Access Johns Creek DUI Records
Johns Creek DUI records are available from several sources. Local court records come from the municipal court or from Fulton 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 Johns Creek and what to expect from each source.
Johns Creek DUI Records Facts
DUI Records at Johns Creek Municipal Court
The Johns Creek Municipal Court handles misdemeanor DUI cases for Johns Creek residents. The court is located at 11345 Johns Creek Parkway, Johns Creek, GA 30097. You can reach the court at (678) 512-3400.
Misdemeanor DUI charges in Johns Creek 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.
Johns Creek DUI Cases in Fulton County
Johns Creek sits in Fulton County. The Fulton County Clerk of Superior Court stores DUI case files for the entire county, including cases from Johns Creek. 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.
You can search for Johns Creek 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 Johns Creek residents search for DUI record information.
This state resource is available to all Georgia residents including those in Johns Creek.
Johns Creek County DUI Driving History
The Georgia Department of Driver Services tracks DUI convictions for Johns Creek 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 Johns Creek 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.
DUI Criminal Records in Johns Creek County
DUI arrests in Johns Creek 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 Johns Creek or through the GCIC by mail. Reports cost about $15.
Georgia DUI Penalties and Fines
DUI cases in Johns Creek 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 Johns Creek. 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.
DUI convictions stay on Georgia driving records for 10 years. Criminal records at GCIC last forever unless restricted. Some first-time offenses in Johns Creek may qualify for record restriction through the GBI.
Note: Municipal court records for Johns Creek may not appear in the GSCCCA statewide search system.
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