Jackson County DUI Records

Jackson County DUI records are kept at the Circuit Clerk office in Scottsboro. The 38th Judicial Circuit handles all DUI cases in this northeast Alabama county. Jackson County sits along the Tennessee River and shares borders with Tennessee and Georgia. The clerk office maintains all court records for DUI cases, both misdemeanors and felonies.

Jackson County Circuit Clerk

The Circuit Clerk in Jackson County handles all DUI court records. Bart Buchanan serves as clerk. The office files new cases, stores court documents, and makes copies for the public. Staff can help you find DUI records from recent cases or those from years ago. The office sits on East Laurel Street in the Scottsboro courthouse.

DUI cases in Jackson County follow state procedures. First-time offenses often go to District Court. Felony DUI charges, such as a fourth offense, are heard in Circuit Court. Both courts use the same clerk office for records. Once a case ends, all documents become public record in Jackson County. Anyone can request to see them.

The clerk provides direct email contact for questions. You can reach Bart Buchanan at bart.buchanan@alacourt.gov for info about DUI records in Jackson County.

How to Search DUI Records

Searching for DUI records in Jackson County can be done online or in person. Online searches work fast and are available anytime. In-person visits let you see full case files and get certified copies on the spot. Both methods give you access to the same DUI records database for Jackson County.

Alacourt is the state online system for court records. It includes all Jackson County DUI cases. A name search costs $9.99 and shows matching cases with charges and outcomes. Document images cost $5.00 for up to 20 pages. Go to pa.alacourt.com to search Jackson County DUI records from anywhere.

For in-person requests, visit the clerk office in Scottsboro. Bring a valid ID. Tell the staff whose records you need. They can search by name or case number. Copy fees apply for documents. The office is open weekdays and closes at 4:30 PM. Call ahead if you have questions about finding DUI records in Jackson County.

Details that help with a DUI record search:

• Full name of the person
• Date of birth if available
• Case number if known
• Approximate year of arrest

Alabama DUI Laws

Jackson County follows Alabama DUI laws set by the state. Code of Alabama § 32-5A-191 makes it illegal to drive with a BAC of 0.08% or more. Drivers under 21 face a 0.02% limit. Commercial drivers cannot exceed 0.04%. These rules apply to all DUI cases in Jackson County.

Alabama has a 10-year look-back for DUI sentencing. Courts in Jackson County check for prior offenses in the past decade. More priors bring stiffer penalties. A second DUI within 10 years means mandatory jail time. A fourth DUI is a felony, no matter when past offenses happened. All of this gets tracked in Jackson County DUI records.

DUI convictions are permanent in Alabama. They cannot be erased from your record in Jackson County. The REDEEMER Act of 2021 allows some criminal records to be sealed, but DUI convictions do not qualify. Only dismissed cases or acquittals may be cleared from view.

DUI Penalties in Jackson County

First-time DUI offenders in Jackson County can face up to one year in jail. Fines reach $2,100. Most get probation instead of jail. DUI school is required. License suspension lasts 90 days. The judge may also order community service or alcohol treatment.

Penalties increase with each offense. A second DUI in Jackson County means five days to one year in jail. Fines can hit $5,100. License suspension is one year. Third offenses bring 60 days to one year in jail and fines up to $10,100. A fourth DUI is a Class C felony with one to ten years in prison possible. Jackson County courts follow these guidelines.

Extra costs pile up after a DUI in Jackson County. Court fees, probation, and DUI classes all cost money. License reinstatement is $275. Ignition interlock devices add more expense. Insurance rates rise for years. The full cost of a DUI in Jackson County can run into thousands of dollars.

Jackson County Sheriff

The Jackson County Sheriff handles many DUI arrests on county roads. Deputies patrol highways and back roads alike. When they arrest someone for DUI, records are created. The sheriff keeps arrest and booking info while the court keeps case files in Jackson County.

You can contact the sheriff for arrest details or to check if someone is in custody. For court records showing case outcomes and sentences, go to the Circuit Clerk instead. Both offices serve the public in Jackson County.

District Attorney

The District Attorney prosecutes DUI cases in Jackson County. Jason Pierce serves as the DA for the 38th Circuit. The DA office handles everything from first offenses to felony DUI charges. They work with police and sheriff deputies to build cases against drunk drivers in Jackson County.

If you have questions about pending DUI charges or case status, the DA office may be able to help. Contact them at (256) 574-9240 for information about DUI prosecutions in Jackson County.

DUI Record Fees

Jackson County charges standard fees for DUI record copies. Online searches via Alacourt cost $9.99 per name. Document images are $5.00 for up to 20 pages. Extra pages cost $0.50 each. These are statewide rates that apply in Jackson County.

In-person copy fees at the clerk office are $1.00 per page. Certified copies cost $5.00 per document. ALEA charges $5.75 for driving records and $25.00 for full criminal history checks. Call the Jackson County clerk to confirm current fees before requesting DUI records.

State DUI Resources

State agencies maintain DUI records beyond what Jackson County keeps locally. ALEA runs the statewide criminal database. The court system stores records for all counties. These work together to track DUI offenses across Alabama, including Jackson County.

State resources for DUI records:

• ALEA Criminal Records for background checks
• Alacourt for court case searches
• Alabama Driver License Portal for driving records
• AlaPay for paying court fines

DUI records are public under Code of Alabama § 36-12-40. Anyone can request them from Jackson County without explaining why. Fees apply but access is open to all.

Nearby Counties

These counties are next to Jackson County. Each has its own court system and DUI records. Make sure you search the right county based on where the arrest happened.