South Fulton DUI Case Records
If you need DUI records from South Fulton, there are a few places to check. The South Fulton municipal court handles most DUI cases within city limits. More serious charges go to Fulton County County Superior Court. Georgia also stores DUI conviction data at the state level through DDS and the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. All of these records are public. You can search for them online, by phone, or in person. This page walks through each option for getting South Fulton DUI records.
South Fulton DUI Records Facts
South Fulton DUI Case Files
DUI cases in South Fulton are processed through the local court system. Contact the court for case records and filing information.
Misdemeanor DUI charges in South Fulton typically stay at the municipal court level. Felony DUI cases and repeat offenses get transferred to Fulton 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.
The South Fulton Police Department handles DUI arrests within South Fulton city limits. Arrest records from the police department may also contain DUI-related data.
Fulton County Court for South Fulton DUI Cases
All DUI case records from South Fulton end up at the Fulton County Clerk of Superior Court. This is because South Fulton is in Fulton 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 South Fulton DUI court records through the GSCCCA search portal. This statewide database includes filings from Fulton County Superior Court. For certified copies, check if Fulton County uses the eCertification portal.
The Georgia state portal shown below helps South Fulton residents search for DUI record information.
This state resource is available to all Georgia residents including those in South Fulton.
State DUI Records for South Fulton County
DUI convictions for South Fulton 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.
A first DUI conviction for a South Fulton 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.
Criminal DUI Records in South Fulton County
DUI arrests in South Fulton 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 South Fulton or through the GCIC by mail. Reports cost about $15.
Georgia DUI Penalties and Fines
Georgia DUI law under O.C.G.A. § 40-6-391 applies to all cases in South Fulton. 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.
Georgia uses implied consent under O.C.G.A. § 40-5-55. Refusing a chemical test during a DUI stop in South Fulton 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 South Fulton may qualify for record restriction through the GBI.
Note: Contact the South Fulton municipal court directly for the most current DUI case information.
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