Find Tucker People Records

Tucker is a city in DeKalb County that became incorporated in 2016 and now maintains its own public records system. A people search in Tucker draws from the city's JustFOIA portal, municipal court, and DeKalb County court records. The city contracts with DeKalb County for police services, so some records come from the county side. Between city and county sources, there are several paths to find people and pull public records for Tucker residents.

Tucker Open Records Portal

The City of Tucker uses a JustFOIA open records portal to manage public records requests. The Georgia Open Records Act, O.C.G.A. Section 50-18-70, outlines the process for how anyone can request and inspect government records. The city clerk is the official record keeper. All past requests and response documents are viewable on the portal.

You can visit the Tucker open records request page for more details on how the process works and what types of records are available.

The portal lets you select from different request categories. You fill out the form, submit it, and track its progress online. The city has three business days to respond under O.C.G.A. Section 50-18-71. Copies cost ten cents per page. The city clerk can be reached at 678-597-9040 or cityclerk@tuckerga.gov if you need help.

For DeKalb County records that are not city-specific, you will need to go through the DeKalb County Clerk of Court instead. Tucker handles its own city-level records, but county filings go through DeKalb.

Tucker Court Records Search

The Tucker Municipal Court handles traffic citations and city ordinance violations. The court is at 1975 Lakeside Parkway, Suite 350, Tucker, GA 30084. The phone number is 678-597-9040. Hours are Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

You can pay citations online through the city website. For people search purposes, Tucker municipal court records show case details and party names for local violations. To get copies of court files, submit a request through the JustFOIA portal. The court keeps records of all cases heard in Tucker.

For serious criminal cases and civil lawsuits, the DeKalb County Clerk of Superior Court is the primary source. This office handles all superior court records for DeKalb County, which covers Tucker. You can search for cases online through their portal.

The DeKalb County court system covers civil, criminal, and family cases. Searching by name will pull up records for Tucker residents who have been involved in county-level court proceedings. This is one of the most useful tools for a Tucker people search.

Tucker Police Records

Tucker contracts with the DeKalb County Police Department for law enforcement. This means police reports for incidents in Tucker are filed through DeKalb County. The Tucker public safety page explains this setup. For emergency help, call 911. For non-emergency questions, call city hall at 678-597-9040.

To get a copy of a police report from Tucker, you may need to contact the DeKalb County Police Department directly or submit an open records request to the city. Police reports list names, addresses, and incident details. They are public records under O.C.G.A. Section 50-18-72, with exceptions for active investigations. Reports from closed cases are generally available.

The first 15 minutes of staff search time are free for any records request. After that, the agency can charge for labor at a reasonable rate. Simple report requests usually come back within a few days. Larger requests may take longer to process.

Find People in Tucker

The official Tucker city website has department pages with staff contact info. This is helpful if you need to find a city employee or verify someone's connection to Tucker government. The site also links to meeting minutes and public documents.

At the county level, the DeKalb County government site connects you to property records, tax information, and other databases useful for a people search. The DeKalb County Tax Commissioner site lets you search property records by name or address. Property records show ownership history, which helps trace where someone lives or has lived in the Tucker area.

You can also submit new requests directly through the Tucker new request form if you already know what you need. The statewide GSCCCA database covers DeKalb County too, so you can search real estate and lien records for Tucker residents through that tool.

Note: Since Tucker contracts out police services, some records requests may need to go through DeKalb County rather than the city.

Tucker Records Access Tips

A thorough Tucker people search should check both city and county sources. Start with the city's JustFOIA portal for local records. Then check DeKalb County's court search for civil and criminal cases. Property records through the tax commissioner fill in address details. Each source adds a different layer to your search.

If a request gets denied, the agency must explain why. Georgia law is clear on this. You have the right to appeal. Most government records about people are open to the public. Sealed court files and records from active police investigations are the main exceptions. Everything else should be available for a copy fee of ten cents per page. Certified copies cost more but are sometimes needed for legal purposes.

Tucker County Resources

Tucker is in DeKalb County. For county-level court records, property filings, and other public documents, visit the DeKalb County people search page. Other cities in DeKalb County with people search pages include Stonecrest, Brookhaven, Dunwoody, Redan, and Chamblee.