Escambia County DUI Records

Escambia County DUI records are kept at the Circuit Clerk office in Brewton. The 21st Judicial Circuit handles all DUI cases in the county. A records request form is available on the clerk website. DUI arrests in Escambia County become part of the public court record.

Escambia County Circuit Clerk

The Circuit Clerk keeps all DUI court records in Escambia County. John R. Fountain serves as the current Circuit Clerk. The office handles case filings, stores court files, and gives out copies of DUI records. Escambia County is in southwest Alabama near the Florida border. The courthouse is on Belleville Avenue in downtown Brewton.

In Escambia County, you can request DUI records in person, by mail, or using the records request form. The form is available on the clerk website. Fill it out and submit it to the office. Bring valid ID when you visit in person. 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 Escambia County.

How to Search DUI Records

You can search DUI records in Escambia County online or in person. Online is faster for most people. The Alacourt system has all DUI cases from the 21st Judicial Circuit. In person works best when you need certified copies right away in Escambia County.

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

To search DUI records in Escambia 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 Escambia County. The courthouse is at 314 Belleville Avenue in Brewton. Staff can look up DUI cases and make copies. Remember the 4:00 PM closing time in Escambia County.

Alabama DUI Laws

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

Escambia County Sheriff

The Escambia County Sheriff handles DUI arrests in areas outside city limits. Sheriff Heath Jackson 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 Escambia County.

DUI Record Fees

Escambia 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 Escambia County.

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

If your license was suspended for a DUI in Escambia 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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