Office of Probation: Mission and Vision – DeKalb County State Court

Probation Department

Welcome to the DeKalb County State Court Probation Department, created and legislated by the governing authority September 16, 1992, through HB 1607. We are a full-service law enforcement agency, made up of administrative staff and POST certified, sworn officers who protect and serve the community. The Probation Dept. is an integral part of the criminal justice system and law enforcement community of DeKalb County, Ga. The hard-working men and women of DeKalb County State Court Probation are proud of the contributions supporting and servicing the State, Magistrate and Superior Courts of DeKalb County, Ga. In doing so, the probation department assists adult offenders in making positive changes to their behavior, helping victims and delivering effective prevention and intervention services that makes for safer and healthier communities in DeKalb County, Ga.

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Mission & Values

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Mission Statement

“To serve and protect the community; provide exceptional service to the courts;promote positive growth and lifestyle changes of offenders that will enhancethe quality of life for residents of DeKalb County, Ga.”

Department Values

Our employees constitute our most valuable resource for accomplishing our mission. Protection for our community can be achieved by balancing our law enforcement practices with our casework responsibilities. We are committed to delivering quality services in an effective, responsible manner. We’re also committed to providing the courts with timely reports and responsible enforcement of court orders.

Department Ethics

We believe our employees of DeKalb County State Court Probation recognize we hold positions of trust and responsibility in the communities we serve. We understand that we are in positions that can profoundly affect the lives of other individuals. In acknowledgment of the confidence placed in us, we are dedicated to carrying out our Department Code of Ethics.

DeKalb County Probation Department

Location 1 Address :

DeKalb County Courthouse
556 N. McDonough Street
Administrative Tower Third Floor, Room 300
Decatur, GA 30030

Phone:

Office: 404-371-2822

Hours of Operation:

8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Monday through Friday (except holidays)

Location 2 Address :

Division B
2nd Floor Robert "Bobby" Burgess Building
3630 Camp Circle
Decatur, GA 30030

Phone:

Office: 404-371-2822

Hours of Operation:

8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (Court & Intake Only)