Choctaw County DUI Records

Choctaw County DUI records are kept at the Circuit Clerk office in Butler. The 1st Judicial Circuit handles all DUI cases in the county. Butler is the county seat located in southwest Alabama. DUI arrests in Choctaw County become part of the public court record that anyone can access.

Choctaw County Circuit Clerk

The Circuit Clerk keeps all DUI court records in Choctaw County. Candace Jenkins serves as the current Circuit Clerk. The office handles case filings, stores court files, and gives out copies of DUI records. Choctaw County is a rural county in southwest Alabama with a small population. The courthouse is on South Mulberry Avenue in downtown Butler.

In Choctaw County, you can request DUI records in person or by mail. The office is at 117 South Mulberry Avenue, Suite 10. Bring valid ID when you visit. Staff can search by name or case number. The office is open from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Copy fees are $1.00 per page, and certified copies cost $5.00 per document in Choctaw County.

How to Search DUI Records

You can search DUI records in Choctaw County online or in person. Online is faster and easier for most people. The Alacourt system has all DUI cases from the 1st Judicial Circuit. In person works best when you need certified copies right away in Choctaw County.

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

To search DUI records in Choctaw 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 Choctaw County. The courthouse is at 117 South Mulberry Avenue in Butler. Staff can look up DUI cases and make copies. The rural location means online search is often the best option for Choctaw County.

Alabama DUI Laws

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

Choctaw County Sheriff

The Choctaw County Sheriff handles DUI arrests in areas outside city limits. Sheriff Scott Lolley 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 Choctaw County.

District Attorney

The District Attorney prosecutes DUI cases in Choctaw County. Stephen Winters serves as the DA for the 1st Judicial Circuit. The office handles all criminal cases including DUI charges in Choctaw County.

DUI Record Fees

Choctaw 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 Choctaw County.

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

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