Richmond County DUI Records Lookup

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

Where to Find Richmond County DUI Records

All DUI case records in Richmond County sit with the Clerk of Superior Court. The office is in Augusta. 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 Richmond County Clerk of Superior Court can be reached at (706) 821-2460. The mailing address is 735 James Brown Blvd, Suite 1500, Augusta, GA 30901. You can also visit their website at https://www.augustaga.gov/296/Clerk-of-Superior-State-Juvenile-Court for more information about Richmond County court records.

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

The Georgia Department of Driver Services tracks DUI convictions on driving history reports. Richmond 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, Richmond 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.

A first DUI conviction in Georgia leads to a one-year license suspension under O.C.G.A. § 40-5-75. Second offenses bring a three-year suspension. Third offenses mean five years without a license. These suspension records show on your driving history.

Georgia Criminal History for Richmond County

DUI arrests in Richmond 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 Richmond 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.

Search Richmond County Court Records

One of the fastest ways to find Richmond 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 Richmond 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.

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 Richmond County court website provides information about accessing DUI records and other court services.

This portal serves Richmond County residents looking for DUI case details and other court filings.

DUI Penalties in Richmond County

All DUI cases in Richmond 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 Richmond 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 Richmond 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.

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

Cities in Richmond County

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

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