Search Newnan DUI Records
Newnan DUI records are available from several sources. Local court records come from the municipal court or from Coweta 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 Newnan and what to expect from each source.
Newnan DUI Records Facts
Newnan DUI Court Records
DUI cases in Newnan go through the Newnan Municipal Court. The court address is P.O. Box 943, Newnan, GA 30264. You can reach the court at (770) 253-8280.
Misdemeanor DUI charges in Newnan typically stay at the municipal court level. Felony DUI cases and repeat offenses get transferred to Coweta 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.
Coweta County DUI Records for Newnan
Newnan sits in Coweta County. The Coweta County Clerk of Superior Court stores DUI case files for the entire county, including cases from Newnan. 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.
The GSCCCA search portal is a good starting point for finding Newnan DUI records online. It covers Superior Court filings across Georgia. The eCertification portal may also be available for Coweta County certified documents.
The Georgia state portal shown below helps Newnan residents search for DUI record information.
This state resource is available to all Georgia residents including those in Newnan.
Newnan County DUI Driving History
The Georgia Department of Driver Services tracks DUI convictions for Newnan 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 Newnan 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.
DUI Criminal Records in Newnan County
The Georgia Crime Information Center at the GBI tracks DUI arrests for Newnan 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 Newnan County
DUI cases in Newnan 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 Newnan. 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 Newnan may qualify for record restriction through the GBI.
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