Redan Background Check

Redan background check records are managed through DeKalb County agencies. Redan is an unincorporated community, so it does not have its own city police department. Law enforcement comes from the DeKalb County Police Department. The DeKalb County Sheriff's Office handles criminal history requests for Redan and all other parts of the county. With a population of about 30,400, Redan sits in the eastern part of DeKalb County near Stonecrest. Both the sheriff's office in Decatur and the county police department in Tucker process background check requests that cover Redan residents and records.

DeKalb County Sheriff Background Check

The DeKalb County Sheriff's Office is the primary agency for a Redan background check. Sheriff Melody Maddox runs the office at 4415 Memorial Drive in Decatur, GA 30032. Call 404-298-8111 for questions. Bring a valid photo ID to submit a request. Give the staff a full name and date of birth for the person you want to search. They check local DeKalb County records and the state criminal history database. Results may take a few business days depending on the volume of requests at the office.

The sheriff's office is in Decatur, which is about a 15-minute drive west from Redan. DeKalb County is one of the most populated counties in Georgia, so the sheriff's office handles a large number of background check requests. Getting there early helps reduce wait times. The fee is within the $20 cap set by state law. Call ahead to confirm the exact fee and accepted payment methods before you drive over. The staff can tell you what to bring and how long results are currently taking for a Redan background check.

DeKalb County Police for Redan

Since Redan does not have its own police force, the DeKalb County Police Department provides law enforcement for the area. Their office is at 1960 West Exchange Place in Tucker, GA 30084. The phone number is 404-294-2911. If a DeKalb County Police officer made an arrest or responded to a call in Redan, that record sits in the county police system. The county police also process background check requests. This gives Redan residents two local options for a background check: the sheriff's office and the county police department.

The county police and the sheriff are two separate agencies. The DeKalb County Police Department handles patrol, investigations, and arrests. The sheriff's office manages jail operations, court services, and criminal history inquiries. Both agencies maintain records, and both can run a Redan background check. The police department may have more detailed records for specific incidents in Redan since they are the ones who patrol the area. The sheriff has the broader county-wide data. Checking both gives the most complete picture.

Note: Redan does not have its own police department, so all local law enforcement records come through DeKalb County agencies.

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The DeKalb County Sheriff's website shows the office that processes background check requests for Redan and the rest of DeKalb County.

The DeKalb County Sheriff's Office in Decatur is the main agency that processes Redan background check requests along with all other communities in the county.

State Resources for Redan

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation runs the statewide criminal history system. All Redan and DeKalb County records flow into the GBI's central database through the Georgia Crime Information Center. The GCIC does not offer name-based public searches. You must go through a local agency or use a state online tool to search by name for a Redan background check.

The Georgia Felon Search costs $15 and shows felony convictions statewide. Enter a name and get results by email right away. This tool only covers felony convictions. Arrests, pending charges, and misdemeanor records from Redan will not show up. For a more complete search, the GAPS fingerprint system through IdentoGO checks both GBI and FBI databases. Fingerprint searches are more accurate and catch out-of-state records. There are IdentoGO locations in the DeKalb County area that serve Redan residents looking for a thorough background check.

Georgia Law on Redan Records

Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-34, the GBI shares criminal history data with authorized parties. The fee cap is $20. Most local agencies charge at or below this amount. The statute governs who can access records and how the data must be handled. These rules apply to every Redan background check done through DeKalb County agencies or state systems.

Record restriction under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37 allows certain records to be pulled from public view by court order. Restricted records will not appear in a standard Redan background check. The First Offender Act under O.C.G.A. § 42-8-60 provides more protection. If a person finished their sentence under this act without problems, the conviction does not show as a conviction on a standard check. Juvenile records are also sealed. These laws affect what appears in any Redan background check, so it is possible that some past arrests or charges will not show up in the results you get back.

Note: Georgia's record restriction law means a Redan background check may not show every arrest or charge in a person's history.

Redan Background Check Fees

• DeKalb County Sheriff background check: up to $20
• Georgia Felon Search: $15 per search (online, felony convictions only)
• GAPS fingerprint check: varies by IdentoGO location
• Maximum fee allowed by state law: $20 per O.C.G.A. § 35-3-34(d.3)

The Georgia Felon Search at $15 is the cheapest option. You pay online and get results by email. The sheriff's office fee stays within the $20 state cap. Always call 404-298-8111 to check the current fee and payment methods before you go. The DeKalb County Police at 404-294-2911 can also tell you about their fee and process. For GAPS fingerprint checks, you pay at the IdentoGO location when you get your prints taken. Having multiple options lets you pick the method that best fits your needs and budget for a Redan background check.

Redan Contact Information

• DeKalb County Sheriff: 4415 Memorial Drive, Decatur, GA 30032
• Sheriff Phone: 404-298-8111
• Sheriff: Melody Maddox
• DeKalb County Police: 1960 West Exchange Place, Tucker, GA 30084
• Police Phone: 404-294-2911
• Georgia Sheriffs Directory: georgiasheriffs.org

For a Redan background check, start with the DeKalb County Sheriff's Office. It is the primary source for criminal history in the county. The DeKalb County Police Department is a second option and may have records specific to incidents in the Redan area. Since Redan does not have its own police, these two county agencies are your local sources. Call both to find out which process works best for your situation before making the trip to Decatur or Tucker.

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