Marshall County DUI Records Search
Marshall County DUI records are kept at two courthouse locations. The 27th Judicial Circuit handles all DUI cases for this northern Alabama county. Marshall County has courthouses in both Guntersville and Albertville. You can search DUI records at either location, and both maintain the same court files. The clerk office can help you find any DUI case in Marshall County.
Marshall County Quick Facts
Marshall County Circuit Clerk
The Circuit Clerk keeps all DUI records in Marshall County. Angie Johnson serves as clerk. The office has two locations that serve different parts of the county. Guntersville is the main location and county seat. Albertville serves the southern part of Marshall County. Both locations can search records and make copies.
DUI cases in Marshall County follow state procedures. First offenses go to District Court. Felony DUI charges are heard in Circuit Court. Both courts use the same clerk office system. Records from either location are in the same database. All records become public after a case ends in Marshall County.
Guntersville Location
| Address |
424 Blount Avenue, Suite 201 Guntersville, AL 35976 |
|---|---|
| Phone | (256) 571-7785 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM |
Albertville Location
| Address |
133 South Emmett Street Albertville, AL 35950 |
|---|---|
| Phone | (256) 878-4521 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM |
Website: marshall.alacourt.gov
How to Search DUI Records
You can search Marshall County DUI records online or in person at either courthouse. Online is fastest and works anytime. In-person visits let you choose the most convenient location. Both methods access the same DUI records database for Marshall County.
Alacourt is the state system for court records. It includes all Marshall County DUI cases from both locations. Go to pa.alacourt.com to search. A name search costs $9.99. Document images cost $5.00 for up to 20 pages. This works faster than visiting either courthouse in Marshall County.
For in-person visits, choose the location closer to you. Guntersville is the main courthouse in Marshall County. Albertville serves the southern area. Bring your ID to either location. Staff can search by name or case number. Both offices have the same records and fees.
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
Marshall 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 Marshall County.
Alabama has a 10-year look-back for DUI sentencing. Courts in Marshall 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 Marshall County DUI records.
DUI convictions are permanent in Alabama. They cannot be removed from your record in Marshall County. The REDEEMER Act lets some charges be sealed, but not DUI convictions. Only dismissed cases may qualify.
DUI Penalties in Marshall County
First-time DUI offenders in Marshall 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 Marshall 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. Marshall 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 Marshall County can cost thousands in total.
Marshall County Sheriff
The Marshall County Sheriff handles many DUI arrests on county roads. Phil Sims 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 Marshall County.
Contact the sheriff for arrest details or jail booking info. Their website has resources for the public. For court records with case outcomes, go to the Circuit Clerk at either location in Marshall County.
| Sheriff | Phil Sims |
|---|---|
| Phone | (256) 582-2034 |
| Website | marshallso.org |
DUI Record Fees
Marshall County charges standard fees at both locations. 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 either Marshall County location 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 Marshall 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 Marshall County.
Nearby Counties
These counties border Marshall County. Each has its own court system for DUI records.