Search Blount County DUI Records

Blount County DUI records are kept at the Circuit Clerk office in Oneonta. The 41st Judicial Circuit handles all DUI cases in Blount County. Note that the clerk office has temporarily relocated during courthouse renovations. DUI arrests in Blount County become part of the public court record.

Blount County Circuit Clerk

The Circuit Clerk keeps all DUI court records in Blount County. Cindy Massey serves as the current Circuit Clerk. Her office handles case filings, stores court files, and gives out copies of DUI records. Due to courthouse renovations, the office has moved to a temporary location on Lincoln Avenue. Call ahead to confirm the address before you visit in Blount County.

The temporary office is at 1000 Lincoln Avenue in Oneonta. The permanent address is 220 2nd Avenue East, Room 208. Staff can help you search DUI records at either location. In Blount County, you can request records in person, by mail, or online through Alacourt. Bring valid ID for in-person visits. Copy fees are standard across the state.

How to Search DUI Records

You can search DUI records in Blount County online or in person. Online is faster and does not require a trip to the temporary office location. The Alacourt system has all DUI cases from the 41st Judicial Circuit. In person works best when you need certified copies right away in Blount County.

Alacourt is the state court records system that covers Blount County. You can search by name or case number on the site. Each search costs $9.99. Document images cost $5.00 for the first 20 pages. Visit pa.alacourt.com to search DUI records in Blount County from home. The system works any time.

To search DUI records in Blount County, you need:

• Full name of the person
• Date of birth if you have it
• Case number if known
• Year of the arrest or case

The Hayden Annex may also have some services during the renovation period. Call the main number to ask about your options. Staff can tell you which location to visit for your request in Blount County.

Alabama DUI Laws

DUI records in Blount County fall under Alabama state law. Under Code of Alabama § 32-5A-191, it is illegal to drive with a blood alcohol level of 0.08% or higher. For drivers under 21, the limit is 0.02%. These laws apply to all DUI arrests in Blount County.

Alabama uses a 10-year look-back period for DUI sentencing. Courts check for prior DUI convictions within the past 10 years when setting penalties. A first DUI in Blount County is a misdemeanor. A fourth DUI within 10 years becomes a Class C felony. All DUI convictions stay on your record forever in Alabama. The REDEEMER Act does not allow DUI expungement.

DUI records in Blount County are public under Code of Alabama § 36-12-40. Anyone can request to see them.

Blount County Sheriff

The Blount County Sheriff handles DUI arrests in areas outside city limits. Sheriff Mark Moon leads the department. Deputies patrol roads across the county. When they make a DUI arrest, that record goes to the clerk office for court processing in Blount County.

You can contact the Sheriff office for arrest information in Blount County. They may have details about recent arrests. Court records with full case details come from the Circuit Clerk in Blount County.

DUI Record Fees

Blount County charges fees for DUI record copies. These fees are set by state law. Online searches through Alacourt cost $9.99 per name search. In-person copies cost $1.00 per page. Certified copies cost $5.00 per document in Blount County.

Here are the main fees for DUI records in Blount County:

• Alacourt name search: $9.99
• Document images online: $5.00 for 1-20 pages
• Extra pages online: $0.50 per page
• In-person copies: $1.00 per page
• Certified copy: $5.00 per document

For a full criminal history check, contact ALEA at alea.gov. A state background check costs $25.00.

State DUI Resources

Several state agencies handle DUI records that may include Blount County cases. ALEA keeps the central criminal record database. The Driver License Division tracks license suspensions. Use these resources to find DUI information beyond what the county clerk has in Blount County.

If your license was suspended for a DUI in Blount County, check your driving record online. Visit alabamadl.alea.gov to see your driver history. A copy costs $5.75. To reinstate after a DUI, the fee is $275.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Blount County. If you need DUI records from another area, click below to find the right clerk office.