Tag: DUI
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Proving a DUI Second, Third, or Subsequent Offense: Why Your Records Matter
At some point, you may receive a request for a certified abstract of record in a DUI case. This often happens when another agency—whether it’s your own police department, a sheriff’s department, another court, or even a district attorney’s office—is trying to determine whether a DUI should be charged as a second, third, or subsequent…
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DUI Non-Adjudication: Step-by-Step Clerk Process
This workflow has been confirmed with Mississippi DPS Driver Services and reflects a compliant, real-world clerk process. Download DUI Non-Adjudication Step-by-Step Process Step 1: Plea & Entry into Non-Adjudication Program At this stage, the case is “Pending Non-Adjudication”. Step 2: Clerk’s Initial Reporting to DPS (Within 5 Days) The clerk must submit the following to…
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Understanding SONAR in Municipal Court: What Clerks Need to Know
There has been a little confusion across courts regarding how cases appear in the SONAR registry and how non-adjudication dispositions are reflected in Driver Services records. This article is intended to provide a clear, practical explanation based on direct communication with Mississippi DPS Driver Services. The Core Issue Most confusion does not come from misunderstanding…
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What the Clerk’s Office Needs Law Enforcement to Know
This is a practical overview of simple things that make a big difference once a case reaches the court. These are small details that help cases move smoothly, prevent unnecessary issues, and ultimately support successful outcomes in court. Writing Traffic Tickets One of the most basic functions of the clerk’s office is entering traffic tickets…
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Arrest Tracking Numbers (ATN) & Court Disposition Reporting
One area that often causes confusion for new clerks is Arrest Tracking Numbers (ATNs) and how they relate to court disposition reporting. Understanding this process is critical, because it directly affects the accuracy of a person’s criminal history. What is an ATN? When fingerprints are taken—whether by traditional ink roll or through a LiveScan machine—the…
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DUI Disposition Reporting: What the Statute Requires (In Plain Terms)
Mississippi Code § 63-11-37 outlines what must be reported after a DUI conviction and how quickly that reporting must happen. This is one of the most important reporting responsibilities in the clerk’s office. What the Statute Says (Simplified) In plain terms: After a DUI conviction, the court must send the following to the Department of…
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DUI: Driving Under the Influence
This section outlines the applicable state statutes related to DUI cases.Miss. Code Ann. § 63-11-30 DUI cases can be confusing at first. If you are a new clerk, I recommend printing a copy of the applicable statutes and sitting down with your prosecutor to walk through them. They can often explain DUI laws in a…
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DUI License Suspension from MS DPS
The screenshot below is a page from the reference book that DPS handed out during a conference in the last couple of years. More to come on this topic. Related Article: DUI: Driving Under the Influence