Access Brookhaven Busted Mugshots and Arrest Records
Brookhaven busted mugshots and arrest records are maintained by the DeKalb County Sheriff's Office, which operates the jail serving this city of about 59,370 people in northern DeKalb County. The Brookhaven Police Department handles local law enforcement within city limits, and arrests made there are booked at the DeKalb County Jail. That county booking system is the main source for Brookhaven arrest records and inmate data available to the public.
Brookhaven Quick Facts
Which County Handles Brookhaven Arrest Records
Brookhaven is located within DeKalb County. All arrests made in the city are processed at the DeKalb County Jail, which is run by the DeKalb County Sheriff's Office. The jail handles bookings for every city and unincorporated area in DeKalb County, and Brookhaven is no different. When a Brookhaven Police officer arrests someone, that person is transported to the county facility for booking, and the record created there is what you can search online.
The Brookhaven Police Department is located at 2660 Buford Hwy NE, Brookhaven, GA 30324. The non-emergency line is 404-637-0600. BPD was formed in 2012 when the city incorporated, replacing DeKalb County Police coverage in the area. Today the city has its own force. But it still relies on the county sheriff for jail and booking services. Arrest records from BPD arrests show "Brookhaven PD" as the arresting agency in the DeKalb County inmate search results.
Brookhaven sits in the northeastern part of DeKalb County, close to the Fulton and Gwinnett county lines. If someone was arrested near those boundaries, they may appear in a different county's system. For arrests clearly within Brookhaven city limits, the DeKalb County Sheriff's inmate search is the right tool.
Brookhaven Police Department
The Brookhaven Police Department handles patrol, investigations, and arrests within the city. Officers respond to calls from residents and businesses in Brookhaven and transfer arrested persons to the DeKalb County Jail for booking. The department does not operate its own holding facility. Once someone is booked at the county jail, the record moves into the public inmate database maintained by the DeKalb County Sheriff.
BPD accepts open records requests for incident reports, call logs, and other documents the department holds. For booking records and inmate data, those requests go to the DeKalb County Sheriff's Office. These are two separate agencies. The police department controls its own incident records; the sheriff controls the jail and booking records. Knowing which agency holds the record you need saves time when making a formal request.
Brookhaven also has a municipal court that handles city ordinance violations. If you are looking for a city court case rather than a county criminal record, contact Brookhaven Municipal Court rather than the county system. For most felony arrests and serious misdemeanor bookings in Brookhaven, the DeKalb County system is the right place to look.
The screenshot below shows the Georgia Bureau of Investigation homepage, the agency responsible for the GCIC criminal history database and the statewide sex offender registry.
The GBI oversees criminal history data for all 159 Georgia counties, including DeKalb County, and its resources supplement the local DeKalb inmate search for Brookhaven arrest records.
DeKalb County Inmate Search for Brookhaven Bookings
The DeKalb County Sheriff's Office inmate search portal at dekalbsheriff.org is the main tool for Brookhaven busted mugshots and booking records. Search by name to look up current and recent inmates. The portal shows charges, booking dates, and custody status for defendants held at the DeKalb County Jail. The search is free and does not require an account. Results update in real time as booking data comes in from the jail.
For formal records, you can submit an open records request to the DeKalb County Sheriff. Under the Georgia Open Records Act, the agency must respond within three business days. The first 15 minutes of staff time is free, and the first 20 pages cost nothing. Additional pages run $0.10 each. For incident reports specific to Brookhaven, submit a separate request to the Brookhaven Police Department at 2660 Buford Hwy NE.
For full coverage of the DeKalb County jail system, including facility address, legal resources, and other tools, see the DeKalb County busted mugshots page.
The screenshot below shows the Georgia Crime Information Center page, which maintains the statewide criminal history database that receives arrest records from all Georgia counties.
GCIC records cover Brookhaven arrests and all other DeKalb County bookings, and they are more complete than the county inmate search because they track the full lifecycle of an arrest.
Georgia Law on Booking Photos and Mugshot Websites
Georgia law limits how arrest photos are published. Under O.C.G.A. § 35-1-19, Georgia law enforcement agencies cannot post booking photos on the internet. The DeKalb County Sheriff's inmate portal does not display mugshots for this reason. Charges, bond information, and custody status are public, but photos are not published through the official system. This law applies statewide, not just in DeKalb County.
Private mugshot websites gather and publish arrest photos from open records requests. If a Brookhaven booking photo appears on one of these sites, Georgia law provides a removal path. Under O.C.G.A. § 10-1-393.5, mugshot companies must take down photos within 30 days free of charge when the underlying arrest qualifies for record restriction. You make the request by certified mail. The Georgia Consumer Protection Division explains the process in detail, including which sites are covered.
The Georgia Open Records Act at O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70 is the legal basis for requesting arrest records from government agencies. Agencies must respond within three business days. This law covers the DeKalb County Sheriff, Brookhaven PD, and every other public agency in Georgia. It ensures you have a legal right to request and receive arrest records and booking data.
Statewide Resources for Brookhaven Arrest Records
State-level tools expand your search beyond the county inmate portal for Brookhaven arrest records. The Georgia Crime Information Center (GCIC), managed by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, maintains criminal history data for all 159 counties, including DeKalb. GCIC records cover arrests and convictions statewide. The GBI's open records request portal at gbigeorgia.govqa.us handles formal requests for state-level criminal history data.
The Georgia Felon Search at georgia.gov costs $15 and provides instant statewide felony conviction results. The Georgia Department of Corrections offender search is free and shows photos for state prison inmates, which is useful when the county jail search comes up empty. The Georgia Sex Offender Registry is free, searchable by name or address, and includes registrants throughout DeKalb County and Brookhaven.
The screenshot below shows the Georgia Felon Search service page, a $15 state tool for instant felony conviction lookups covering all of Georgia.
The Georgia Felon Search is a fast way to check for felony convictions tied to a Brookhaven arrest when you need more than the current county inmate search provides.
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DeKalb County Arrest Records
Brookhaven is in DeKalb County, and all city arrests are processed through the DeKalb County Sheriff's Office. For the full county overview, jail details, and inmate search access, visit the DeKalb County page.