Concord DUI Records

Searching for Concord DUI records involves checking multiple California agencies. Criminal court cases are filed and maintained at the Contra Costa County Superior Court in Martinez, where all DUI charges from Concord get processed. Concord Police Department keeps arrest reports and incident records for DUI stops that occur within city boundaries. The California DMV maintains driving records showing DUI convictions for ten years statewide. The Department of Justice holds criminal history records based on fingerprint submissions. Each source requires separate searches with different fees and procedures to access DUI record information for Concord cases.

Court Criminal Case Search

DUI cases from Concord are filed at the Contra Costa County Superior Court. The main criminal courthouse is in Martinez. Concord does not have its own criminal court facility. All misdemeanor and felony DUI charges from Concord go to the county court in Martinez. The court clerk maintains files with all case documents, charges, hearing dates, and final outcomes.

Search criminal cases online through the Contra Costa Superior Court website. The public portal at odyportal.cc-courts.org shows basic case information. You see defendant names, charges, and court dates. Court minutes and documents are not available online. You must visit the courthouse in Martinez to get those files from the clerk.

Document copies cost 50 cents per page. Staff search fees may apply if your request takes more than ten minutes of clerk time. Call ahead to ask about current fees and payment methods. The court is open Monday through Friday during business hours. Parking is available near the courthouse.

The court uses the Tyler Technologies Odyssey system. This is the same platform used by Los Angeles, Orange, San Diego, and other large California counties. If you have used court portals in those counties, the Contra Costa portal works the same way.

Police Department Reports

Concord Police Department responds to DUI incidents in the city. Officers conduct traffic stops and DUI investigations. They write detailed arrest reports documenting field sobriety tests, chemical test results, and observations about impairment. These reports become part of the criminal case file.

Getting your own arrest report from police is usually not possible. Most departments do not release arrest reports to the arrested person. Your attorney requests them through discovery in your criminal case. This is the normal process. For other records, you can file a California Public Records Act request.

Contact the Concord Police Department records division to submit a public records request. Provide details including dates and case numbers if you have them. The department reviews each request and decides what information to release. Some details get redacted to protect privacy or ongoing investigations. Response time varies based on complexity.

California law requires agencies to respond within ten days. They can extend this by 14 days if needed. You receive notice if more time is necessary. Fees depend on what you request and staff time needed to process it. The department tells you the cost before releasing records. Payment methods vary by agency.

DMV Record Requests

All California DUI convictions appear on DMV driving records. Concord cases show up just like cases from anywhere else in the state. The DMV keeps DUI convictions for ten years from the conviction date. Commercial drivers see their DUI convictions for 55 years. This longer period applies to all commercial license holders.

Request your record online at dmv.ca.gov. The cost is two dollars plus a payment processing fee of 1.95 percent. You must create an account first. Print your record immediately after payment. You only get one chance to print. The record shows violations, suspensions, and all actions on your license. DUI convictions appear with violation codes, dates, and counties.

Admin Per Se suspensions also appear on DMV records. These happen when you get arrested with blood alcohol of 0.08 percent or higher. The officer takes your license and gives you a 30-day temporary permit. You have ten days from arrest to request a DMV hearing. Call 833-543-7703 to request this hearing. Miss the deadline and your license suspends automatically.

First offense Admin Per Se suspensions last four months. Second offense within ten years means one year. Test refusal brings longer suspensions. First refusal is one year or two years if on DUI probation. Second refusal within ten years is two years or three years if on probation. Reinstatement requires paying $125 and filing SR-22 insurance proof for three years.

Note: To get someone else's driving record, mail Form INF 70 to the DMV with five dollars and a permissible reason under California law.

Jail Booking Information

DUI arrests in Concord may result in booking at Contra Costa County jail facilities. The county operates several detention centers. Martinez Detention Facility and West County Detention Facility in Richmond are common booking locations. Booking records become public once someone is processed into the jail system.

Search for current inmates through the Contra Costa County Sheriff website. The system shows booking date, charges, bail amount, and facility location. Information updates as people get booked or released. DUI charges appear with other charges from the same arrest. This search is free and requires no registration. Just enter a name to see results.

People no longer in custody will not appear. The system only tracks current inmates. For old booking information, contact the sheriff's records division. They can provide historical booking records for a fee. Call ahead to find out what information they need and what it costs to get copies.

DOJ Criminal Records

The California Department of Justice maintains statewide criminal records. Every arrest with fingerprinting goes into the DOJ database. They create a RAP sheet listing all arrests, charges, and outcomes. DUI arrests from Concord appear on this record if you were fingerprinted.

Request your own RAP sheet through Live Scan fingerprinting. Fill out Form BCIA 8016RR and check the Record Review box. Take it to a Live Scan site in or near Concord. The DOJ fee is $25 plus the fingerprint site fee. Most sites charge $20 to $50 for the fingerprinting service itself.

Find Live Scan locations at oag.ca.gov/fingerprints/locations. Many private businesses in the area offer this service. Call ahead to confirm they handle Record Review requests and not just employment background checks. Some locations only process employment checks.

Processing time depends on results. No criminal record means 48 to 72 hours. If they find a match, manual review takes longer. Check your status at applicantstatus.doj.ca.gov using your ATI number from the Live Scan receipt. Results get mailed to the address on your form.

The RAP sheet shows arrests, charges, and dispositions. Convictions stay permanently on the record. DOJ keeps these until you reach 100 years of age. Expungements under Penal Code 1203.4 get noted but do not remove the arrest. The disposition changes to dismissed but the arrest remains visible to law enforcement and some employers.

DUI Enforcement in Concord

Concord Police patrol city streets and major highways. State Route 4 and Interstate 680 run through Concord. Police make DUI stops on these highways and on local streets. They look for signs of impaired driving like swerving, speeding, or erratic behavior.

DUI checkpoints happen periodically in Concord. These sobriety checkpoints are legal in California when done properly. Police must follow strict rules. They stop vehicles in a predetermined pattern. Officers check for signs of impairment. Anyone showing signs gets pulled aside for more testing. Field sobriety tests are standard in DUI investigations.

You can refuse field sobriety tests. Refusal may be used against you in court. Chemical tests are different. California has implied consent for breath and blood tests. Refusing these tests triggers automatic DMV suspension. First refusal means one year suspension. Second refusal within ten years means two years. Penalties are worse if you were on DUI probation.

If arrested for DUI in Concord, act quickly on the DMV hearing. You have ten days from arrest to request a hearing. This deadline is firm. Missing it means automatic suspension. The DMV process is separate from criminal court. You can lose your license through DMV even if you win in criminal court. Call 833-543-7703 to request your Admin Per Se hearing.

Legal Resources

DUI charges in Concord require legal representation in most cases. The Contra Costa County Public Defender represents people who cannot afford private counsel. You must qualify based on income. The court determines eligibility at arraignment. If you do not qualify, hire a private attorney or represent yourself.

The Contra Costa County Bar Association runs a lawyer referral service. Call 925-686-6900 to get names of attorneys who handle DUI cases. Many offer free or reduced-fee initial consultations. Talk to several lawyers before choosing one. Costs vary based on case complexity and attorney experience. For court information, call the courthouse at 925-608-1000. Staff can tell you about court dates and case status but cannot give legal advice.

DMV Admin Per Se hearings can be handled alone or with an attorney. Some DUI lawyers include the DMV hearing in their service. Others charge separately. The hearing happens quickly, often before the criminal case starts. You need to present evidence if you contest the suspension. The hearing officer decides based on the evidence shown.

Contra Costa County Records

Concord is part of Contra Costa County. All criminal proceedings for Concord DUI cases happen in Contra Costa County Superior Court in Martinez. The county system handles cases from Concord and many other cities throughout the county. For more information about county court locations, regional resources, and additional record sources, visit the Contra Costa County page.

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