Albany DUI Records Lookup
If you need DUI records from Albany, there are a few places to check. The Albany municipal court handles most DUI cases within city limits. More serious charges go to Dougherty County County Superior Court. Georgia also stores DUI conviction data at the state level through DDS and the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. All of these records are public. You can search for them online, by phone, or in person. This page walks through each option for getting Albany DUI records.
Albany DUI Records Facts
Where to Find Albany DUI Records
The Albany Municipal Court handles misdemeanor DUI cases for Albany residents. The court is located at P.O. Box 1827, Albany, GA 31702. You can reach the court at (229) 431-3204.
Misdemeanor DUI charges in Albany typically stay at the municipal court level. Felony DUI cases and repeat offenses get transferred to Dougherty County Superior Court. The distinction matters when you are searching for records because files may be at either court depending on the severity of the charge.
Dougherty County Court for Albany DUI Cases
All DUI case records from Albany end up at the Dougherty County Clerk of Superior Court. This is because Albany is in Dougherty County. The clerk keeps filings, motions, and court orders for every DUI case. Standard copy fees under O.C.G.A. § 15-6-77 are $0.50 per page. Certified copies run $2.50 for the first page and $0.50 for each one after.
You can search for Albany DUI court records through the GSCCCA search portal. This statewide database includes filings from Dougherty County Superior Court. For certified copies, check if Dougherty County uses the eCertification portal.
The Georgia state portal shown below helps Albany residents search for DUI record information.
This state resource is available to all Georgia residents including those in Albany.
DUI Driving History in Albany County
DUI convictions for Albany residents show up on Georgia driving records kept by DDS. Use DDS Online Services to pull your own report. Fees are $6 for three years and $8 for seven years or lifetime. A DUI stays on your driving record for 10 years.
License suspensions after a DUI in Albany follow Georgia state rules. First offense means one year. Second means three. Third brings five years. Check the DDS violations and suspensions page for your current status.
DUI Criminal Records in Albany County
The Georgia Crime Information Center at the GBI tracks DUI arrests for Albany residents in the state criminal database. Unlike driving records, these entries last forever unless a court grants record restriction. Request a report through local law enforcement or by mail to GCIC in Decatur. Cost is about $15.
Georgia DUI Penalties and Fines
DUI cases in Albany fall under O.C.G.A. § 40-6-391. The BAC limit is 0.08 for regular drivers. First convictions carry fines from $300 to $1,000, probation up to 12 months, and 40 hours of community service. Second offenses raise fines and add a clinical evaluation. Third offenses can bring fines up to $5,000 and at least 15 days in jail.
Georgia uses implied consent under O.C.G.A. § 40-5-55. Refusing a chemical test during a DUI stop in Albany leads to a separate one-year suspension. The GOHS DUI laws page lists all related Georgia statutes. DUI school is required after a first conviction, and clinical evaluations are added for repeat offenses.
DUI convictions stay on Georgia driving records for 10 years. Criminal records at GCIC last forever unless restricted. Some first-time offenses in Albany may qualify for record restriction through the GBI.
Note: Contact the Albany municipal court directly for the most current DUI case information.
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