Search Webster County DUI Records

Webster County DUI records come from the Superior Court in Preston 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 Webster County DUI records.

Webster County DUI Records Office

The Webster County Clerk of Superior Court in Preston is the main source for DUI case records. This office keeps all files from DUI cases heard in Webster County. That includes the original charges, any motions filed, plea agreements, and the final court order. You can ask for copies of any document in a case file. Staff can search by name or case number.

The Webster County Clerk of Superior Court can be reached at (229) 828-3525. The mailing address is P.O. Box 117, Preston, GA 31824.

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

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

Besides the online portal, Webster 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.

Webster County DUI Criminal History

DUI arrests in Webster 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 Webster 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.

Getting DUI Records in Webster County

The GSCCCA search portal lets you look up court records from Superior Courts across Georgia, including Webster 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 Webster County is listed. If it is, you can request certified court documents online. They arrive as secure PDF files sent to your email.

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 Webster County residents to access DUI record data.

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

DUI Penalties in Webster County

Georgia DUI law is defined in O.C.G.A. § 40-6-391. This statute applies to all DUI cases in Webster 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.

First DUI convictions in Webster 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.

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

• Full name as shown on your license
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• Date of birth
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A DUI stays on your driving record for 10 years in Georgia. Criminal records do not expire. Webster 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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