East Point DUI Record Search
If you need DUI records from East Point, there are a few places to check. The East Point municipal court handles most DUI cases within city limits. More serious charges go to Fulton 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 East Point DUI records.
East Point DUI Records Facts
East Point DUI Case Files
The East Point Municipal Court handles misdemeanor DUI cases for East Point residents. The court is located at P.O. Box 130, East Point, GA 30344. You can reach the court at (404) 559-6250.
Misdemeanor DUI charges in East Point typically stay at the municipal court level. Felony DUI cases and repeat offenses get transferred to Fulton 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.
Fulton County Court for East Point DUI Cases
All DUI case records from East Point end up at the Fulton County Clerk of Superior Court. This is because East Point is in Fulton 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 East Point DUI court records through the GSCCCA search portal. This statewide database includes filings from Fulton County Superior Court. For certified copies, check if Fulton County uses the eCertification portal.
The Georgia state portal shown below helps East Point residents search for DUI record information.
This state resource is available to all Georgia residents including those in East Point.
Georgia DUI Records for East Point County
The Georgia Department of Driver Services tracks DUI convictions for East Point 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.
License suspensions after a DUI in East Point 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.
East Point County DUI Criminal History
The Georgia Crime Information Center at the GBI tracks DUI arrests for East Point 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 East Point County
DUI cases in East Point 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.
Under O.C.G.A. § 40-5-55, Georgia's implied consent law applies to all DUI stops in East Point. 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. East Point 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 East Point.
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