You may check the On-Line Judicial System at the OJS link below. Enter the site and choose the best description of you from the drop down menu. When the system opens, click on the second tab at the top for Criminal Case Search. You can search by entering the case number that either starts with a D or has a CR in the middle of it (police report case numbers will not work) into the Case ID section. You may also search by name in the appropriate fields. To access OJS, click here...
Please go to the section on Protective Orders for detailed directions. Protective Orders
A case can move through the system very quickly. However, most cases will take at least 6 months to appear on a court calendar. Many cases will take longer depending on the complexity of the legal issues and parties involved. To see a diagram of how the works and all the steps in processing a case.
Please click here to view the Criminal Justice Process
Once a felony case is closed by conviction, the defendant is under the monitoring authority of the Department of Corrections. Any payments of restitution, fines, and fees will be collected by that department and distributed according to the law. There is post-sentencing victim services through the Office of Victim Services within the Department of Corrections and the State Board of Pardons and Parole, please use the following numbers: Toll Free: 1-(800) 593-9474, Local (404) 651-6668 to make contact and get more detailed information. The following is contact information to probation/parole offices within DeKalb County.
For offenders on probation, the contact information for Department of Corrections – Central DeKalb Probation Office is:
Central DeKalb Probation
2910 Miller Road, Suite 150
Decatur, GA 30035
(770) 593-7437
As a crime victim, you have the right to attend any scheduled court proceedings or any changes to such proceedings, including restitution hearings. Your assigned Victim Advocate will notify you if your presence is needed.
Contact your Victim Advocate. We will work with you on making arrangements.