DUI Records in Archer County
Archer County DWI and DUI records are kept by a combined County and District Clerk office in Archer City, Texas. The clerk serves both county court and district court functions. The county is part of the 97th Judicial District, which also covers Clay and Montague counties. Records go back to 1880. If you need to search for a DWI case or get copies of court documents in Archer County, you visit the clerk's office in Archer City during regular business hours.
Archer County Overview
Archer County Clerk and District Clerk
The Archer County Clerk's office is at P.O. Box 815, 100 S. Center St., Archer City, TX 76351. The main phone is (940) 574-4615. This is a combined office where one elected official serves as both County Clerk and District Clerk. Office hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. The office has records going back to 1880 and maintains them for the public. Copy fees are $1.00 per page and $5.00 per document for certification.
The Archer County Clerk page has office details and contact information. The combined clerk handles all DWI case records for the county. Misdemeanor DWI records are filed in the county court. Felony DWI cases go to the 97th Judicial District Court, which convenes in Archer City. Appeals from the district court go to the 2nd Court of Appeals in Fort Worth.
| Clerk Office | 100 S. Center St., Archer City, TX 76351 |
|---|---|
| Phone | (940) 574-4615 |
| Hours | Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM |
| Copy Fee | $1.00 per page, $5.00 certification |
| Judicial District | 97th (Archer, Clay, and Montague counties) |
Archer County Sheriff's Office
The Sheriff for Archer County is Staci B. Wilhelm. The Archer County Sheriff's Office can be reached at (940) 574-4311. The office handles all law enforcement in the county, including the county jail, warrant service, civil process, and 911 dispatch. The records division accepts requests by mail or in person. Online services are limited in this rural county.
Arrest records for DWI cases in Archer County are kept by the Sheriff's Office. These records include the arrest report, probable cause affidavit, and booking information. To get copies, submit a written open records request to the Sheriff's Office. Response times vary based on the volume of requests and complexity of the records needed.
Crash reports from DWI accidents in Archer County are filed with the Texas Department of Transportation. Officers submit crash reports within 10 days for any accident involving injury, death, or property damage over $1,000. You can order a copy through the TxDOT crash report online purchase system for $6.00 standard or $8.00 certified.
97th Judicial District Court
The 97th Judicial District serves Archer, Clay, and Montague counties. The district court convenes in Archer City and handles all felony criminal cases including third offense DWI, DWI with a child passenger, intoxication assault, and intoxication manslaughter. The combined clerk's office maintains all district court records. E-filing is available for attorneys through eFileTexas.gov. Grand jury services are provided through this court.
The 97th District Court also handles civil cases and family law matters for Archer County. As a rural county, the court may meet on a schedule rather than continuously. Contact the clerk's office to confirm upcoming court dates or to find out when the next grand jury session is scheduled.
Note: Because this is a shared judicial district, a defendant from Archer County may have their case appear in records under the 97th District Court of whichever county handled their case.
Texas DWI Law Overview
Texas DWI is defined under Penal Code Chapter 49. The law says you are intoxicated if you do not have normal use of your mental or physical faculties due to alcohol or drugs, or if your BAC is 0.08 or higher. Both standards are used in prosecution. Officers are certified by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement under Occupations Code Chapter 1701 to administer standardized field sobriety tests.
A first DWI is a Class B misdemeanor. Maximum sentence is 180 days in jail. Minimum is 72 hours. Fine up to $2,000. A second DWI is a Class A misdemeanor with a 30-day minimum. Third offense is a third degree felony with 2 to 10 years in prison. Intoxication manslaughter is a second degree felony with 2 to 20 years. The TxDOT impaired driving page lists all penalty levels.
Under Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Article 14.03, a peace officer may arrest without a warrant when circumstances reasonably show a person committed DWI. After arrest, the defendant must be brought before a magistrate within 48 hours. Blood draw warrants are governed by CCP Article 18.067.
Administrative License Revocation
After a DWI arrest anywhere in Texas, including Archer County, the officer takes your physical license and gives you a Notice of Suspension. This starts the ALR process. The notice acts as a 40-day temporary driving permit. You have 15 days from the date of arrest to request a hearing. If you do not request one in time, suspension begins on day 40.
The Texas DPS runs ALR hearings through the State Office of Administrative Hearings. The issue at the hearing is whether the officer had probable cause and whether you refused or failed the chemical test. For first refusal, suspension is 180 days. For a failed test, it is 90 days for a first offense. License reinstatement requires a $125 fee paid to Texas DPS. Full rules are in Transportation Code Chapter 524.
Archer County Records Offices
The Archer County Clerk maintains public records at the courthouse in Archer City, serving the combined county and district court functions.
The combined clerk office handles all DWI case filings, certified copies, and public records requests for Archer County.
The Archer County Sheriff's Office provides law enforcement services and maintains arrest records for DWI incidents in the county.
The Sheriff's Office can be contacted at (940) 574-4311 for arrest records and open records requests related to law enforcement activity.
The 97th Judicial District Court handles felony DWI cases for Archer, Clay, and Montague counties with court sessions in Archer City.
Felony DWI case records including DWI third offense and intoxication assault are maintained by the District Clerk and available for public inspection.
Nearby Counties
These counties are near Archer County in North Texas.