Clayton County DUI Records Lookup

The Clerk of Superior Court in Jonesboro keeps DUI records for Clayton County. These are public records. Anyone can ask to see them. A DUI charge in Clayton 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 Clayton County DUI records, what each type of record contains, and where to go for copies.

Clayton County Clerk of Court

The Clayton County Clerk of Superior Court in Jonesboro is the main source for DUI case records. This office keeps all files from DUI cases heard in Clayton 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 Clayton County Clerk of Superior Court can be reached at (770) 477-4565. The mailing address is P.O. Box 217, Jonesboro, GA 30237.

Copy fees for Clayton 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 Driving Records and DUI

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

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.

Clayton County DUI Criminal History

DUI arrests in Clayton 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 Clayton 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.

Search Clayton County Court Records

The GSCCCA search portal lets you look up court records from Superior Courts across Georgia, including Clayton 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 Clayton 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 Clayton County residents to access DUI record data.

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

Clayton County DUI Penalties

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