Lee County DUI Records

Lee County DUI records are maintained at the Circuit Clerk office in Opelika. The 37th Judicial Circuit handles all DUI cases for this eastern Alabama county. Lee County is home to Auburn University and has a growing population. The T.K. Davis Justice Center houses the clerk office, which keeps all court records for DUI arrests and convictions.

Lee County Circuit Clerk

The Circuit Clerk keeps all DUI records in Lee County. Mary B. Roberson serves as clerk. The office handles case filings, stores court documents, and provides copies. Staff can help you find DUI records from recent cases or old ones. The office is at the T.K. Davis Justice Center on Gateway Drive in Opelika.

DUI cases in Lee County follow state procedures. First offenses go to District Court. Felony DUI charges are heard in Circuit Court. Both use the same clerk office. All records become public after a case ends in Lee County. Anyone can request them. Note that Lee County charges $25 for the first 20 pages of record copies, higher than most counties.

The clerk office offers passport services Tuesday through Friday only. Hours start at 8:30 AM, which is later than some counties. Call ahead before visiting the Lee County clerk office.

How to Search DUI Records

You can search Lee County DUI records online or in person. Online searches are faster and work anytime. In-person visits let you view full case files and get certified copies. Both methods access the same records database for Lee County.

Alacourt is the state system for court records. It includes all Lee County DUI cases. Go to pa.alacourt.com to search. Enter a name to find matching cases. Each search costs $9.99. Results show charges and outcomes. Document images cost $5.00 for up to 20 pages. This is often cheaper than in-person requests in Lee County.

For in-person searches, visit the Justice Center in Opelika. Bring your ID. Tell staff whose records you need. Copy fees in Lee County are $25 for the first 20 pages, higher than the state average. Call ahead to check costs before your visit.

What you need for a DUI record search:

• Full name of the person
• Date of birth if known
• Case number if available
• Year of arrest or charge

Alabama DUI Laws

Lee County follows state DUI laws. Under Code of Alabama § 32-5A-191, driving with a BAC of 0.08% or more is illegal. Drivers under 21 face a 0.02% limit. Commercial drivers cannot exceed 0.04%. These apply to all DUI cases in Lee County.

Alabama has a 10-year look-back period. Courts in Lee County check for prior DUIs in the past decade when setting sentences. More priors mean stiffer penalties. A fourth DUI becomes a felony regardless of timing. All this history shows in Lee County DUI records.

DUI convictions are permanent in Alabama. They cannot be erased from your record in Lee County. The REDEEMER Act lets some charges be sealed, but not DUI convictions. Lee County charges $500 for expungement petitions, but convictions do not qualify.

DUI Penalties in Lee County

First-time DUI offenders in Lee 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 requirements.

Second offenses bring mandatory jail time in Lee County. The range is five days to one year. Fines reach $5,100. License suspension lasts one year. Third offenses require at least 60 days in jail with fines up to $10,100. A fourth DUI is a Class C felony with one to ten years in prison possible. Lee County courts follow state guidelines.

Other costs pile up after a DUI. 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 Lee County can cost thousands in total.

Lee County Sheriff

The Lee County Sheriff handles many DUI arrests on county roads. Jay Jones serves as sheriff. Deputies patrol the area and make traffic stops. Each DUI arrest creates records. The sheriff keeps arrest info while the court keeps case files in Lee County.

Contact the sheriff for arrest details or jail booking info. Their website has an inmate search and other resources. For court records with case outcomes, go to the Circuit Clerk instead in Lee County.

District Attorney

The District Attorney prosecutes DUI cases in Lee County. Jessica Ventiere serves as DA for the 37th Circuit. The office handles all criminal cases from first offenses to felony DUI charges. They work with law enforcement to build cases in Lee County.

For questions about pending DUI cases, visit leecountyda.org or contact the office directly.

DUI Record Fees

Lee County has higher fees than some counties. In-person record copies cost $25 for the first 20 pages. Online searches via Alacourt cost $9.99 per name, which is cheaper. Document images online are $5.00 for up to 20 pages. Certified copies cost $5.00 per document.

Expungement petitions in Lee County cost $500. But remember that DUI convictions cannot be expunged under Alabama law. State fees apply separately. ALEA charges $5.75 for driving records and $25.00 for criminal history checks. Call the clerk to confirm fees before requesting DUI records in Lee County.

State DUI Resources

State agencies hold DUI records beyond local storage. ALEA runs the central criminal database. The court system keeps files for all counties. These track DUI offenses statewide, including Lee County.

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 Lee County.

Cities in Lee County

Lee County includes the city of Auburn, home to Auburn University. All DUI cases from cities in Lee County go through the county court system.

Other cities include Opelika, Phenix City (Russell County), and Smiths Station. The Circuit Clerk handles all Lee County DUI records regardless of which city the arrest occurred in.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Lee County. Each has its own court system for DUI records.