Pursuant to the Administrative Order dated December 25, 2022, all in-person access to the Judicial Tower is prohibited until further notice due to ongoing maintenance issues. The Judicial Tower of the DeKalb County Courthouse is located at 556 North McDonough Street, Decatur, Georgia 30030. View the Administrative Order HERE.
If you received notice to appear in-person for a hearing located in Courtroom 1200C or Courtroom 1200D from December 27, 2022 through April 3, 2023, please contact the Clerk’s Office for further information.
556 N. McDonough Street, DeKalb County Courthouse, Decatur GA 30030-3356
Program Statistics
The MMHC has admitted more than 800 participants since inception and more than 500 have successfully completed the program. The average monthly program enrollment goal is approximately 30 – 45 participants due to their higher risks, higher needs status.
All participants in the Misdemeanor Mental Health Court must have a mental health diagnosis. Many have co-occurring substance usage and alcohol abuse issues as well. The average diagnostic breakdown for MMHC active participants is as follows: