DeKalb County Courthouse Exhibit Requirements
DeKalb County Superior Court
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- DeKalb County Courthouse is part of DeKalb County Superior Court, serving DeKalb County, Georgia.
- Plaintiffs mark exhibits Exhibit P-1, P-2, P-3... and defendants mark exhibits Exhibit D-1, D-2, D-3... at DeKalb County Courthouse.
- DeKalb County Courthouse requires e-filing through Odyssey eFileGA, with a 25 MB cap per document.
- O.C.G.A. § 9-11-5 / DeKalb County Local Rules is the primary rule governing exhibit marking and format at DeKalb County Courthouse.
- The preferred exhibit file format at DeKalb County Courthouse is PDF.
- DeKalb County Courthouse is located at 556 N McDonough Street, Decatur, GA 30030.
- Second largest county in metro Atlanta
- A common exhibit mistake at DeKalb County Courthouse: confusing with fulton county requirements.
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Filing Essentials
The clerk's counter operates Mon-Fri 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM. Electronic filings through Odyssey eFileGA generally have a later effective cutoff than the physical counter -- verify the exact time before relying on it for a same-day deadline.
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Local Tips for DeKalb County Courthouse
- Second largest county in metro Atlanta
- Self-help center available for pro se litigants
- Magistrate court in same complex
- DeKalb County-wide practice: Uses Odyssey eFileGA. Atlanta metro jurisdiction.
Location & Access
556 N McDonough Street, Decatur, GA 30030
Public parking deck adjacent to courthouse.
Standard security screening applies -- photo ID, bag check, and a walk-through metal detector. Cell phones are typically allowed in hallways but must be silenced in courtrooms.
Common Mistakes at DeKalb County Courthouse
- 1.Confusing with Fulton County requirements
- 2.Missing local rule variations
- 3.Submitting exhibits over the 25 MB limit as a single file instead of splitting them
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- Wrong marking convention
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DeKalb County Courthouse Exhibit FAQs
How do plaintiffs and defendants mark exhibits differently at DeKalb County Courthouse?
Plaintiffs typically use Exhibit P-1, P-2, P-3... while defendants use Exhibit D-1, D-2, D-3..., under O.C.G.A. § 9-11-5 / DeKalb County Local Rules. Individual departments can vary this convention, so confirm with the assigned judge's standing orders before trial.
What e-filing system does DeKalb County use, and what's the size limit?
DeKalb County Courthouse files through Odyssey eFileGA, capped at 25 MB per document. Documents should be submitted in PDF format for best compatibility.
What's the most common exhibit mistake attorneys make at DeKalb County Courthouse?
Confusing with Fulton County requirements. Building in extra time to double-check formatting before the filing deadline avoids most rejections.
What's one local filing quirk to know before showing up at DeKalb County Courthouse?
Second largest county in metro Atlanta.
Does ExhibitPrep produce exhibits that comply with DeKalb County Courthouse requirements?
Yes. ExhibitPrep supports the Exhibit P-1, P-2, P-3... / Exhibit D-1, D-2, D-3... marking conventions used at DeKalb County Superior Court and exports PDF files within the 25 MB limit for Odyssey eFileGA.
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Last updated: 2026-03. Always verify current requirements with the court.