Hinesville DUI Records Lookup
Searching for DUI records in Hinesville means checking both city and county sources. The Hinesville area handles DUI cases through its municipal court for lesser charges. Liberty County County Superior Court deals with more serious DUI offenses. On top of court records, the state keeps DUI data on driving history reports and in the criminal records database. This page covers how to find and get DUI records in Hinesville through all available channels.
Hinesville DUI Records Facts
Hinesville DUI Case Files
The Hinesville Municipal Court handles misdemeanor DUI cases for Hinesville residents. The court is located at P.O. Box 50, Hinesville, GA 31310. You can reach the court at (912) 876-3625.
Most first-time DUI cases in Hinesville are heard at the municipal court. More serious charges, including felony DUI and third or later offenses, move to Liberty 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.
Hinesville DUI Cases in Liberty County
All DUI case records from Hinesville end up at the Liberty County Clerk of Superior Court. This is because Hinesville is in Liberty 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 Hinesville DUI court records through the GSCCCA search portal. This statewide database includes filings from Liberty County Superior Court. For certified copies, check if Liberty County uses the eCertification portal.
The Georgia state portal shown below helps Hinesville residents search for DUI record information.
This state resource is available to all Georgia residents including those in Hinesville.
Georgia DUI Driving Records
DUI convictions for Hinesville 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 Hinesville 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.
Hinesville County DUI Criminal History
The Georgia Crime Information Center at the GBI tracks DUI arrests for Hinesville 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 Hinesville County
Georgia DUI law under O.C.G.A. § 40-6-391 applies to all cases in Hinesville. 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 Hinesville. 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. Hinesville residents can apply for record restriction through the GBI for eligible first-time offenses. Court approval is needed.
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