Coffee County DUI Records

Coffee County DUI records are kept at Circuit Clerk offices in both Enterprise and Elba. The county has a dual courthouse system. The 12th Judicial Circuit handles all DUI cases in Coffee County. Which office you use depends on where in the county your case was filed.

Coffee County Circuit Clerk

The Circuit Clerk keeps all DUI court records in Coffee County. Amy L. Reeves serves as the current Circuit Clerk. Her office operates from two locations. The Enterprise office handles cases from the northern part of the county. The Elba office handles cases from the southern part. Both can search DUI records from across Coffee County.

Enterprise is the larger city in Coffee County, home to Fort Novosel (formerly Fort Rucker). Elba is the official county seat. When you need DUI records, call ahead to find out which office has your case. Both locations have the same hours and fees. Staff at either office can help you search DUI records in Coffee County.

How to Search DUI Records

You can search DUI records in Coffee County online or in person. Online is often easiest since it shows records from both courthouse divisions in one search. The Alacourt system has all DUI cases from the 12th Judicial Circuit. In person works best when you need certified copies in Coffee County.

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

To search DUI records in Coffee 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

If you visit in person, pick the office that serves your area. Enterprise is in the north. Elba is in the south. Either office can access all Coffee County records, but they may need to request files from the other location.

Alabama DUI Laws

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

Coffee County Sheriff

The Coffee County Sheriff handles DUI arrests in areas outside city limits. Sheriff Scott Byrd leads the department. Deputies patrol roads across the county including areas around Fort Novosel. When they make a DUI arrest, that record goes to the clerk office for court processing in Coffee County.

DUI Record Fees

Coffee County charges fees for DUI record copies. Fees are the same at both the Enterprise and Elba offices. 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 Coffee County.

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

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