DUI Records in Fayette County

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

Fayette County Court DUI Records

All DUI case records in Fayette County sit with the Clerk of Superior Court. The office is in Fayetteville. 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 Fayette County Clerk of Superior Court can be reached at (770) 716-4290. The mailing address is P.O. Box 130, Fayetteville, GA 30214.

Copy fees for Fayette 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.

Fayette County DUI Driving History

Every DUI conviction in Fayette County gets reported to the Georgia Department of Driver Services. DDS puts it on your driving history report, also called a Motor Vehicle Report. You can check your own record through DDS Online Services. A 3-year report is $6, and a 7-year or lifetime report is $8. DUI entries remain on Georgia driving records for 10 years from the date of the offense.

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.

Fayette County DUI Criminal History

DUI arrests in Fayette 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 Fayette 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.

Getting DUI Records in Fayette County

You can search Fayette County DUI court records through the GSCCCA search portal. This statewide tool covers Superior Court filings across Georgia. Search by the name of the person charged or by case number. The Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority maintains this database.

The eCertification portal is another option for getting certified DUI records. Not every county takes part, so check if Fayette 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 Fayette County residents to access DUI record data.

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

Georgia DUI Penalties and Fines

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

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

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

Nearby Counties

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