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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get information about someone that
was arrested?
Contact the Murray County Jail at 695-4593. They can advise you if
someone has been arrested, the charges, whether or not they will be
released on bail, cited or released on their own recognizance and they
will also provide bail amount
How do I report people dealing drugs?
Contact your local Sheriff's Service Center for assistance. You will be
asked to fill out a contact sheet. The information you provide will then be
passed on to the officers working your area. You can report anonymously to
the Murray County Sheriff by
clicking here.
How do I get assistance
with evictions?
Contact the Murray County Magistrate Court at 695-3021.
How do I complain about
barking dogs?
Contact the Murray County Animal Control Facility at 695-8003.
I was away and when I came
home, I found my house had been broken into. Who do I call?
Call 9-1-1 so a deputy can be dispatched to your house. If you believe
someone is still in your house, leave, call 9-1-1 and wait for a deputy.
How do I get a copy of a
crime report?
For crimes reported in Murray County, contact the Sheriff's Records
Section at 695-4593. For all others, contact the responsible law
enforcement agency.
How do I find out if a
Detective is working my case?
Contact Murray County Sheriff's Office for the telephone number of the
responsible Detective Section. Ensure that you have your report number and
can relate where the crime occurred.
How do I get a restraining
order?
Contact the Victim Witness Assistance Program at 272-2273.
How do I sue someone in
small claims court?
Contact Small Claims Court at the Murray County Magistrate Court.
How do I report my car
stolen?
Contact the 911 center and a deputy will be dispatched to your location.
My car was broken into.
Who do I call?
Contact the local Sheriff's Service Center or other responsible law
enforcement agency in the area where the crime occurred.
How to I report housing
code violations?
Contact the Code Enforcement Officer at 517-5899.
My car is missing. I
think it has been repossessed. Who can I call?
You should contact the financial institution that made the loan for you
to purchase the car.
What are the crime stats
in my area?
Contact your local Sheriff's Service Center for the telephone number of
the Crime Analysis section in your area.
How do I report cars
speeding through my neighborhood?
Contact the 911 center and a deputy will be dispatched to your location.
How do I get legal papers
served?
Contact the Clerk of Superior Court at 695-2932.
Who do I contact for child
custody issues?
Contact the 911 center and a deputy will be dispatched to your location.
Why should I file a crime
report?
Primarily, you need to ensure that items taken in a crime are identified
as stolen property so they can be returned to you if later located. This
relates to physical property, but, just as critically, account numbers and
other personal identifying information may be compromised and later used
in other crimes. Secondly, many law enforcement crime prevention resources
are focused using crime statistics from reported crimes. Thirdly, many
insurance companies will not process claims related to crimes without a
valid report.
I live in the city and I
need to file a crime report.
Other than the crime of Identity Theft, crimes should be reported based
on where the crime occurred. Crimes that occur in the City of Chatsworth
should be reported to: Chatsworth Police Department@ 695-9667.
How do I report someone
illegally dumping garbage or hazardous materials?
Dumping of hazardous or non-hazardous materials should be reported to
the Environmental Code Enforcement Officer at 517-5899. You may
also obtain assistance with on-going dumping problems at your local
Sheriff's Service Center.
My neighbor and I are not
getting along, what can we do?
Contact your local Sheriff's Office and ask for assistance from a
Officer.
How do I call for a
deputy?
For crimes in progress or other life-threatening emergencies, call 911.
For non-emergency dispatch, call 695-4593.
How do I request extra
patrols in my neighborhood?
Contact your local Sheriff's Office for assistance in dealing with
neighborhood problems. Other resources and options are often more useful
and available than extra patrols.
How do I report my child
being assaulted on the way home from school?
If your child requires medical attention, obtain needed medical
assistance and contact the the 911 Center for a deputy to be dispatched.
For other reports, contact the school for assistance from a School
Resource Officer or School Safety Officer. If the problem is still
unresolved, contact your local Sheriff's Office for assistance.
I think someone is using
my name and passing forged checks.
Obtain all available documents from your bank or financial institution.
Contact the Sheriff's Office for assistance. In Georgia, Identity Theft
crimes are reported based on where the victim lives, not where the crimes
are occurring.
How do I report a lost or
stolen cellular phone?
Contact the local Sheriff's Office or other law enforcement agency in
the area where the cellular phone was lost or stolen. You may have to make
your report based on where you last had or used your phone. When you call,
be sure to have your Electronic Serial Number (ESN). You can obtain this
from your cellular telephone company.
How do I report a stolen
vehicle license plate?
If the entire plate was stolen, contact the Sheriff's Office at 695-4593.
I know who stole my
property... why doesn't the Sheriff's Department arrest the person right
now?
Deputies arriving at a crime in progress are often able to accomplish an
arrest on the spot. Except for critical situations, crimes reported
after-the-fact require detailed gathering of information for
investigation. Facts and evidence developed during the investigative
process must be sufficient for an arrest warrant to be issued. Often,
investigative workload and priorities mean that some cases are not
processed as quickly as victims perceive they should be. Knowing who is
assigned to your case and providing any additional discovered information
is often vital to getting a case resolved.
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