Search Chilton County DUI Records

Chilton County DUI records are kept at the Circuit Clerk office in Clanton. The 19th Judicial Circuit handles all DUI cases in the county. Clanton sits at the geographic center of Alabama along Interstate 65. DUI arrests in Chilton County become part of the public court record.

Chilton County Circuit Clerk

The Circuit Clerk keeps all DUI court records in Chilton County. Nick Burnett serves as the current Circuit Clerk. The office handles case filings, stores court files, and gives out copies of DUI records. Chilton County shares the 19th Judicial Circuit with Autauga and Elmore counties. The courthouse is on 2nd Avenue North in downtown Clanton.

In Chilton County, you can request DUI records in person or by mail. The office is at 500 2nd Avenue North. Bring valid ID when you visit. Staff can search by name or case number. Standard hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Copy fees are $1.00 per page, and certified copies cost $5.00 per document in Chilton County.

How to Search DUI Records

You can search DUI records in Chilton County online or in person. Online is faster for most people. The Alacourt system has all DUI cases from the 19th Judicial Circuit. In person works best when you need certified copies right away in Chilton County.

Alacourt is the state court records system that covers Chilton 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 Chilton County from home.

To search DUI records in Chilton 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 Chilton County. The courthouse is at 500 2nd Avenue North in Clanton. Staff can look up DUI cases and make copies. The central location makes it easy to reach from Birmingham or Montgomery in Chilton County.

Alabama DUI Laws

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

Chilton County Sheriff

The Chilton County Sheriff handles DUI arrests in areas outside city limits. Sheriff John Shearon leads the department. Deputies patrol roads across the county including the busy I-65 corridor. When they make a DUI arrest, that record goes to the clerk office for court processing in Chilton County.

District Attorney

The District Attorney prosecutes DUI cases in Chilton County. C.J. Robinson serves as the DA for the 19th Judicial Circuit. The office handles all criminal cases including DUI charges in Chilton County.

DUI Record Fees

Chilton 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 Chilton County.

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

If your license was suspended for a DUI in Chilton 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 Chilton County. If you need DUI records from another area, click below to find the right clerk office.