Where it stands
Dekalb County · 32 facilities on this plate
Particulars
- Type
- County jail
- Security level
- Maximum
- County
- Dekalb County
- State
- Georgia
- Country
- United States
- Sheriff
- David W. Westrick
- Court
- DeKalb County Court
Also in Dekalb County
- Helms FacilityState prison
- Metro Reentry FacilityReentry center
- Metro Transitional CenterState prison
- Metro Regional Youth Detention CenterJuvenile facility
- Dekalb Regional Youth Detention CenterJuvenile facility
- Chamblee City JailCity jail
- Doraville City JailCity jail
- Georgia Bureau of InvestigationSpecial jurisdiction police
- Dekalb County Police Department - South PrecinctPolice department
- East Dekalb Police - SubstationPolice department
- Lithonia Police Department / Lithonia JailPolice department
- Dekalb County Police Department - East PrecinctPolice department
- Atlanta Police Department - Zone 6Police department
- City of Decatur Police DepartmentPolice department
- Dekalb County Marshals OfficeConstable / marshal
- Avondale Estates Police DepartmentPolice department
Frequently asked
Where is Dekalb County Jail located?
Dekalb County Jail is at 4425 Memorial Drive, Decatur, GA 30032 (Dekalb County, Georgia).
How can I call Dekalb County Jail?
The main number on record is (404) 298-8145. Numbers can change, so check the agency's official website if the call does not connect.
How do I find out if someone is held at Dekalb County Jail?
Use the agency's official inmate lookup, linked on this page, or call the facility on (404) 298-8145. Official agency records are the final authority on custody status.
What kind of facility is Dekalb County Jail?
Dekalb County Jail is a county jail run by the county sheriff's office. County jails hold people awaiting trial and those serving short sentences, usually under a year.
What are the visiting rules at Dekalb County Jail?
Visits usually have to be booked in advance, and visitors bring official photo identification. Rules differ from one facility to the next, so contact Dekalb County Jail before travelling or read the visiting section of its website.
How do I send a letter to someone at Dekalb County Jail?
Address the envelope with the person's full name and booking or inmate number, followed by Dekalb County Jail, 4425 Memorial Drive, Decatur, GA 30032. Many facilities only accept plain letters and photos, so check its mail rules before sending anything else.
What area does Dekalb County Jail belong to?
Dekalb County Jail is in Dekalb County, Georgia. Dekalb County has its own page in the atlas with every facility in the area.
Are there other prisons in Dekalb County?
Yes. The atlas lists 7 other places of detention in Dekalb County; they are linked at the bottom of this page.