Find DUI Records in Lumpkin County

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

Lumpkin County Clerk of Court

DUI case files in Lumpkin County are stored at the Clerk of Superior Court office in Dahlonega. 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 Lumpkin County Clerk of Superior Court can be reached at (706) 864-3736. The mailing address is P.O. Box 7, Dahlonega, GA 30533.

Under O.C.G.A. § 15-6-77, standard copies of DUI records in Lumpkin 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.

DUI Driving History in Lumpkin County

Georgia DDS keeps records of all DUI convictions on driving history reports. If you live in Lumpkin 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.

Georgia Criminal History for Lumpkin County

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation runs the criminal history database through the Georgia Crime Information Center. DUI convictions in Lumpkin County appear in this system as criminal offenses. Unlike driving records, criminal history data stays on file permanently unless a court grants record restriction. You can request a criminal background report at any local police station or sheriff's office in Lumpkin County. Reports cost about $15.

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.

Search Lumpkin County Court Records

The GSCCCA search portal lets you look up court records from Superior Courts across Georgia, including Lumpkin County. You can search by name or case number to find DUI case filings. This is a free tool run by the Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority.

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

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

DUI Penalties in Lumpkin County

All DUI cases in Lumpkin 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 Lumpkin 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 Lumpkin 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

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

Nearby Counties

Browse DUI records in counties near Lumpkin County.