Dallas DWI Records Database

Dallas DUI and DWI records go through the Dallas County court system. The Dallas Police Department handles most DWI arrests within city limits, while the county courts manage all criminal case filings. DWI records in Dallas are split between the Dallas County Clerk for misdemeanor cases and the Dallas County District Clerk for felonies. This page covers where to find those records and how to access them.

Where to Find Dallas DUI Records

Misdemeanor DWI cases in Dallas, which cover first and second offenses, are handled by 12 County Criminal Courts. Records for those cases are maintained by the Dallas County Clerk at 600 Commerce Street. The phone number is (214) 653-7141. You can search those records using the same online portal as the District Clerk.

Felony DWI cases go to the Dallas County District Clerk, also at 600 Commerce Street, Room 118. Their number is (214) 653-7426. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. The District Clerk serves 15 criminal district courts and maintains permanent records of all felony cases. Their online case search at dallascounty.org lets you search by defendant name, case number, or attorney. Case records show the charge, degree of offense, bond information, attorney of record, and next court date.

The Dallas Police Department Open Records Unit at dallascityhall.com handles requests for DWI arrest reports. You can submit requests online and track status. Standard processing takes about 10 business days, with complex requests taking up to 30 days. A police report costs $5.00. Body cam video costs $20 plus media cost. DWI arrest reports include the officer's probable cause statement, field sobriety test results, and chemical test documentation.

Dallas County Sheriff's Department records can be requested by mail to 133 N. Riverfront Boulevard or by email to sheriffrecords@dallascounty.org. The Sheriff handles DWI arrests in unincorporated Dallas County and jail operations. Online inmate search is available at dallascounty.org/sheriff. Records are $0.10 per page with a $5.00 certification fee.

Searching Dallas DWI Case Records Online

The Dallas County case lookup system at dallascounty.org is available 24/7 at no charge. You can search by defendant name (partial searches work), case number in the format F-YY-#####, or attorney name. The search returns charge information, filing date, court assignment, bond amount, and disposition if the case is closed. Document images can be purchased through the portal at $1.00 per page with immediate PDF download.

For misdemeanor DWI records in Dallas, you use the same portal but filter for County Criminal Court cases. Dallas has 12 such courts handling first and second offense DWI. Those records show BAC level when available, source of the test, deferred disposition conditions if applicable, and probation terms including community supervision requirements.

Deferred disposition records show the deferral period (usually 12 months), required conditions like DWI education courses, community service, and no new alcohol violations. If the defendant completes the terms, the case is dismissed. If they don't, a conviction is entered. Both outcomes are documented in the court record.

Dallas DWI Laws and Penalties

Dallas DWI prosecutions follow Texas Penal Code Chapter 49. A standard first DWI is a Class B misdemeanor. Conviction means at least 72 hours in jail (up to 180 days) and a fine up to $2,000. Having an open container in the vehicle bumps the minimum to six days. A BAC of 0.15 or more makes it a Class A misdemeanor with up to one year in jail and fines up to $4,000.

Under Sec. 49.09, a second DWI carries a 30-day mandatory minimum and Class A designation. A third offense is a third-degree felony with 2 to 10 years in prison. Intoxication assault (Sec. 49.07) is also a third-degree felony. If the victim is a peace officer or firefighter, it jumps to a second or first-degree felony. Intoxication manslaughter under Sec. 49.08 is a second-degree felony with 2 to 20 years.

The state adds financial penalties beyond the court fine. TxDOT's penalty guidelines show that state surcharges of $3,000 to $6,000 are added at sentencing. These are separate from court fines and go directly to the state. Community supervision, DWI education courses, and ignition interlock devices are also common conditions in Dallas County courts.

Administrative License Revocation in Dallas

After a DWI arrest in Dallas, the Administrative License Revocation process starts immediately. Under Texas Transportation Code Chapter 524, the officer takes the physical license and issues a Notice of Suspension. You have 15 days to request a hearing. No hearing request means the suspension takes effect on day 40. Hearings are conducted by the State Office of Administrative Hearings, not the criminal court.

For a first DWI arrest where the driver fails the test, the suspension is 90 days. Refusing to test brings a 180-day suspension. With prior suspensions in the past 10 years, those periods increase significantly. After suspension ends, you pay a $125 reinstatement fee to Texas DPS. DPS driving records showing the suspension history can be ordered at dps.texas.gov.

Additional Dallas DUI Resources

Crash reports from DWI-related accidents in Dallas are filed with TxDOT under Texas Transportation Code §550.062. Officers submit written reports within 10 days of crashes involving injury, death, or property damage over $1,000. You can purchase those reports through the TxDOT CRIS system. A regular copy is $6 and a certified copy is $8. Access is limited to involved parties and their representatives.

Texas DPS Crime Records at dps.texas.gov/section/crime-records maintains statewide criminal history. DWI convictions from Dallas County cases are part of this database. Public information requests to DPS can be submitted by email to publicrecords@dps.texas.gov or by mail to Box 4087, Austin, TX 78773-0140. Charges may apply if the request exceeds 40 pages of responsive records.

Under Texas Alcoholic Beverage Code Sec. 106.041, drivers under 21 in Dallas face zero tolerance rules. Any detectable amount of alcohol while driving is a violation. A first offense is a Class C misdemeanor with a fine up to $500, 8-12 hours of community service, and a mandatory alcohol awareness course. License suspension runs 30 days for a first offense.

The Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission regulates alcohol licensing in Dallas and investigates violations including sales to minors. TABC records of disciplinary actions against licensees are separate from DWI court records but may be relevant in civil cases following DWI accidents.

Note: Document copies from Dallas County courts cost $1.00 per page for standard copies. Certification adds $5.00 per document. Research fees of $15 per hour apply for extensive searches. E-filing is mandatory for attorneys through eFileTexas.gov.

Dallas County DUI Records

Dallas is the county seat of Dallas County. All DWI cases filed in Dallas go through the Dallas County court system. For full county-level information on courts, online search portals, and DWI resources, visit the Dallas County DUI records page.

View Dallas County DUI Records

Nearby Cities

Other North Texas cities with their own DWI records and local courts:

• Fort Worth DUI Records
• Irving DUI Records
• Garland DUI Records