DeKalb County Sheriff's Office
Jail Operations
The DeKalb County Sheriff's Office Jail Operations Division is responsible for the safe, secure, and professional management of the DeKalb County Jail. The division provides inmate housing, classification, intake and release processing, healthcare coordination, rehabilitation programs, and support services while maintaining the safety of staff, inmates, and the community.
About Jail Operations
Jail Operations provides a safe, secure environment for incarcerated individuals while supporting successful rehabilitation and community reintegration. The division oversees daily housing assignments, inmate movement, classification procedures, and security operations to ensure appropriate placement and supervision throughout the facility.
Staff members manage intake and release procedures, maintain inmate accountability, coordinate with courts and law enforcement agencies, and ensure compliance with state regulations and professional detention standards.
Through partnerships with healthcare providers, educational institutions, treatment professionals, and community organizations, the division supports inmate wellness, educational achievement, workforce readiness, and successful transition back into the community following release.
Housing & Classification
Inmates are assigned housing based on security level, behavior, criminal history, medical needs, and special circumstances to promote safety and effective facility management.
Intake & Release Processing
Jail staff process admissions and releases, verify legal documentation, complete inmate property inventory, conduct searches, and coordinate movement through the facility.
Medical & Mental Health Services
Through contracted healthcare providers, inmates receive medical care, mental health services, medication management, treatment planning, and crisis intervention support.
Education & Rehabilitation
Educational, vocational, life-skills, and substance abuse treatment programs provide opportunities for personal growth and successful reentry into the community.
Visitation & Communication
Jail Operations coordinates approved visitation services, inmate messaging, mail processing, and communication opportunities that help maintain family connections.
Facility Security
Deputies and detention professionals maintain order, monitor inmate activity, respond to incidents, and ensure facility security twenty-four hours a day.
Facility Information
DeKalb County Jail
4425 Memorial Drive
Decatur, GA 30032
General Information Hotline:
(404) 298-8145
Hours of Operation:
24 Hours a Day, 7 Days a Week
Inmate Information Portal:
Access Inmate Information
Visitor Parking Information
Visitor parking is available in designated areas marked "Visitor Parking." A public pay parking lot is located adjacent to the facility off Camp Drive.
Public parking facilities are managed by private vendors and are not operated by the DeKalb County Sheriff's Office. Parking fees, citations, boots, and related issues must be addressed directly with the parking operator.
Sheriff's Office employees are unable to waive parking fees, remove boots, or alter parking citations issued by private parking companies.
“Jail Operations maintains the highest standards of safety, professionalism, and accountability while supporting rehabilitation, security, and successful reintegration opportunities for those in our care.”