Gwinnett County DUI Case Records

Gwinnett County DUI records come from the Superior Court in Lawrenceville 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 Gwinnett County DUI records.

Gwinnett County Clerk of Court

DUI case files in Gwinnett County are stored at the Clerk of Superior Court office in Lawrenceville. The clerk keeps records for every case that goes through the Superior Court system. This covers DUI charges, court filings, and the final outcome of each case. You can visit the office to search records or ask for copies. The staff can look up cases by the name of the person charged.

The Gwinnett County Clerk of Superior Court can be reached at (770) 822-8000. The mailing address is P.O. Box 880, Lawrenceville, GA 30046.

Under O.C.G.A. § 15-6-77, standard copies of DUI records in Gwinnett 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 DUI Records for Gwinnett County

Every DUI conviction in Gwinnett 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, Gwinnett 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.

Gwinnett County Criminal DUI Records

DUI arrests in Gwinnett 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 Gwinnett County or by mail to GCIC in Decatur.

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.

Gwinnett County DUI Record Access

One of the fastest ways to find Gwinnett County DUI records online is through the GSCCCA search portal. It pulls court data from Superior Courts across Georgia. Enter a name or case number to see results. The site is maintained by the Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority.

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

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

DUI Fines in Gwinnett County

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

• DUI charge and arrest details
• Court filings and motions
• Plea agreements if any
• Final court order or verdict
• Sentencing information

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

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