Search Macon County DUI Records

Macon County DUI records are maintained at the Circuit Clerk office in Tuskegee. The 5th Judicial Circuit handles all DUI cases for this east-central Alabama county. Tuskegee is home to Tuskegee University, which brings a mix of residents to the area. The clerk office keeps all court records for DUI arrests and convictions, and they are available to the public.

Macon County Circuit Clerk

The Circuit Clerk keeps all DUI records in Macon County. David Love serves as clerk. The office files cases, stores court documents, and provides copies. Staff can help you find DUI records from any time period. The office is at Rosa Parks Plaza in the Tuskegee courthouse.

DUI cases in Macon 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 Macon County. Anyone can request them at any time.

How to Search DUI Records

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

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

For in-person visits, go to the courthouse at Rosa Parks Plaza in Tuskegee. Bring your ID. Tell staff whose records you need. They can search by name or case number. Copy fees apply for any documents you need from Macon County.

What helps with a DUI record search:

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

Alabama DUI Laws

Macon 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 Macon County.

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

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

DUI Penalties in Macon County

First-time DUI offenders in Macon 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 Macon 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 possible. Macon County courts follow state guidelines.

Other costs add up fast. Court fees, probation, and classes cost money. License reinstatement is $275. Ignition interlock devices add expense. Insurance rates rise for years. A DUI in Macon County can cost thousands in total.

Macon County Sheriff

The Macon County Sheriff handles many DUI arrests on county roads. Andre Brunson 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 Macon County.

Contact the sheriff for arrest details or jail booking info. For court records with case outcomes, go to the Circuit Clerk instead.

DUI Record Fees

Macon 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 Macon 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 Macon 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 Macon County.

Nearby Counties

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