Yes. A Spanish interpreter is provided for all court sessions. Upon request, interpreter services will be provided for other languages as well. If you are in need of interpreter services, you must contact and inform the court as soon as possible. It is your responsibility to inform the Court prior to your scheduled court date and time by contacting the Clerk’s office at 678-382-6973.

There is a scheduled court date and time indicated on the citation. This is your arraignment date. You will be asked to enter a plea at that time. Please be on time for your appointed court date as the Judge will give you an abundance of valuable information at the opening of the court session.

If the violation is not a mandatory appearance violation, you may pay the fine prior to the court date and time to avoid an appearance in court. If your fine is not paid by the end of your scheduled court session, you will be penalized for failing to appear in court on your scheduled court date and time. You may contact the Clerk’s office to find out the amount of your fine, or pay it online using the link provided.

Pay Fines Online

Several different methods of payment are available. You may use the online payment portal, pay-by-phone or appear in person. Acceptable forms of payment via the online payment portal and in person option include MasterCard, Visa, money order, and cash (in person only). No personal checks will be accepted. The pay-by-phone system is provided through Court by calling 1-877-717-4652. Court accepts major credit cards – Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express.

"Must appear offenses" are those for which a defendant is required to appear before the Judge in court. Examples include but are not limited to DUI, Possession of Marijuana, Shoplifting, Disorderly Conduct, No License, Suspended License, Suspended Registration, Aggressive Driving, No Insurance and City Ordinances.

If you plead not guilty, you will be given the option of having a non-jury trial by our Judge here in Dunwoody Municipal Court or a jury trial in DeKalb County State Court before a jury of your peers. Trials are not heard on your arraignment date. Officers are not present at your arraignment. Non-jury trial requests are reset to a trial calendar to allow time to subpoena all witnesses, including the officer, who may be called upon to testify at trial. Jury trial requests will be transferred to DeKalb County. Only state misdemeanor charges can be transferred for jury trials. City ordinance violations may not be transferred - they must first be tried in Municipal Court by operation of law.

You may hire a private attorney to represent your case and have them file an entry of appearance with the court. However, if you cannot afford an attorney, you will be required to complete an application for a Public Defender. The Judge will review your application and interview you under oath to determine eligibility under Federal guidelines to have an attorney appointed to represent you. A fifty dollar ($50.00) application fee may be assessed to your case upon adjudication at the discretion of the Court.

Fingerprinting services are available to Dunwoody residents and Dunwoody business owners (with valid I.D.). Please visit: https://www.dunwoodyga.gov/police/services/fingerprinting for current dates/times offered.

If you do not agree with the Judge's decision of your case you may appeal it through the Superior Court of DeKalb County. Please contact the Clerk's office in DeKalb County Superior Court for further information.