Look Up Union City DUI Records
Union City DUI records are available from several sources. Local court records come from the municipal court or from Fulton County County Superior Court depending on the charge. State records are held by the Georgia Department of Driver Services and the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. Anyone can look up these records. You do not have to be the person named in the case. This guide covers how to search for DUI records in Union City and what to expect from each source.
Union City DUI Records Facts
Where to Find Union City DUI Records
DUI cases in Union City go through the Union City Municipal Court. The court address is P.O. Box 130, Union City, GA 30291. You can reach the court at (770) 515-6158.
Most first-time DUI cases in Union City are heard at the municipal court. More serious charges, including felony DUI and third or later offenses, move to Fulton 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.
Fulton County DUI Records for Union City
Union City sits in Fulton County. The Fulton County Clerk of Superior Court stores DUI case files for the entire county, including cases from Union City. 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 Union City DUI records online. It covers Superior Court filings across Georgia. The eCertification portal may also be available for Fulton County certified documents.
The Georgia state portal shown below helps Union City residents search for DUI record information.
This state resource is available to all Georgia residents including those in Union City.
DUI Driving History in Union City County
DUI convictions for Union City 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 Union City 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.
Union City County DUI Criminal History
The Georgia Crime Information Center at the GBI tracks DUI arrests for Union City 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 Union City County
DUI cases in Union City 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 Union City 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. Union City residents can apply for record restriction through the GBI for eligible first-time offenses. Court approval is needed.
Note: Contact the Union City municipal court directly for the most current DUI case information.
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