DeKalb County DUI Records

DeKalb County DUI records are kept at the Circuit Clerk office in Fort Payne. The 9th Judicial Circuit handles all DUI cases in the county. The clerk offers a records request form as a PDF on their website. DUI arrests in DeKalb County become part of the public court record.

DeKalb County Circuit Clerk

The Circuit Clerk keeps all DUI court records in DeKalb County. Todd Greeson serves as the current Circuit Clerk. The office handles case filings, stores court files, and gives out copies of DUI records. DeKalb County is in northeast Alabama and includes Lookout Mountain and Little River Canyon. The courthouse is on Grand Avenue South in downtown Fort Payne.

In DeKalb County, you can request DUI records in person, by mail, or using the records request form. The form is available as a PDF on the clerk website. Fill it out and mail or bring it to the office. Bring valid ID when you visit. Staff can search by name or case number. The office closes at 4:00 PM. Copy fees are $1.00 per page, and certified copies cost $5.00 per document in DeKalb County.

How to Search DUI Records

You can search DUI records in DeKalb County online or in person. Online is faster for most people. The Alacourt system has all DUI cases from the 9th Judicial Circuit. In person works best when you need certified copies right away in DeKalb County.

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

To search DUI records in DeKalb 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 DeKalb County. The courthouse is at 300 Grand Avenue South in Fort Payne. Staff can look up DUI cases and make copies. Remember the 4:00 PM closing time in DeKalb County.

Alabama DUI Laws

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

DeKalb County Sheriff

The DeKalb County Sheriff handles DUI arrests in areas outside city limits. Sheriff Nick Welden leads the department. Deputies patrol roads across the county including mountain roads and tourist areas. When they make a DUI arrest, that record goes to the clerk office for court processing in DeKalb County.

District Attorney

The District Attorney prosecutes DUI cases in DeKalb County. Summer Summerford serves as the DA for the 9th Judicial Circuit. The office handles all criminal cases including DUI charges in DeKalb County.

DUI Record Fees

DeKalb 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 DeKalb County.

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

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