Search Clarke County DUI Records

Clarke County DUI records are kept at the Circuit Clerk office in Grove Hill. The 1st 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 Clarke County become part of the public court record.

Clarke County Circuit Clerk

The Circuit Clerk keeps all DUI court records in Clarke County. Summer Padgett serves as the current Circuit Clerk. The office handles case filings, stores court files, and gives out copies of DUI records. Clarke County is in southwest Alabama with Grove Hill as the county seat. The courthouse is on Court Street in downtown Grove Hill.

In Clarke County, you can request DUI records in person or by mail. The office is at 114 Court Street. 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. Plan your visit around that time. Copy fees are $1.00 per page, and certified copies cost $5.00 per document in Clarke County.

How to Search DUI Records

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

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

To search DUI records in Clarke 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 Clarke County. The courthouse is at 114 Court Street in Grove Hill. Staff can look up DUI cases and make copies. Remember the lunch break from noon to 1:00 PM in Clarke County.

Alabama DUI Laws

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

Clarke County Sheriff

The Clarke County Sheriff handles DUI arrests in areas outside city limits. Sheriff Henry Lambert 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 Clarke County.

District Attorney

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

DUI Record Fees

Clarke 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 Clarke County.

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

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