Look Up Smyrna DUI Records
Smyrna DUI records are handled through the local municipal court and Cobb County County's court system. Misdemeanor DUI cases in Smyrna typically go through the municipal court. Felony charges or repeat offenses get transferred to Cobb County County Superior Court. You can search for Smyrna 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 Smyrna residents. This page explains where to find DUI records in Smyrna and how to request copies.
Smyrna DUI Records Facts
Search DUI Records in Smyrna
The Smyrna Municipal Court handles misdemeanor DUI cases for Smyrna residents. The court is located at P.O. Box 3370, Smyrna, GA 30081. You can reach the court at (770) 528-1300.
Most first-time DUI cases in Smyrna are heard at the municipal court. More serious charges, including felony DUI and third or later offenses, move to Cobb 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.
Smyrna DUI Records and Cobb County
Smyrna sits in Cobb County. The Cobb County Clerk of Superior Court stores DUI case files for the entire county, including cases from Smyrna. 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 Smyrna DUI court records through the GSCCCA search portal. This statewide database includes filings from Cobb County Superior Court. For certified copies, check if Cobb County uses the eCertification portal.
The Cobb County court website handles DUI records for Smyrna residents.
Smyrna DUI cases filed in Cobb County can be accessed through this portal.
Smyrna County DUI Driving History
DUI convictions for Smyrna 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 Smyrna 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.
Criminal DUI Records in Smyrna County
DUI arrests in Smyrna also create entries in the state criminal history system at the Georgia Crime Information Center. These records do not expire unless restricted by court order. You can request a criminal background report at local law enforcement offices in Smyrna or through the GCIC by mail. Reports cost about $15.
Georgia DUI Laws and Smyrna County
DUI cases in Smyrna 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 Smyrna 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.
DUI convictions stay on Georgia driving records for 10 years. Criminal records at GCIC last forever unless restricted. Some first-time offenses in Smyrna may qualify for record restriction through the GBI.
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