Find DUI Records in Tucker
DUI records in Tucker start at the local court level. The municipal court processes misdemeanor DUI charges for city residents. DeKalb 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 Tucker DUI records through court offices, the Georgia DDS portal, or the GBI criminal history system. Here is what you need to know.
Tucker DUI Records Facts
Search DUI Records in Tucker
DUI cases in Tucker go through the Tucker Municipal Court. The court address is P.O. Box 686, Decatur, GA 30031. You can reach the court at (678) 937-3700.
Misdemeanor DUI charges in Tucker typically stay at the municipal court level. Felony DUI cases and repeat offenses get transferred to DeKalb 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.
Tucker DUI Cases in DeKalb County
Tucker sits in DeKalb County. The DeKalb County Clerk of Superior Court stores DUI case files for the entire county, including cases from Tucker. 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 Tucker DUI records online. It covers Superior Court filings across Georgia. The eCertification portal may also be available for DeKalb County certified documents.
The Georgia state portal shown below helps Tucker residents search for DUI record information.
This state resource is available to all Georgia residents including those in Tucker.
Georgia DUI Driving Records
DUI convictions for Tucker 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 Tucker 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.
DUI Criminal Records in Tucker County
The Georgia Crime Information Center at the GBI tracks DUI arrests for Tucker 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 Fines in Tucker County
Georgia DUI law under O.C.G.A. § 40-6-391 applies to all cases in Tucker. 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 Tucker 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 Tucker may qualify for record restriction through the GBI.
Note: Municipal court records for Tucker may not appear in the GSCCCA statewide search system.
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