Montgomery DUI Records

Montgomery DUI records are maintained by the Municipal Court and Montgomery County Circuit Court. As the state capital of Alabama, Montgomery has about 196,000 residents. The city processes a high volume of DUI cases each year. Misdemeanor DUI arrests go to Municipal Court first. Felony DUI cases move to the 15th Judicial Circuit Court for prosecution in Montgomery County.

Montgomery Municipal Court

Montgomery Municipal Court handles misdemeanor DUI cases that occur within city limits. The court is at 1001 Madison Avenue in downtown Montgomery. Bond services run 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Regular office hours are weekdays. You can call the court to check on a DUI case status or ask about upcoming court dates in Montgomery.

The Municipal Court keeps records of all DUI cases processed at the city level in Montgomery. Under Alabama Code Section 32-5A-191, first through third DUI offenses are misdemeanors. The Municipal Court handles these cases unless injury is involved. A fourth DUI within ten years is a felony. Those cases go to the Montgomery County Circuit Court instead.

The court handles traffic offenses, DUI charges, and municipal ordinance violations. Staff can help you find case info if you call or visit in person. For court records, you may need to submit a written request. Bring a valid ID when you go to the court to ask about DUI records in Montgomery. The online system has limited case info available.

Driver Improvement Programs

Montgomery offers Driver Improvement programs as part of DUI case resolution. These programs aim to reduce repeat offenses. The court may order completion of a program as part of sentencing. Some programs are available before conviction as well. The goal is to address the root causes of impaired driving in Montgomery.

Alcohol and Drug Abuse programs are also available through the Montgomery court system. The court may require substance abuse assessment as part of a DUI case. If the assessment shows a problem, treatment may be ordered. Completion of these programs appears in your court record. These programs can affect sentencing for DUI cases in Montgomery.

Talk to the court clerk or your lawyer about which programs apply to your case. Not all DUI defendants qualify for every program. The judge makes the final call on what programs are required. Completion can sometimes lead to reduced penalties for DUI offenses in Montgomery. Failing to complete ordered programs can result in additional penalties.

How to Search Montgomery DUI Records

You can search for DUI records in Montgomery through several sources. The method depends on what type of record you need. Online searches provide basic case info. In-person visits allow you to see full files and get certified copies. Each source has different data on DUI cases in Montgomery.

Alacourt is the state court records system. It covers Montgomery County and the Municipal Court. You can search by name or case number at pa.alacourt.com. The fee is $9.99 per name search. This includes one case detail. More cases cost $9.99 each. Document images cost $5.00 for the first 20 pages. The system shows DUI charges, dates, and case outcomes for Montgomery cases.

To search DUI records in Montgomery, you need:

• Full name of the person
• Date of birth if available
• Approximate date of arrest
• Case number if known

The Montgomery County Sheriff has an online query tool for arrest records. Visit mcso.mc-ala.org to search. This shows recent bookings including DUI arrests. For older arrest records, contact the sheriff office directly. They can provide booking info and arrest details for DUI cases in Montgomery.

Montgomery County DUI Records

Felony DUI cases for Montgomery go to the Montgomery County Circuit Court. The Circuit Clerk is Gina Jobe Ishman. The office is at the Phelps-Price Justice Center at 251 South Lawrence Street. Staff keep all felony DUI records and can help you find case files. The office is open from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM on weekdays.

A DUI becomes a felony after four convictions within ten years under Alabama law. Felony DUI is a Class C offense. The Circuit Court also handles DUI cases that involve serious injury or death. These cases create larger record files with more court documents. You can reach the Circuit Clerk at (334) 832-1260 to ask about felony DUI records in Montgomery.

The Montgomery County District Attorney handles prosecution of felony DUI cases. The DA office is led by Azzie Oliver. Visit montgomeryda.com for more info. The DA reviews all DUI cases to decide if charges go forward. This office also handles any appeals or post-conviction matters for DUI cases in Montgomery.

For full details on county-level DUI records, fees, and court procedures, visit the Montgomery County page.

View Montgomery County DUI Records

State Capital Resources

As the state capital, Montgomery is home to major Alabama agencies. This includes ALEA headquarters. The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency keeps the central criminal records database. All DUI convictions statewide are stored there. You can request criminal history checks at the ALEA office in Montgomery or online.

ALEA is at 301 South Ripley Street in Montgomery. The phone number is 334-676-7897. A criminal history check costs $25.00. The process takes about 5 to 10 business days. You can also start the request at alea.gov. The record shows all Alabama DUI convictions including those from Montgomery courts.

The Administrative Office of Courts is also in Montgomery at 300 Dexter Avenue. This office runs the Alacourt system that provides online court records. The AOC phone number is (334) 954-5000. For questions about the Alacourt system or court records access, contact them directly. These state resources are in Montgomery but serve the entire state.

Montgomery Driving Records

Your driving record shows DUI convictions and license actions. The Alabama Driver License Division keeps these records. A DUI conviction in Montgomery will appear on your motor vehicle record. The record shows any license suspension tied to the DUI case as well.

Get your driving record at alabamadl.alea.gov. The fee is $5.75 for a standard MVR. The record shows convictions, points, and license status. DUI convictions add 6 points to your license. Breath test refusals also appear on the record. Employers check MVRs as part of hiring for driving jobs in Montgomery.

After a DUI conviction in Montgomery, your license may be suspended. First offense brings a 90-day suspension. Second offense brings a one-year suspension. Third or more brings a three-year suspension. You must pay a $275 reinstatement fee to get your license back. You may also need an ignition interlock device on your car.

Alabama DUI Laws

Alabama DUI law applies in Montgomery the same as statewide. Under Code Section 32-5A-191, it is illegal to drive with a BAC of 0.08% or higher. For drivers under 21, the limit is 0.02%. Commercial drivers face a 0.04% limit. These limits apply to all DUI cases in Montgomery.

Penalties go up with each offense. First DUI can bring up to one year in jail and $2,100 fine. Second offense brings up to one year jail and $5,100 fine. Third offense brings up to one year and $10,100 fine. Fourth offense is a felony with one to ten years in prison. Montgomery courts follow these state penalty guidelines.

The 10-year look-back period matters a lot. Alabama counts all DUI convictions within ten years when setting the offense level. A 2017 DUI still counts if you get another in 2027. This applies to convictions from any Alabama court, including Montgomery. Some out-of-state DUI convictions may count too.

DUI convictions cannot be expunged in Alabama. The REDEEMER Act (Code Section 15-27-1) specifically excludes DUI from expungement. This means a DUI conviction in Montgomery will stay on your record forever. The only DUI-related records that can be expunged are dismissed cases or acquittals.

Legal Help in Montgomery

Several groups offer legal help for DUI cases in Montgomery. Some give free help to people with low income. Others charge fees but offer reduced rates for first meetings. If you face a DUI charge in Montgomery, talking to a lawyer helps you understand your options.

Legal Services Alabama has an office serving Montgomery. They provide free legal help to those who qualify based on income. Call (866) 456-4995 to check if you qualify. The Montgomery County Bar Association has a lawyer referral service. They can connect you with a DUI lawyer in Montgomery who handles your type of case.

Alabama E-Forms at eforms.alacourt.gov has court forms you may need. The Alabama State Bar also has a referral line at 1-800-392-5660. For information on public defenders in Montgomery, contact the court clerk. If you cannot afford a lawyer, the court must appoint one for criminal cases including DUI.

Are DUI Records Public?

Yes. DUI records in Montgomery are public under Alabama Code Section 36-12-40. Anyone can request them. You do not have to be the person named in the record. Court files, arrest records, and conviction data are all public in Montgomery.

Some records have limits. Juvenile DUI records have restricted access. Some documents in pending cases may be sealed. But most adult DUI records in Montgomery are fully public. Employers, landlords, and others search these records as part of background checks. The records stay on file permanently.

Request DUI records from the Municipal Court, Circuit Court, or sheriff. Each office has its own forms and fees. Alacourt provides online access to court records for a fee. For official background checks, use the ALEA system. All these sources have DUI records for Montgomery cases.

Nearby Cities

These cities are near Montgomery and also have DUI records at the local level. Each city has its own municipal court for misdemeanor cases. Felony DUI cases go to the county circuit court based on where the arrest occurred.