DUI Case Records in Martinez
Martinez DUI records are available from several sources. Local court records come from the municipal court or from Columbia 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 Martinez and what to expect from each source.
Martinez DUI Records Facts
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The Columbia County Superior Court handles misdemeanor DUI cases for Martinez residents.
Most first-time DUI cases in Martinez are heard at the municipal court. More serious charges, including felony DUI and third or later offenses, move to Columbia 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.
Martinez DUI Cases in Columbia County
All DUI case records from Martinez end up at the Columbia County Clerk of Superior Court. This is because Martinez is in Columbia 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 Martinez DUI court records through the GSCCCA search portal. This statewide database includes filings from Columbia County Superior Court. For certified copies, check if Columbia County uses the eCertification portal.
The Georgia state portal shown below helps Martinez residents search for DUI record information.
This state resource is available to all Georgia residents including those in Martinez.
Martinez County DUI Driving History
DUI convictions for Martinez 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 Martinez 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.
Georgia Criminal History for Martinez County
The Georgia Crime Information Center at the GBI tracks DUI arrests for Martinez 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.
Georgia DUI Penalties and Fines
DUI cases in Martinez 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 Martinez 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 Martinez may qualify for record restriction through the GBI.
Note: DUI penalties and fees may change, so verify current amounts with the court in Martinez.
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