Duluth DUI Record Search
If you need DUI records from Duluth, there are a few places to check. The Duluth municipal court handles most DUI cases within city limits. More serious charges go to Gwinnett County County Superior Court. Georgia also stores DUI conviction data at the state level through DDS and the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. All of these records are public. You can search for them online, by phone, or in person. This page walks through each option for getting Duluth DUI records.
Duluth DUI Records Facts
Duluth DUI Court Records
The Duluth Municipal Court handles misdemeanor DUI cases for Duluth residents. The court is located at P.O. Box 880, Lawrenceville, GA 30046. You can reach the court at (770) 822-8000.
Misdemeanor DUI charges in Duluth typically stay at the municipal court level. Felony DUI cases and repeat offenses get transferred to Gwinnett 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.
DUI Filing in Gwinnett County for Duluth
All DUI case records from Duluth end up at the Gwinnett County Clerk of Superior Court. This is because Duluth is in Gwinnett 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.
You can search for Duluth DUI court records through the GSCCCA search portal. This statewide database includes filings from Gwinnett County Superior Court. For certified copies, check if Gwinnett County uses the eCertification portal.
The Georgia state portal shown below helps Duluth residents search for DUI record information.
This state resource is available to all Georgia residents including those in Duluth.
Georgia Driving Records and DUI
DUI convictions for Duluth 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 Duluth 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.
Georgia Criminal History for Duluth County
The Georgia Crime Information Center at the GBI tracks DUI arrests for Duluth 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 Duluth County
Georgia DUI law under O.C.G.A. § 40-6-391 applies to all cases in Duluth. 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 Duluth 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. Duluth residents can apply for record restriction through the GBI for eligible first-time offenses. Court approval is needed.
Note: Municipal court records for Duluth may not appear in the GSCCCA statewide search system.
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