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 Judge Berryl A. Anderson is the Chief Magistrate Judge of DeKalb County who oversees "The People's Court" and is responsible for small claims court, intake in criminal cases and violations of the DeKalb County Code of Ordinances.

 Debra DeBerry, Clerk of Superior Court in DeKalb County is charged by the Georgia Constitution with the care, custody and control of DeKalb County’s records. In her capacity, she is able to observe trends in cases and has noticed an increase in both civil and criminal cases involving Mental Health issues.  

The  Mission of the DeKalb County District Attorney’s Office  is to protect citizens, engage in crime prevention measures, and work to provide peace of mind to DeKalb County residents. We ensure residents are protected by engaging in legally and ethically sound activities and operating efficiently while pursuing justice. We place an emphasis on assisting victims and preventing crime through community education and engagement programs. We offer peace of mind by treating all DeKalb County citizens fairly and equitably and with dignity and respect. 

The Law Office of the Public Defender provides legal representation to those unable to afford an attorney in all criminal cases in DeKalb County. We promote equal justice, fairness and respect for all people in the judicial system through effective and excellent legal advocacy. We are tenacious advocates for every client. In so doing, we safeguard the rights of all by providing exemplary legal representation.

The DeKalb County Sheriff's Office works around the clock to effectively manage the jail facility, court services and the processing of warrants. We espouse ethics, honesty, openness and fairness in our professional and personal lives. As role models, we value respect, honoring the rights and dignity of each person we are called upon to serve. 

COMMUNITY

Most of the men and women who serve you live in DeKalb County, too. We all strive to make the county a safe place for residents, workers, and visitors.

TRANSPARENCY

We promise to be candid, open and honest in all of our dealings with the people we serve.

TRUST

You can count on us to work hard to earn your respect and trust

The Gwinnett County Police Department is a nationally accredited and rapidly growing police agency located in the Northeastern quadrant of the Atlanta metropolitan area. The Department currently has an authorized strength of 878 sworn officers supported by 274 civilian employees with the responsibility of providing law enforcement services to approximately 800,000 residents within an area of 436 square miles. The Department is organized into the Office of the Chief and two Bureaus with four Divisions: Administrative Services, Support Operations, Criminal Investigations and Uniform Divisions.

The SSPD has worked hand in hand with our citizens to reduce crime and disorder. Our mission is “To Prevent Crime and Enforce Law through Problem Solving Partnerships.” Our first priority is to prevent crime and protect our citizens. When crime does occur, we aggressively enforce the law.