Dekalb County Magistrate Court

Dekalb County Courthouse, 556 North Mcdonough Street, Suite 270, Decatur, GA 30030
Dekalb County


Court System Type:

Small claims ($0-$5,000) cases., Mental Health cases., Emergency civil protection/ restraining orders., Misdemeanor preliminary hearings., Juvenile cases., Traffic infractions.

Division:

Contact Information:

Phone Number: 404-371-2261
Website: http://dekalbstatecourt.net/

County Clerk, Judge, or Other Info:

Staff: Berryl A. Anderson, Winston P. Bethel (Chief Magistrate), Tracy Aronovitz Dorfman, Kathy K. Dorough, Richard C. Foxworth, Glen Galbaugh, Teresa M. Garcia, M. Ayres Gardner, Alan Harvey, Claire Bradley Jason, Robert N. Leitch, Gary J. Leshaw, Curtis W. Mil

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  • What are the exemptions? Depending on local laws and specific court policies, exemptions MAY include persons over age 70, and those having recently served on a jury (usually within 1-3 years depending on county policy). In the state of Georgia, there are possible exemptions for elected officials, and persons with permanent disabilities that prevent service. If any of these apply to you, contact the court to verify they observe the exemption.
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Nearby Courts:

Probate Court of Dekalb County
Room 1100, Dekalb County Courthouse Annex, 556 North Mcdonough Street
0.0 mile away

Municipal Court of Decatur
420 West Trinity Place
0.2 mile away

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