St. George DUI Records
St. George DUI records flow through East Baton Rouge Parish courts while the newly incorporated city builds out its own court system. St. George was incorporated in November 2019 and officially recognized in June 2024. DUI cases arising within St. George city limits are currently prosecuted through the 19th Judicial District Court and handled by the East Baton Rouge Parish system. If you need to find a DUI record tied to St. George, the 19th JDC clerk's office, the St. George Police Department, and state resources are your main sources.
St. George DUI Cases and State Law
DUI charges in St. George are based on Louisiana state law. The primary statute is La. Rev. Stat. § 14:98, which sets 0.08% BAC as the standard threshold. A first DUI is a misdemeanor. Fines, a jail term or community service, and a license suspension typically follow. The OMV handles the license side separately from the court case.
Second offenses within ten years are more serious under La. Rev. Stat. § 14:98.1. Mandatory jail days and ignition interlock device requirements apply. A third offense becomes a felony under La. Rev. Stat. § 14:98.2. Felony cases go to the 19th JDC. Fourth and beyond are charged under La. Rev. Stat. § 14:98.4 with potential prison time of up to 30 years.
Louisiana's implied consent law applies in St. George. Under La. Rev. Stat. § 32:661, drivers consent to testing as a condition of having a license. Refusal triggers suspension under La. Rev. Stat. § 32:667. The OMV and the court run their processes at the same time but separately.
St. George City Hall and Police Department
St. George City Hall is at 11207 Proverbs Avenue. The phone number is 225-228-3200. The city's website at stgeorgela.gov has contact info for city departments and information about city services. Because St. George is a new city, its government structure is still developing. Check the website for the most current info on departments and contacts.
The screenshot below shows the St. George city website where you can find contact information and city department details.
The city hall address and contact page are the starting point for reaching St. George city offices about DUI arrest records.
St. George has its own police department. Information about the St. George Police Department, including how to contact the chief and department details, is at stgeorgela.gov. The police department handles DUI arrests within city limits. Arrest records and incident reports come from this department.
The screenshot below shows the St. George Police Department page on the city website.
Contact the St. George Police Department for arrest records related to DUI incidents that occurred within city limits.
Note: As a newly incorporated city, some St. George DUI records from before 2024 may only be accessible through East Baton Rouge Parish channels.19th JDC Records for St. George DUI Cases
DUI cases from St. George are prosecuted through the East Baton Rouge 19th Judicial District Court while St. George builds its own municipal court system. The 19th JDC clerk maintains all case files including charges, motions, plea records, and final judgments. You can search for St. George DUI cases at the 19th JDC clerk's office by name or case number.
The eClerks LA statewide portal is a free tool for searching court case summaries across Louisiana parishes. East Baton Rouge Parish data is indexed there. It is a useful starting point, though you should confirm details with the clerk's office for complete and current information.
Court records covered by La. R.S. 44:1 are public unless sealed or expunged. Most adult DUI conviction records are open to the public. The 19th JDC clerk can tell you whether a specific case is available and what each copy costs. Certified copies are more expensive than plain ones.
Crash Reports and Driving Records
If a St. George DUI involved a vehicle crash, a report was filed with Louisiana State Police. You can order crash reports through crashreports.dps.la.gov for $11.50 each. These reports document the crash scene and often reference the DUI charge. They are a separate document from the court file and the arrest report.
Driving records for St. George residents show license history through OMV. Order a three-year driving record at OMV ExpressLane for $20. This will show any suspensions or revocations tied to a DUI conviction or implied consent refusal. A BCII criminal background check costs $26 online and covers the statewide criminal history, including DUI charges filed in East Baton Rouge courts.
Because St. George is newly incorporated, some DUI cases from before the city's formation may have been filed under East Baton Rouge Parish rather than the city. Check both the St. George Police Department and East Baton Rouge Parish records when searching for older cases. The 19th JDC clerk can help you identify the right record if you are unsure.