Search Evans DUI Records
Evans DUI records are available from several sources. Local court records come from the municipal court or from Columbia 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 Evans and what to expect from each source.
Evans DUI Records Facts
DUI Records at Evans Municipal Court
The Columbia County Superior Court handles misdemeanor DUI cases for Evans residents. The court is located at P.O. Box 1457, Evans, GA 30809. You can reach the court at (706) 312-7346.
Most first-time DUI cases in Evans are heard at the municipal court. More serious charges, including felony DUI and third or later offenses, move to Columbia 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.
Evans DUI Records and Columbia County
Evans sits in Columbia County. The Columbia County Clerk of Superior Court stores DUI case files for the entire county, including cases from Evans. 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 Evans DUI records online. It covers Superior Court filings across Georgia. The eCertification portal may also be available for Columbia County certified documents.
The Georgia state portal shown below helps Evans residents search for DUI record information.
This state resource is available to all Georgia residents including those in Evans.
State DUI Records for Evans County
DUI convictions for Evans 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 Evans 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.
Evans County Criminal DUI Records
The Georgia Crime Information Center at the GBI tracks DUI arrests for Evans 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.
Evans County DUI Penalties
DUI cases in Evans 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 Evans. 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. Evans 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 Evans.
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