Tucker Felony Records
Tucker felony records are processed through the DeKalb County Superior Court. The City of Tucker was incorporated in 2016 and has a population of about 37,200. It sits in the central part of DeKalb County, east of Atlanta. The Tucker Police Department handles arrests in the city, but all felony cases go to the DeKalb County District Attorney for prosecution. You can search for felony case records using the Georgia Felon Search tool, the GDC offender database, or by contacting the DeKalb County Clerk of Superior Court. DeKalb County is one of the largest counties in metro Atlanta, so the court system handles a high volume of felony cases from Tucker and surrounding areas.
Tucker Quick Facts
DeKalb County Handles Tucker Felony Cases
All felony cases in Tucker go through the DeKalb County Superior Court. The court is part of the Stone Mountain Judicial Circuit. City police arrest suspects, and the DeKalb County District Attorney brings the charges. The DeKalb County Clerk of Superior Court keeps all felony case files, filings, and sentencing records.
The DeKalb County courthouse is in Decatur, the county seat. The clerk office accepts walk-in requests for case lookups and certified copies. DeKalb County has about 760,000 residents, making it one of the busiest court systems in the state. The DeKalb County Sheriff's Office maintains jail records and booking information. They also run an online inmate search portal at portal-gadekalb.tylertech.cloud where you can look up current inmates. Visit the DeKalb County felony records page for full details on the county court system.
Tucker Police Department Records
The Tucker Police Department is at 1975 Lakeside Parkway, Tucker, GA 30084. Call (678) 937-0300 for general questions. The department was created when Tucker incorporated and handles all law enforcement in the city. Before incorporation, the DeKalb County Police Department handled this area. Some older records may still be with the county police.
Tucker Municipal Court is at the same address. Call (678) 937-0305 for court questions. The municipal court handles city ordinance violations and some misdemeanors. It does not handle felony cases. All felony charges in Tucker go to the DeKalb County Superior Court in Decatur.
Since Tucker is a newer city, some residents may still be more familiar with the DeKalb County Police. Both the Tucker PD and DeKalb County Police can make felony arrests in the area. Either way, the case goes to the county DA for prosecution. Arrest reports stay with whichever department made the arrest, while court records go to the county clerk.
How to Search Tucker Felony Records
Use the Georgia Felon Search to check for felony convictions. The fee is $15 per search. You need the person's name, date of birth, and sex. Results are instant. O.C.G.A. 35-3-34 allows public access to felony conviction data.
The Georgia Department of Corrections has a free offender search tool. This shows people who are or were in state prison. Search by name or GDC ID. Results include charges, sentence, facility, and release dates. Good for finding Tucker cases that ended in prison time.
DeKalb County also has an inmate lookup portal. The DeKalb inmate portal lets you search for people currently held at the DeKalb County Jail. This is useful for finding recent arrests in the Tucker area. The portal shows booking charges, bond amounts, and court dates.
For full court records, visit the DeKalb County Clerk of Superior Court in Decatur. The GSCCCA has a statewide case search that covers all Georgia counties. The GBI criminal history FAQ explains how to request a criminal background check through local law enforcement for about $15.
Record Restrictions
Georgia law allows some criminal records to be restricted. Under O.C.G.A. 35-3-37, certain felony arrest records can be sealed if charges were never brought within four years of the arrest. The GBI record restrictions page lists all conditions and time frames.
The First Offender Act (O.C.G.A. 42-8-60) allows some first-time felony offenders to have their conviction sealed after completing their sentence. This does not apply to serious violent felonies or sex crimes. Contact the DeKalb County Clerk or an attorney for guidance on whether a record qualifies.
State Resources
- Georgia Felon Search: $15 per name-based felony conviction check
- GDC Offender Search: Free, current and past state inmates
- GCIC Criminal History: About $15, through local law enforcement
- GBI Open Records Portal: gbigeorgia.govqa.us
- State Board of Pardons and Paroles: (404) 656-4661
Under the Georgia Open Records Act (O.C.G.A. 50-18-70), you can request records from any government agency. They must respond within three business days. Page copies are $0.10 each.
Legal Help for Tucker Residents
Georgia Legal Services Program offers free legal help for low-income residents. Call (404) 206-5175 or go to glsp.org. The Atlanta Legal Aid Society also serves DeKalb County residents. For a private lawyer, call the State Bar of Georgia referral service at 1-800-334-6865.
For help reading your criminal history report, call the GCIC at 404-244-2639 (option 5). Hours are 9 AM to 2 PM, Monday through Friday. Email gacriminalhistory@gbi.ga.gov with record questions.
DeKalb County Felony Records
Tucker is in DeKalb County, and all felony cases go through the DeKalb County Superior Court. For the full county court details, fees, and felony record resources, visit the DeKalb County page.