Find DUI Records in Glynn County
Glynn County DUI records come from the Superior Court in Brunswick 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 Glynn County DUI records.
Glynn County DUI Records Facts
Glynn County DUI Records Office
All DUI case records in Glynn County sit with the Clerk of Superior Court. The office is in Brunswick. 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 Glynn County Clerk of Superior Court can be reached at (912) 554-7270. The mailing address is P.O. Box 1985, Brunswick, GA 31521.
Under O.C.G.A. § 15-6-77, standard copies of DUI records in Glynn 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 Glynn County
The Georgia Department of Driver Services tracks DUI convictions on driving history reports. Glynn County residents with a Georgia license can request their own report online through DDS Online Services. A 3-year report costs $6. The 7-year version costs $8. These reports show every DUI conviction, traffic violation, and license action on your Georgia record. DUI convictions stay on the driving record for 10 years from the offense date.
Besides the online portal, Glynn 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 Glynn County
Beyond court files and driving records, Glynn 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 Glynn County Court Records
You can search Glynn 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 Glynn 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 Glynn County residents to access DUI record data.
This Georgia resource helps Glynn County residents search for DUI records at the state level.
DUI Fines in Glynn County
All DUI cases in Glynn 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 Glynn 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.
Under O.C.G.A. § 40-5-55, Georgia's implied consent law, refusing a chemical test during a DUI stop in Glynn County results in a one-year license suspension. This is separate from any court penalties. The Georgia Governor's Office of Highway Safety has a full list of DUI-related statutes.
- Driving with a BAC of 0.08 or higher
- Driving under the influence of drugs
- Driving under the influence of toxic vapors
- Driving with any mix of alcohol and drugs
- Commercial driving with a BAC of 0.04 or higher
A DUI stays on your driving record for 10 years in Georgia. Criminal records do not expire. Glynn 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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