Carrollton DUI Case Records
Searching for DUI records in Carrollton means checking both city and county sources. The Carrollton area handles DUI cases through its municipal court for lesser charges. Carroll County County Superior Court deals with more serious DUI offenses. On top of court records, the state keeps DUI data on driving history reports and in the criminal records database. This page covers how to find and get DUI records in Carrollton through all available channels.
Carrollton DUI Records Facts
Carrollton Municipal Court DUI Records
DUI cases in Carrollton go through the Carrollton Municipal Court. The court address is P.O. Box 1620, Carrollton, GA 30112. You can reach the court at (770) 830-5830.
Most first-time DUI cases in Carrollton are heard at the municipal court. More serious charges, including felony DUI and third or later offenses, move to Carroll 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.
Carrollton DUI Cases in Carroll County
Carrollton sits in Carroll County. The Carroll County Clerk of Superior Court stores DUI case files for the entire county, including cases from Carrollton. 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 Carrollton DUI records online. It covers Superior Court filings across Georgia. The eCertification portal may also be available for Carroll County certified documents.
The Georgia state portal shown below helps Carrollton residents search for DUI record information.
This state resource is available to all Georgia residents including those in Carrollton.
Georgia DUI Driving Records
The Georgia Department of Driver Services tracks DUI convictions for Carrollton 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 Carrollton 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.
Carrollton County Criminal DUI Records
The Georgia Crime Information Center at the GBI tracks DUI arrests for Carrollton 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 Carrollton 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 Carrollton 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 Carrollton may qualify for record restriction through the GBI.
Note: Municipal court records for Carrollton may not appear in the GSCCCA statewide search system.
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