Mission DWI Records
Mission DUI and DWI records are handled through the Hidalgo County court system and the Mission Police Department. DWI arrests in Mission go to the Hidalgo County courts in Edinburg for prosecution. This guide explains where those records are kept, how to search them, and how to get copies of court filings and arrest reports for Mission-area cases.
Mission DWI Overview
Where to Find Mission DWI Records
Mission is in Hidalgo County, and all DWI case filings from Mission arrests go to the Hidalgo County courts in Edinburg. The Hidalgo County District Clerk at 100 E. Cano Street maintains felony criminal records, including third-offense DWI, intoxication assault, and intoxication manslaughter cases. The Hidalgo County Clerk at the same address handles misdemeanor DWI records for first and second offenses.
The Hidalgo County District Clerk is reachable at (956) 318-2200. The County Clerk is at (956) 318-2100. Both offices are open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. You can search case records online at hidalgocounty.us/district-clerk. The online search is free. Hidalgo County has 13 district courts that handle felony cases and 8 county courts at law that handle misdemeanor DWI cases.
| Hidalgo County District Clerk | 100 E. Cano St., Edinburg, TX 78539 | (956) 318-2200 |
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| Hidalgo County Clerk | 100 E. Cano St., Edinburg, TX 78539 | (956) 318-2100 |
| Mission Police Department | 1200 E. 8th St., Mission, TX 78572 | (956) 580-8477 |
| Mission Municipal Court | 1200 E. 8th St., Mission, TX 78572 | (956) 580-8600 |
| Hidalgo County Sheriff | 711 E. University Dr., Edinburg, TX 78539 | (956) 383-8114 |
The Mission Police Department at 1200 E. 8th Street handles DWI arrests within Mission city limits. Their records division accepts requests in person or online. You can reach them at (956) 580-8477 for arrest reports and incident reports tied to specific cases. The Hidalgo County Sheriff handles arrests in unincorporated parts of the county and maintains jail booking records for the county detention facility.
How to Search Mission DUI Records Online
The Hidalgo County case search portal allows free searches by defendant name, case number, date of birth, or attorney name. The portal covers both district court felony cases and county court misdemeanor cases. Results include the charge description, filing date, bond amount, case status, and court assignment. Document images are available for purchase at $1.00 per page after an online credit card payment.
The case number format for Hidalgo County includes the year and a court designation code. If you only have a partial name or an approximate date, the search can still return results. Hidalgo County has a well-developed online case system compared to many other Texas counties, which makes searching for Mission DWI records online fairly accessible.
Mission Municipal Court at (956) 580-8600 handles Class C alcohol offenses within city limits, including public intoxication and minor in possession. Online ticket payment is available through the city's court portal. These records are separate from the Hidalgo County court system and won't appear in the county's case search.
Note: Deferred adjudication for first-time DWI offenders is available in Hidalgo County. The deferral period typically runs 12 to 24 months. A case on deferred may appear in the court system as active rather than a conviction.
DWI Laws That Apply in Mission
Texas DWI law applies the same across all cities. Under Texas Penal Code Chapter 49, a first DWI is a Class B misdemeanor. The legal BAC limit is 0.08, but impairment below that can still support a charge. Minimum jail time is 72 hours with a maximum of 180 days and a fine up to $2,000. If BAC was 0.15 or higher, the charge is Class A with up to one year in jail and a $4,000 fine maximum.
A second DWI conviction under Penal Code Sec. 49.09 carries a mandatory 30-day minimum and Class A status. A third DWI is a third-degree felony. DWI with a child passenger under 15 is a state jail felony. These felony cases are prosecuted by the Hidalgo County District Attorney through the district courts in Edinburg. Mission DWI defendants facing felony charges will have their cases heard in one of the 13 Hidalgo County district courts.
For drivers under 21, Texas has a zero-tolerance rule under Alcoholic Beverage Code Sec. 106.041. Any detectable alcohol level results in a DUI charge. A first offense is a Class C misdemeanor with a fine up to $500 and mandatory community service. These cases go through Mission Municipal Court rather than the county system.
License Suspension After a Mission DWI Arrest
When a person is arrested for DWI in Mission, the officer confiscates the physical driver's license and issues a temporary driving permit. Under Texas Transportation Code Chapter 524, the permit is valid for 40 days. The driver has just 15 days from the arrest to request an Administrative License Revocation hearing with Texas DPS to contest the suspension. If no hearing is requested, the suspension takes effect automatically on day 40.
A first-offense failed breath or blood test brings a 90-day suspension. A first refusal to test brings 180 days. Prior suspensions within 10 years extend these periods. Once the suspension ends, a $125 reinstatement fee must be paid to Texas DPS before the license is reissued. The ALR process runs separately from the criminal case at the Hidalgo County court.
DPS Records and State Data
The Texas DPS Crime Records Division maintains statewide criminal history records. DWI convictions from Mission cases appear in this database. 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 by phone are not accepted.
Driving records are available through dps.texas.gov. A three-year record costs $4.00 online. A certified complete history is $10.00. Crash reports tied to DWI accidents are held by TxDOT and available through the CRIS system for $6.00 standard or $8.00 certified. The Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission handles dram shop and alcohol licensing matters for the Mission area.
The Texas Department of Public Safety runs the Administrative License Revocation program for all Texas DWI arrests, including those made by Mission Police Department.
Texas DPS maintains official driver records and criminal history data for Mission residents and all Hidalgo County DWI cases statewide.
Hidalgo County DUI Records
Mission is in Hidalgo County, and all DWI filings from Mission arrests are handled by the Hidalgo County courts in Edinburg. For more detail on courts, fees, online search tools, and county-level resources, visit the Hidalgo County DUI records page.
Nearby Cities
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