- 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.
Meet the Marshal
Sworn in as the 9th Marshal of DeKalb County State Court and Chief
Constable of DeKalb County Magistrate Court on July 20, 2023.
asvazquez@dekalbcountyga.gov
Jllewis@dekalbcountyga.gov
acappucio@dekalbcountyga.gov
calvarado@dekalbcountyga.gov
DeKalb County Courthouse
556 N. McDonough Street, Suite 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.
