Clarke County DUI Record Search

The Clerk of Superior Court in Athens keeps DUI records for Clarke County. These are public records. Anyone can ask to see them. A DUI charge in Clarke County goes through the Superior Court system, and all filings stay on record at the clerk's office. State agencies in Georgia also hold DUI data on driving records and criminal history reports. This page shows how to search for Clarke County DUI records, what each type of record contains, and where to go for copies.

DUI Records at Clarke County Clerk

DUI case files in Clarke County are stored at the Clerk of Superior Court office in Athens. 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 Clarke County Clerk of Superior Court can be reached at (706) 613-3190. The mailing address is P.O. Box 1805, Athens, GA 30603.

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

Clarke County DUI Driving History

The Georgia Department of Driver Services tracks DUI convictions on driving history reports. Clarke 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.

Besides the online portal, Clarke 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.

Criminal DUI Records in Clarke County

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation runs the criminal history database through the Georgia Crime Information Center. DUI convictions in Clarke 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 Clarke 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.

Access DUI Records in Clarke County

The GSCCCA search portal lets you look up court records from Superior Courts across Georgia, including Clarke 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.

Some Georgia counties also use the eCertification portal for certified document requests. Check if Clarke County participates. If it does, you can order certified copies of DUI case documents online and receive them as secure PDFs by email. This works around the clock.

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 Clarke County residents to access DUI record data.

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

Clarke County DUI Penalties

Georgia DUI law is defined in O.C.G.A. § 40-6-391. This statute applies to all DUI cases in Clarke 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.

Penalties for a first DUI in Clarke 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.

Under O.C.G.A. § 40-5-55, Georgia's implied consent law, refusing a chemical test during a DUI stop in Clarke County results in a one-year license suspension. This is separate from any court penalties. The Georgia Governor's Office of Highway Safety has a full list of DUI-related statutes.

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

A DUI stays on your driving record for 10 years in Georgia. Criminal records do not expire. Clarke 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.

Cities in Clarke County

These cities in Clarke County have their own DUI records pages with local court details.

Nearby Counties

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