Stonecrest Background Check

A Stonecrest background check goes through DeKalb County agencies. Stonecrest is a newer city in southeast DeKalb County with a population of about 61,000. The DeKalb County Sheriff's Office and the DeKalb County Police Department both handle criminal history requests that cover the Stonecrest area. Stonecrest has its own public safety department, but county agencies are the primary source for background check records. Cases and arrests in Stonecrest flow through the DeKalb County court system, and the records end up in county databases.

DeKalb County Sheriff for Stonecrest

The DeKalb County Sheriff's Office processes background check requests at 4415 Memorial Drive in Decatur. Sheriff Melody Maddox runs the office. Call 404-298-8111 for questions. The sheriff's office runs name-based searches through local DeKalb County files and the Georgia Crime Information Center database. Bring a valid photo ID and provide the full name and date of birth for the search. Walk-in requests are the standard method during business hours.

Stonecrest residents will need to drive to the Decatur area to visit the sheriff's office in person. It is about a 15 to 20 minute drive depending on traffic. DeKalb County is one of the most populated counties in Georgia, so the office handles a high volume of background check requests. Some searches come back quickly. Others can take a few days. Call ahead to ask about current processing times before you make the drive. The sheriff's office is the main county-level source for a Stonecrest background check.

DeKalb County Police Records

The DeKalb County Police Department at 1960 West Exchange Place in Tucker also processes record requests. The non-emergency number is 404-294-2911. The police department maintains its own files for incidents and arrests its officers handled. In the Stonecrest area, DeKalb County Police officers respond to calls and make arrests. Those records stay in the police department's system. They are separate from what the sheriff holds. For a complete Stonecrest background check, checking both the sheriff and the police department gives you a wider view of the available data.

The two agencies cover different parts of the criminal justice process. The police department focuses on law enforcement and investigations. The sheriff handles jail operations, court security, and its own record system. An arrest made by DeKalb Police in Stonecrest will be in the police department's files. The jail booking for the same arrest would be in the sheriff's system. Both agencies serve the Stonecrest area, and both hold records that may be relevant to a background check.

Note: DeKalb County has both a sheriff's office and a separate police department, so a thorough Stonecrest background check may involve contacting both.

Stonecrest Public Safety

The Stonecrest Public Safety department handles public safety functions for the city. Stonecrest incorporated in 2017, and the city has been building up its municipal services. The public safety department works alongside DeKalb County agencies. For background check purposes, the county sheriff and county police are the main sources of criminal history data. The Stonecrest public safety office can point you in the right direction if you are not sure where to start your search.

Because Stonecrest is a relatively new city, many of its records from before 2017 are filed under DeKalb County's general records. The area was unincorporated before the city was created. Any arrests or cases from that period would be in the county system under the old address or district designations. This matters when you run a Stonecrest background check that covers a longer time frame. Recent cases might reference Stonecrest. Older cases will reference DeKalb County without the Stonecrest name.

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The Stonecrest Public Safety page provides information about safety services in the city.

The Stonecrest Public Safety page covers services the city provides and how they work with DeKalb County agencies for law enforcement.

State Search for Stonecrest

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation runs the statewide criminal history system. All Stonecrest and DeKalb County records feed into the GBI's central database. The Georgia Felon Search costs $15 and returns felony conviction results by email. Enter a name and the system checks all 159 Georgia counties. This is the fastest way to run a Stonecrest background check for felony data. But only felony convictions show up. Arrests, pending charges, and misdemeanors are not included.

The GAPS fingerprint system through IdentoGo is the most complete option. It searches both GBI and FBI databases. Fingerprints avoid false matches from common names and can catch out-of-state records. IdentoGo has locations in the DeKalb County area. Results come back in one to two business days. The cost is higher than a name-based search, but the results are much more thorough for a Stonecrest background check.

Stonecrest Background Check Fees

Fees for a Stonecrest background check range from $15 to $25. The state felon search is $15 online. The DeKalb County Sheriff and DeKalb County Police each set their own fees for local background check requests. Call the sheriff at 404-298-8111 or the police at 404-294-2911 to ask about current pricing. Georgia law under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-34 caps the background check fee at $20. GAPS fingerprint checks cost more and include a service fee at the IdentoGo location.

Payment methods differ between agencies. Check with the specific office you plan to visit. Some take cash. Some take money orders. Some accept cards. Knowing the fee and the accepted payment methods before you go prevents a wasted trip. Call ahead. It takes two minutes and can save you a lot of frustration.

Georgia Law on Stonecrest Records

Georgia law affects what shows up in a Stonecrest background check. Under O.C.G.A. § 35-3-37, records can be restricted from public view after a court grants the request. Restricted records do not appear in standard background check results. This means some Stonecrest cases may be hidden from the results you get back. The record still exists in the internal system, but it is pulled from public searches once the restriction is in place.

The First Offender Act under O.C.G.A. § 42-8-60 can keep certain convictions off a public background check. Juvenile records are sealed as well. These rules apply statewide and affect Stonecrest the same way they affect every other city in Georgia. Understanding these laws helps you make sense of background check results that may seem incomplete.

Note: Georgia record restrictions hide entries from public searches but do not destroy the underlying records.

Stonecrest 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 Non-Emergency: 404-294-2911
• Georgia Sheriffs Directory: georgiasheriffs.org

For a Stonecrest background check, start with the DeKalb County Sheriff's Office or the county police department. Both agencies cover the Stonecrest area. The Stonecrest Public Safety department can help direct you if you are unsure which agency to contact first. State tools like the felon search and GAPS fingerprint system are also available for searches you can do from home without visiting an office in person.

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