Search Limestone County DUI Records

Limestone County DUI records are kept at the Circuit Clerk office in Athens. The 39th Judicial Circuit handles all DUI cases for this northern Alabama county. Limestone County has been ranked as one of the safest counties in Alabama. The clerk office closes for lunch from noon to 1 PM, so plan your visit around that break when searching for DUI records.

Limestone County Circuit Clerk

The Circuit Clerk keeps all DUI records in Limestone County. Kelly M. Davis serves as clerk. The office handles case filings, stores documents, and provides copies. Staff can help you find DUI records from any time period. The office is on West Washington Street in the Athens courthouse. Use the west side entrance when visiting.

DUI cases in Limestone County follow state procedures. First offenses typically 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 Limestone County. The office closes from noon to 1 PM daily for lunch.

How to Search DUI Records

You can search Limestone County DUI records online or in person. Online searches work anytime. In-person visits require planning around the lunch closure. Both methods access the same records database for Limestone County.

Alacourt is the state system for court records. It includes all Limestone County DUI cases. Go to pa.alacourt.com to search. A name search costs $9.99 and shows matching cases. Document images cost $5.00 for up to 20 pages. This is the quickest way to find DUI records in Limestone County.

For in-person visits, go to the courthouse in Athens. Use the west side entrance. Bring your ID. The office is closed from noon to 1 PM, so arrive in the morning or afternoon. Staff can search by name or case number. Copy fees apply for Limestone County records.

What helps with a DUI record search:

• Full legal name
• Date of birth
• Case number if known
• Approximate date of arrest

Alabama DUI Laws

Limestone 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 Limestone County.

Alabama has a 10-year look-back period for DUI sentencing. Courts in Limestone County check for prior offenses in the past decade. More priors bring harsher penalties. A fourth DUI becomes a felony regardless of timing. All this appears in Limestone County DUI records.

DUI convictions are permanent in Alabama. They cannot be removed from your record in Limestone County. The REDEEMER Act lets some charges be sealed, but not DUI convictions. Only dismissed cases may qualify for clearing.

DUI Penalties in Limestone County

First-time DUI offenders in Limestone 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 Limestone County. The minimum is five days. Fines go to $5,100. License suspension lasts one year. Third offenses require 60 days minimum with fines up to $10,100. A fourth DUI is a Class C felony with one to ten years in prison. Limestone County courts follow state guidelines.

Other costs add up fast. 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 Limestone County can cost thousands total.

Limestone County Sheriff

The Limestone County Sheriff handles many DUI arrests. Joshua McLaughlin 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 Limestone County.

The sheriff website has an inmate search. You can check if someone is in jail on DUI charges. Go to the inmate search portal to look up current inmates. For court records with case outcomes, contact the Circuit Clerk in Limestone County.

District Attorney

The District Attorney prosecutes DUI cases in Limestone County. Brian C.T. Jones serves as DA for the 39th Circuit. The office handles all criminal cases from first offenses to felony DUI charges. They work with law enforcement to build cases in Limestone County.

For questions about pending DUI cases, contact the DA at (256) 233-6400 or visit limestonecountyda.org.

DUI Record Fees

Limestone County charges standard fees for records. 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 Limestone County clerk to confirm fees before requesting records.

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 Limestone 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 Limestone County.

Nearby Counties

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