DUI Records in Statesboro
DUI records in Statesboro start at the local court level. The municipal court processes misdemeanor DUI charges for city residents. Bulloch 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 Statesboro DUI records through court offices, the Georgia DDS portal, or the GBI criminal history system. Here is what you need to know.
Statesboro DUI Records Facts
Statesboro DUI Court Records
The Statesboro Municipal Court handles misdemeanor DUI cases for Statesboro residents. The court is located at P.O. Box 46, Statesboro, GA 30459. You can reach the court at (912) 764-9009.
Most first-time DUI cases in Statesboro are heard at the municipal court. More serious charges, including felony DUI and third or later offenses, move to Bulloch 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.
Bulloch County Court for Statesboro DUI Cases
Statesboro sits in Bulloch County. The Bulloch County Clerk of Superior Court stores DUI case files for the entire county, including cases from Statesboro. 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.
The GSCCCA search portal is a good starting point for finding Statesboro DUI records online. It covers Superior Court filings across Georgia. The eCertification portal may also be available for Bulloch County certified documents.
The Georgia state portal shown below helps Statesboro residents search for DUI record information.
This state resource is available to all Georgia residents including those in Statesboro.
Statesboro County DUI Driving History
The Georgia Department of Driver Services tracks DUI convictions for Statesboro 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 Statesboro 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 Statesboro County
DUI arrests in Statesboro 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 Statesboro or through the GCIC by mail. Reports cost about $15.
Georgia DUI Penalties and Fines
DUI cases in Statesboro 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.
Under O.C.G.A. § 40-5-55, Georgia's implied consent law applies to all DUI stops in Statesboro. 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. Statesboro residents can apply for record restriction through the GBI for eligible first-time offenses. Court approval is needed.
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