Lewisville DWI and DUI Records
Lewisville DUI and DWI records are filed through Denton County courts and held at the Lewisville Police Department. If you need to find a DWI case or arrest record from Lewisville, you will go to the Denton County Clerk for misdemeanor cases or the Denton County District Clerk for felony DWI charges. Arrest records from within city limits are available through the Lewisville Police Department. This page explains the search process, the offices involved, and the Texas laws that apply to DWI charges in Lewisville.
Lewisville Quick Facts
Where to Find Lewisville DWI Records
Lewisville is in Denton County, so all DWI court filings from the city go through Denton County courts. The Denton County Clerk at 1450 E. McKinney St., Denton, TX 76209, phone (940) 349-2012, handles misdemeanor DWI records. That includes first and second offense cases filed in the county courts at law. The Denton County District Clerk at the same address, (940) 349-2200, maintains felony DWI records. Denton County runs nine district courts for felony cases. Both offices are open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
The online case search portal at dentoncounty.gov/districtclerk gives free public access to case information. You can search by defendant name, case number, or attorney name. Results include the cause number, charge description, case status, filing date, and court assignment. Document copies are available at $1.00 per page through the online portal or in person. Certified copies require visiting the clerk's office and cost $1.00 per page plus $5.00 per certification.
| Office | Denton County Clerk / Denton County District Clerk |
|---|---|
| Address | 1450 E. McKinney St., Denton, TX 76209 |
| County Clerk Phone | (940) 349-2012 |
| District Clerk Phone | (940) 349-2200 |
| Online Search | dentoncounty.gov/districtclerk |
How to Search Lewisville DUI Records
The quickest way to search Lewisville DWI records is through the Denton County online portal. The search is free and requires no account. Enter a last name to pull up all matching cases in the county. You can narrow results by adding a first name or case number if you have it. The results page shows the cause number, charge description and degree, filing date, bond amount, and current status. If a case has been disposed, the disposition and sentence details also appear.
For arrest reports from the Lewisville Police Department, you need to submit a public information request. Their department handles all DWI arrests within Lewisville city limits. You can submit requests in person at the Lewisville Police Department or by mail. Police reports typically cost $5.00 and take about 10 business days. The arrest report contains the officer's observations, field sobriety test results, preliminary breath test data, chemical test results, and arrest timeline. Video requests take longer and cost more.
If you need certified copies of court documents, go in person to the Denton County Clerk or District Clerk or mail in a written request. Include the case number, the type of documents you need, your name and address, and payment. Standard copies cost $1.00 per page. Certified copies add a $5.00 certification fee per document. Records convictions in Texas are held permanently.
Note: For DWI cases that involved a crash, accident reports are maintained by TxDOT at txdot.gov. A standard crash report copy costs $6.00 and a certified copy is $8.00.
Texas DWI Law and Lewisville Cases
DWI in Texas is defined under Penal Code Section 49.04. The charge applies when a person operates a motor vehicle in a public place while intoxicated. Texas law defines intoxicated in two ways: a BAC of 0.08 or more, or loss of normal use of mental or physical faculties due to alcohol or any drug. Both definitions allow prosecution. Officers can charge based on observed impairment alone, without a breath or blood result above 0.08.
A first DWI is a Class B misdemeanor with 72 hours to 180 days in jail and a fine up to $2,000. An open container raises the minimum to six days. If the BAC was 0.15 or more, the charge becomes a Class A misdemeanor with up to one year in jail and a $4,000 fine. Texas also imposes state surcharges at sentencing in addition to court-ordered fines. Those surcharges run from $3,000 on a first offense to $6,000 on a third. Second DWI carries a 30-day minimum jail sentence as a Class A misdemeanor.
Under Section 49.09, a third DWI conviction is a third-degree felony with two to ten years in prison and fines up to $10,000. DWI with a child under 15 in the car is a state jail felony under Section 49.045 regardless of prior convictions. The zero tolerance law under Alcoholic Beverage Code Section 106.041 makes any detectable alcohol in a minor driver's system a DUI offense. That charge is a Class C misdemeanor for a first offense in a minor.
License Suspension After a Lewisville DWI
Every DWI arrest in Lewisville triggers both the criminal case in Denton County court and the Administrative License Revocation process with the Texas DPS. These two processes run at the same time and are independent. Winning the criminal case does not stop the ALR suspension. The arresting officer takes the driver's license and issues a Notice of Suspension that doubles as a 40-day temporary permit. The driver must request an ALR hearing within 15 days or the suspension happens automatically on day 40.
At the ALR hearing, an administrative law judge reviews the stop, arrest, and test procedures. The standard is lower than criminal court. Under Transportation Code Chapter 524, failing a breath or blood test results in a 90-day suspension for a first offense. Refusing the test means a 180-day suspension for a first refusal. Second or subsequent offenses within 10 years mean two-year suspensions.
After the suspension period ends, a $125 reinstatement fee must be paid to DPS. You can order your driving record to confirm your license status at dps.texas.gov. Online records show current status, prior violations, suspensions, and reinstatement history. They cost between $4 and $22 depending on the type of record ordered.
Lewisville Police and County Resources
The Lewisville Police Department is the primary law enforcement agency in the city. They handle DWI arrests within city limits and maintain the associated records. You can submit a public information request to their department for arrest reports, incident reports, and other records from incidents in Lewisville. Standard reports cost $5.00 and take about 10 business days to complete.
The Denton County Sheriff's Office at 127 N. Woodrow Ln., Denton, TX 76205, (940) 349-1600, handles law enforcement in unincorporated parts of Denton County. If a DWI arrest happened outside city limits, the sheriff's office would be the source for the arrest record. Their online inmate search at dentoncounty.gov/sheriff shows current bookings and charges.
The Texas DPS Crime Records Division holds the statewide criminal history database. DWI convictions from Denton County and all other Texas courts appear there. Public information requests to DPS can be submitted online at dps.texas.gov or by mail to Austin. The Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission provides resources on alcohol laws and enforcement in Texas.
The Texas Department of Public Safety manages the Administrative License Revocation program, which affects all drivers arrested for DWI in Lewisville and throughout Denton County.
Drivers arrested for DWI in Lewisville have 15 days to request an ALR hearing with DPS to contest the administrative suspension of their license.
Denton County DWI Records
Lewisville is in Denton County, and all DWI court filings from the city go through Denton County courts. The county clerk and district clerk maintain public records for all DWI cases filed in Denton County. For full information on the Denton County court system, online search tools, and contact details, visit the Denton County page.
View Denton County DWI Records
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