Cook County DUI Case Records

Cook County DUI records are kept by the Clerk of Superior Court in Adel. Anyone can search for these records. A DUI arrest in Cook 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 Cook 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 Cook County and how to get copies.

Cook County DUI Records Office

The Cook County Clerk of Superior Court in Adel is the main source for DUI case records. This office keeps all files from DUI cases heard in Cook 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 Cook County Clerk of Superior Court can be reached at (229) 896-7717. The mailing address is P.O. Box 1040, Adel, GA 31620.

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

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

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.

Criminal DUI Records in Cook County

DUI arrests in Cook 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 Cook County or by mail to GCIC in Decatur.

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.

Search Cook County Court Records

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

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

Cook County DUI Penalties

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