Troup County DUI Records Lookup
Troup County DUI records come from the Superior Court in LaGrange 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 Troup County DUI records.
Troup County DUI Records Facts
Troup County Clerk of Court
DUI case files in Troup County are stored at the Clerk of Superior Court office in LaGrange. 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 Troup County Clerk of Superior Court can be reached at (706) 883-1740. The mailing address is P.O. Box 866, LaGrange, GA 30241.
Under O.C.G.A. § 15-6-77, standard copies of DUI records in Troup 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.
Troup County DUI Driving History
Every DUI conviction in Troup 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, Troup 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.
DUI Criminal Records in Troup County
Beyond court files and driving records, Troup County DUI convictions show up in the state criminal history database. The GCIC at the Georgia Bureau of Investigation keeps this data. It includes arrest details, the charges filed, and how the case ended. These records last forever unless restricted by court order. Reports cost about $15 through local law enforcement or the GCIC office.
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.
How to Get Troup County DUI Records
One of the fastest ways to find Troup 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 Troup 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 Troup County residents to access DUI record data.
This Georgia resource helps Troup County residents search for DUI records at the state level.
DUI Fines in Troup County
Georgia DUI law is defined in O.C.G.A. § 40-6-391. This statute applies to all DUI cases in Troup 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 Troup 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 Troup 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.
- 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 Troup County may qualify for record restriction through the GBI. Repeat DUI convictions generally cannot be restricted.
Cities in Troup County
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