DUI Records in Chattahoochee County

Chattahoochee County DUI records are kept by the Clerk of Superior Court in Cusseta. Anyone can search for these records. A DUI arrest in Chattahoochee County creates case files at the court level and entries on the driver's state record. Georgia law treats DUI as a criminal offense, so it shows up in both court records and criminal history databases. You can look up Chattahoochee County DUI records online through state portals, by mail, or in person at the clerk's office. This page covers where to find DUI records in Chattahoochee County and how to get copies.

Chattahoochee County Clerk of Court

All DUI case records in Chattahoochee County sit with the Clerk of Superior Court. The office is in Cusseta. Every filing from a DUI case ends up here. That means the arrest warrant, the charges, any plea deals, and the judge's final order. The public can ask for copies. The clerk's office handles requests in person and sometimes by mail.

The Chattahoochee County Clerk of Superior Court can be reached at (706) 989-3422. The mailing address is P.O. Box 120, Cusseta, GA 31805.

Under O.C.G.A. § 15-6-77, standard copies of DUI records in Chattahoochee 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.

Chattahoochee County DUI Driving History

Georgia DDS keeps records of all DUI convictions on driving history reports. If you live in Chattahoochee 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.

Besides the online portal, Chattahoochee County residents can request driving records in person at a DDS office or by mail to P.O. Box 80447, Conyers, GA 30013. Bring your license number and date of birth. Certified copies get stamped and mailed. Non-certified versions are for viewing only. Check the DDS driving history page for forms and instructions.

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.

DUI Criminal Records in Chattahoochee County

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation runs the criminal history database through the Georgia Crime Information Center. DUI convictions in Chattahoochee 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 Chattahoochee County. Reports cost about $15.

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.

Access DUI Records in Chattahoochee County

One of the fastest ways to find Chattahoochee 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 Chattahoochee 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 Chattahoochee County residents to access DUI record data.

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

Georgia DUI Penalties and Fines

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

• Full name as shown on your license
• Georgia driver's license number
• Date of birth
• Reason for the request

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 Chattahoochee County may qualify for record restriction through the GBI. Repeat DUI convictions generally cannot be restricted.

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