Access Redan DUI Records
Redan DUI records are available from several sources. Local court records come from the municipal court or from DeKalb 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 Redan and what to expect from each source.
Redan DUI Records Facts
Where to Find Redan DUI Records
The DeKalb County State Court handles misdemeanor DUI cases for Redan residents.
Most first-time DUI cases in Redan are heard at the municipal court. More serious charges, including felony DUI and third or later offenses, move to DeKalb 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.
DeKalb County DUI Records for Redan
All DUI case records from Redan end up at the DeKalb County Clerk of Superior Court. This is because Redan is in DeKalb 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 Redan DUI court records through the GSCCCA search portal. This statewide database includes filings from DeKalb County Superior Court. For certified copies, check if DeKalb County uses the eCertification portal.
The Georgia state portal shown below helps Redan residents search for DUI record information.
This state resource is available to all Georgia residents including those in Redan.
Georgia DUI Driving Records
The Georgia Department of Driver Services tracks DUI convictions for Redan 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.
License suspensions after a DUI in Redan 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 Redan County
The Georgia Crime Information Center at the GBI tracks DUI arrests for Redan 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 Redan County
DUI cases in Redan 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 Redan 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.
A DUI stays on your driving record for 10 years in Georgia. Criminal records do not expire. Redan residents can apply for record restriction through the GBI for eligible first-time offenses. Court approval is needed.
Note: Municipal court records for Redan may not appear in the GSCCCA statewide search system.
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