McKinney DWI Records
McKinney DUI and DWI records are maintained through the Collin County courts and the McKinney Police Department. When a DWI arrest is made in McKinney, the case goes to Collin County for prosecution. This guide covers the main offices, how to search online, and how to get the records you need for McKinney DWI cases.
McKinney DWI Overview
Where to Find McKinney DWI Records
McKinney is the county seat of Collin County, which means the courthouse offices are right in the city. All DWI filings from McKinney go to the Collin County court system. Felony DWI cases, including third offense, intoxication assault, and intoxication manslaughter, go to the Collin County District Clerk at 2100 Bloomdale Road. Misdemeanor DWI cases for first and second offenses go to the Collin County Clerk at 2300 Bloomdale Road, Suite 2106.
The Collin County District Clerk is reachable at (972) 548-4320. The County Clerk handles misdemeanor records at (972) 548-4185. You can search felony case records online at the Collin County criminal case search portal at cijis.collincountytx.gov/CriminalCaseSearch. The search is free. Document images cost $1.00 per page. Certified copies cost $1.00 per page plus a $5.00 certification fee.
| Collin County District Clerk | 2100 Bloomdale Rd., McKinney, TX 75071 | (972) 548-4320 |
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| Collin County Clerk (Misdemeanor) | 2300 Bloomdale Rd., Suite 2106, McKinney, TX 75071 | (972) 548-4185 |
| McKinney Police Department | 2200 Taylor Burk Dr., McKinney, TX 75071 | (972) 547-2700 |
| McKinney Municipal Court | 2200 S. Central Expressway, McKinney, TX 75070 | (972) 547-7600 |
| Collin County Sheriff | 4300 Community Ave., McKinney, TX 75071 | (972) 547-5100 |
The McKinney Police Department is the primary law enforcement agency for DWI arrests in McKinney. Their records division at (972) 547-2760 handles open records requests. You can get incident reports, arrest reports, and video evidence through MPD. Processing time is typically 10 to 15 business days. Report fees are $5.00. Video evidence requests take longer and cost more. The Collin County Sheriff handles arrests in unincorporated parts of the county and maintains a separate jail records database online.
How to Search McKinney DUI Records Online
The Collin County criminal case search portal is the best online tool for DWI court records. You can search by defendant name, case number, attorney name, or date range. Search results show the charge, degree of offense, court assignment, bond details, and current status. The portal covers all 12 district courts that handle felony cases plus the 5 county courts that handle misdemeanor cases.
Collin County's online system is more detailed than many Texas counties. Case records include docket entries, bond conditions, and in some cases document images available for purchase. The system is run through the district clerk's office and is publicly accessible at no cost to search.
The McKinney Municipal Court at mckinneytexas.org/departments/municipal-court handles Class C alcohol offenses like public intoxication and minor in possession. Municipal court fines for public intoxication in McKinney run $275 to $465, and minor in possession fines run $365 to $525. These records are separate from the county court DWI system and are only available through the municipal court.
Note: Deferred adjudication is available for first-time DWI offenders in Collin County. If a case was placed on deferred, it may appear in the system differently than a conviction. Collin County also has a DWI Court program for repeat or high-risk offenders.
DWI Laws and Penalties in McKinney
McKinney DWI cases are prosecuted under Texas Penal Code Chapter 49. A first DWI offense is a Class B misdemeanor with a minimum of 72 hours in jail. The maximum is 180 days with a fine up to $2,000. If BAC was 0.15 or higher, the charge is Class A, with up to one year and a $4,000 fine cap. A DWI with an open container in the vehicle raises the minimum jail time to six days.
Second DWI convictions under Penal Code Sec. 49.09 are Class A misdemeanors with a 30-day mandatory minimum. A third conviction is a third-degree felony carrying 2 to 10 years in prison. DWI with a child passenger under 15 is a state jail felony. Intoxication assault is a third-degree felony. Intoxication manslaughter is a second-degree felony. The Collin County District Attorney's office prosecutes these cases.
For drivers under 21, Texas Alcoholic Beverage Code Sec. 106.041 applies. Any detectable alcohol brings a DUI charge. This is a Class C misdemeanor handled in McKinney Municipal Court. First offense carries a fine up to $500, 8 to 12 hours of community service, and an alcohol awareness program requirement.
License Suspension After a McKinney DWI Arrest
Texas law requires immediate license action after a DWI arrest in McKinney. Under Transportation Code Chapter 524, the arresting officer takes the physical license and issues a 40-day temporary permit. The driver has 15 days to request an ALR hearing with Texas DPS. No request means the suspension starts on day 40 without further notice.
A first-offense failed test suspension lasts 90 days. A first refusal brings 180 days. Prior offenses within 10 years extend those periods. After the suspension ends, the driver must pay $125 to Texas DPS to get the license back. The ALR process is civil and runs separately from the Collin County criminal case. A not-guilty verdict in the criminal case does not automatically restore a suspended license.
DPS Records and State Resources
The Texas DPS Crime Records Division maintains statewide criminal history records, including DWI convictions from McKinney cases. Submit a public information request by email at publicrecords@dps.texas.gov or by mail to Box 4087, Austin, TX 78773-0140. Driving records showing DWI history can be ordered at dps.texas.gov for $4.00 to $10.00 depending on the type.
Crash reports from DWI-related accidents in McKinney are held by TxDOT and can be purchased through the CRIS system. A standard copy costs $6.00. A certified copy runs $8.00. The Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission handles licensing enforcement and dram shop matters separate from DWI court records.
The Texas Judicial Branch oversees the court structure for DWI cases across all Texas cities, including McKinney and the Collin County court system.
Texas DPS keeps statewide records of DWI convictions, license suspensions, and criminal history for McKinney residents and drivers throughout Collin County.
Collin County DUI Records
McKinney is the county seat of Collin County. All DWI filings from McKinney arrests go through the Collin County court system. For more on courts, online search tools, fees, and county-level resources, see the Collin County DUI records page.
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