Look Up Coweta County DUI Records

DUI records in Coweta County are public documents. The Clerk of Superior Court in Newnan stores all case files from DUI proceedings in the county. You can get copies of these records by visiting the office, sending a mail request, or using state online tools. Georgia also tracks DUI convictions through the Department of Driver Services and the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. Both agencies keep their own records. This page explains how to search Coweta County DUI records and what you need to know before you start.

DUI Records at Coweta County Clerk

All DUI case records in Coweta County sit with the Clerk of Superior Court. The office is in Newnan. 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 Coweta County Clerk of Superior Court can be reached at (770) 253-8280. The mailing address is P.O. Box 943, Newnan, GA 30264.

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

State DUI Records for Coweta County

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

Beyond court files and driving records, Coweta County DUI convictions show up in the state criminal history database. The GCIC at the Georgia Bureau of Investigation keeps this data. It includes arrest details, the charges filed, and how the case ended. These records last forever unless restricted by court order. Reports cost about $15 through local law enforcement or the GCIC office.

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 Coweta County Court Records

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

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

Coweta County DUI Penalties

All DUI cases in Coweta 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 Coweta 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.

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

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

Cities in Coweta County

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

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