Look Up Forsyth County DUI Records

Forsyth County DUI records come from the Superior Court in Cumming and from state agencies in Georgia. The clerk's office stores case filings, motions, and final court orders for every DUI case in the county. State records include driving history reports from DDS and criminal background data from the GBI. All of these are open to the public. You can request them online, in person, or by mail. This page covers the steps for searching Forsyth County DUI records.

Forsyth County Court DUI Records

The Forsyth County Clerk of Superior Court in Cumming is the main source for DUI case records. This office keeps all files from DUI cases heard in Forsyth 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 Forsyth County Clerk of Superior Court can be reached at (770) 781-2120. The mailing address is P.O. Box 1307, Cumming, GA 30028.

Copy fees for Forsyth 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 Forsyth 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.

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.

Forsyth County Criminal DUI Records

Beyond court files and driving records, Forsyth 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.

How to Get Forsyth County DUI Records

You can search Forsyth 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.

Some Georgia counties also use the eCertification portal for certified document requests. Check if Forsyth 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 Forsyth County residents to access DUI record data.

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

Georgia DUI Laws and Forsyth County

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

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

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

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