If you need to reach the Clerk’s Office in regard to a citation you may call 404-294-2099. The hours of operation are Monday-Thursday from 8:00am – 6:00pm and Friday from 8:00am – 5:00pm.
To review the DeKalb County Code of Ordinances, please visit www.municode.com.
The Georgia Council of Magistrate Court Judges provides additional information, tutorial videos and a forms generator to assist you with doing business in Magistrate Court at www.georgiamagistratecouncil.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: 404-371-2241
Marshal’s Office: 404-371-2930
August 27, 2025 – Effective immediately, and due to an unexpected power surge in the area, DeKalb County Superior Court Chief Judge Shondeana Morris has suspended all in-person court hearings at the Downtown Decatur Courthouse until further notice. Please monitor official DeKalb County communications channels for updates.
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