Woodstock DUI Case Records
DUI records in Woodstock start at the local court level. The municipal court processes misdemeanor DUI charges for city residents. Cherokee 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 Woodstock DUI records through court offices, the Georgia DDS portal, or the GBI criminal history system. Here is what you need to know.
Woodstock DUI Records Facts
Where to Find Woodstock DUI Records
DUI cases in Woodstock go through the Woodstock Municipal Court. The court address is 90 North Street, Suite G-170, Canton, GA 30114. You can reach the court at (678) 493-6511.
Most first-time DUI cases in Woodstock are heard at the municipal court. More serious charges, including felony DUI and third or later offenses, move to Cherokee 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.
Cherokee County Court for Woodstock DUI Cases
All DUI case records from Woodstock end up at the Cherokee County Clerk of Superior Court. This is because Woodstock is in Cherokee 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.
The GSCCCA search portal is a good starting point for finding Woodstock DUI records online. It covers Superior Court filings across Georgia. The eCertification portal may also be available for Cherokee County certified documents.
The Cherokee County court website handles DUI records for Woodstock residents.
Woodstock DUI cases filed in Cherokee County can be accessed through this portal.
DUI Driving History in Woodstock County
The Georgia Department of Driver Services tracks DUI convictions for Woodstock 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.
A first DUI conviction for a Woodstock 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.
Criminal DUI Records in Woodstock County
DUI arrests in Woodstock 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 Woodstock or through the GCIC by mail. Reports cost about $15.
Georgia DUI Penalties and Fines
DUI cases in Woodstock 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 Woodstock. 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. Woodstock residents can apply for record restriction through the GBI for eligible first-time offenses. Court approval is needed.
Note: Contact the Woodstock municipal court directly for the most current DUI case information.
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