DUI Records Search | Florida (FL) – Drunk Drivers (2024)

FAQs

Are Florida DUI records public? ›

Florida Statutes 119.01 states: (1) It is the policy of this state that all state, county, and municipal records are open for personal inspection and copying by any person. Providing access to public records is a duty of each agency.

Florida has very strict laws when it comes to your driving and your record. By administrative rule, all alcohol-related driving offenses stay on your driving record for 75 years. Yes, you read that right, 75 years. A DUI arrest is going to be around for as long as you will be driving.

A DUI conviction may never be erased from your permanent criminal record. Florida DUI penalties provide that anyone convicted of DUI receive a mandatory adjudication of guilt. In Florida, once you have been adjudicated guilty (formal conviction of a crime) you are ineligible to seal or expunge your record.

In Florida, on average, around 30-40% of all driving under the influence cases get reduced to a lesser charge, such as reckless driving. In almost all of those cases where a charge has been dismissed or reduced, a reputable, skilled defense attorney played a massive role.

Background Checks - Most employers conduct background checks before hiring an individual. A DUI conviction will appear on your criminal record, which can dissuade potential employers from hiring you. The conviction remains on your record for 75 years, as per Florida Statute 943.053.

For internet searches, a requestor may immediately visit the Florida Criminal History Search website and get the uncertified criminal records. The records can then be printed directly or emailed. Records cost $24.00 per search and a $1.00 credit card processing fee, which is payable by debit or credit card.

Law enforcement employers will often look at the type of DUI an applicant has and how old it is. A misdemeanor might be okay in their book, but a felony DUI conviction is almost always a bar to becoming a police officer.

Q: Will a DUI Conviction Be Automatically Removed From Your Florida Driving Record After Five Years? A: A DUI will not be automatically removed from an offender's driving record before 75 years have passed. It will also remain on your criminal record for life.

Even if you've not yet been found guilty, just the act of being arrested could lead to an immediate license suspension. Once you're apprehended for a DUI in Florida, your driver's license generally gets automatically suspended.

How many points is a DUI in Florida? ›

How many points will I receive on my drivers license for a DUI conviction in Florida? No points, but you will have license suspension consequences. If you are convicted of reckless driving you will get 4 points on your drivers license. Will my insurance rates increase after a DUI conviction?

You can enroll in traffic school driving classes to remove points from your driving record. Attending a certified Florida traffic school will help you reduce the number of points on your license. When you complete the program and present the certificate of completion to the court, your record could be cleared.

As long as the defendant's BAC level was less than . 15, the court may accept a DUI plea bargain for a reduced offense. It is also important to note, however, that Florida law prohibits certain offenses, such as DUI manslaughter, from being reduced to a lesser charge by plea agreement.

According to the State of Florida, a first conviction will not result in more than 6 months imprisonment. If your BAC is above . 15, you will not receive more than 9 months.

Under Florida law, motor vehicle and driver license information are public information.

General Public Viewing

This basic level of access allows the public to view non-confidential court records in non-confidential case types, but does not allow them to request access to documents that have not already been reviewed and published to CORE for viewing.

Reciprocity with Other States: Florida has reciprocity agreements with many states, meaning that it recognizes out-of-state DUI convictions and imposes similar penalties as if the offense had occurred in Florida. This includes license suspension, fines, and other administrative sanctions.

As part of the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), we are required to make available to the public records that are requested and released on a frequent basis. With that in mind, we publish a list of alcohol industry members who hold permits under the Federal Alcohol Administration Act.