Dallas County DUI Records

Dallas County DUI records are kept at the Circuit Clerk office in Selma. The 4th Judicial Circuit handles all DUI cases in the county. The office is closed to the public every Wednesday. DUI arrests in Dallas County become part of the public court record that anyone can access.

Dallas County Circuit Clerk

The Circuit Clerk keeps all DUI court records in Dallas County. The office handles case filings, stores court files, and gives out copies of DUI records. Dallas County is in central Alabama with Selma as the county seat. The courthouse is on Lauderdale Street in downtown Selma. The Wednesday closure is important to know before you plan a visit to Dallas County.

In Dallas County, you can request DUI records in person or by mail. The office is at 105 Lauderdale Street, Room 122. Bring valid ID when you visit. Staff can search by name or case number. Remember that the office is closed every Wednesday. Plan your visit for another day of the week when searching DUI records in Dallas County.

How to Search DUI Records

You can search DUI records in Dallas County online or in person. Online is the best option if you need records on a Wednesday since the office is closed that day. The Alacourt system has all DUI cases from the 4th Judicial Circuit. In person works best when you need certified copies in Dallas County.

Alacourt is the state court records system that covers Dallas 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 Dallas County from home. The online system works every day, even when the office is closed.

To search DUI records in Dallas 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 Dallas County. The courthouse is at 105 Lauderdale Street in Selma. Staff can look up DUI cases and make copies. Just do not go on Wednesday when the office is closed in Dallas County.

Alabama DUI Laws

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

Dallas County Sheriff

The Dallas County Sheriff handles DUI arrests in areas outside city limits. Sheriff Michael Granthum 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 Dallas County.

DUI Record Fees

Dallas 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 Dallas County.

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

If your license was suspended for a DUI in Dallas 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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