Lubbock DWI Records

Lubbock DUI and DWI records are managed through the Lubbock County court system. DWI arrests in Lubbock are handled by the Lubbock Police Department for cases inside city limits and by the Lubbock County Sheriff for unincorporated areas. All criminal case filings go to the county courts. Lubbock Municipal Court handles Class C alcohol violations. This guide covers where these records are kept and how to find them.

Where to Find Lubbock DUI Records

Felony DWI records for Lubbock cases are maintained by the Lubbock County District Clerk at 904 Broadway, Suite 301, Lubbock, TX 79401. Their phone is (806) 775-1030. Seven district courts handle felony-level DWI cases including third offense DWI, intoxication assault, and intoxication manslaughter. An online case search is available at co.lubbock.tx.us. You can search by defendant name or case number at no charge.

Misdemeanor DWI records (first and second offenses) go to the Lubbock County Clerk at 904 Broadway, Room 207, Lubbock, TX 79401. Their phone is (806) 775-1070. County Courts handle Class A and B misdemeanor DWI cases. Both clerk offices are in the same building in downtown Lubbock. Document copies are $1.00 per page and certified copies require a $5.00 certification fee. Standard business hours are Monday through Friday.

The Lubbock Police Department Records Division is at 916 Texas Avenue. Their records phone is (806) 775-2865. Open records requests can be submitted online at mylubbock.us/police or in person. Standard reports cost $5.00 each. Video evidence carries additional fees. DWI arrest reports include the probable cause affidavit, field sobriety test documentation, chemical test results, and booking information. Video retention is 90 days for routine matters.

Lubbock Municipal Court at 914 Texas Avenue handles Class C alcohol violations. Their phone is (806) 775-2650. The online portal at mylubbock.us/department/municipal-court allows ticket payment and case lookup. Deferred disposition is available for eligible Class C offenses. Multiple payment options are accepted.

How to Search Lubbock DWI Case Records

Start with the Lubbock County case search at co.lubbock.tx.us for DWI court records. The system is free and open to the public. Search by defendant name or case number. Results include the charge, court assignment, bond information, and case status. Document images can be purchased at $1.00 per page. Certified copies require an in-person or mail request with the $5.00 certification fee added.

For DWI arrest reports, submit an open records request to Lubbock PD online or in person at 916 Texas Avenue. You can also request records from the Lubbock County Sheriff at co.lubbock.tx.us for arrests made in unincorporated parts of the county. Jail records and booking information are also available through the Sheriff's office website.

Crash reports from DWI-related accidents in Lubbock are not available through the police department. Those reports are filed with TxDOT and must be purchased through the TxDOT CRIS online system. Standard copy is $6 and certified copy is $8. Access is restricted to involved parties and their authorized representatives.

DWI Charges and Penalties in Lubbock

Lubbock DWI prosecutions are governed by Texas Penal Code Chapter 49. A first DWI is a Class B misdemeanor with a minimum 72-hour jail term and up to 180 days. The maximum fine is $2,000. If an open container was present, the minimum goes to six days. A BAC of 0.15 or more means a Class A charge with up to one year in jail and fines up to $4,000. These are criminal penalties, separate from state surcharges and license suspension.

Under Sec. 49.09, a second DWI carries a mandatory minimum of 30 days and Class A designation. A third DWI is a third-degree felony carrying 2 to 10 years in prison and a fine up to $10,000. State surcharges from TxDOT guidelines add $3,000 to $6,000 at sentencing on top of court fines. DWI with a passenger under 15 is a state jail felony under Sec. 49.045. Intoxication manslaughter under Sec. 49.08 is a second-degree felony.

Minor DUI in Lubbock falls under Texas Alcoholic Beverage Code Sec. 106.041. Any driver under 21 with any detectable alcohol is in violation under zero tolerance rules. First offense is a Class C misdemeanor handled by Lubbock Municipal Court. The penalty includes a fine up to $500, 8 to 12 hours of community service, and a mandatory alcohol awareness course. License suspension runs 30 days for a first conviction.

License Suspension After a Lubbock DWI

A DWI arrest in Lubbock triggers the state Administrative License Revocation program. Under Texas Transportation Code Chapter 524, the arresting officer confiscates the physical license and gives a temporary permit valid for 40 days. The driver has 15 days to request a hearing with DPS. Failing to request a hearing means the suspension becomes final on day 40. ALR hearings are held at the State Office of Administrative Hearings and are independent of the criminal DWI case.

A first failed test brings a 90-day suspension. A first refusal to test brings 180 days. Prior ALR events within 10 years increase those periods. After serving the full suspension, a $125 reinstatement fee must be paid to Texas DPS. License status and payment can be handled online at the DPS site. Driving records showing the suspension and DWI conviction history can be ordered at dps.texas.gov.

DPS Records and Additional Lubbock Resources

Texas DPS Crime Records at dps.texas.gov/section/crime-records keeps a statewide criminal history that includes Lubbock County DWI convictions. Public information requests go to publicrecords@dps.texas.gov or by mail to Box 4087, Austin, TX 78773-0140. Phone and fax requests are not accepted. Charges may apply for large record requests.

The Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission regulates alcohol businesses in Lubbock. TABC investigates sales to minors and sales to intoxicated persons. Their records of disciplinary actions are separate from DWI court records. TABC also approves the alcohol awareness course providers required by courts for minor alcohol offense cases in Lubbock.

Note: Under Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Art. 14.03, officers may arrest without a warrant persons found in circumstances suggesting guilt of DWI. Officers are trained in standardized field sobriety tests under TCOLE standards established by Texas Occupations Code Chapter 1701. Lubbock PD officers must complete this certification to administer and testify about field sobriety test results in court.

Lubbock County DUI Records

Lubbock is the county seat of Lubbock County, and all DWI case filings from city arrests go through the county courts. For full county-level information on courts, online search portals, and DWI records access, visit the Lubbock County DUI records page.

View Lubbock County DUI Records

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