Just got a ticket?

Don’t worry about losing the citation, DeKalb County has got you covered.

Residents in DeKalb can now sign up to receive text and email notifications of fines and upcoming court dates.

DeKalb County Judge Shondeana Morris explained that the new system helps to ease the court process for users in a press release.

“Now motorists can feel at ease that the court is being proactive by reminding them of details about their case, any fines and costs owed, and important due dates,” Morris said.

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Officials believe the new service will allow for courts to handle traffic citations in a faster manner.

The county is working on an electronic notification system of court dates for more serious misdemeanor cases, according to a press release.

Those interested in the electronic notification service can sign up at www.courtinnovations.com/GADCSC.

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