Access Kennesaw DUI Records
Kennesaw DUI records are available from several sources. Local court records come from the municipal court or from Cobb 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 Kennesaw and what to expect from each source.
Kennesaw DUI Records Facts
Kennesaw DUI Case Files
The Kennesaw Municipal Court handles misdemeanor DUI cases for Kennesaw residents. The court is located at P.O. Box 3370, Kennesaw, GA 30156. You can reach the court at (770) 528-1300.
Misdemeanor DUI charges in Kennesaw typically stay at the municipal court level. Felony DUI cases and repeat offenses get transferred to Cobb 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.
Kennesaw DUI Cases in Cobb County
All DUI case records from Kennesaw end up at the Cobb County Clerk of Superior Court. This is because Kennesaw is in Cobb 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 Kennesaw DUI court records through the GSCCCA search portal. This statewide database includes filings from Cobb County Superior Court. For certified copies, check if Cobb County uses the eCertification portal.
The Cobb County court website handles DUI records for Kennesaw residents.
Kennesaw DUI cases filed in Cobb County can be accessed through this portal.
Georgia DUI Driving Records
DUI convictions for Kennesaw 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 Kennesaw 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.
Kennesaw County DUI Criminal History
DUI arrests in Kennesaw 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 Kennesaw or through the GCIC by mail. Reports cost about $15.
DUI Penalties in Kennesaw County
DUI cases in Kennesaw 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.
Georgia uses implied consent under O.C.G.A. § 40-5-55. Refusing a chemical test during a DUI stop in Kennesaw leads to a separate one-year suspension. The GOHS DUI laws page lists all related Georgia statutes. DUI school is required after a first conviction, and clinical evaluations are added for repeat offenses.
A DUI stays on your driving record for 10 years in Georgia. Criminal records do not expire. Kennesaw 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 Kennesaw.
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