Access Chamblee Felony Records
Chamblee felony records are processed through the DeKalb County Superior Court. Chamblee is a city of about 32,300 people located inside the perimeter of metro Atlanta in DeKalb County. The Chamblee Police Department makes arrests within city limits, but all felony charges go to the DeKalb County District Attorney for prosecution. You can look up felony records tied to Chamblee through the Georgia Felon Search, the GDC offender database, or by contacting the DeKalb County Clerk of Superior Court. Chamblee is one of several cities in DeKalb County, and all of them funnel felony cases through the same county court system.
Chamblee Quick Facts
DeKalb County Handles Chamblee Felony Cases
Chamblee is in DeKalb County. All felony cases from Chamblee go to the DeKalb County Superior Court in Decatur for prosecution. The DeKalb County Clerk of Superior Court maintains every felony case file, from the initial indictment through final disposition. DeKalb is one of the most populated counties in Georgia, and the court handles a high volume of felony cases from many cities.
The DeKalb County courthouse is at 556 N. McDonough Street, Decatur, GA 30030. You can call the clerk at (404) 371-2836. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. Since Chamblee is about 10 miles from Decatur, residents will need to drive to the courthouse for in-person record requests. The drive typically takes 15 to 25 minutes depending on traffic. For the full DeKalb County court information, visit the DeKalb County felony records page.
DeKalb County is in the Stone Mountain Judicial Circuit. This circuit covers only DeKalb County but has multiple Superior Court judges due to the large population. Cases get assigned based on case type and court calendar availability.
Chamblee Police Department Records
The Chamblee Police Department is at 3518 Broad Street, Chamblee, GA 30341. Call (770) 986-5000 for questions about police reports or arrest records. The department handles all law enforcement in Chamblee.
After a felony arrest in Chamblee, the police department creates a booking record and incident report. These documents stay with the Chamblee police. The felony case file then moves to the DeKalb County District Attorney for prosecution. If you need a copy of an arrest report from Chamblee, contact the police records division at the station.
The DeKalb County Sheriff's Office runs the county jail. People arrested on felony charges in Chamblee are held at the DeKalb County Jail. The sheriff's office can answer questions about who is in custody. The DeKalb County Police Department also provides law enforcement in unincorporated parts of the county, but within Chamblee, the city police take the lead.
Chamblee Municipal Court is at 3518 Broad Street, Chamblee, GA 30341. Call (770) 986-5010. This court handles city ordinance violations and certain misdemeanor cases. Felonies do not go through municipal court. Cases that get elevated to felony level transfer to the DeKalb County Superior Court.
How to Search Chamblee Felony Records
The Georgia Felon Search is the fastest tool for checking felony records. Each search costs $15. You need the person's first name, last name, date of birth, and sex. Results show any felony conviction in the state database. Under O.C.G.A. 35-3-34, this data is public.
The Georgia Department of Corrections has a free offender search. It shows people currently in state prison or who were in the past. Search by name or GDC ID. You get charges, sentence, facility, and release date details. This works for Chamblee felony cases that ended in a prison sentence.
DeKalb County also has an online inmate search through its inmate portal. This shows people currently held in the DeKalb County Jail. It can be useful if you want to check on someone who was recently arrested on a felony charge in Chamblee.
For full court records, visit the DeKalb County Clerk of Superior Court at 556 N. McDonough Street in Decatur. The Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority also has a statewide search where you can find Chamblee cases under DeKalb County records.
The GBI criminal history FAQ covers how to get a full criminal history through local law enforcement. Cost is about $15.
Record Restrictions in Georgia
Georgia allows certain records to be restricted. Under O.C.G.A. 35-3-37, felony arrest records can be restricted if the case was never prosecuted. The waiting period is four years after the arrest date. Serious violent felonies are excluded from this rule.
The First Offender Act (O.C.G.A. 42-8-60) helps first-time offenders who complete their sentence avoid a formal conviction on their record. These sealed records don't show up in public database searches. But law enforcement and some employers still have access to them.
People found not guilty or with dismissed charges can petition the court to restrict the arrest record. For Chamblee cases, this petition goes to the DeKalb County Superior Court. No fee is needed to file.
State Resources for Chamblee Felony Records
The Georgia Crime Information Center is the main criminal history database in Georgia. Contact GCIC at 404-244-2639 or at 3121 Panthersville Road, Decatur, GA 30034.
The State Board of Pardons and Paroles tracks people on parole and handles pardon requests. Call (404) 656-4661 for questions.
- Georgia Felon Search: $15 per name search for felony convictions
- GDC Offender Search: Free, covers current and past state inmates
- GCIC Criminal History: About $15 through local law enforcement
- GBI Open Records: File requests at gbigeorgia.govqa.us
Under the Georgia Open Records Act (O.C.G.A. 50-18-70), agencies must respond to records requests within three business days. Copies cost $0.10 per page.
Legal Help in Chamblee
The Georgia Legal Services Program offers legal help to low-income residents. Call (404) 206-5175 or visit glsp.org. The DeKalb County Public Defender's Office handles cases for people who can't afford a private attorney. The State Bar of Georgia runs a lawyer referral service at 1-800-334-6865.
For help reading a criminal history report, call GCIC at 404-244-2639 and press option 5. Hours are 9 AM to 2 PM, Monday through Friday. You can also email gacriminalhistory@gbi.ga.gov.
Nearby Cities
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DeKalb County Felony Records
Chamblee is in DeKalb County. All felony cases go through the DeKalb County Superior Court in Decatur. For the full county court details, fees, and all felony record resources, visit the DeKalb County page.