- General Court Information:
- 404-371-2261
- 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Please feel free to contact us. We will get back to you with 1-2 business days. Or just call us now.
Robert "Bobby" T. Burgess
3630 Camp Cir #101,
Decatur, GA 30032
404.294.2519
prgaston@dekalbcountyga.gov
The DeKalb County D.U.I. Court Foundation, Inc. is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting the mission and success of the DeKalb County D.U.I. Court Program. Your generous contributions help us promote safer roads and healthier communities throughout DeKalb County.
If you have already contributed time, resources, or financial support to the Program, please accept our sincere gratitude. If you have not yet had the opportunity to give, we invite you to join us in making a meaningful impact. All donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.
How to Donate
To make a contribution or for more information, please contact:
Phenix Gaston
(404) 294-2509
Or mail your donation to:
DeKalb County D.U.I. Court Foundation, Inc.
3630 Camp Circle, Suite 101
Decatur, Georgia 30032-1304
Thank you for supporting our efforts to improve lives and enhance public safety in DeKalb County.
Given the statewide State of Emergency and in accordance with the Judicial Emergency Order issued by DeKalb County Chief Superior Court Judge, Shondeana C. Morris, all courthouse divisions of DeKalb County State Court will be closed from Sunday, January 25, 2026, beginning at 8:00 am until Tuesday, January 27, 2026, at 8:00 am when the Court will resume normal proceedings.
Zoom instructions
You must go to the DeKalb County Jail with a State issued ID to inquire about an active warrant.
e-File GA instructions
https://dekstatecoutdev1.kindredinternet.com/electronic-filing-announcement/
You must e-file your request. The pleading will be forwarded to the judicial case manager.
You can request a copy of the transcript with the Judge’s staff. Fees may apply.
● Obtain a Writ of Fieri Facias (Fi Fa) to record a lien or seize assets.
● Levy on property (see levy process).
● Garnish bank accounts or wages (see garnishment process).
You must compose your own motions and file them with the clerk’s office or via e-file. Resources: Law Library (4th floor), attorneys, Legal Aid, or DeKalb Volunteer Lawyers Foundation.
In person: 556 N. McDonough Street, Suite 240, Decatur, GA 30030 (bring valid government ID).
By email please include case number, old/new address, phone, email, and copy of ID:
Criminal Cases: DCSCCRIMINALINFO@DEKALBCOUNTYGA.GOV
Civil Cases:
DCSCCIVILINFO@DEKALBCOUNTYGA.GOV
Defendant must contact the Judge’s staff. (See Judge’s staff directory.)
File a Notice of Appeal and pay $25. Include case number and specify whether you are appealing to the Georgia Court of Appeals or the Supreme Court of Georgia.
Contact the Criminal Division of Magistrate Court of DeKalb County, 3630 Camp Circle, Decatur, GA 30032. Phone: 404-294-2150.
Contact the Criminal Division of Magistrate Court of DeKalb County, 3630 Camp Circle, Decatur, GA 30032. Phone: 404-294-2150.
Visit the Police Property Room with valid ID. If property was evidence, an Authorization of Release Letter from the arresting officer/detective is required. Address: 3630 Camp Circle, Decatur, GA 30032. Phone: 404-294-2528.
The solicitor’s office accuses cases within two years of the arrest or citation. Therefore, the Clerk’s Office does not know when an accusation will be filed. Please contact the Solicitor’s Office (404) 371-2201
Navigate to Career Opportunities page at https://dekstatecoutdev1.kindredinternet.com/careers/ to view opportunities with State Court.
