Look Up Bartow County DUI Records

Searching for Bartow County DUI records means checking a few different sources. Court case files sit with the Clerk of Superior Court in Cartersville. Driving history records that show DUI convictions come from the Georgia Department of Driver Services. Criminal background data is held by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. Each source has its own process and fees. This page breaks down how to find DUI records in Bartow County through all three channels.

DUI Records at Bartow County Clerk

The Bartow County Clerk of Superior Court in Cartersville is the main source for DUI case records. This office keeps all files from DUI cases heard in Bartow County. That includes the original charges, any motions filed, plea agreements, and the final court order. You can ask for copies of any document in a case file. Staff can search by name or case number.

The Bartow County Clerk of Superior Court can be reached at (770) 387-5025. The mailing address is P.O. Box 865, Cartersville, GA 30120.

Copy fees for Bartow County DUI records follow state law. O.C.G.A. § 15-6-77 sets the rate at $0.50 per page for regular copies. Certified copies cost $2.50 for the first page, then $0.50 each after. Most people who need DUI records for legal use will want the certified version.

DUI Driving History in Bartow County

Georgia DDS keeps records of all DUI convictions on driving history reports. If you live in Bartow County and hold a Georgia license, you can pull your own driving record through DDS Online Services. Reports cost $6 for three years and $8 for seven years or a lifetime report. A DUI stays on your Georgia driving record for 10 years. These reports show violations, suspensions, and DUI entries.

You can also get a driving history in person at any DDS Customer Service Center or by mail. Mail requests go to P.O. Box 80447, Conyers, GA 30013. You need your full name, license number, and date of birth. Non-certified reports are view-only and last 30 days. Certified copies are stamped by DDS and mailed to your address. The DDS MVR request page has full details.

Georgia suspends your license after a DUI conviction. The first time brings one year. The second adds three years. A third offense results in five years. O.C.G.A. § 40-5-75 covers these penalties. All of this shows on your DDS record.

Bartow County Criminal DUI Records

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation runs the criminal history database through the Georgia Crime Information Center. DUI convictions in Bartow County appear in this system as criminal offenses. Unlike driving records, criminal history data stays on file permanently unless a court grants record restriction. You can request a criminal background report at any local police station or sheriff's office in Bartow County. Reports cost about $15.

Georgia uses IdentoGO by Idemia for fingerprint-based background checks. Results go to GCIC. You can also request a report by mail. Send it to GCIC, P.O. Box 370808, Decatur, GA 30037. The GCIC criminal history page has full instructions.

How to Get Bartow County DUI Records

One of the fastest ways to find Bartow County DUI records online is through the GSCCCA search portal. It pulls court data from Superior Courts across Georgia. Enter a name or case number to see results. The site is maintained by the Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority.

The eCertification portal is another option for getting certified DUI records. Not every county takes part, so check if Bartow County is listed. If it is, you can request certified court documents online. They arrive as secure PDF files sent to your email.

Georgia DUI records are public under the state Open Records Act. You do not need to be a party in the case to request copies. You do not need to give a reason. Some details like financial account numbers may be redacted from public copies.

The state portal shown below is one way for Bartow County residents to access DUI record data.

This Georgia resource helps Bartow County residents search for DUI records at the state level.

DUI Fines in Bartow County

All DUI cases in Bartow County fall under O.C.G.A. § 40-6-391. This is Georgia's main DUI statute. It defines DUI as driving with a BAC of 0.08 or higher, or while impaired by drugs or other substances. The limit drops to 0.04 for commercial vehicles and 0.02 for drivers under 21.

Penalties for a first DUI in Bartow County include fines of $300 to $1,000, up to 12 months probation, and 40 hours of community service. DUI school is mandatory. A second offense within 10 years bumps fines to $600 minimum and adds a clinical evaluation requirement. Third convictions carry fines up to $5,000 and a minimum of 15 days in jail. Georgia law also requires a published newspaper notice for second and third offenses.

Georgia uses implied consent under O.C.G.A. § 40-5-55. Driving in the state means you agree to chemical testing if stopped for DUI. Refusing the test in Bartow County leads to a separate one-year license suspension. The GOHS DUI laws page lists all related statutes.

• DUI charge and arrest details
• Court filings and motions
• Plea agreements if any
• Final court order or verdict
• Sentencing information

DUI convictions stay on Georgia driving records for 10 years. Criminal history records at GCIC last forever unless restricted by court order. Some first-time offenses in Bartow County may qualify for record restriction through the GBI. Repeat DUI convictions generally cannot be restricted.

Cities in Bartow County

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