Valdosta DUI Record Search
Valdosta DUI records are handled through the local municipal court and Lowndes County County's court system. Misdemeanor DUI cases in Valdosta typically go through the municipal court. Felony charges or repeat offenses get transferred to Lowndes County County Superior Court. You can search for Valdosta DUI records by contacting the court directly or using Georgia's state record systems. The Department of Driver Services and the GBI also keep DUI data for Valdosta residents. This page explains where to find DUI records in Valdosta and how to request copies.
Valdosta DUI Records Facts
Valdosta DUI Case Files
The Valdosta Municipal Court handles misdemeanor DUI cases for Valdosta residents. The court is located at P.O. Box 1349, Valdosta, GA 31603. You can reach the court at (229) 671-2400.
Misdemeanor DUI charges in Valdosta typically stay at the municipal court level. Felony DUI cases and repeat offenses get transferred to Lowndes 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.
Lowndes County Court for Valdosta DUI Cases
Valdosta sits in Lowndes County. The Lowndes County Clerk of Superior Court stores DUI case files for the entire county, including cases from Valdosta. 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.
You can search for Valdosta DUI court records through the GSCCCA search portal. This statewide database includes filings from Lowndes County Superior Court. For certified copies, check if Lowndes County uses the eCertification portal.
The Georgia state portal shown below helps Valdosta residents search for DUI record information.
This state resource is available to all Georgia residents including those in Valdosta.
Georgia Driving Records and DUI
The Georgia Department of Driver Services tracks DUI convictions for Valdosta 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 Valdosta 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 Valdosta County
DUI arrests in Valdosta 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 Valdosta or through the GCIC by mail. Reports cost about $15.
Valdosta County DUI Penalties
DUI cases in Valdosta 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 Valdosta. 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.
DUI convictions stay on Georgia driving records for 10 years. Criminal records at GCIC last forever unless restricted. Some first-time offenses in Valdosta may qualify for record restriction through the GBI.
Note: Contact the Valdosta municipal court directly for the most current DUI case information.
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