DUI Case Records in Dunwoody
DUI records in Dunwoody start at the local court level. The municipal court processes misdemeanor DUI charges for city residents. DeKalb County County Superior Court takes on felony DUI cases and repeat offenses. State agencies track every Georgia DUI conviction on driving history and criminal background reports. You can search for Dunwoody DUI records through court offices, the Georgia DDS portal, or the GBI criminal history system. Here is what you need to know.
Dunwoody DUI Records Facts
Dunwoody DUI Case Files
DUI cases in Dunwoody go through the Dunwoody Municipal Court. The court address is P.O. Box 686, Decatur, GA 30031. You can reach the court at (678) 382-6900.
Most first-time DUI cases in Dunwoody 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 Court for Dunwoody DUI Cases
All DUI case records from Dunwoody end up at the DeKalb County Clerk of Superior Court. This is because Dunwoody is in DeKalb 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 Dunwoody DUI court records through the GSCCCA search portal. This statewide database includes filings from DeKalb County Superior Court. For certified copies, check if DeKalb County uses the eCertification portal.
The Georgia state portal shown below helps Dunwoody residents search for DUI record information.
This state resource is available to all Georgia residents including those in Dunwoody.
State DUI Records for Dunwoody County
DUI convictions for Dunwoody 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.
License suspensions after a DUI in Dunwoody 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.
Criminal DUI Records in Dunwoody County
DUI arrests in Dunwoody 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 Dunwoody or through the GCIC by mail. Reports cost about $15.
DUI Fines in Dunwoody County
Georgia DUI law under O.C.G.A. § 40-6-391 applies to all cases in Dunwoody. 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 Dunwoody. 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. Dunwoody 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 Dunwoody.
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