Fayette County DUI Records

Fayette County DUI records are kept at the Circuit Clerk office in Fayette. The 24th Judicial Circuit handles all DUI cases in the county. DUI arrests in Fayette County become part of the public court record that anyone can access online or in person.

Fayette County Circuit Clerk

The Circuit Clerk keeps all DUI court records in Fayette County. Samantha W. Howard serves as the current Circuit Clerk. The office handles case filings, stores court files, and gives out copies of DUI records. Fayette County is in northwest Alabama. The courthouse is on North Temple Avenue in downtown Fayette.

In Fayette County, you can request DUI records in person or by mail. The office is at 113 North Temple Ave. Bring valid ID when you visit. Staff can search by name or case number. The office is open from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Copy fees are $1.00 per page, and certified copies cost $5.00 per document in Fayette County.

How to Search DUI Records

You can search DUI records in Fayette County online or in person. Online is faster for most people. The Alacourt system has all DUI cases from the 24th Judicial Circuit. In person works best when you need certified copies right away in Fayette County.

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

To search DUI records in Fayette 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 Fayette County. The courthouse is at 113 North Temple Ave. Staff can look up DUI cases and make copies.

Alabama DUI Laws

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

Fayette County Sheriff

The Fayette County Sheriff handles DUI arrests in areas outside city limits. Sheriff Byron Yerby 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 Fayette County.

District Attorney

The District Attorney prosecutes DUI cases in Fayette County. Andy Hamlin serves as the DA for the 24th Judicial Circuit. The office handles all criminal cases including DUI charges in Fayette County.

DUI Record Fees

Fayette 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 Fayette County.

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

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