Find DUI Records in Alpharetta
If you need DUI records from Alpharetta, there are a few places to check. The Alpharetta municipal court handles most DUI cases within city limits. More serious charges go to Fulton 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 Alpharetta DUI records.
Alpharetta DUI Records Facts
Where to Find Alpharetta DUI Records
The Alpharetta Municipal Court handles misdemeanor DUI cases for Alpharetta residents. The court is located at P.O. Box 130, Alpharetta, GA 30009. You can reach the court at (678) 297-6100.
Misdemeanor DUI charges in Alpharetta typically stay at the municipal court level. Felony DUI cases and repeat offenses get transferred to Fulton 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.
The Alpharetta Police Department handles DUI arrests within Alpharetta city limits. Their number is (678) 297-6300. Arrest records from the police department may also contain DUI-related data.
Fulton County DUI Records for Alpharetta
Alpharetta sits in Fulton County. The Fulton County Clerk of Superior Court stores DUI case files for the entire county, including cases from Alpharetta. You can search for records at the clerk's office or through state online tools. Under O.C.G.A. § 15-6-77, copies cost $0.50 per page and certified copies cost $2.50 for the first page.
The GSCCCA search portal is a good starting point for finding Alpharetta DUI records online. It covers Superior Court filings across Georgia. The eCertification portal may also be available for Fulton County certified documents.
The Georgia state portal shown below helps Alpharetta residents search for DUI record information.
This state resource is available to all Georgia residents including those in Alpharetta.
Georgia DUI Records for Alpharetta County
The Georgia Department of Driver Services tracks DUI convictions for Alpharetta residents on driving history reports. You can request your own report through DDS Online Services. A 3-year report costs $6. The 7-year version costs $8. DUI entries stay on Georgia driving records for 10 years from the offense date.
License suspensions after a DUI in Alpharetta 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.
Alpharetta County Criminal DUI Records
The Georgia Crime Information Center at the GBI tracks DUI arrests for Alpharetta 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.
DUI Fines in Alpharetta County
DUI cases in Alpharetta 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.
Under O.C.G.A. § 40-5-55, Georgia's implied consent law applies to all DUI stops in Alpharetta. Refusing a breath or blood test triggers a one-year license suspension on its own. The Georgia Governor's Office of Highway Safety publishes a full list of DUI statutes for reference.
A DUI stays on your driving record for 10 years in Georgia. Criminal records do not expire. Alpharetta residents can apply for record restriction through the GBI for eligible first-time offenses. Court approval is needed.
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