Macon DUI Records Lookup
Macon DUI records are available from several sources. Local court records come from the municipal court or from Bibb 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 Macon and what to expect from each source.
Macon DUI Records Facts
Macon DUI Case Files
The Macon-Bibb County Municipal Court handles misdemeanor DUI cases for Macon residents. The court is located at P.O. Box 1015, Macon, GA 31202. You can reach the court at (478) 621-6527.
Misdemeanor DUI charges in Macon typically stay at the municipal court level. Felony DUI cases and repeat offenses get transferred to Bibb 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.
Macon DUI Cases in Bibb County
Macon sits in Bibb County. The Bibb County Clerk of Superior Court stores DUI case files for the entire county, including cases from Macon. 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 Macon DUI court records through the GSCCCA search portal. This statewide database includes filings from Bibb County Superior Court. For certified copies, check if Bibb County uses the eCertification portal.
The Georgia state portal shown below helps Macon residents search for DUI record information.
This state resource is available to all Georgia residents including those in Macon.
Georgia Driving Records and DUI
DUI convictions for Macon 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 Macon 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.
Criminal DUI Records in Macon County
DUI arrests in Macon 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 Macon or through the GCIC by mail. Reports cost about $15.
Georgia DUI Laws and Macon County
Georgia DUI law under O.C.G.A. § 40-6-391 applies to all cases in Macon. 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.
Georgia uses implied consent under O.C.G.A. § 40-5-55. Refusing a chemical test during a DUI stop in Macon 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.
DUI convictions stay on Georgia driving records for 10 years. Criminal records at GCIC last forever unless restricted. Some first-time offenses in Macon may qualify for record restriction through the GBI.
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