Redan Police Blotter Records

Redan police blotter records are maintained by the DeKalb County Police Department, which provides law enforcement services to this unincorporated community of about 30,400 residents east of Atlanta. Redan does not have its own city police department. Instead, the DeKalb County Police Department handles all calls for service, files incident reports, and generates the police blotter entries for the area. The DeKalb County Sheriff's Office operates the county jail. Georgia's Open Records Act gives anyone the right to access these police blotter files, and several options exist for searching Redan records online and in person.

Redan Records in DeKalb County

Redan is an unincorporated community within DeKalb County, which means all law enforcement is handled at the county level. The DeKalb County Police Department patrols Redan and responds to calls. The DeKalb County Sheriff's Office operates the county jail where people arrested in Redan are booked. Both agencies create records that become part of the police blotter for the area. Since Redan is not an incorporated city, there is no separate municipal police department to contact.

The DeKalb County Clerk of Superior Court maintains court records for criminal cases originating from Redan arrests. Once a police blotter entry leads to charges and prosecution, the court docket tracks filings, hearings, and case outcomes. DeKalb County's court system processes cases from Redan alongside those from other parts of the county, including incorporated cities like Stonecrest, Tucker, Chamblee, and Brookhaven. The county courthouse in Decatur is where most court proceedings take place.

DeKalb County is one of the most populated counties in Georgia, so the police department handles a large volume of reports across all its patrol areas including Redan.

DeKalb County Police Redan Records

The DeKalb County Police Department is the agency that creates police blotter entries for Redan. Officers assigned to patrol the Redan area handle all types of calls, from traffic incidents and property crimes to assaults and domestic situations. Every call that generates a written report adds to the police blotter for the Redan community. The department's records section maintains incident reports, arrest records, accident reports, and supplemental case files.

To request a Redan police blotter entry, contact the DeKalb County Police Department at (770) 724-7710. You can also visit the department in person during business hours. A case number makes the search much faster. Without one, give the date, time, and location of the incident as precisely as you can. The DeKalb County Police Department covers a large territory, so staff need enough detail to find the specific Redan report you are looking for. The department also has a records request process that lets you submit written requests by mail or in person.

If you are not sure whether the incident happened in Redan or in a nearby incorporated city, call the DeKalb County Police Department first. They can help you figure out which agency took the report.

Redan Police Blotter Open Records

Georgia's Open Records Act covers every police blotter entry created by the DeKalb County Police Department for the Redan area. Under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70, all records created or maintained by a public agency are public. This includes incident reports, arrest logs, and booking records from Redan. No reason is needed when you make a request. The law protects your right to access these files regardless of who you are.

The DeKalb County Police Department must respond within three business days under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-71. Copies cost up to 10 cents per page for standard sizes. The first 15 minutes of search time are free. After that, the department can charge the hourly rate of the lowest-paid employee who can handle the request. For a single Redan police blotter entry, the total cost is usually just a few dollars. Put your request in writing to make sure the three-day clock starts immediately.

O.C.G.A. § 50-18-72 lists exceptions. Records from active investigations may be partially withheld. Juvenile records are sealed. Victim contact details get removed before release. But the basic facts of the Redan police blotter entry, what happened, where, and when, are almost always released to the public. If DeKalb County denies any part of your request, they have to explain which exemption applies in writing.

Redan Police Blotter Info

State agencies maintain records that connect to Redan police blotter data. The Georgia EPORTS system handles crash reports, incident reports, and citations from state troopers working near Redan. Interstate 20 runs south of the community, and state patrol officers file their own reports for highway incidents in the area. A crash report costs $5.00 through EPORTS. Incident reports are $2.00. Citations are free for the first copy.

The GBI Records Request Center takes open records requests for state investigative files. If the GBI assisted DeKalb County police on a case in Redan, the state-level files may contain information not in the local police blotter. The Georgia Sex Offender Registry lets you search for registered offenders in the Redan area at no cost. For criminal history checks beyond what is publicly available, O.C.G.A. § 35-3-34 requires the subject's written consent unless you are only looking at Georgia felony convictions.

The Georgia Department of Corrections offender search shows people serving state prison time. It does not include inmates held at the DeKalb County jail.

Redan Police Record Fees

Fees for Redan police blotter records from the DeKalb County Police Department follow state guidelines. Standard copies cost up to 10 cents per page. Certified copies add about $2.00 per document. The DPS fee schedule details what Georgia agencies can charge for records. The first 15 minutes of search time are free. After that, the county can bill at the lowest applicable hourly rate.

EPORTS fees for state patrol records near Redan are $5.00 for crash reports, $2.00 for incident reports, and free for citations. These only cover state-generated records and are separate from DeKalb County fees. If both a state trooper and a DeKalb County officer responded to the same incident near Redan, you would request from each agency separately. For most routine Redan police blotter lookups, the total cost stays minimal.

Redan Police Blotter Resources

The Georgia Sheriffs' Association maintains a directory of every sheriff's office in the state. For Redan police blotter requests that involve the DeKalb County Sheriff's Office, such as jail booking records, the directory helps you confirm the correct contact information. Since Redan relies on county-level agencies for all law enforcement, knowing the difference between the DeKalb County Police Department and the sheriff's office matters. The police department handles patrol and incident reports. The sheriff's office runs the jail and serves court papers.

Verify DeKalb County Sheriff's Office details through this directory before contacting them about Redan records.

The Georgia Department of Corrections offender search tool covers people who have been sentenced to state prison from anywhere in Georgia, including cases that originated in Redan. The tool shows current and former inmates with photos when they are available. You can search by name. If someone was convicted after a Redan arrest and sent to state prison, this database will show their status. It does not cover people still held at the DeKalb County jail or those out on bond after a Redan police blotter arrest.

Search by name to find anyone in Georgia state custody after a conviction connected to Redan.

Nearby Cities

Several cities near Redan have their own police departments and separate police blotter records. Redan itself is unincorporated and served by DeKalb County police, but neighboring cities handle their own incidents. Check the exact location before requesting records.