Clay County DUI Records

Clay County DUI records are kept at the Circuit Clerk office in Ashland. The 40th Judicial Circuit handles all DUI cases in the county. The office closes at 4:00 PM, which is earlier than most counties. DUI arrests in Clay County become part of the public court record.

Clay County Circuit Clerk

The Circuit Clerk keeps all DUI court records in Clay County. Julie G. Poe serves as the current Circuit Clerk. The office handles case filings, stores court files, and gives out copies of DUI records. Clay County is a small rural county in east-central Alabama. Ashland is the county seat where the courthouse is located on Court Square.

In Clay County, you can request DUI records in person or by mail. The office is at 25 Court Square. Bring valid ID when you visit. Staff can search by name or case number. Note the early closing time of 4:00 PM. Copy fees are $1.00 per page, and certified copies cost $5.00 per document in Clay County.

How to Search DUI Records

You can search DUI records in Clay County online or in person. Online is faster and works outside the short office hours. The Alacourt system has all DUI cases from the 40th Judicial Circuit. In person works best when you need certified copies right away in Clay County.

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

To search DUI records in Clay 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 Clay County. The courthouse is at 25 Court Square in Ashland. Staff can look up DUI cases and make copies. Remember the 4:00 PM closing time in Clay County.

Alabama DUI Laws

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

Clay County Sheriff

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

District Attorney

The District Attorney prosecutes DUI cases in Clay County. Joseph D. Ficquette serves as the DA for the 40th Judicial Circuit. The office handles all criminal cases including DUI charges in Clay County.

DUI Record Fees

Clay 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 Clay County.

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

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