Is DeKalb County courts open yet?
In accordance with the mandate from Governor Kemp and Chief Justice Melton, DeKalb County Superior Court Chief Judge Asha Jackson has issued an order suspending all non-essential court functions.
Is DeKalb County Courthouse open for business?
While the Courthouse remains open for essential business, the State and Magistrate Court Clerk’s Office is closed to the public and recommends submitting filings electronically at www.efilega.com.
Who is the DeKalb County Clerk of court?
Debra DeBerry
Congratulations to Debra DeBerry, Clerk of Superior Court, DeKalb County, recipient of the ECLAT Award! The Superior Court Clerks’ Association awarded Debra DeBerry, Clerk of Superior Court, DeKalb County with the prestigious ÈCLAT Award on February 22, 2022.
What circuit is DeKalb County?
Stone Mountain Judicial Circuit
DeKalb County is located within the Stone Mountain Judicial Circuit of the Superior Court Fourth District. In addition to the Superior Court the people of DeKalb County are served by a Probate Court, a Juvenile Court, a Magistrate Court, eleven Municipal Courts and a State Court.
What services does DeKalb County provide?
VISITORS
- Arabia Mountain National Heritage Area.
- Callanwolde Fine Arts Center.
- DeKalb Convention and Visitors Bureau.
- Library.
- Parks & Recreation.
- Stone Mountain Park.
Which circuit is DeKalb County in?
The people of DeKalb County are served by a circuit court, a superior court, and a city court. The United States District Court for the Northern District of Indiana has jurisdiction in DeKalb County. Appeals from the Northern District go to the United States Court of Appeals for the 7th Circuit.
Where do I file an eviction in DeKalb County?
Call the Marshal’s Office @ 404-371-2930 between the hours of 8:30 A.M. and 4:30 P.M. to schedule an appointment for the eviction. Evictions must be scheduled within 30 days of the issuance of a Writ.
Can you be evicted in DeKalb County right now?
DeKalb County Superior Court Chief Judge Asha Jackson signed an emergency judicial order on July 30 that created a 30-day eviction moratorium for the county following the end of the moratorium from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The emergency order was later renewed for an additional 30 days.
How do I get a copy of my divorce decree in DeKalb County?
How I can obtain a copy of my divorce decree? Call the DeKalb County Clerk of Superior Court at (404) 371-2836 and then press 1 for civil cases. Or, you can visit https://ody.dekalbcountyga.gov/portal and click on the Smart Search button.
Is DeKalb a safe place to live?
DeKalb is pleasant to live in, and it’s quite safe on campus, but it gets less safe as you move away from the campus. DeKalb is a mix between a medium size university town and a small Chicago suburb. It has a nice rural atmosphere but in turn has a higher crime rate for a town it’s size.
How do I deal with court anxiety?
Here are five ways you can shine with a calm presence in court.
- Stick to the Facts.
- Let Your Attorney do the Heavy Lifting.
- Get Your Emotions in Check.
- Make Sure You are Playing Reasonably.
- Take Court Seriously.