For more information regarding Coronavirus (Covid-19) and court operations, visit the Announcements page.

DeKalb County Georgia State Court

Interpreters

Georgia law requires interpreters for hearing impaired individuals and for individuals who do not speak English well enough to participate in a meaningful manner in their own plea or trial.

By clicking on this link, you may make your need for an interpreter known to the court. The request must be faxed to State Court of DeKalb County Traffic Division at 404 294-2148 at least 10 calendar days before your court session. Please fill out the form completely. An interpreter will be provided on your day of court. The cost of the interpreter will be paid by the court as is required by law.

Agency, Department, and Office Website Links

DeKalb County Superior Court
DeKalb County Clerk of Superior Court
DeKalb County Clerk of State Court
DeKalb County State Court Probation
DeKalb County Probate Court
DeKalb County Magistrate Court
DeKalb County Juvenile Court
DeKalb County Division A
DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office
DeKalb County Marshal’s Office
Law Office of the Public Defender
Office of the DeKalb County District Attorney
Office of the DeKalb County Solicitor-General

Legislative Announcements

(Jury) Division A:

House Bill 77 Legislation passed in July 2021 and made effective January 1, 2022. The new law, provides that the current Jury Division be renamed DIVISION A. The name Jury Division will not be used on and forward of January 1, 2022 and shall be referred to as DIVISION A of DeKalb County State Court. Please click the following link to access House Bill 77 Legislation. https://gov.georgia.gov/document/2021-signed-legislation/hb-777/download

(Traffic) Division B:

House Bill 77 Legislation passed in July 2021 and made effective January 1, 2022. The new law, provides that the current Traffic Division be renamed DIVISION B and courtrooms enumerated as State Court Divisions B-8 (formerly Division A), Division B-9 (formerly Division B), Division B-10 (formerly Division C), and Division B-11 (formerly Division D). The name Traffic Division will not be used on and forward of January 1, 2022 and shall be referred to as DIVISION B of DeKalb County State Court. Please click the following link to access House Bill 77 Legislation. https://gov.georgia.gov/document/2021-signed-legislation/hb-777/download