Search Dunwoody Court Docket Records
Dunwoody court docket records are maintained through DeKalb County Superior Court for major civil, criminal, and domestic cases, and Dunwoody Municipal Court for local traffic and ordinance matters. Incorporated in 2008 in northern DeKalb County, Dunwoody has built a full city government with an active municipal court system. This page covers where to find Dunwoody court records, how to search dockets online, and how to obtain certified copies of court documents.
Dunwoody At a Glance
Court Records in Dunwoody
Dunwoody incorporated in 2008 in the northern portion of DeKalb County. All major court matters for Dunwoody residents run through DeKalb County Superior Court. The Clerk of Superior Court in Decatur maintains dockets for civil cases, felony criminal proceedings, domestic relations filings, and probate records for the full county. The clerk's office is the central records hub for any significant legal matter connected to a Dunwoody address.
Civil judgments, criminal case histories, and domestic court orders tied to Dunwoody addresses are in the county's docket system. DeKalb County State Court handles misdemeanor cases and smaller civil claims. Both courts appear in re:SearchGA, making Dunwoody court records accessible online without a trip to Decatur.
Dunwoody sits close to the Fulton County line, and some matters involving parties on both sides of the county line may require checking both DeKalb and Fulton County dockets. Re:SearchGA covers both counties and makes this cross-county search easier than it used to be.
Dunwoody Municipal Court
Dunwoody Municipal Court is at 4800 Ashford Dunwoody Road, Dunwoody, GA 30338. The court can be reached at (678) 382-6700. Details are available at the Dunwoody municipal court page.
Municipal Court handles traffic citations from Dunwoody Police, city ordinance violations, and local infractions. Felony charges and serious civil or domestic matters go to DeKalb County Superior Court. Dunwoody Municipal Court sees a high volume of traffic cases given the city's active corridor along Ashford Dunwoody Road and Peachtree Dunwoody Road.
Municipal court dockets are not in re:SearchGA. For Dunwoody traffic and ordinance case status, contact the court at (678) 382-6700 or use the city's online portal at the link above. The clerk can confirm hearing dates, fine amounts, and warrant status for pending city-level cases.
Search Dunwoody Court Dockets Online
DeKalb County Superior Court and State Court dockets for Dunwoody are searchable through re:SearchGA. Search by name or case number to get filing dates, case type, parties, and current status. DeKalb County is a large and active court system, and re:SearchGA covers it fully. Use a case number if you have one to narrow your results quickly.
For Dunwoody property records and judgment liens tied to court cases, GSCCCA is the right tool. DeKalb County real estate filings and UCC records connected to court judgments are indexed there. The eCertification portal handles certified electronic copies for eligible document types.
Dunwoody Municipal Court's page provides city-level docket access. Here is the official court resource for Dunwoody:
For DeKalb County Superior Court, the clerk's office and public access terminals are at 556 North McDonough Street in Decatur. In-person searches are free at the clerk's terminals, and staff can assist with copy requests and records that need manual retrieval.
Getting Copies of Court Records
Certified copies of Dunwoody Superior Court records come from the DeKalb County Clerk of Superior Court in Decatur. Standard fees are $0.50 per page for plain copies. Certified copies cost $2.50 for the first page and $0.50 for each additional page. Requests can be made in person, by mail, or through the GSCCCA eCertification portal.
For Dunwoody Municipal Court records, contact the court at (678) 382-6700. The municipal clerk handles copies of traffic case dispositions and ordinance records. Ask about available formats and any applicable procedures for formal copy requests.
Open Records Access
Dunwoody court records are subject to Georgia's Open Records Act, O.C.G.A. 50-18-70. The public has the right to inspect and copy court records. Agencies must respond within three business days. No reason is required to make a records request.
Sealed juvenile records are closed to the public. Cases under specific court sealing orders are restricted. For most Dunwoody Superior Court and State Court matters, the records are fully open and accessible through the clerk's office or re:SearchGA.
Legal Resources in Dunwoody
The Georgia Legal Services Program serves DeKalb County, including Dunwoody, for income-qualifying civil legal help. Atlanta Legal Aid Society also covers this area. The State Bar of Georgia attorney directory at georgiacourts.gov is searchable by county and practice area for paid legal referrals.
Self-represented parties filing in DeKalb County Superior Court can find standard Georgia forms and procedural guides on the Georgia Courts website. The same statewide forms apply to all Dunwoody matters filed in county Superior Court.
Nearby Cities
Dunwoody is in northern DeKalb County and borders several qualifying Georgia cities. Chamblee is to the south. Brookhaven is to the southeast. Tucker is east. To the northwest across the county line, Sandy Springs is in Fulton County. All four are large communities with their own court structures worth knowing about for cross-city record research.