- General Court Information:
- 404-371-2261
- 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
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.
All payments may be made in person at the Probation Department located at 556 North McDonough Street, 3rd Floor of the DeKalb County Courthouse, Admin Tower or at 3630 Camp Circle Decatur, Ga 2nd Floor of the Bobby Burgess Bldg. You may click the Pay Probation Fines tab or online at www.dekalbscprobation.com
Each probationer is provided Probation Officer information once he/she reports to the office. You may also call our main number at 404-371-2822/2657/3232 to retrieve that information.
No, all community service agencies on our list are approved through the presiding DeKalb County State Court Chief Judge and Chief Adult Probation Officer.
Yes, it is mandatory all probationers report every month unless otherwise directed by the supervising Probation Officer.
Yes, all probationers are expected to report in person unless otherwise directed via telephone, mail, or email by the supervising Probation Officer.
Yes, a notarized Letter of Closure on our Letterhead will be provided upon request when all terms and conditions are confirmed completed by the supervising Probation Officer.
Yes, however, you will need the name and case number of the person for who you are making a payment on probation.
Yes, DeKalb County State Court Probation Officers have the authority to visit someone at his/her place of residence or work for compliance reasons.
DeKalb County Courthouse
556 N. McDonough Street
Administrative Tower
Third Floor, Room 300
Decatur, GA 30030
Office: 404-371-2822
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Monday through Friday (except holidays)
Division B
2nd Floor Robert "Bobby" Burgess Building
3630 Camp Circle
Decatur, GA 30030
Office: 404-371-2822
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (Court & Intake Only)
