Amarillo DUI Records Search
Amarillo DUI and DWI records are handled by multiple agencies depending on where the arrest occurred and what charges were filed. Most DWI cases within Amarillo city limits go through Potter County. Parts of the Amarillo metro area extend into Randall County, where some DWI filings land instead. The Amarillo Police Department holds arrest reports, while the county clerks maintain the full case records once charges are filed. This guide explains where to search for DWI records in Amarillo and how to get what you need.
Amarillo DWI Overview
Where to Find Amarillo DWI Records
DWI records in Amarillo are split between two counties. The majority of cases filed within city limits go through Potter County, which covers the core of the city. Some Amarillo neighborhoods and surrounding areas fall within Randall County, so cases from those parts of town go to Canyon instead. Knowing which county handled the case is the first step when looking up records. If you are not sure, try Potter County first since that covers most of Amarillo.
For Potter County misdemeanor DWI cases, the Potter County Clerk at 900 S. Polk Street in Amarillo handles the records. You can reach them at (806) 379-2200. Felony DWI records in Potter County are kept by the Potter County District Clerk at 501 S. Fillmore Street, reachable at (806) 379-2300. The District Clerk oversees four district courts including the 47th, 108th, 181st, and 320th. All four courts use the same Odyssey online case management portal.
| Potter County District Clerk | 501 S. Fillmore St., Amarillo, TX 79101 | (806) 379-2300 |
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| Potter County Clerk (Misdemeanor) | 900 S. Polk St., Amarillo, TX 79101 | (806) 379-2200 |
| Randall County District Clerk | 2309 Russell Long Blvd., Canyon, TX 79015 | (806) 468-5601 |
| Randall County Clerk (Misdemeanor) | 2309 Russell Long Blvd., Canyon, TX 79015 | (806) 468-5602 |
| Amarillo Police Department - Records | 200 SE 3rd Ave., Amarillo, TX 79101 | (806) 378-3038 |
| Amarillo Municipal Court | 200 SE 3rd Ave., Amarillo, TX 79101 | (806) 378-3021 |
The Amarillo Police Department makes most DWI arrests within city limits. Their records division at amarillo.gov/police/records processes open records requests. You can request reports online, by mail, or in person at 200 SE 3rd Avenue. Standard reports cost $5.00 per document, and processing time is typically 5 to 10 business days. Both Potter and Randall counties receive case files from APD depending on where in the city the arrest occurred.
Search Amarillo DUI Case Records
Potter County uses the Odyssey court case management system for both district and county court records. You can search by defendant name or case number through the county portal. The system shows party information, charge descriptions, court assignments, bond details, and current case status. Document images are available for purchase at a per-page fee. Certified copies carry an additional certification charge. The Randall County courts use a similar online portal for cases from that jurisdiction.
The Amarillo Municipal Court at amarillo.gov/courts handles Class C alcohol charges including public intoxication and minor in possession. You can search by citation number or name, pay fines online, and request deferred disposition for eligible cases. Municipal court records are separate from the county court records maintained at the clerk's offices.
Note: Arrest reports from APD are not the same as court case records. If you need the original arrest report, request it from APD directly rather than through the county clerk.
DWI Penalties in Amarillo
Amarillo DWI cases follow Texas Penal Code Chapter 49. A first DWI offense is a Class B misdemeanor with a minimum of 72 hours in jail, up to 180 days total, and a fine up to $2,000. If your blood alcohol was 0.15 or higher, the offense steps up to a Class A misdemeanor with up to one year in jail and a $4,000 fine cap. The legal BAC limit in Texas is 0.08.
A second conviction under Sec. 49.09 is a Class A misdemeanor with a mandatory 30-day minimum jail term. A third or subsequent offense becomes a third-degree felony, carrying 2 to 10 years in state prison and fines up to $10,000. Intoxication assault and intoxication manslaughter carry second and third-degree felony penalties. Potter County and Randall County each have their own District Attorney offices that prosecute felony DWI cases for their respective jurisdictions.
State surcharges under TxDOT impaired driving rules apply on top of criminal fines and are paid separately to the state. These can add thousands of dollars to the total cost of a DWI conviction regardless of what county handled the case.
License Suspension After an Amarillo DWI
Texas uses the Administrative License Revocation program for all DWI arrests, including those in Amarillo. Under Transportation Code Chapter 524, the arresting officer confiscates the physical license and issues a temporary 40-day permit. The driver has 15 days to request an ALR hearing with Texas DPS. Missing that window means the suspension kicks in automatically at 40 days with no hearing.
A first-time breath or blood test failure results in a 90-day suspension. A first-time refusal means 180 days. Prior suspensions within 10 years extend those periods. After the suspension ends, a $125 reinstatement fee goes to Texas DPS before the license is reissued. The ALR process is civil, not criminal, and runs on a separate track from the DWI criminal case entirely.
Driving Records and State Criminal History
Texas DPS maintains driving records that show DWI convictions, suspensions, and crash history. You can order your own record at dps.texas.gov. A three-year history costs $4 and a full certified history costs $10. Records for other people require completion of Form DR-1 and must meet the Driver Privacy Protection Act requirements before they are released.
The DPS Crime Records Division at dps.texas.gov/section/crime-records keeps the state criminal history database, which includes DWI convictions and deferred adjudications from both Potter and Randall counties. Public information requests can go to publicrecords@dps.texas.gov or by mail to Box 4087, Austin, TX 78773-0140.
Crash reports from DWI accidents in Amarillo are maintained by TxDOT. Purchase them through the TxDOT CRIS system for $6 per regular copy or $8 for certified. The Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission handles alcohol license enforcement statewide and maintains records of TABC actions separate from DWI court records.
The Texas Penal Code Chapter 49 governs all DWI prosecutions in Amarillo, whether handled by Potter County or Randall County courts.
Texas DPS maintains the official database for driver records and DWI convictions for Amarillo-area drivers across both Potter and Randall counties.
Potter and Randall County DUI Records
Amarillo spans two counties. Most DWI filings go through Potter County, with some cases in the southern part of the city going to Randall County. For detailed information on the courts, clerk offices, and online tools in each county, visit the county DUI records pages below.
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