Pooler DUI Records Lookup
Pooler DUI records are handled through the local municipal court and Chatham County County's court system. Misdemeanor DUI cases in Pooler typically go through the municipal court. Felony charges or repeat offenses get transferred to Chatham County County Superior Court. You can search for Pooler DUI records by contacting the court directly or using Georgia's state record systems. The Department of Driver Services and the GBI also keep DUI data for Pooler residents. This page explains where to find DUI records in Pooler and how to request copies.
Pooler DUI Records Facts
Where to Find Pooler DUI Records
DUI cases in Pooler go through the Pooler Municipal Court. The court address is P.O. Box 1985, Pooler, GA 31322. You can reach the court at (912) 554-7270.
Most first-time DUI cases in Pooler are heard at the municipal court. More serious charges, including felony DUI and third or later offenses, move to Chatham 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.
Chatham County DUI Records for Pooler
Pooler sits in Chatham County. The Chatham County Clerk of Superior Court stores DUI case files for the entire county, including cases from Pooler. 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 Pooler DUI court records through the GSCCCA search portal. This statewide database includes filings from Chatham County Superior Court. For certified copies, check if Chatham County uses the eCertification portal.
The Chatham County court website handles DUI records for Pooler residents.
Pooler DUI cases filed in Chatham County can be accessed through this portal.
Georgia DUI Records for Pooler County
The Georgia Department of Driver Services tracks DUI convictions for Pooler 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 Pooler 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.
Pooler County DUI Criminal History
The Georgia Crime Information Center at the GBI tracks DUI arrests for Pooler 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 Pooler County
Georgia DUI law under O.C.G.A. § 40-6-391 applies to all cases in Pooler. 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 Pooler. 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 Pooler may qualify for record restriction through the GBI.
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