Search Dale County DUI Records

Dale County DUI records are kept at the Circuit Clerk office in Ozark. The 33rd 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 Dale County become part of the public court record.

Dale County Circuit Clerk

The Circuit Clerk keeps all DUI court records in Dale County. Delores Woodham serves as the current Circuit Clerk. The office handles case filings, stores court files, and gives out copies of DUI records. Dale County is in the wiregrass region of southeast Alabama near Fort Novosel. The courthouse is on East Court Square in downtown Ozark.

In Dale County, you can request DUI records in person or by mail. The office is at 3 E Court Square. 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. Copy fees are $1.00 per page, and certified copies cost $5.00 per document in Dale County.

How to Search DUI Records

You can search DUI records in Dale County online or in person. Online is faster for most people. The Alacourt system has all DUI cases from the 33rd Judicial Circuit. In person works best when you need certified copies right away in Dale County.

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

To search DUI records in Dale 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 Dale County. The courthouse is at 3 E Court Square in Ozark. Staff can look up DUI cases and make copies. Remember the lunch closure from noon to 1:00 PM in Dale County.

Alabama DUI Laws

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

Dale County Sheriff

The Dale 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 Dale County.

DUI Record Fees

Dale 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 Dale County.

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

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