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DeKalb County State Court
556 North McDonough Street
2nd Floor Administrative Tower
Decatur, GA 30030
404.371.2261
State Court Civil accepts and processes civil filings regardless of the amount unless the Superior Court has exclusive jurisdiction. State Court of DeKalb County is mandatory e-file. Therefore, all parties must register at https://efilega.tylertech.cloud/OfsEfsp/ui/landing
A party may file at anytime using the online portal (processing fees may apply). Public access to the portal is also available during regular business hours at the courthouse.
The Criminal Division of DeKalb County State Court, Division A oversees the prosecution of misdemeanor crimes and traffic offenses such as DUI and Vehicular Homicide, committed in DeKalb County. A case is initiated in State Court when the Solicitor General accuses a citizen of a criminal or traffic offense by filing a document with the Clerk’s Office.
Application for citations and warrants should be made at the Clerk’s Office located at Magistrate Court Criminal Division between the hours of 8:30 am to midnight seven (7) days a week.
Magistrate Civil processes small claim cases brought by a plaintiff (individual, organization, business, institution, or government body) against a defendant. The maximum for these cases is $15,000.
Application for citations and warrants should be made at the Clerk’s Office located at Magistrate Court Criminal Division between the hours of 8:30 am to midnight seven (7) days a week.
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.
