Search Chamblee Court Docket

Court docket records in Chamblee are maintained by the Chamblee Municipal Court for city-level traffic and ordinance matters, and by the DeKalb County Superior Court for major civil, criminal, and domestic cases. Chamblee is a fast-growing city in DeKalb County and one of the metro Atlanta area's most diverse communities. This page explains how to access Chamblee and DeKalb County court records, which online tools to use, and where to request certified copies of court documents.

Court Records in Chamblee

Chamblee is located in DeKalb County, and all major court matters involving Chamblee residents are heard by the DeKalb County Superior Court in Decatur. The Superior Court has jurisdiction over felony criminal cases, civil actions above the jurisdictional threshold, domestic relations matters including divorce and child custody, and appeals from lower courts. The DeKalb County Clerk of Superior Court maintains the official docket for all cases filed in that court.

DeKalb County also operates a State Court for misdemeanor criminal cases and civil matters below the Superior Court's limit, a Magistrate Court for small claims and first-appearance hearings, and a Probate Court for estate and guardianship proceedings. Each court has a separate docket. DeKalb County is one of the larger Georgia counties in terms of population, so its court system handles a high volume of cases and has well-developed public access tools.

Chamblee's location along Buford Highway, one of the most diverse commercial corridors in the Southeast, means the local court system serves a population with varied legal needs. If you are looking for a specific case and are not sure which court handled it, the DeKalb County Superior Court clerk's office is the best starting point.

Chamblee Municipal Court

The Chamblee Municipal Court handles traffic citations and city ordinance violations within Chamblee city limits. Citations issued by Chamblee Police Department officers for speeding, running traffic signals, and similar violations are heard in this court. It also handles city code enforcement matters. Felony cases and major civil disputes are referred to the DeKalb County court system.

The court is located at 4445 Buford Highway NE, Chamblee, GA 30341. The phone number is (770) 986-5010. City court information is available at chambleega.gov. The court processes a high volume of traffic cases given Chamblee's location on a heavily traveled corridor. Court staff can give you hearing dates, payment options, and guidance on your rights if you want to contest a citation. Services may be available in languages beyond English given the city's diverse population.

Chamblee Municipal Court records are kept separately from DeKalb County Superior Court records. A traffic matter handled entirely at the city court level will not appear in the county docket system unless the case was transferred or appealed.

Search Chamblee Court Dockets Online

DeKalb County Superior Court dockets can be searched through re:SearchGA at researchga.tylerhost.net. The portal is free to use and does not require an account for basic searches. DeKalb County is one of the larger counties in the re:SearchGA system, and its records are well-indexed. You can search by party name, case number, attorney, or date and see current case status, scheduled hearings, and case type for Chamblee-area cases at the Superior Court level.

The GSCCCA portal at gsccca.org covers DeKalb County and provides an index of court filings, property records, and liens. This is useful when you need to search both court records and real estate or financial records for someone in Chamblee. Many documents in the GSCCCA system have scanned images available for viewing without a courthouse visit.

The image below shows the re:SearchGA portal, the main online access tool for DeKalb County Superior Court dockets covering Chamblee cases.

The Georgia Courts E-Access portal is a secondary tool for courts using the statewide unified case management platform. If a case does not appear in re:SearchGA, try E-Access before assuming the record is not accessible online.

Requesting Copies of Court Records

Certified copies of DeKalb County Superior Court records can be obtained from the clerk of court at the DeKalb County Courthouse in Decatur. Standard copy fees under Georgia law are $0.50 per page for plain copies. Certified copies cost $2.50 for the first page and $0.50 for each additional page. You can request records in person or by mail. Call the clerk's office to confirm current hours and payment procedures before submitting a mail request.

The Georgia eCertification portal at ecert.gsccca.org lets you order certified copies of certain document types online. This is useful for Chamblee residents who cannot travel to Decatur during business hours. Check what is available for DeKalb County on the portal before placing an online order.

Open Records in Chamblee

Georgia's Open Records Act, O.C.G.A. Section 50-18-70, gives the public the right to inspect and copy court dockets and government records. Court records in Chamblee and DeKalb County are public. Agencies must respond to written requests within three business days. You do not have to explain your reason for requesting records.

Juvenile court proceedings are sealed. Records in sealed cases require a court order to access. Materials involving minor victims may have protected portions. Any denial of a records request must cite the specific statutory exemption. Improper denials can be challenged through the Georgia court system.

Legal Help in Chamblee

Chamblee residents who need free civil legal assistance can contact the Georgia Legal Services Program at glsp.org. In the DeKalb County area, the Atlanta Legal Aid Society also serves residents with a wide range of civil matters. For attorney referrals, use the State Bar of Georgia at gabar.org. The Georgia Courts website provides court contact information and self-help guides for people representing themselves in Georgia courts.

Given Chamblee's diverse population, some legal aid providers in the area offer services in Spanish and other languages. When contacting a legal aid organization, ask about language access options before assuming only English services are available.

Nearby Cities

Several nearby DeKalb County cities have court docket pages. Brookhaven is to the south and has its own municipal court for local traffic and ordinance matters. Dunwoody is to the north and has a municipal court system as well. Tucker is to the east in DeKalb County and has had its own municipal court since incorporating in 2016. Peachtree Corners is across the county line in Gwinnett County. All four share the same statewide online docket access tools and have their own city-level court information on their pages.