DUI Case Records in Fulton County

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

Fulton County DUI Records Office

All DUI case records in Fulton County sit with the Clerk of Superior Court. The office is in Atlanta. 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 Fulton County Clerk of Superior Court can be reached at (404) 612-0500. The mailing address is P.O. Box 4368, Atlanta, GA 30302.

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

Every DUI conviction in Fulton 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.

Besides the online portal, Fulton 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.

Fulton County Criminal DUI Records

Beyond court files and driving records, Fulton 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.

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.

How to Get Fulton County DUI Records

You can search Fulton 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 Fulton 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 Fulton County residents to access DUI record data.

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

Georgia DUI Penalties and Fines

All DUI cases in Fulton 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 Fulton 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 Fulton 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

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

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

Nearby Counties

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