onsite visitation allowance. Remote visitation costs $5.00 (five dollars) for each 30-minute session. To set-up At-Home service: securustech.net/videovisitation or call 1-877-578-3658.
  • All participants in online visits should dress appropriately and behave in an acceptable manner during the visit. Remote video visits (except for attorneys and clergy visits) are recorded and subject to electronic monitoring by the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office. Violation of these guidelines can result in restriction from use of the online visit system.

Ask The Inmate

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