Lawrence County DUI Records
Lawrence County DUI records are kept at the Circuit Clerk office in Moulton. The 36th Judicial Circuit handles all DUI cases for this northern Alabama county. The clerk office is closed every Wednesday, so plan your visit for other days. All DUI court records are public and available to anyone who requests them in Lawrence County.
Lawrence County Quick Facts
Lawrence County Circuit Clerk
The Circuit Clerk handles all DUI court records in Lawrence County. Sandra Parker Ligon serves as clerk. The office files cases, stores documents, and provides copies. Staff can help you find any DUI record in the system. The office is on Market Street in Moulton but is closed every Wednesday.
DUI cases in Lawrence County follow state rules. First offenses typically go to District Court. Felony charges like a fourth DUI are heard in Circuit Court. Both use the same clerk office. Records become public after a case ends. The office also maintains historical records dating back before 1920 in Lawrence County archives.
Note: The Lawrence County clerk office is CLOSED EVERY WEDNESDAY. Plan your visit for Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, or Friday only.
| Circuit Clerk | Sandra Parker Ligon |
|---|---|
| Address |
14451 Market Street, Suite 300 Moulton, AL 35650 |
| Phone | (256) 974-2432 |
| Hours | Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri: 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM CLOSED WEDNESDAYS |
| Website | lawrence.alacourt.gov |
How to Search DUI Records
You can search Lawrence County DUI records online or in person. Online works any day, any time. In-person visits only work Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, or Friday since the office is closed Wednesdays. Both methods access the same records for Lawrence County.
Alacourt is the state system for court records. It includes all Lawrence County DUI cases. A search costs $9.99 per name. Results show charges and outcomes. Document images are $5.00 for up to 20 pages. Visit pa.alacourt.com to search Lawrence County DUI records online any day.
For in-person visits, go to the courthouse in Moulton on a day other than Wednesday. Bring your ID. Tell staff the name you need. They can search by name or case number. Copy fees apply. Remember that the Lawrence County office is closed every Wednesday.
What you need for a search:
- Full name of the person
- Date of birth if known
- Case number if available
- Approximate year of arrest
Alabama DUI Laws
Lawrence County follows Alabama DUI laws. Under Code of Alabama § 32-5A-191, driving with a BAC of 0.08% or higher is illegal. Drivers under 21 face a 0.02% limit. Commercial drivers cannot exceed 0.04%. These apply to all DUI cases in Lawrence County.
Alabama has a 10-year look-back period. Courts in Lawrence County check for prior DUIs in the past decade when setting sentences. More priors mean stiffer penalties. A fourth DUI becomes a felony no matter when past offenses happened. This history shows in Lawrence County DUI records.
DUI convictions are permanent under Alabama law. They cannot be erased from your record in Lawrence County. The REDEEMER Act lets some charges be sealed, but not DUI convictions. Only dismissed cases may qualify.
DUI Penalties in Lawrence County
First DUI offenders in Lawrence County face up to one year in jail. Fines can reach $2,100. Most get probation and DUI school instead. License suspension is 90 days. Judges may add community service or treatment.
Second offenses bring mandatory jail time in Lawrence County. The minimum is five days. Fines go to $5,100. License suspension lasts one year. Third offenses require 60 days in jail minimum with fines up to $10,100. A fourth DUI is a Class C felony with one to ten years in prison possible. Lawrence County courts follow these guidelines.
Other costs add up. Court fees, probation, and classes all cost money. License reinstatement is $275. Ignition interlock devices add expense. Insurance rates rise for years. A DUI in Lawrence County can cost thousands total.
Lawrence County Sheriff
The Lawrence County Sheriff handles many DUI arrests. Max Sanders serves as sheriff. Deputies patrol county roads and make traffic stops. Each DUI arrest creates records. The sheriff keeps arrest info while the court keeps case files in Lawrence County.
Contact the sheriff for arrest details or jail info. For court records with case outcomes, go to the Circuit Clerk instead.
| Sheriff | Max Sanders |
|---|---|
| Phone | (256) 974-2500 |
DUI Record Fees
Lawrence County charges standard fees. Online searches via Alacourt cost $9.99 per name. Document images are $5.00 for up to 20 pages. Extra pages are $0.50 each. In-person copies cost $1.00 per page. Certified copies are $5.00 per document.
State fees apply separately. ALEA charges $5.75 for driving records and $25.00 for criminal history checks. Call the Lawrence County clerk to confirm fees before requesting records.
State DUI Resources
State agencies hold DUI records beyond local storage in Lawrence County. ALEA runs the central criminal database. The court system keeps files statewide. These track DUI offenses across Alabama.
State resources:
- ALEA Criminal Records for background checks
- Alacourt for court case searches
- Alabama Driver License Portal for driving records
- AlaPay for court fines
DUI records are public under Code of Alabama § 36-12-40. Anyone can request them from Lawrence County.
Nearby Counties
These counties border Lawrence County. Each has its own court system for DUI records.