How to Find DUI Arrests
Most people may not know that DUI arrests are a matter of public record. Some jurisdictions do allow for those that are arrested to have the arrest removed from their records, but there are other jurisdictions that do not allow this. Following a few simple steps is enough to find DUI arrests that are still on record.
Know the name of the person whose record you want to access. Have the correct spelling of the name and date of birth on hand. Simply misspelling the name or not knowing the date of birth may make finding the DUI record impossible.
Go to the website for the jurisdiction where the DUI arrest occurred. Most jurisdictions now have websites that allow you to search through the dockets. The jurisdictions also allow you to search through past arrests and cases. Search through past dockets using the person's name and date of birth. If the DUI arrest has not been expunged, it will show up after you input the correct information. If the DUI arrest does not show up, the person may have petitioned the court to remove it from his or her record.
Do an online criminal background check on the person in question. Again, you must know the name and date of birth to get the information that you want. There are many online companies that conduct background checks.
Contact the police that made the DUI arrest. Ask the police for access to the public records. Give the police the name and date of the birth of the person you want to know about. There is usually a small fee for having them print the record out for you.