Dalton DUI Case Records
Dalton DUI records are available from several sources. Local court records come from the municipal court or from Whitfield 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 Dalton and what to expect from each source.
Dalton DUI Records Facts
Dalton Municipal Court DUI Records
DUI cases in Dalton go through the Dalton Municipal Court. The court address is P.O. Box 248, Dalton, GA 30722. You can reach the court at (706) 275-7450.
Misdemeanor DUI charges in Dalton typically stay at the municipal court level. Felony DUI cases and repeat offenses get transferred to Whitfield 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.
Whitfield County DUI Records for Dalton
Dalton sits in Whitfield County. The Whitfield County Clerk of Superior Court stores DUI case files for the entire county, including cases from Dalton. 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 Dalton DUI records online. It covers Superior Court filings across Georgia. The eCertification portal may also be available for Whitfield County certified documents.
The Georgia state portal shown below helps Dalton residents search for DUI record information.
This state resource is available to all Georgia residents including those in Dalton.
Georgia Driving Records and DUI
DUI convictions for Dalton 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 Dalton 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 Dalton County
DUI arrests in Dalton 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 Dalton or through the GCIC by mail. Reports cost about $15.
Dalton County DUI Penalties
Georgia DUI law under O.C.G.A. § 40-6-391 applies to all cases in Dalton. 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 Dalton. 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. Dalton residents can apply for record restriction through the GBI for eligible first-time offenses. Court approval is needed.
Other Georgia Cities
Browse DUI records in other major Georgia cities.