Search Colbert County DUI Records

Colbert County DUI records are kept at the Circuit Clerk office in Tuscumbia. The 31st Judicial Circuit handles all DUI cases in the county. The clerk office also offers passport services. DUI arrests in Colbert County become part of the public court record.

Colbert County Circuit Clerk

The Circuit Clerk keeps all DUI court records in Colbert County. Mark R. Eady serves as the current Circuit Clerk. The office handles case filings, stores court files, and gives out copies of DUI records. Colbert County is in northwest Alabama and includes the cities of Tuscumbia, Sheffield, and Muscle Shoals. The courthouse is on North Main Street in downtown Tuscumbia.

In Colbert County, you can request DUI records in person or by mail. Bring valid ID when you visit. Staff can search by name or case number. The office also offers passport services, which is not common in most counties. Copy fees are $1.00 per page, and certified copies cost $5.00 per document in Colbert County.

How to Search DUI Records

You can search DUI records in Colbert County online or in person. Online is faster for most people. The Alacourt system has all DUI cases from the 31st Judicial Circuit. In person works best when you need certified copies right away in Colbert County.

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

To search DUI records in Colbert 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 Colbert County. The courthouse is at 201 North Main Street in Tuscumbia. Staff can look up DUI cases and make copies. The Shoals area has several cities, so make sure your case was filed in Colbert County and not neighboring Lauderdale County.

Alabama DUI Laws

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

Colbert County Sheriff

The Colbert County Sheriff handles DUI arrests in areas outside city limits. Sheriff Eric Balentine 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 Colbert County.

DUI Record Fees

Colbert 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 Colbert County.

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

If your license was suspended for a DUI in Colbert 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

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