Search Chamblee DUI Records
Chamblee DUI records are handled through the local municipal court and DeKalb County County's court system. Misdemeanor DUI cases in Chamblee typically go through the municipal court. Felony charges or repeat offenses get transferred to DeKalb County County Superior Court. You can search for Chamblee 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 Chamblee residents. This page explains where to find DUI records in Chamblee and how to request copies.
Chamblee DUI Records Facts
DUI Records at Chamblee Municipal Court
DUI cases in Chamblee go through the Chamblee Municipal Court. The court address is P.O. Box 686, Decatur, GA 30031. You can reach the court at (770) 986-5004.
Most first-time DUI cases in Chamblee are heard at the municipal court. More serious charges, including felony DUI and third or later offenses, move to DeKalb 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.
DeKalb County DUI Records for Chamblee
Chamblee sits in DeKalb County. The DeKalb County Clerk of Superior Court stores DUI case files for the entire county, including cases from Chamblee. 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 Chamblee 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 Chamblee residents search for DUI record information.
This state resource is available to all Georgia residents including those in Chamblee.
Georgia DUI Driving Records
DUI convictions for Chamblee 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 Chamblee 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.
DUI Criminal Records in Chamblee County
The Georgia Crime Information Center at the GBI tracks DUI arrests for Chamblee 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.
DUI Penalties in Chamblee County
Georgia DUI law under O.C.G.A. § 40-6-391 applies to all cases in Chamblee. 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 Chamblee 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. Chamblee residents can apply for record restriction through the GBI for eligible first-time offenses. Court approval is needed.
Note: DUI penalties and fees may change, so verify current amounts with the court in Chamblee.
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