Covington County DUI Records

Covington County DUI records are kept at the Circuit Clerk office in Andalusia. The 22nd Judicial Circuit handles all DUI cases in the county. Andalusia is in south Alabama near the Florida border. DUI arrests in Covington County become part of the public court record.

Covington County Circuit Clerk

The Circuit Clerk keeps all DUI court records in Covington County. Amy W. Jones serves as the current Circuit Clerk. The office handles case filings, stores court files, and gives out copies of DUI records. Covington County is in the wiregrass region of south Alabama. The courthouse is on North Court Square in downtown Andalusia.

In Covington County, you can request DUI records in person or by mail. The office is at 1-K North Court Square. 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 Covington County.

How to Search DUI Records

You can search DUI records in Covington County online or in person. Online is faster for most people. The Alacourt system has all DUI cases from the 22nd Judicial Circuit. In person works best when you need certified copies right away in Covington County.

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

To search DUI records in Covington 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 Covington County. The courthouse is at 1-K North Court Square in Andalusia. Staff can look up DUI cases and make copies.

Alabama DUI Laws

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

Covington County Sheriff

The Covington County Sheriff handles DUI arrests in areas outside city limits. Sheriff Blake Turman 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 Covington County.

DUI Record Fees

Covington 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 Covington County.

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

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