DeKalb County, Georgia Judicial OperationsWelcome to the DeKalb County Courthouse and our partner facilities.Division A AnnouncementHouse Bill 77 Legislation passed in July 2021 and made effective January 1,
Division B
Although the Statewide/Judicial Emergency has ended and the courthouse is open to the provide in-person services, certain precautions remain in place to protect the public and court staff. Most proceedings are
Magistrate Court
The DeKalb Magistrate Court was created in 1983 and handles civil, criminal, and ordinance issues in DeKalb County, Georgia. DeKalb County Magistrate Court is a county court that is called the “people’s court.”