Find DUI Records in Lawrenceville
Searching for DUI records in Lawrenceville means checking both city and county sources. The Lawrenceville area handles DUI cases through its municipal court for lesser charges. Gwinnett 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 Lawrenceville through all available channels.
Lawrenceville DUI Records Facts
DUI Records at Lawrenceville Municipal Court
The Lawrenceville Municipal Court handles misdemeanor DUI cases for Lawrenceville residents. The court is located at P.O. Box 880, Lawrenceville, GA 30046. You can reach the court at (770) 822-8000.
Misdemeanor DUI charges in Lawrenceville typically stay at the municipal court level. Felony DUI cases and repeat offenses get transferred to Gwinnett 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.
Gwinnett County Court for Lawrenceville DUI Cases
Lawrenceville sits in Gwinnett County. The Gwinnett County Clerk of Superior Court stores DUI case files for the entire county, including cases from Lawrenceville. 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 Lawrenceville DUI court records through the GSCCCA search portal. This statewide database includes filings from Gwinnett County Superior Court. For certified copies, check if Gwinnett County uses the eCertification portal.
The Georgia state portal shown below helps Lawrenceville residents search for DUI record information.
This state resource is available to all Georgia residents including those in Lawrenceville.
State DUI Records for Lawrenceville County
The Georgia Department of Driver Services tracks DUI convictions for Lawrenceville 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.
A first DUI conviction for a Lawrenceville 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.
Georgia Criminal History for Lawrenceville County
DUI arrests in Lawrenceville 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 Lawrenceville or through the GCIC by mail. Reports cost about $15.
DUI Penalties in Lawrenceville County
DUI cases in Lawrenceville 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 Lawrenceville. 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 Lawrenceville may qualify for record restriction through the GBI.
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