Geneva County DUI Records

Geneva County DUI records are kept at the Circuit Clerk office in Geneva. The 33rd Judicial Circuit handles all DUI cases in the county. The clerk provides direct email contact for record requests. DUI arrests in Geneva County become part of the public court record.

Geneva County Circuit Clerk

The Circuit Clerk keeps all DUI court records in Geneva County. Ashley A. Powell serves as the current Circuit Clerk. The office handles case filings, stores court files, and gives out copies of DUI records. Geneva County is in southeast Alabama near the Florida border. The courthouse is on North Commerce Street in downtown Geneva.

In Geneva County, you can request DUI records in person, by mail, or by email. The clerk can be reached at ashley.powell@alacourt.gov. 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 Geneva County.

How to Search DUI Records

You can search DUI records in Geneva County online or in person. Online is faster for most people. The Alacourt system has all DUI cases from the 33rd Judicial Circuit. In person works best when you need certified copies right away in Geneva County.

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

To search DUI records in Geneva 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 Geneva County. The courthouse is at 200 N. Commerce Street. Staff can look up DUI cases and make copies. Email requests are accepted at the clerk's email address in Geneva County.

Alabama DUI Laws

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

Geneva County Sheriff

The Geneva County Sheriff handles DUI arrests in areas outside city limits. Sheriff Tony Helms 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 Geneva County.

DUI Record Fees

Geneva 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 Geneva County.

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

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