Look Up Stewart County DUI Records

Looking for DUI records in Stewart County starts at the courthouse in Lumpkin. The Clerk of Superior Court handles all case files for DUI charges heard in this county. Georgia state agencies also keep DUI data. The Department of Driver Services tracks convictions on driving history reports. The GBI stores DUI arrests in the criminal history database. You can search Stewart County DUI records through several methods. This guide walks through each option and tells you what to expect.

Stewart County DUI Case Files

All DUI case records in Stewart County sit with the Clerk of Superior Court. The office is in Lumpkin. 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 Stewart County Clerk of Superior Court can be reached at (229) 838-6220. The mailing address is P.O. Box 910, Lumpkin, GA 31815.

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

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

Stewart County DUI Criminal History

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

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.

How to Get Stewart County DUI Records

The GSCCCA search portal lets you look up court records from Superior Courts across Georgia, including Stewart 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.

Some Georgia counties also use the eCertification portal for certified document requests. Check if Stewart 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 state portal shown below is one way for Stewart County residents to access DUI record data.

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

Georgia DUI Penalties and Fines

Georgia DUI law is defined in O.C.G.A. § 40-6-391. This statute applies to all DUI cases in Stewart County. It covers driving under the influence of alcohol, drugs, toxic vapors, or any mix of these. The legal limit is 0.08 BAC for regular drivers, 0.04 for commercial drivers, and 0.02 for anyone under 21.

Penalties for a first DUI in Stewart 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.

Under O.C.G.A. § 40-5-55, Georgia's implied consent law, refusing a chemical test during a DUI stop in Stewart 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. Stewart 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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