Cartersville DUI Record Search
Cartersville DUI records are available from several sources. Local court records come from the municipal court or from Bartow County County Superior Court depending on the charge. State records are held by the Georgia Department of Driver Services and the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. Anyone can look up these records. You do not have to be the person named in the case. This guide covers how to search for DUI records in Cartersville and what to expect from each source.
Cartersville DUI Records Facts
Cartersville DUI Court Records
DUI cases in Cartersville go through the Cartersville Municipal Court. The court address is P.O. Box 865, Cartersville, GA 30120. You can reach the court at (770) 387-5025.
Misdemeanor DUI charges in Cartersville typically stay at the municipal court level. Felony DUI cases and repeat offenses get transferred to Bartow 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.
Cartersville DUI Records and Bartow County
Cartersville sits in Bartow County. The Bartow County Clerk of Superior Court stores DUI case files for the entire county, including cases from Cartersville. 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.
You can search for Cartersville DUI court records through the GSCCCA search portal. This statewide database includes filings from Bartow County Superior Court. For certified copies, check if Bartow County uses the eCertification portal.
The Georgia state portal shown below helps Cartersville residents search for DUI record information.
This state resource is available to all Georgia residents including those in Cartersville.
Cartersville County DUI Driving History
The Georgia Department of Driver Services tracks DUI convictions for Cartersville 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.
A first DUI conviction for a Cartersville 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 Cartersville County
DUI arrests in Cartersville 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 Cartersville or through the GCIC by mail. Reports cost about $15.
DUI Fines in Cartersville County
DUI cases in Cartersville 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 Cartersville 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 Cartersville may qualify for record restriction through the GBI.
Note: DUI penalties and fees may change, so verify current amounts with the court in Cartersville.
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