DUI Records in Stonecrest
If you need DUI records from Stonecrest, there are a few places to check. The Stonecrest municipal court handles most DUI cases within city limits. More serious charges go to DeKalb 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 Stonecrest DUI records.
Stonecrest DUI Records Facts
Stonecrest DUI Court Records
DUI cases in Stonecrest go through the DeKalb County State Court. The court address is P.O. Box 686, Decatur, GA 30031. You can reach the court at (404) 371-2261.
Most first-time DUI cases in Stonecrest 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.
DUI Filing in DeKalb County for Stonecrest
All DUI case records from Stonecrest end up at the DeKalb County Clerk of Superior Court. This is because Stonecrest 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 Stonecrest 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 Stonecrest residents search for DUI record information.
This state resource is available to all Georgia residents including those in Stonecrest.
State DUI Records for Stonecrest County
DUI convictions for Stonecrest 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 Stonecrest 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.
Stonecrest County Criminal DUI Records
DUI arrests in Stonecrest 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 Stonecrest or through the GCIC by mail. Reports cost about $15.
Georgia DUI Laws and Stonecrest County
DUI cases in Stonecrest 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 Stonecrest 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. Stonecrest residents can apply for record restriction through the GBI for eligible first-time offenses. Court approval is needed.
Note: Contact the Stonecrest municipal court directly for the most current DUI case information.
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