Bailey County DWI Records

Bailey County DUI and DWI records are kept by a combined County and District Clerk office in Muleshoe, Texas. The county is part of the 110th Judicial District and has records going back to 1917. Bailey County is a rural Panhandle county with about 7,000 residents. Because this is a combined clerk office, one office handles both misdemeanor and felony DWI records. In-person access and written mail requests are the main ways to get records here since online services are limited.

Bailey County Clerk

The Bailey County Clerk and District Clerk office is at 300 S. First St., Muleshoe, TX 79347. The phone number is (806) 272-3044. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. This combined office handles both county court and district court records. Copy fees are $1.00 per page. E-filing is available for attorneys through eFileTexas.gov.

The 110th Judicial District serves multiple Panhandle counties. The district court in Muleshoe handles felony DWI cases for Bailey County. The court convenes monthly and holds grand jury sessions quarterly. Appeals go to the 7th Court of Appeals in Amarillo. The County Court handles Class A and B misdemeanor DWI cases including first and second offense. All records from both courts are maintained by the combined clerk's office.

Bailey County Sheriff and Law Enforcement

The Bailey County Sheriff is Richard Wills. The phone is (806) 272-4304. The sheriff's office handles all county law enforcement, operates the county jail, processes warrant service, and maintains arrest records. Records requests are accepted in person or by mail. Because Bailey County is rural, the Sheriff's Office has limited online presence.

For DWI arrest reports and incident records, you need to submit a written request to the Sheriff's Office. Include the case date, names of parties involved, and any case number you have. The office processes requests based on availability and may take several business days to respond. Some records may be withheld during an active investigation.

Crash reports from DWI incidents go to TxDOT. The state keeps crash reports for 10 years plus the current year. Regular copies cost $6.00 and certified copies are $8.00. You order them online through the TxDOT CRIS purchase system. All court subpoena requests must now be submitted online rather than by mail.

Texas DWI Offenses and What They Mean

Texas DWI is covered by Penal Code Chapter 49. The law applies to any person operating a motor vehicle in a public place while intoxicated. Intoxication is defined two ways: impaired faculties or a BAC of 0.08 or higher. Either definition can support a prosecution. In rural counties like Bailey, DWI arrests often involve highway stops by the Sheriff's Office or Texas Highway Patrol.

A first DWI is a Class B misdemeanor. Jail time ranges from 72 hours to 180 days. Fine up to $2,000. A BAC of 0.15 or higher on a first offense makes it a Class A misdemeanor. Second offense DWI is Class A with a 30-day minimum. Third offense is a third degree felony with 2 to 10 years in prison. Texas also assesses state surcharges of $3,000, $4,500, or $6,000 at sentencing.

DWI with a child passenger under 15 is a state jail felony. Intoxication assault causing serious bodily injury is a third degree felony. Intoxication manslaughter is a second degree felony. The TxDOT impaired driving page gives a plain-English breakdown of all penalty ranges. Minors with any detectable alcohol face a DUI charge under Alcoholic Beverage Code Section 106.041.

License Suspension After DWI Arrest

A DWI arrest in Bailey County starts the Administrative License Revocation process through Texas DPS. The officer takes your license and gives you a Notice of Suspension with a 40-day temporary permit. You have 15 days to request a hearing. After 40 days without a hearing request, the suspension takes effect automatically.

First refusal suspension is 180 days. First failed test suspension is 90 days. Repeat incidents within 10 years mean longer suspensions. To reinstate your license, pay the $125 fee to Texas DPS. You can also order your Texas driving record through the DPS driver record portal. The governing law is Transportation Code Chapter 524. The ALR case is fully separate from the criminal case.

Note: Minors (under 21) face stricter ALR rules. Any detectable alcohol triggers a suspension of 30 days for first offense under the zero tolerance law.

Bailey County Clerk Records

The Bailey County Clerk and District Clerk office in Muleshoe handles all public records requests for DWI cases in the county, including court filings going back to 1917.

The combined clerk office accepts in-person and written mail requests for copies of court records, case filings, and certified documents related to DWI cases.

Nearby Counties

These Panhandle counties are near Bailey County in Texas.