Brookhaven DUI Case Records
DUI records in Brookhaven start at the local court level. The municipal court processes misdemeanor DUI charges for city residents. DeKalb County County Superior Court takes on felony DUI cases and repeat offenses. State agencies track every Georgia DUI conviction on driving history and criminal background reports. You can search for Brookhaven DUI records through court offices, the Georgia DDS portal, or the GBI criminal history system. Here is what you need to know.
Brookhaven DUI Records Facts
Search DUI Records in Brookhaven
DUI cases in Brookhaven go through the Brookhaven Municipal Court. The court address is P.O. Box 686, Decatur, GA 30031. You can reach the court at (404) 637-0500.
Misdemeanor DUI charges in Brookhaven typically stay at the municipal court level. Felony DUI cases and repeat offenses get transferred to DeKalb 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.
DeKalb County DUI Records for Brookhaven
All DUI case records from Brookhaven end up at the DeKalb County Clerk of Superior Court. This is because Brookhaven is in DeKalb 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 Brookhaven DUI records online. It covers Superior Court filings across Georgia. The eCertification portal may also be available for DeKalb County certified documents.
The Georgia state portal shown below helps Brookhaven residents search for DUI record information.
This state resource is available to all Georgia residents including those in Brookhaven.
DUI Driving History in Brookhaven County
The Georgia Department of Driver Services tracks DUI convictions for Brookhaven 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 Brookhaven 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.
Brookhaven County Criminal DUI Records
DUI arrests in Brookhaven 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 Brookhaven or through the GCIC by mail. Reports cost about $15.
DUI Penalties in Brookhaven County
Georgia DUI law under O.C.G.A. § 40-6-391 applies to all cases in Brookhaven. 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 Brookhaven 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. Brookhaven residents can apply for record restriction through the GBI for eligible first-time offenses. Court approval is needed.
Note: Municipal court records for Brookhaven may not appear in the GSCCCA statewide search system.
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