Dekalb County

Visitors should bring a valid photo ID along with any paperwork, court notices, or documents related to their case. Because courthouse security screenings are required, it is also a good idea to avoid bringing prohibited items or unnecessary bags into the building.

Parking is available in the deck behind the Courthouse for a flat fee of $6.00. For individuals summoned for jury service: Free parking is available in downtown Decatur in the parking deck located at 125 West Trinity Place (attached to the rear of the Courthouse). If you park in any other parking garage, you are in the wrong place. Handicap parking is available on all levels of the parking deck, near the elevators, with the exception of the 2nd and 3rd levels. There is one elevator in the parking deck, located in the stairwell adjacent to the handicapped parking spaces. The handicap entrance is located on the basement level of the courthouse (use the employee entrance). Note: The parking deck cannot accommodate oversized vehicles. Do not park in the Chick-Fil-A parking lot (you will be towed), nor in the paid parking spots directly in front of the Courthouse. MARTA: Decatur is on the blue line, located below Decatur's public square. A bus loop is on the west side of the station. DeKalb County Clerk of Superior Court, Magistrate Court of DeKalb County, and Decatur City Hall are next door.

No. The DeKalb County Courthouse refers to the courthouse complex and government building where several different courts and legal offices are located. The DeKalb County Superior Court is one specific court division that operates within the courthouse. In addition to Superior Court, the courthouse also houses other divisions such as State Court, Magistrate Court, Probate Court, Juvenile Court, and various clerk and administrative offices. Superior Court typically handles more serious civil and criminal matters, including many felony cases, major civil disputes, and certain family law proceedings.