Irving DUI Records
Irving DWI records are held by Dallas County, which handles all criminal case filings for the city. The Irving Police Department makes DWI arrests within city limits, and once charges are filed, the case moves into the Dallas County court system. This guide covers where to find Irving DUI and DWI records and how to access them.
Irving DWI Overview
Where to Find Irving DWI Records
All DWI cases from Irving go through the Dallas County courts. Misdemeanor DWI cases, which include first and second offenses, are held by the Dallas County Clerk at (214) 653-7141. Felony DWI cases go to the Dallas County District Clerk at (214) 653-7426. Both offices are at 600 Commerce Street in Dallas. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
The Dallas County District Clerk manages 15 criminal district courts and maintains records for all felony DWI filings from Irving. Their free case search portal at dallascounty.org is available 24/7. The Dallas County Clerk handles the 12 county criminal courts for misdemeanor DWI cases. Both sets of records are searchable in the same online system.
| Dallas County District Clerk | 600 Commerce St., Room 118, Dallas, TX 75202 | (214) 653-7426 |
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| Dallas County Clerk (Misdemeanor) | 600 Commerce St., Dallas, TX 75202 | (214) 653-7141 |
| Irving Police Department | cityofirving.org/police | See website for records contact |
| Dallas County Sheriff | 133 N. Riverfront Blvd., Dallas, TX 75207 | (214) 653-3450 |
The Irving Police Department at cityofirving.org/police handles DWI arrests within city limits. Records requests go through the IPD records division. Reports cost $5.00 per copy. Irving sits adjacent to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, which means DWI arrests may also be made by DFW Airport Police. Those arrest records go through the airport's own records division but are still filed in Dallas County court.
Booking records for Irving DWI arrests are held at the Dallas County Jail. The Dallas County Sheriff maintains an online inmate search that shows current booking information, charges, and bond status. Mail requests to the Sheriff's Records Division go to 133 N. Riverfront Blvd., Dallas, TX 75207, or email sheriffrecords@dallascounty.org.
How to Search Irving DUI Records Online
The Dallas County online portal is the main resource for searching Irving DWI case records. Search by defendant name or case number (format: F-YY-##### for felonies). The portal shows charge details, court assignments, bond amounts, attorney information, next court settings, and case disposition when closed. Documents cost $1.00 per page to purchase. Certified copies cost $1.00 per page plus a $5.00 certification fee.
Misdemeanor DWI records appear in the same system under the County Criminal Court filter. First and second offense DWI cases, deferred adjudication records, and community supervision records are all searchable. Deferred adjudication records show conditions such as DWI education courses, community service hours, and monthly reporting requirements.
For Class C alcohol violations from Irving, the Irving Municipal Court handles those cases. Public intoxication, minor in possession, and open container charges go there. Municipal court records are separate from county records and are accessed through the city's own systems. The municipal court also handles online ticket payment and deferred disposition requests.
Note: If you need body cam or in-car video from an Irving DWI arrest, those requests go to the Irving Police Department, not to the county. Video from DWI arrests is typically kept for 90 days under standard retention, longer for felony cases.
DWI Laws and Penalties in Irving
Irving DWI cases are prosecuted under Texas Penal Code Chapter 49. A first offense is a Class B misdemeanor with at least 72 hours in jail and up to 180 days, plus a fine up to $2,000. A BAC at or above 0.15 raises the charge to a Class A misdemeanor with up to one year in jail and a $4,000 fine.
A second DWI under Penal Code Sec. 49.09 is a Class A misdemeanor with a 30-day mandatory minimum. A third offense is a third-degree felony with 2 to 10 years in prison and fines up to $10,000. The Dallas County District Attorney's office prosecutes all DWI cases from Irving. Their DWI Task Force handles specialized prosecution of serious DWI charges.
DWI with an open container in the car increases the minimum jail term from 72 hours to 6 days for a first offense. DWI with a child passenger under 15 is a state jail felony. These enhancements apply statewide, including in Irving.
State surcharges of $3,000, $4,500, or $6,000 are assessed at sentencing per TxDOT guidelines. These stack on top of the court fine and are paid to the state.
License Suspension After an Irving DWI Arrest
Under Texas Transportation Code Chapter 524, when someone is arrested for DWI in Irving, the officer takes the physical license and issues a temporary permit valid for 40 days. The driver has 15 days to request a hearing with Texas DPS. Without a hearing request, the suspension kicks in automatically on day 40.
A first failed test brings a 90-day suspension. A first refusal brings 180 days. Second or later offenses extend those periods. After the suspension ends, a $125 reinstatement fee is due to Texas DPS. Pay online and check status at the DPS website. The ALR hearing is conducted by the State Office of Administrative Hearings and uses a different, lower standard of proof than the criminal case.
Driver Records and Criminal History in Irving
Texas DPS maintains driving records that show DWI convictions, suspensions, and crash history. You can order your own at dps.texas.gov. A three-year history costs $4 online. To get another person's record, you must file Form DR-1 and meet the Driver Privacy Protection Act requirements.
The DPS Crime Records Division at dps.texas.gov/section/crime-records holds Texas criminal history records. DWI convictions and deferred adjudications appear in this database. Submit public records requests to publicrecords@dps.texas.gov or by mail to Box 4087, Austin, TX 78773-0140. DPS does not accept phone requests.
DWI crash reports are managed by TxDOT. Buy one through the TxDOT CRIS system for $6 (regular) or $8 (certified). Access requires involvement in the crash or proper authorization. The Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission handles alcohol industry compliance and may have records relevant to dram shop cases involving Irving DWI accidents.
The Irving Police Department maintains DWI arrest records and handles open records requests for police reports and related documentation from Irving-area DWI cases.
Irving Police Department records are the first stop when requesting DWI arrest documentation before cases are moved to the Dallas County court system.
Dallas County DUI Records
Irving is in Dallas County, and all DWI filings go through the Dallas County court system. For more on courts, fees, online search tools, and county-level resources, visit the Dallas County DUI records page.
Nearby Cities
Looking for DWI records in other Dallas-area cities near Irving? These cities maintain their own agencies and records.