The Fourth Judicial Administrative District (JAD) of Georgia is one of ten such districts created by the Judicial Administration Act of 1976 to provide regional court administration to the Superior Courts of Georgia (O.C.G.A.§15-5-2).

The Fourth JAD consists of DeKalb and Rockdale counties. The district has twelve (12) active superior court judges as well as retired judges.

The Superior Courts of Georgia are the highest courts in the circuit, a court of general jurisdiction handling both civil and criminal law actions. The Fourth JAD judges preside over cases involving  contract disputes, premises liability, and various other actions. In addition, the Superior Court has exclusive equity jurisdiction over all cases of divorce, title to land, and felonies involving jury trials, including death penalty cases. 

The 4^th Judicial Administrative District’s responsibilities include:

• Providing support to the Superior Court judges and all lower Court Judges in the District.
• Managing the planning, business functions, and support operations for the Superior Court Judicial Divisions.
• Responsibility for budgeting and accounting.
• Personnel administration.
• Systems and facilities management.
• Court program development.