Search Rockdale County DUI Records

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

DUI Records at Rockdale County Clerk

DUI case files in Rockdale County are stored at the Clerk of Superior Court office in Conyers. 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 Rockdale County Clerk of Superior Court can be reached at (770) 278-7900. The mailing address is P.O. Box 937, Conyers, GA 30012.

Copy fees for Rockdale County DUI records follow state law. O.C.G.A. § 15-6-77 sets the rate at $0.50 per page for regular copies. Certified copies cost $2.50 for the first page, then $0.50 each after. Most people who need DUI records for legal use will want the certified version.

Georgia Driving Records and DUI

Every DUI conviction in Rockdale 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, Rockdale 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.

Rockdale County Criminal DUI Records

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation runs the criminal history database through the Georgia Crime Information Center. DUI convictions in Rockdale 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 Rockdale 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.

Access DUI Records in Rockdale County

One of the fastest ways to find Rockdale 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 Rockdale 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 Rockdale County residents to access DUI record data.

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

Georgia DUI Penalties and Fines

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

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

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