Charlton County DUI Records Lookup

DUI records in Charlton County are public documents. The Clerk of Superior Court in Folkston stores all case files from DUI proceedings in the county. You can get copies of these records by visiting the office, sending a mail request, or using state online tools. Georgia also tracks DUI convictions through the Department of Driver Services and the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. Both agencies keep their own records. This page explains how to search Charlton County DUI records and what you need to know before you start.

Charlton County DUI Records Office

DUI case files in Charlton County are stored at the Clerk of Superior Court office in Folkston. The clerk keeps records for every case that goes through the Superior Court system. This covers DUI charges, court filings, and the final outcome of each case. You can visit the office to search records or ask for copies. The staff can look up cases by the name of the person charged.

The Charlton County Clerk of Superior Court can be reached at (912) 496-2354. The mailing address is P.O. Box 760, Folkston, GA 31537.

Under O.C.G.A. § 15-6-77, standard copies of DUI records in Charlton County cost $0.50 per page. Certified copies are $2.50 for the first page and $0.50 for each page after that. Certified copies carry the court's official stamp. You may need certified copies for legal proceedings or official business.

Georgia Driving Records and DUI

The Georgia Department of Driver Services tracks DUI convictions on driving history reports. Charlton County residents with a Georgia license can request their own report online through DDS Online Services. A 3-year report costs $6. The 7-year version costs $8. These reports show every DUI conviction, traffic violation, and license action on your Georgia record. DUI convictions stay on the driving record for 10 years from the offense date.

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.

A first DUI conviction in Georgia leads to a one-year license suspension under O.C.G.A. § 40-5-75. Second offenses bring a three-year suspension. Third offenses mean five years without a license. These suspension records show on your driving history.

Charlton County Criminal DUI Records

Beyond court files and driving records, Charlton County DUI convictions show up in the state criminal history database. The GCIC at the Georgia Bureau of Investigation keeps this data. It includes arrest details, the charges filed, and how the case ended. These records last forever unless restricted by court order. Reports cost about $15 through local law enforcement or the GCIC office.

For fingerprint-based checks, Georgia uses the IdentoGO system. You go to an enrollment center, get fingerprinted, and results go to GCIC. The GCIC criminal history page explains what you need to bring and how to submit a request by mail to P.O. Box 370808, Decatur, GA 30037.

Charlton County DUI Record Access

The GSCCCA search portal lets you look up court records from Superior Courts across Georgia, including Charlton County. You can search by name or case number to find DUI case filings. This is a free tool run 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 Charlton County is listed. If it is, you can request certified court documents online. They arrive as secure PDF files sent to your email.

Under Georgia's Open Records Act, DUI case files are available to anyone. You can request them without being involved in the case. No reason is needed. Courts may redact sensitive details like account numbers from copies they give out.

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

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

Charlton County DUI Penalties

Georgia DUI law is defined in O.C.G.A. § 40-6-391. This statute applies to all DUI cases in Charlton County. It covers driving under the influence of alcohol, drugs, toxic vapors, or any mix of these. The legal limit is 0.08 BAC for regular drivers, 0.04 for commercial drivers, and 0.02 for anyone under 21.

First DUI convictions in Charlton County carry fines from $300 to $1,000 and up to 12 months of probation. Community service runs 40 hours. DUI school is required. Second offenses within 10 years raise the fine floor to $600, add 30 days of community service, and require a clinical evaluation. A third conviction pushes fines to $1,000 through $5,000 and brings at least 15 days in jail. Georgia also requires a newspaper notice after second and third convictions.

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 Charlton County leads to a separate one-year license suspension. The GOHS DUI laws page lists all related statutes.

A DUI stays on your driving record for 10 years in Georgia. Criminal records do not expire. Charlton County residents can apply for record restriction through the GBI for some first-time offenses. The process requires court approval and a review by the prosecutor.

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