Search Etowah County DUI Records

Etowah County DUI records are kept at the Circuit Clerk office in Gadsden. The 16th Judicial Circuit handles all DUI cases in the county. The clerk office has an extensive phone directory by division. DUI arrests in Etowah County become part of the public court record.

Etowah County Circuit Clerk

The Circuit Clerk keeps all DUI court records in Etowah County. Cassandra Johnson serves as the current Circuit Clerk. The office handles case filings, stores court files, and gives out copies of DUI records. Etowah County is in northeast Alabama with Gadsden as the largest city. The courthouse is on Forrest Avenue in downtown Gadsden.

In Etowah County, you can request DUI records in person or by mail. The office is at 801 Forrest Avenue, Suite 202. Bring valid ID when you visit. Staff can search by name or case number. The office has an extensive phone directory with numbers for each division. Copy fees are $1.00 per page, and certified copies cost $5.00 per document in Etowah County.

How to Search DUI Records

You can search DUI records in Etowah County online or in person. Online is faster for most people. The Alacourt system has all DUI cases from the 16th Judicial Circuit. In person works best when you need certified copies right away in Etowah County.

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

To search DUI records in Etowah 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 Etowah County. The courthouse is at 801 Forrest Avenue in Gadsden. Staff can look up DUI cases and make copies. The office is open until 5:00 PM, giving extra time for visits in Etowah County.

Alabama DUI Laws

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

Etowah County Sheriff

The Etowah County Sheriff handles DUI arrests in areas outside city limits. Sheriff Jonathon Horton 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 Etowah County.

DUI Record Fees

Etowah 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 Etowah County.

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

If your license was suspended for a DUI in Etowah 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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