Search Augusta DUI Records
Augusta DUI records are handled through the local municipal court and Richmond County County's court system. Misdemeanor DUI cases in Augusta typically go through the municipal court. Felony charges or repeat offenses get transferred to Richmond County County Superior Court. You can search for Augusta DUI records by contacting the court directly or using Georgia's state record systems. The Department of Driver Services and the GBI also keep DUI data for Augusta residents. This page explains where to find DUI records in Augusta and how to request copies.
Augusta DUI Records Facts
Search DUI Records in Augusta
The Augusta Municipal Court handles misdemeanor DUI cases for Augusta residents. The court is located at P.O. Box 128, Augusta, GA 30903. You can reach the court at (706) 821-1850.
Most first-time DUI cases in Augusta are heard at the municipal court. More serious charges, including felony DUI and third or later offenses, move to Richmond 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.
The Richmond County Sheriff's Office handles DUI arrests within Augusta city limits. Their number is (706) 821-1000. Arrest records from the police department may also contain DUI-related data.
Augusta DUI Cases in Richmond County
All DUI case records from Augusta end up at the Richmond County Clerk of Superior Court. This is because Augusta is in Richmond 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.
The GSCCCA search portal is a good starting point for finding Augusta DUI records online. It covers Superior Court filings across Georgia. The eCertification portal may also be available for Richmond County certified documents.
The Richmond County court website handles DUI records for Augusta residents.
Augusta DUI cases filed in Richmond County can be accessed through this portal.
Georgia DUI Driving Records
DUI convictions for Augusta 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 Augusta 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 Augusta County
DUI arrests in Augusta also create entries in the state criminal history system at the Georgia Crime Information Center. These records do not expire unless restricted by court order. You can request a criminal background report at local law enforcement offices in Augusta or through the GCIC by mail. Reports cost about $15.
Georgia DUI Laws and Augusta County
Georgia DUI law under O.C.G.A. § 40-6-391 applies to all cases in Augusta. 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.
Under O.C.G.A. § 40-5-55, Georgia's implied consent law applies to all DUI stops in Augusta. 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. Augusta residents can apply for record restriction through the GBI for eligible first-time offenses. Court approval is needed.
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