Search Elmore County DUI Records

Elmore County DUI records are kept at the Circuit Clerk office in Wetumpka. The 19th Judicial Circuit handles all DUI cases in the county. The clerk office is in the Judicial Complex, not the traditional courthouse. DUI arrests in Elmore County become part of the public court record.

Elmore County Circuit Clerk

The Circuit Clerk keeps all DUI court records in Elmore County. Michael Dozier serves as the current Circuit Clerk. The office handles case filings, stores court files, and gives out copies of DUI records. Elmore County is just north of Montgomery and is one of the faster-growing counties in Alabama. The clerk office is in the Judicial Complex on U.S. Highway 231, not in the old downtown courthouse.

In Elmore County, you can request DUI records in person or by mail. The office is at 8935 U.S. Highway 231 N. in Wetumpka. Bring valid ID when you visit. Staff can search by name or case number. Copy fees are $1.00 per page, and certified copies cost $5.00 per document in Elmore County.

How to Search DUI Records

You can search DUI records in Elmore County online or in person. Online is faster for most people. The Alacourt system has all DUI cases from the 19th Judicial Circuit. In person works best when you need certified copies right away in Elmore County.

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

To search DUI records in Elmore 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 Elmore County. The Judicial Complex is at 8935 U.S. Highway 231 N. in Wetumpka. Staff can look up DUI cases and make copies. The location is different from the old courthouse, so use the highway address when you visit Elmore County.

Alabama DUI Laws

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

Elmore County Sheriff

The Elmore County Sheriff handles DUI arrests in areas outside city limits. Sheriff Bill Franklin 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 Elmore County.

DUI Record Fees

Elmore 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 Elmore County.

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

If your license was suspended for a DUI in Elmore 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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