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Marshal’s Office

The Marshal’s Office, as part of DeKalb County’s law enforcement community, is committed to protect life and property, arrest violators of the law, and enforceall laws and ordinances coming within the Office’s jurisdiction.

Pride: We take great pride in our mission and duties.
Dignity: Our goal is to be respectful and compassionate.
Service: Public service and customer service is at the core of what we do.
Accuracy: We strive for 100% accuracy in carrying out our duties.

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Fi Fia & Levy Productions

If you obtain a Fi Fa from your judgment in the State or Magistrate Courts, you may have the Marshal’s Office assist you in collection in the following manner:

  • Make a demand for payment on the defendant or
  • Have the Marshal’s Office perform a Levy on the Defendant

 

For either types of service, you must return to the Clerk’s Office where you obtained the judgment (State or Magistrate Court) to pay a levy fee and indicate the action you wish to be taken.

If you request a levy be performed, you must:

  • Ensure property to be levied on is located in DeKalb County.
  • Point out items of the Defendant to be confiscated. Items must be free from any liens. If you wish to levy on a motor vehicle, you must provide a DMV check obtained through the Georgia Department of Motor Vehicles.
  • Furnish a wrecker of your choice if levy is a vehicle or have the Deputy Marshal contact one of the County contract wreckers (at your expense) at the time of levy.
  • A Summons at the Defendant’s residence or usual place of abode can be served to any person of suitable age and discretion (usually at least 13 years old) that resides in the same dwelling.
  • Provide labor to remove items and transport the items to a storage location in DeKalb County.
  • Come to the Marshal’s Office the same business day and sign a Storage Agreement, Indemnity Bond and pay Advertising costs. (sale must be advertised in the legal organ of DeKalb County for four consecutive weeks prior to the sale) O.C.G.A. 9-13-140.
  • Transport items to the Courthouse on the day of the sale.

General Information

  • You may bid on the items that you levied.
  • The State/Magistrate Court Clerk’s Office will mail you proceeds from the sale, if applicable.
  • Sales are held on the first Tuesday of the Month (O.C.G.A. 9-13-161). Call the Marshal’s Office if you need further assistance at 404-371-2930.
DeKalb County Marshals Office

Location 1 Address :

DeKalb County Courthouse
556 N. McDonough Street, Ste G10 Ground Floor
Decatur, GA 30030

Phone:

Office: 404-371-2930
Fax:404-371-2260

Hours of Operation:

8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Monday throught Friday (except holidays)

Location 2 Address :

DeKalb County State Court Division B &
Magistrate Criminal and Ordinance Courts
3630 Camp Circle
Decatur, GA 30030

Phone:

Office: 404-294-2107
Fax:404-371-2260

Hours of Operation:

8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m
Monday through Friday (Public)
5:00 p.m. until 12:00 a.m. (Law Enforcement)