Marion County DUI Records

Marion County DUI records are kept at the Circuit Clerk office in Hamilton. The 25th Judicial Circuit handles all DUI cases for this northwestern Alabama county. The clerk office closes for lunch from noon to 1 PM and does not accept personal checks. Processing for record requests can take up to 30 days. Plan your visit and payment method around these rules.

Marion County Circuit Clerk

The Circuit Clerk handles all DUI court records in Marion County. The office files cases, stores documents, and provides copies. Staff can help you find any DUI record in the system. The office is on Military Street South in the Hamilton courthouse. Be aware of the special rules: the office closes for lunch, does not take personal checks, and processing can take up to 30 days.

DUI cases in Marion County follow state procedures. First offenses go to District Court. Felony DUI charges are heard in Circuit Court. Both use the same clerk office. Records become public after a case ends in Marion County. Payment by money order is required for fees.

How to Search DUI Records

You can search Marion County DUI records online or in person. Online is faster and avoids the lunch closure and payment restrictions. In-person visits require planning around the special rules. Both methods access the same records for Marion County.

Alacourt is the state system for court records. It includes all Marion County DUI cases. Go to pa.alacourt.com to search. A name search costs $9.99 and accepts credit cards. Document images cost $5.00 for up to 20 pages. This avoids the check and money order issues in Marion County.

For in-person visits, go to the courthouse in Hamilton. Bring a money order for payment since they do not accept personal checks. Arrive before noon or after 1 PM to avoid the lunch closure. Processing can take up to 30 days, so plan ahead if you need DUI records from Marion County quickly.

What you need for a DUI record search:

• Full name of the person
• Date of birth if known
• Case number if available
• Money order for payment (in-person)

Alabama DUI Laws

Marion 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 Marion County.

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

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

DUI Penalties in Marion County

First-time DUI offenders in Marion 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 Marion 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. Marion 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 Marion County can cost thousands in total.

Marion County Sheriff

The Marion County Sheriff handles many DUI arrests on county roads. Kevin Williams 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 Marion 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

Marion County charges standard fees but has payment restrictions. Online searches via Alacourt cost $9.99 per name and accept credit cards. In-person copy fees require money order payment. Personal checks are not accepted. 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 Marion County clerk to confirm fees before visiting.

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 Marion 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 Marion County.

Nearby Counties

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