Search Marengo County DUI Records

Marengo County DUI records are kept at the Circuit Clerk office in Linden. The 17th Judicial Circuit handles all DUI cases for this southwestern Alabama county. This rural county has a small court system but maintains complete records for all DUI arrests and convictions. The clerk office can help you find any DUI case in the Marengo County system.

Marengo County Circuit Clerk

The Circuit Clerk keeps all DUI records in Marengo County. James D. Glass serves as clerk. The office handles case filings, stores court documents, and provides copies. Staff can help you find DUI records from any time period. The office is on East Coats Avenue in the Linden courthouse.

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

How to Search DUI Records

You can search Marengo County DUI records online or in person. Online searches work anytime and are often easier since Linden is in a rural area. In-person visits let you view full files and get certified copies. Both methods access the same records for Marengo County.

Alacourt is the state system for court records. It includes all Marengo 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 easiest way to find DUI records in Marengo County.

For in-person visits, go to the courthouse in Linden. Bring your ID. Tell staff whose records you need. They can search by name or case number. Copy fees apply. The office is open until 5 PM weekdays, which is later than some counties.

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

Alabama DUI Laws

Marengo 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 Marengo County.

Alabama has a 10-year look-back for DUI sentencing. Courts in Marengo 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 shows in Marengo County DUI records.

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

DUI Penalties in Marengo County

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

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

Marengo County Sheriff

The Marengo County Sheriff handles many DUI arrests on county roads. Robert Alston Jr. 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 Marengo 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

Marengo 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 Marengo 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 Marengo 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 Marengo County.

Nearby Counties

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