Plano DWI Records Search
Plano DUI and DWI records are filed through the Collin County court system. The Plano Police Department handles DWI arrests within city limits, and all criminal cases go to Collin County courts in McKinney. Plano Municipal Court handles Class C alcohol charges. This page explains where Plano DWI records are kept, how to search them online, and what to expect when requesting copies.
Plano DWI Overview
Where to Find Plano DUI Records
Plano DWI cases are filed in Collin County, with the county seat in McKinney. The Collin County District Clerk at 2100 Bloomdale Road, McKinney, TX 75071 handles felony DWI cases including third offense DWI, intoxication assault, and intoxication manslaughter. You can reach them at (972) 548-4320. Their free online criminal case search is at cijis.collincountytx.gov. The system lets you search by defendant name, case number, attorney, date range, or court number.
Misdemeanor DWI cases (first and second offenses) go to 5 County Courts at Law in Collin County. Those records are maintained by the Collin County Clerk at 2300 Bloomdale Road, Suite 2106, McKinney, TX 75071, reachable at (972) 548-4185. Both offices are open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Document copies cost $1.00 per page and certified copies add a $5.00 fee. E-filing is mandatory for attorneys through eFileTexas.gov.
| Collin County District Clerk | 2100 Bloomdale Rd., McKinney, TX 75071 | (972) 548-4320 |
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| Collin County Clerk | 2300 Bloomdale Rd., Suite 2106, McKinney, TX 75071 | (972) 548-4185 |
| Plano Police - Records | 909 14th St., Plano, TX 75074 | (972) 941-2278 |
| Plano Municipal Court | 900 E. 15th St., Plano, TX 75074 | (972) 941-2199 |
| Collin County Sheriff | 4300 Community Ave., McKinney, TX 75071 | (972) 547-5100 |
The Plano Police Department operates an online records request portal at plano.gov for submitting open records requests for DWI arrest reports and incident records.
DWI arrest reports from Plano PD are available through an open records request. Standard processing takes 10 to 15 business days. Reports cost $5.00 and video evidence fees apply separately.
The Plano Municipal Court at 900 E. 15th Street handles Class C alcohol violations including public intoxication, minor in possession, and open container cases.
Plano Municipal Court allows online ticket searches, fine payment, deferred disposition requests, and warrant resolution through the city website.
Searching Plano DWI Case Records
The Collin County criminal case search at cijis.collincountytx.gov is the primary online portal for DWI court records. It is available around the clock at no charge. You can search by defendant name, case number, or attorney. The system returns case summary, docket entries, charges, bond information, and court settings. Document images are available for purchase at $1.00 per page with immediate download.
Plano Municipal Court uses its online system at plano.gov/departments/municipal-court for Class C offenses. Fine amounts for public intoxication run $280 to $470. Minor in possession and minor consumption fines range from $370 to $530. Open container fines run $225 to $365. Deferred disposition is available for eligible offenses at a fee of $100 to $150 with a 90-day deferral period.
For Plano Police arrest reports, submit a request online at plano.gov/departments/police/records or call (972) 941-2278. The records unit is at 909 14th Street. Processing takes 10 to 15 business days. Reports are $5.00 each. Video footage costs $25 plus media. The 90-day retention policy applies to body camera video for routine cases, with longer retention for felony matters.
Plano DWI Laws and Penalties
Plano DWI cases follow Texas Penal Code Chapter 49. A first DWI is a Class B misdemeanor with a minimum 72 hours in jail, up to 180 days, and fines up to $2,000. Open container bumps the minimum to six days. A BAC of 0.15 or more moves it to Class A with up to one year and $4,000 maximum fine. Under Sec. 49.09, a second DWI has a mandatory 30-day minimum. A third offense is a third-degree felony.
Collin County courts also handle DWI with child passenger cases under Sec. 49.045, which is a state jail felony regardless of prior record. Intoxication assault under Sec. 49.07 and intoxication manslaughter under Sec. 49.08 are prosecuted at the felony level in Collin County District Courts. State surcharges under TxDOT guidelines run $3,000 to $6,000 at sentencing, on top of any court-ordered fine.
Collin County also offers pre-trial diversion for eligible first-time DWI offenders. Participants who complete the program conditions avoid a final conviction. The DWI Court in Collin County is a treatment-focused court for repeat offenders who qualify. Participation records are maintained by the County Clerk system.
ALR and License Issues After a Plano DWI
After a DWI arrest in Plano, the Administrative License Revocation program begins. Under Texas Transportation Code Chapter 524, the officer takes the physical license and gives a temporary permit valid for 40 days. The driver has 15 days to request an ALR hearing. No request means automatic suspension on day 40. Hearings are at the State Office of Administrative Hearings.
A first failed test means a 90-day suspension. A first refusal means 180 days. Prior suspensions within the past 10 years increase those periods. A $125 reinstatement fee is due to Texas DPS after the suspension ends. Driving records can be ordered online at dps.texas.gov for $4 to $22 depending on record type.
Other Plano DUI Records Resources
The Collin County Sheriff at 4300 Community Avenue, McKinney, handles DWI arrests in unincorporated Collin County. Their online inmate search at collincountytx.gov/sheriff is available around the clock. Records requests can be submitted online. Reports cost $5.00 and certification adds $5.00. The Sheriff's records cover unincorporated areas and contract cities, not Plano city limits where Plano PD has jurisdiction.
Texas DPS criminal history records including Plano-related DWI convictions can be requested at dps.texas.gov/section/crime-records or by email to publicrecords@dps.texas.gov. Crash reports from Plano DWI accidents are filed with TxDOT and are purchasable through the TxDOT CRIS system for $6 or $8 certified.
Minor alcohol offenses in Plano fall under Texas Alcoholic Beverage Code Sec. 106.041. Zero tolerance applies to drivers under 21. Any detectable alcohol is a Class C violation. First offense carries a fine up to $500, 8-12 hours of community service, and a required alcohol awareness course from a TABC-certified provider. License suspension is 30 days for a first conviction.
Collin County DUI Records
Plano is the largest city in Collin County. All DWI case filings for Plano defendants go through the Collin County court system in McKinney. For full county-level details on courts, online portals, fees, and other DWI resources, see the Collin County DUI records page.
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