DUI Records in Athens
If you need DUI records from Athens, there are a few places to check. The Athens municipal court handles most DUI cases within city limits. More serious charges go to Clarke 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 Athens DUI records.
Athens DUI Records Facts
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DUI cases in Athens go through the Athens-Clarke County Municipal Court. The court address is P.O. Box 1805, Athens, GA 30603. You can reach the court at (706) 613-3190.
Most first-time DUI cases in Athens are heard at the municipal court. More serious charges, including felony DUI and third or later offenses, move to Clarke County Superior Court. When searching for DUI records, check both courts. The municipal court handles the initial case, but the Superior Court may hold records for more serious offenses.
Clarke County DUI Records for Athens
All DUI case records from Athens end up at the Clarke County Clerk of Superior Court. This is because Athens is in Clarke 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 Athens DUI court records through the GSCCCA search portal. This statewide database includes filings from Clarke County Superior Court. For certified copies, check if Clarke County uses the eCertification portal.
The Georgia state portal shown below helps Athens residents search for DUI record information.
This state resource is available to all Georgia residents including those in Athens.
State DUI Records for Athens County
DUI convictions for Athens 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.
A first DUI conviction for a Athens resident results in a one-year license suspension. Second offenses bring three years. Third offenses bring five years. You can check your suspension status through the DDS violations page.
Criminal DUI Records in Athens County
The Georgia Crime Information Center at the GBI tracks DUI arrests for Athens 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
Georgia DUI law under O.C.G.A. § 40-6-391 applies to all cases in Athens. Penalties start at $300 to $1,000 for a first offense. A second DUI within 10 years raises the minimum fine to $600. Third offenses carry fines up to $5,000 and mandatory jail time of at least 15 days.
Georgia uses implied consent under O.C.G.A. § 40-5-55. Refusing a chemical test during a DUI stop in Athens 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.
A DUI stays on your driving record for 10 years in Georgia. Criminal records do not expire. Athens residents can apply for record restriction through the GBI for eligible first-time offenses. Court approval is needed.
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