Search Chambers County DUI Records

Chambers County DUI records are kept at the Circuit Clerk office in Lafayette. The 5th Judicial Circuit handles all DUI cases in the county. The office closes for lunch from noon to 1:00 PM each day. DUI arrests in Chambers County become part of the public court record.

Chambers County Circuit Clerk

The Circuit Clerk keeps all DUI court records in Chambers County. Lisa M. Burdette serves as the current Circuit Clerk. The office handles case filings, stores court files, and gives out copies of DUI records. Chambers County is on the Georgia border in east Alabama. Lafayette is the county seat where the main courthouse is located.

In Chambers County, you can request DUI records in person or by mail. The office is at 2 Lafayette Street South. Bring valid ID when you visit. Staff can search by name or case number. The office closes for lunch from noon to 1:00 PM. Copy fees are $1.00 per page, and certified copies cost $5.00 per document in Chambers County.

How to Search DUI Records

You can search DUI records in Chambers County online or in person. Online is faster and works outside office hours. The Alacourt system has all DUI cases from the 5th Judicial Circuit. In person works best when you need certified copies right away in Chambers County.

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

To search DUI records in Chambers 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

You can also go in person to the clerk office in Chambers County. The courthouse is at 2 Lafayette Street South. Staff can look up DUI cases and make copies. Remember the lunch closure from noon to 1:00 PM in Chambers County.

Alabama DUI Laws

DUI records in Chambers 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 Chambers 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 Chambers 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.

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

Chambers County Sheriff

The Chambers County Sheriff handles DUI arrests in areas outside city limits. Sheriff Sid Lockhart 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 Chambers County.

District Attorney

The District Attorney prosecutes DUI cases in Chambers County. Mike Segrest serves as the DA for the 5th Judicial Circuit. The office handles all criminal cases including DUI charges in Chambers County.

DUI Record Fees

Chambers County charges fees for DUI record copies. 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 Chambers County.

Here are the main fees for DUI records in Chambers 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 Chambers 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 Chambers County.

If your license was suspended for a DUI in Chambers 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

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