Magistrate Court Ordinance Division has transitioned to a new payment portal called Defendant Access. Please go to dekalbcountygamagistratecourt.municipalonlinepayments.com to pay Animal enforcement citations written after December 1st 2025.
Animal control cases are heard by the judges of the Ordinance Division of the Magistrate Court of DeKalb County. These offenses are violations of the county code of ordinances that usually involve issues concerning pets running loose, rabies and vaccination tag deficiencies, and dog bite cases.
If you are charged with rabies and vaccination tag violations, you should update your pet’s documents and bring those with you to court.
To review the DeKalb County Code of Ordinances, please visit www.municode.com.
Locations
Clerk’s Office
DeKalb County Courthouse
Administration Tower
556 N. McDonough Street
2nd Floor
Decatur, GA 30030
Criminal Matters
3630 Camp Circle
Decatur, Georgia 30032
Civil Matters
DeKalb County Courthouse
Administration Tower
556 N. McDonough Street,
2nd Floor, Room 230
Decatur, GA 30030
Ordinance Matters
3630 Camp Circle
Decatur, Georgia 30032
Hours of Operation
8:30 am until 5:00 pm
Monday through Friday
Except Holidays
Quick Links
Contact Us
Clerk’s Office: 404-371-2261
Civil Division: 404-371-2261
Criminal Division: 404-294-2150
Ordinance Division: 404-294-2175
Diversion Court: 404-0371-3254
Marshal’s Office: 404-371-2930
Please use the buttons below to view the calendars.
Please use the buttons below to select the appropriate case type.
Important Notice:
Before December 1, 2025: Please select Ordinance Cases for Animal Control cases.
After December 1, 2025: Animal Control cases will transition to Civil Cases. Please choose Civil Cases.