Access Peachtree City DUI Records
DUI records in Peachtree City start at the local court level. The municipal court processes misdemeanor DUI charges for city residents. Fayette County County Superior Court takes on felony DUI cases and repeat offenses. State agencies track every Georgia DUI conviction on driving history and criminal background reports. You can search for Peachtree City DUI records through court offices, the Georgia DDS portal, or the GBI criminal history system. Here is what you need to know.
Peachtree City DUI Records Facts
Where to Find Peachtree City DUI Records
DUI cases in Peachtree City go through the Peachtree City Municipal Court. The court address is P.O. Box 130, Fayetteville, GA 30214. You can reach the court at (770) 716-4290.
Most first-time DUI cases in Peachtree City are heard at the municipal court. More serious charges, including felony DUI and third or later offenses, move to Fayette 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.
DUI Filing in Fayette County for Peachtree City
All DUI case records from Peachtree City end up at the Fayette County Clerk of Superior Court. This is because Peachtree City is in Fayette 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.
The GSCCCA search portal is a good starting point for finding Peachtree City DUI records online. It covers Superior Court filings across Georgia. The eCertification portal may also be available for Fayette County certified documents.
The Georgia state portal shown below helps Peachtree City residents search for DUI record information.
This state resource is available to all Georgia residents including those in Peachtree City.
DUI Driving History in Peachtree City County
DUI convictions for Peachtree City 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 Peachtree City 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.
Peachtree City County DUI Criminal History
The Georgia Crime Information Center at the GBI tracks DUI arrests for Peachtree City 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.
DUI Penalties in Peachtree City County
Georgia DUI law under O.C.G.A. § 40-6-391 applies to all cases in Peachtree City. 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.
Under O.C.G.A. § 40-5-55, Georgia's implied consent law applies to all DUI stops in Peachtree City. 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. Peachtree City residents can apply for record restriction through the GBI for eligible first-time offenses. Court approval is needed.
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