Gwinnett County DUI Bail Guide

GPS Monitoring & Tracking Services, under the direction of Charles Shaw, has established itself as a leader in case management and electronic monitoring in the Southeast.

DUI Bail and Monitoring in Gwinnett County, GA

Navigating a DUI arrest in Gwinnett County involves understanding the bail process and potential monitoring requirements that can affect your release and freedom. Here's what you need to know:

Initial Appearance and Bond

After an arrest for DUI in Gwinnett County, you will be taken to the Gwinnett County Detention Center. Within 48 to 72 hours, you'll appear before a Magistrate Judge for a bond hearing, often via video link from the jail. At this hearing, the judge will determine the conditions of your release, which may include a monetary bail amount.

SCRAM Monitoring as a Bond Condition

For repeat offenders or those deemed a high risk, the court may require alcohol monitoring as a condition of bail. GPS Monitoring & Tracking Services provides SCRAM CAM® (Continuous Alcohol Monitoring), an ankle bracelet that samples sweat every 30 minutes to detect ethanol. This is often used for high-risk DUI offenders and Accountability Court participants.

Cost of SCRAM Monitoring

If SCRAM CAM is ordered as a condition of your bond, you will be responsible for the costs. A typical offender on SCRAM CAM will face a monthly bill of approximately $360.00 to $450.00 (calculated at $12-$15/day x 30 days). Payment flexibility is available with the provider accepting credit cards over the phone and facilitating online paperwork handling.

24/7 Availability for SCRAM Installation

GPS Monitoring & Tracking Services lists its operational status as "24/7." This round-the-clock availability is essential for "jail release" scenarios. If a magistrate judge grants bond at 3:00 AM on a Saturday with the condition of "immediate SCRAM installation," this provider can facilitate that release.

Probation and SCRAM in Gwinnett County

In Lawrenceville, the administration of SCRAM monitoring is often linked to private probation companies such as Southeast Corrections, LLC, which is the "Recommended Vendor" in county bid documents. Southeast Corrections is located at 33 S Clayton Street, Suite 300, Lawrenceville, GA 30046 and can be reached at (404) 410-2555. The financial relationship for monitoring is often governed by the probation contract.

Transit to Provider Location

GPS Monitoring & Tracking Services is located at 774 Buford Drive, and Gwinnett County Transit Route 50 services this area. Route 50 connects Sugarloaf Mills Park & Ride to the City of Buford, traversing Buford Drive.

Southeast Corrections is located at 33 S Clayton Street, Suite 300, Lawrenceville, GA 30046