Access McDonough DUI Records
McDonough DUI records are available from several sources. Local court records come from the municipal court or from Henry 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 McDonough and what to expect from each source.
McDonough DUI Records Facts
McDonough DUI Court Records
The McDonough Municipal Court handles misdemeanor DUI cases for McDonough residents. The court is located at P.O. Box 567, McDonough, GA 30253. You can reach the court at (770) 288-8022.
Most first-time DUI cases in McDonough are heard at the municipal court. More serious charges, including felony DUI and third or later offenses, move to Henry 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.
McDonough DUI Records and Henry County
McDonough sits in Henry County. The Henry County Clerk of Superior Court stores DUI case files for the entire county, including cases from McDonough. 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 McDonough DUI court records through the GSCCCA search portal. This statewide database includes filings from Henry County Superior Court. For certified copies, check if Henry County uses the eCertification portal.
The Georgia state portal shown below helps McDonough residents search for DUI record information.
This state resource is available to all Georgia residents including those in McDonough.
State DUI Records for McDonough County
DUI convictions for McDonough 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.
A first DUI conviction for a McDonough 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 McDonough County
The Georgia Crime Information Center at the GBI tracks DUI arrests for McDonough 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 Laws and McDonough County
DUI cases in McDonough 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 McDonough. 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.
A DUI stays on your driving record for 10 years in Georgia. Criminal records do not expire. McDonough residents can apply for record restriction through the GBI for eligible first-time offenses. Court approval is needed.
Note: Contact the McDonough municipal court directly for the most current DUI case information.
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