Find Redan Bench Warrants

Redan bench warrants are issued by DeKalb County courts when someone misses a required court appearance. Redan is an unincorporated community in DeKalb County with about 30,400 residents, located east of Atlanta. The DeKalb County Sheriff's Office processes all warrants for the area, and they have a dedicated Warrant Unit that handles these cases. Unlike many places in Georgia, DeKalb County offers an online warrant search tool. This gives Redan residents a way to check for active bench warrants without leaving home. The DeKalb County Police Department provides law enforcement for Redan and can also help with general questions about the warrant process.

DeKalb County Courts and Redan Warrants

Redan does not have its own municipal court since it is an unincorporated part of DeKalb County. All cases from the Redan area go through the DeKalb County court system. The Magistrate Court, State Court, and Superior Court each handle different types of cases. When a person with a case connected to Redan fails to show up for a hearing, the judge can issue a bench warrant that same day. The warrant goes to the DeKalb County Sheriff's Warrant Unit for processing. Staff enter it into the GCIC and NCIC databases so law enforcement across the country can see it.

The DeKalb County courts are in Decatur, which is the county seat. Cases from Redan are heard there. If you got a citation in the Redan area, the court date will be at the DeKalb County courthouse complex. Missing that date triggers the bench warrant process. Court staff can tell you if a case has a warrant attached, but only the judge who signed it can recall or dismiss the warrant.

Note: Because Redan is unincorporated, all warrant matters go directly through DeKalb County offices.

DeKalb County Sheriff Warrant Unit

Sheriff Melody Maddox leads the DeKalb County Sheriff's Office. The office has a dedicated Warrant Unit that processes all bench warrants from DeKalb County courts. You can reach the Warrant Unit directly at 404-298-8200. This is the main number to call if you have questions about an active bench warrant from the Redan area. Staff handle a high volume of warrants because DeKalb is one of the most populated counties in Georgia with over 750,000 residents.

DeKalb County stands out because it offers an online warrant search tool. Most counties in Georgia do not have this. You can use the search tool from home to see if a bench warrant tied to a Redan case is active. Enter a name and the system will pull up any matching records. This saves you from having to go in person to check. If a warrant does show up, the next step is to contact the court or a lawyer to figure out how to address it.

The DeKalb County Police Department serves as the primary law enforcement for Redan. You can reach them at 770-724-7600 for general questions. Officers run warrant checks during stops and calls, but for a formal lookup, the sheriff's Warrant Unit or the online tool are the places to go.

The DeKalb County Police Services page shows the department that provides law enforcement coverage for Redan and handles initial warrant contacts in the area.

How to Search Redan Bench Warrants

The easiest option is the DeKalb County online warrant search. Go to the site. Enter a name. The system will show any active warrants in the county, including those from Redan cases. This is free and available anytime. Not many Georgia counties offer this kind of tool, so Redan residents have an advantage when it comes to checking warrant status.

You can also go in person to the DeKalb County Sheriff's Office in Decatur. Bring a valid photo ID. Staff will run your name and date of birth through the system. If a bench warrant comes up, they will provide the charge, the court, and the case number. Be aware that if a warrant is active, they may arrest you on the spot. That is why the online search is a safer first step. Many people in Redan check online first and then hire a lawyer to deal with whatever comes up.

The Georgia Crime Information Center holds the statewide warrant database. When officers in the Redan area run a name check, they pull from this system. The Georgia.gov warrant search guide also explains the general process for checking warrants at any sheriff's office in the state.

Redan Bench Warrant Penalties

Skipping a court date tied to a Redan case comes with penalties on top of the original charge. Under O.C.G.A. 16-10-51, bail jumping on a misdemeanor carries up to 12 months in jail and a $1,000 fine. Felony bail jumping raises the stakes to one to five years in prison and a $5,000 fine. The bench warrant itself is just the start. Once it is active, you can be picked up any time an officer runs your name.

Traffic-related bench warrants from Redan cases follow different rules. O.C.G.A. 40-13-63 says that missing a traffic court date can bring a $200 fine and up to three days in jail. The court can also notify the Georgia Department of Driver Services, which may suspend your license under O.C.G.A. 40-5-56. Getting the license back requires paying $100 at a DDS office or $125 by mail. Georgia law under O.C.G.A. 17-6-11 provides a 30-day notice window before some traffic warrants become active, but that window is short.

Note: A suspended license from a Redan bench warrant stays suspended until you pay the reinstatement fee and clear the court case.

Public Records and Redan Warrants

Georgia's Open Records Act, O.C.G.A. 50-18-70, makes bench warrant records available to the public. You can request records from the DeKalb County Clerk of Court. Submit your request in person at the courthouse in Decatur or send it in writing. The clerk must respond within a reasonable time. The online warrant search tool also provides some of this information, but a formal records request can get you more detail about specific cases from the Redan area.

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation manages the central crime database for the state. Every bench warrant from DeKalb County, including those tied to Redan, goes into the GBI system. The agency does not answer individual warrant questions from the public. But the data they hold drives every law enforcement warrant check in Georgia. The Georgia Sheriffs' Association directory is another resource that can help you find contact details for the DeKalb County Sheriff if you need them.

Clearing a Bench Warrant in Redan

Handle it before it gets worse. Go to the DeKalb County court that issued the warrant. Turn yourself in. The judge will set a new date and may let you post bond. Some DeKalb courts hold sessions where people can come in and reset their cases without being held. Call the clerk to ask about upcoming options. If you saw an active warrant on the online search tool, you already know the case details, which puts you ahead when you contact the court.

A lawyer can help too. An attorney can appear at the DeKalb County court on your behalf and ask the judge to recall the bench warrant. This works well if you want to avoid the risk of arrest at the courthouse. The lawyer can negotiate with the prosecutor and arrange a new hearing. The Georgia Courts sheriff directory can point you to the right office if you are not sure where to start. Redan bench warrants do not go away on their own. They stay in the system until you deal with them.

DeKalb County Bench Warrants

Redan is in DeKalb County, and all bench warrants from the county's courts go through the sheriff's office in Decatur. DeKalb has over 750,000 residents and one of the busiest court systems in the state. For the full breakdown of DeKalb County warrants, sheriff contact details, and the online search tool, visit the county page.

View DeKalb County Bench Warrants

Nearby Cities

Several cities near Redan are in DeKalb County or neighboring counties. A bench warrant may have been filed in any of these areas depending on where the case originated. Check your paperwork for the court name. Each city below has its own page with local details.