Camp County DUI and DWI Records

Camp County DUI and DWI records are kept at the courthouse in Pittsburg, Texas. The County Clerk handles misdemeanor DWI filings while the District Clerk maintains felony criminal records. If you need to look up a DWI case from Camp County, this guide covers where the records are, how to request them, and what Texas law says about DWI charges and penalties.

Where Camp County DWI Records Are Filed

Both the County Clerk and District Clerk are located at the Camp County Courthouse at 126 Church Street in Pittsburg. The County Clerk's office holds misdemeanor criminal records, which include first and second DWI offenses. These are Class B and Class A misdemeanors under Texas Penal Code Chapter 49.

The District Clerk maintains felony DWI cases, including DWI third or more offense, intoxication assault, and intoxication manslaughter. The 8th Judicial District Court serves Camp County. Felony indictments go through this court, and the District Clerk indexes all case filings and maintains records of judgments and dispositions.

Note: Copy fees are $1.00 per page for standard copies and $5.00 per document for certified copies. Bring photo ID when visiting in person.

How to Look Up DUI Records in Camp County

Camp County is a small county in East Texas. Online access to court records is limited. The most reliable way to search DWI records here is to visit the courthouse in Pittsburg or send a written request by mail. You will need the subject's full name or case number to run an effective search.

For in-person visits, go to 126 Church Street in Pittsburg during regular business hours. Tell the clerk what you are looking for. Staff can search the name index for both open and closed criminal cases. If you find the case, you can view the file and request paper copies. Payment is collected when you pick up copies.

Mail requests should include the full name of the person, the approximate year of the case, your return mailing address, and a money order or check for estimated fees. The office will provide a cost estimate before mailing copies. Processing times vary but simple requests are often fulfilled within a few business days.

For driving records tied to DWI arrests, use the Texas DPS driver record system. You can order a complete certified driving record online or by mail using Form DR-1.

Texas DWI Law and Camp County Cases

Under Penal Code Section 49.04, operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated in a public place is a crime in Texas. Intoxication means either a BAC of 0.08 or higher, or impairment of normal mental and physical faculties by alcohol or drugs. Officers in Camp County use field sobriety tests and chemical testing to build DWI cases.

A first DWI offense is a Class B misdemeanor. The minimum jail time is 3 days, with up to 180 days maximum. Fines reach up to $2,000. A second DWI is a Class A misdemeanor with a 30-day minimum jail stay and up to one year total, with fines up to $4,000. Any third DWI becomes a third-degree felony, which means 2 to 10 years in state prison and fines up to $10,000. The 8th District Court in Pittsburg handles felony DWI cases from Camp County.

Driving with a child under 15 in the vehicle while drunk is a state jail felony even on a first offense, per Section 49.045. Penalties include 180 days to 2 years in state jail and fines up to $10,000. Intoxication assault and intoxication manslaughter are third and second-degree felonies respectively, carrying longer prison terms.

The TxDOT impaired driving summary notes that annual state surcharges of $3,000 to $6,000 apply for years after a DWI conviction, on top of any court-ordered fines and fees.

Texas DPS and Camp County DWI Data

The Texas DPS Crime Records Division collects DWI arrest and conviction data from all Texas counties, including Camp County law enforcement agencies.

The Camp County Sheriff and Pittsburg Police Department submit arrest records to DPS, where the data becomes part of Texas criminal history files used by courts, employers with authorization, and licensing boards.

License Suspension After a Camp County DWI Arrest

When police arrest someone for DWI in Camp County, they take the person's driver's license on the spot and issue a temporary driving permit valid for 40 days. The driver has 15 days to request an Administrative License Revocation hearing. If the deadline passes without a request, the suspension takes effect automatically on day 40.

The ALR process is civil, not criminal. It runs independently from the criminal DWI case under Transportation Code Chapter 524. The hearing is conducted by a State Office of Administrative Hearings judge. Even a dismissal of the criminal DWI charge does not prevent the ALR suspension from being imposed.

Refusing to take a chemical test means a 180-day suspension. Failing a test at 0.08 or above leads to a 90-day suspension for a first offense. Longer suspension periods apply for second and subsequent offenses. A $125 reinstatement fee must be paid to Texas DPS after the suspension period ends.

Resources and Legal Help

If you need an attorney for a DWI case in Camp County, call the State Bar of Texas at (800) 252-9690 or visit texasbar.com. Some East Texas attorneys serve Camp County and neighboring counties and know the local court system well.

For crash reports from DWI accidents in Camp County, order through TxDOT's online crash report system. Regular copies cost $6 and certified copies cost $8. Reports are sent by email after online purchase.

The Camp County Sheriff's Office handles arrest records and open records requests. Written public information requests under the Texas Public Information Act are the correct way to ask for arrest reports or incident records. The Texas DPS Public Information Center handles requests for state-level DPS records, including criminal history and driving records.

Nearby Counties

Camp County is in Northeast Texas. These bordering counties each have their own courts and records offices for DWI filings.