- General Court Information:
- 404-371-2261
- 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
The Marshal’s Office, as part of DeKalb County’s law enforcement community, is committed to protect life and property, arrest violators of the law, and enforceall laws and ordinances coming within the Office’s jurisdiction.
Pride: We take great pride in our mission and duties.
Dignity: Our goal is to be respectful and compassionate.
Service: Public service and customer service is at the core of what we do.
Accuracy: We strive for 100% accuracy in carrying out our duties.
The Court Services Division is responsible for providing security and assisting with the orderly running of all DeKalb County State and Magistrate Courts. Civil and criminal courts adjudicate cases, penalize those found guilty of violating the law, and protect the constitutional rights of those brought before them. Violence or a threat of violence in the courtroom would have a profound negative impact on the court’s functioning. The DKMO will strive to ensure that the appropriate levels of security prevail in the court and/or courtrooms to protect the integrity of court procedures, to sustain the rights of individuals before it, and to sustain the decorum of the court.
The Field Services Division is responsible for the service of civil processes from the State and Magistrate Courts. They are responsible for serving various lawsuits, garnishments, subpoenas, levying against property to satisfy judgments, carrying out court-ordered evictions, as well as bench warrants processed by the State and Magistrate Courts. They also patrol and assist neighboring agencies to protect life and property, arrest violators of the law, and enforce all laws and ordinances coming within the Office’s jurisdiction.
The Support Services Division is responsible for all training, weapons, uniforms, supplies, and information technology. They also control the Marshal’s Entry Team, which is deployed for high-risk evictions.
The Internal Affairs division investigates all complaints, plausible suspicions of lawbreaking, and professional misconduct attributed to all employees who are employed with the DeKalb County Marshal’s Office. They also complete background investigations for pending applicants. The Internal Affairs division reports directly to the Deputy Chief and the Marshal.
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DeKalb County Courthouse
556 N. McDonough Street, Ste G10
Ground Floor
Decatur, GA 30030
Office: 404-371-2930
Fax:404-371-2260
8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Monday throught Friday (except holidays)
DeKalb County State Court Division B &
Magistrate Criminal and Ordinance Courts
3630 Camp Circle
Decatur, GA 30030
Office: 404-294-2107
Fax:404-371-2260
8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m
Monday through Friday (Public)
5:00 p.m. until 12:00 a.m. (Law Enforcement)
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.
