DUI Case Records in Clay County

Searching for Clay County DUI records means checking a few different sources. Court case files sit with the Clerk of Superior Court in Fort Gaines. 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 Clay County through all three channels.

Clay County DUI Records Office

All DUI case records in Clay County sit with the Clerk of Superior Court. The office is in Fort Gaines. 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 Clay County Clerk of Superior Court can be reached at (229) 768-2631. The mailing address is P.O. Box 550, Fort Gaines, GA 39851.

Copy fees for Clay 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.

Georgia DUI Driving Records

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

DUI arrests in Clay County also create entries in the state criminal history system. The Georgia Crime Information Center at the GBI maintains this database. Criminal records from DUI cases include arrest data, charges, and the court's final ruling. These records do not expire on their own. A report costs around $15. You can request one through local law enforcement in Clay County or by mail to GCIC in Decatur.

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.

Getting DUI Records in Clay County

One of the fastest ways to find Clay 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.

Some Georgia counties also use the eCertification portal for certified document requests. Check if Clay 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.

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 Clay County residents to access DUI record data.

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

Georgia DUI Penalties and Fines

All DUI cases in Clay 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.

First DUI convictions in Clay 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.

Under O.C.G.A. § 40-5-55, Georgia's implied consent law, refusing a chemical test during a DUI stop in Clay 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.

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

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