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DeKalb County Courthouse
3630 Camp Circle
Decatur, GA 30032
404.294.2099
In the interest of justice and judicial economy, citizens who have received citations for the following offenses and who are now in compliance with licensing and registrations laws of this state may have those offenses reduced to ordinance violations on the immediate payment of a reduced fine and state mandated fees. Ordinance violations are not reported to the state. This can only be done during the period that is no less than 10 days after the ticket was issued, and no less than 10 days before your court date, and must be done in person at State Court of DeKalb County Division B or through the online case resolution platform.
Expired tag, where no other tickets were issued as part of the same incident and the Defendant has obtained a valid Georgia Tag and presented registrations documents reflecting this to the Clerk of State Court Division B. Defendant will pay a fine of $10.00 per month for every month or portion thereof that the tag was expired. Upon payment of the fine, the case will be closed as an ordinance violation.
No license on person, expired license, incorrect address on license, wrong class license, wrong endorsement on license, where no other tickets were issued as part of the same incident and if the Defendant presents a valid Georgia License to the Clerk of Court. Defendant will pay a fine of $15.00 and the case will be closed as an ordinance violation.
Equipment violations: tail light out, tag light out, headlight out, too much tint on windows, insufficient tread on tires, cracked windshield, missing rear or side mirrors, where no other tickets were issued as part of the same incident and if Defendant presents a receipt showing that repairs have been made on the vehicle. Defendant will pay a $15.00 fine and the case will be closed as an ordinance violation. Commercial vehicle equipment violations are exempt from this type of disposition.
dcrcinfo@dekalbcountyga.gov
404.294.2099
DeKalb County Courthouse
3630 Camp Circle
Decatur, GA 30032
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.
