Search Mansfield DWI Records
Mansfield DUI and DWI records are maintained through the Tarrant County court system and the Mansfield Police Department. DWI arrests in Mansfield go to the Tarrant County courts in Fort Worth for prosecution. This guide covers where those records are kept, how to search them online, and how to get copies of what you need.
Mansfield DWI Overview
Where to Find Mansfield DWI Records
Mansfield is in Tarrant County, and all DWI case filings go to the Tarrant County court system in Fort Worth. Misdemeanor DWI cases, covering first and second offenses, are handled by the Tarrant County Clerk at 100 W. Weatherford Street. Felony cases, including third-offense DWI, intoxication assault, and intoxication manslaughter, go to the Tarrant County District Clerk at 401 W. Belknap Street. Both offices are in Fort Worth, which is the county seat.
The Tarrant County District Clerk can be reached at (817) 884-1400. The County Clerk for misdemeanor records is at (817) 884-1195. You can search court records online at tarrantcounty.com/en/district-clerk.html. The online search is free and covers both felony and misdemeanor cases. Document images cost $1.00 per page. Certified copies cost $1.00 per page plus $5.00 per document certification fee.
| Tarrant County District Clerk | 401 W. Belknap St., Fort Worth, TX 76196 | (817) 884-1400 |
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| Tarrant County Clerk (Misdemeanor) | 100 W. Weatherford St., Fort Worth, TX 76196 | (817) 884-1195 |
| Mansfield Police Department | 1305 E. Broad St., Mansfield, TX 76063 | (817) 276-4700 |
| Tarrant County Sheriff | 100 N. Lamar St., Fort Worth, TX 76196 | (817) 884-3000 |
The Mansfield Police Department handles DWI arrests within Mansfield city limits. Their records division processes open records requests under the Texas Public Information Act. Contact MPD for incident reports, arrest reports, and accident reports tied to specific Mansfield cases. The Tarrant County Sheriff covers unincorporated parts of Tarrant County and also makes DWI arrests that feed into the same county court system.
How to Search Mansfield DUI Records Online
The Tarrant County case search portal lets you look up DWI court records at no charge. You search by defendant name or case number. Results show charge information, court assignment, bond details, and current case status. The portal covers both the district courts and the criminal county courts. Tarrant County has 17 criminal district courts that handle felony DWI cases and 10 county criminal courts that handle misdemeanor DWI cases.
For Class C alcohol offenses like public intoxication or minor in possession, those cases go through the Mansfield Municipal Court, not the county system. The Mansfield Municipal Court handles violations within city limits and maintains its own separate records. Municipal court records are not included in the Tarrant County online portal.
When searching, having the defendant's full name and an approximate filing date helps narrow results quickly. Case numbers in Tarrant County follow a standard format. If you already have a case number, searching by that is the fastest route to the right record.
Note: Appeals from Mansfield Municipal Court go to the Tarrant County Court at Law. If a case was appealed, you may need to search both the municipal and county systems.
DWI Laws That Apply in Mansfield
Mansfield DWI cases are prosecuted under Texas Penal Code Chapter 49. A first DWI in Texas is a Class B misdemeanor. The legal limit is 0.08 BAC, but impairment at any BAC level can also support a charge. Minimum jail time is 72 hours. The maximum is 180 days, and the fine cap is $2,000. If BAC was 0.15 or higher, the charge becomes Class A with up to one year in jail and a $4,000 fine.
Second DWI offenses carry a 30-day mandatory minimum under Penal Code Sec. 49.09. A third offense is a third-degree felony with 2 to 10 years. DWI with a child passenger under age 15 is a state jail felony regardless of prior record. The Tarrant County District Attorney prosecutes felony DWI cases from Mansfield through the Tarrant County district courts in Fort Worth.
On top of court fines, TxDOT's impaired driving guidelines describe additional state fines of $3,000, $4,500, or $6,000 assessed at sentencing. These are separate from the criminal fine and go to the state. The total financial impact of a Mansfield DWI conviction often far exceeds the base fine amount alone.
License Suspension After a Mansfield DWI Arrest
After a DWI arrest in Mansfield, the arresting officer takes the physical driver's license and issues a temporary driving permit valid for 40 days. Under Texas Transportation Code Chapter 524, the driver has just 15 days from the arrest date to request an Administrative License Revocation hearing with Texas DPS. Miss that window and the suspension starts automatically on day 40.
For adults who fail a breath or blood test, the first-offense suspension is 90 days. A first refusal brings 180 days. Prior suspensions within 10 years make those periods longer. After the suspension ends, a $125 reinstatement fee must be paid to Texas DPS before a license will be reissued. The ALR process is separate from the criminal case and can result in a suspension even if criminal charges are later dismissed.
Driving Records and DPS Data
The Texas DPS Crime Records Division holds criminal history records for the state, including DWI convictions from Mansfield cases. You can submit a public information request by email at publicrecords@dps.texas.gov or by mail to Box 4087, Austin, TX 78773-0140. Requests cannot be made by phone.
Driving records showing DWI convictions and license suspensions can be ordered through dps.texas.gov. A three-year record costs $4.00 online. A full certified history is $10.00. Crash reports are managed by TxDOT and available through the CRIS system at $6.00 for a standard copy and $8.00 for certified. The Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission handles alcohol licensing records, which may be relevant in dram shop liability cases tied to Mansfield DWI accidents.
The Texas Penal Code Chapter 49 governs all DWI and intoxication offenses in Mansfield and across the state.
Texas DPS maintains the official database for driver records, DWI convictions, and Administrative License Revocation data for Mansfield residents and all other Texas drivers.
Tarrant County DUI Records
Mansfield is in Tarrant County, and all DWI filings from Mansfield arrests go through the Tarrant County courts in Fort Worth. For full details on courts, online search tools, fees, and county-level resources, visit the Tarrant County DUI records page.
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