Longview DUI and DWI Records
Longview DWI records are split between the Longview Police Department and the Gregg County court system. Most DWI arrests in Longview are handled by LPD, and the cases then go to the Gregg County courts for prosecution. This guide explains where to find those records, how to search online, and what each office can provide.
Longview DWI Overview
Where to Find Longview DWI Records
Longview is the county seat of Gregg County, and the court offices are right in the city. All DWI filings from Longview arrests go through the Gregg County court system at 101 E. Methvin Street. Misdemeanor DWI cases, which include first and second offenses, go to the Gregg County Clerk. Felony cases, including a third DWI, intoxication assault, or intoxication manslaughter, are handled by the Gregg County District Clerk.
The Gregg County District Clerk can be reached at (903) 236-8430. The County Clerk office is at (903) 236-8435. Both are at the same address. The district clerk handles four district courts with felony jurisdiction. You can search court records online through the Gregg County portal at co.gregg.tx.us/district-clerk. The search is free, and document images cost $1.00 per page. Certified copies add a $5.00 fee per document.
| Gregg County District Clerk | 101 E. Methvin St., Longview, TX 75601 | (903) 236-8430 |
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| Gregg County Clerk | 101 E. Methvin St., Longview, TX 75601 | (903) 236-8435 |
| Longview Police Department | 100 E. Cotton St., Longview, TX 75601 | (903) 237-1170 |
| Gregg County Sheriff | 101 E. Methvin St., Longview, TX 75601 | (903) 236-8400 |
The Longview Police Department makes most DWI arrests within city limits. Their records division at 100 E. Cotton Street processes open records requests for incident reports, arrest reports, and accident reports. You can reach them at (903) 237-1170. Processing takes about 10 business days, and report fees are $5.00 per report. Video evidence requests may take longer and carry extra fees.
The Gregg County Sheriff handles DWI arrests in unincorporated parts of Gregg County. Their records can be requested through the sheriff's office at the same Methvin Street courthouse address. Jail and booking records for people held at the Gregg County jail are also available through the sheriff's office.
The Longview Police Department is the primary law enforcement agency making DWI arrests in Longview. Their records division handles open records requests for incident, arrest, and accident reports.
LPD's records division processes requests for Longview DWI arrest reports and incident documentation related to DUI cases in the city.
How to Search Longview DUI Records Online
The Gregg County case search portal is the main online tool for looking up DWI court records. You can search by defendant name or by case number. Search results include charge information, court assignment, bond details, and current case status. The system covers both misdemeanor and felony DWI cases filed in Gregg County.
Longview also has a Municipal Court that handles Class C alcohol offenses like public intoxication, minor in possession, and open container violations. Those records are separate from county court DWI records and are kept at the Longview Municipal Court. The municipal court handles cases within Longview city limits only. Class B and A misdemeanor DWI charges do not go through municipal court.
If you're doing a more thorough background check on a Longview-area individual, you may want to search both the county system and the municipal court system. Cases from different charge levels go to different offices, and neither one will show the other's records in most searches.
Note: Arrest reports from LPD and the Gregg County Sheriff are separate from court records and must be requested directly from the law enforcement agency that made the arrest.
DWI Laws and Penalties in Longview
Longview DWI cases are prosecuted under Texas Penal Code Chapter 49. The legal limit in Texas is 0.08 BAC. A first DWI is a Class B misdemeanor with 72 hours minimum in jail, up to 180 days, and a fine up to $2,000. If BAC was 0.15 or higher, it becomes a Class A misdemeanor with up to one year in jail and a $4,000 fine. A second offense carries a 30-day minimum and Class A status.
Third offense DWI in Texas is a third-degree felony with 2 to 10 years in prison. Intoxication assault under Penal Code Sec. 49.07 and intoxication manslaughter under Sec. 49.08 are felonies that can carry longer sentences when the victim is a peace officer or first responder. The Gregg County District Attorney prosecutes these cases through the district courts in Longview.
Additional state fines under TxDOT's DWI guidelines can add $3,000, $4,500, or $6,000 on top of the court-ordered fine. These are paid to the state separately and are not the same as the criminal fines imposed by the court. The total cost of a Longview DWI conviction can run well into five figures when all fees, surcharges, and penalties are added up.
License Suspension After a DWI Arrest in Longview
After a DWI arrest in Longview, the officer takes your physical license and issues a temporary driving permit valid for 40 days. You have 15 days to request an ALR hearing with Texas DPS under Transportation Code Chapter 524. If you don't request that hearing in time, the suspension kicks in automatically on day 40. The hearing takes place at the State Office of Administrative Hearings and runs on different rules than the criminal case.
Suspension lengths for adults depend on the test result. Failing a breath or blood test brings a 90-day suspension for a first offense. Refusing to test brings 180 days for a first refusal. Prior suspensions within 10 years extend these periods. After the suspension ends, you must pay a $125 reinstatement fee to Texas DPS before a new license will be issued. You can pay and check status online through the DPS website.
DPS Records and Crash Reports
The Texas DPS Crime Records Division maintains criminal history records including DWI convictions from Longview cases. Public information requests can be submitted by email to publicrecords@dps.texas.gov or by mail to Box 4087, Austin, TX 78773-0140. DPS does not accept telephone requests for criminal history records.
Driving records showing DWI convictions and suspensions can be ordered at dps.texas.gov. A three-year record is $4.00 online. A full certified history runs $10.00. Crash reports from DWI-related accidents are held by TxDOT and available through the CRIS system for $6.00 or $8.00 for a certified copy.
Gregg County DUI Records
Longview is the county seat of Gregg County, and all DWI filings from Longview arrests go through the Gregg County courts. For more detail on courts, online search tools, fees, and county-level resources, visit the Gregg County DUI records page.
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