Cass County DUI and DWI Records

Cass County DUI and DWI records are filed and maintained at the courthouse in Linden, Texas. The District Clerk and County Clerk at 604 Highway 8 North handle criminal DWI case records for felony and misdemeanor cases respectively. This page covers what each office keeps, how to search, and what Texas DWI law means for cases in Cass County.

Cass County Clerk Offices

Both the District Clerk and County Clerk operate from the Cass County Courthouse at 604 Highway 8 North in Linden. The District Clerk's office at (903) 756-7514 handles all felony DWI records. The 5th District Court serves Cass County and hears all felony criminal cases including third-offense DWI, intoxication assault, and intoxication manslaughter.

The County Clerk at (903) 756-7510 keeps misdemeanor DWI records, including first and second offense cases under the County Court at Law. E-filing has been mandatory for attorneys in Texas courts since January 1, 2016, so recent case records are in electronic format. The clerks can pull records by name or case number for in-person requests.

Cass County District Clerk Records Portal

The Cass County District Clerk office at the Linden courthouse maintains all felony criminal case files, including DWI third-offense and intoxication-related felonies filed in the 5th District Court.

The District Clerk indexes all case filings, maintains records of judgments, and provides copies of criminal case documents to authorized requesters under the Texas Public Information Act.

Cass County Clerk Misdemeanor Records

The Cass County Clerk office handles all misdemeanor DWI cases, including first and second offense DWI filings processed through the County Court at Law in Linden.

Misdemeanor DWI case records at the County Clerk's office include court filings, disposition records, and probation-related documents for DWI defendants in Cass County.

How to Look Up DWI Records in Cass County

To find DWI records in Cass County, visit the courthouse in Linden or send a written request by mail. Both methods work. You need the subject's full name or a case number to search effectively. Cass County has limited online case access, so in-person requests are more reliable for getting complete case files.

When you go to the courthouse, staff can search both felony and misdemeanor indexes. If you find the case, you can view the file and order copies at $1.00 per page. Certified copies cost an additional $5.00 per document. Payment is required when copies are picked up or mailed.

For statewide searches, check Texas Courts for available online case lookup tools. For driving history and ALR suspension records, use Texas DPS driver records.

DWI Law in Cass County

Texas law under Penal Code Chapter 49 applies uniformly across all counties. A first DWI is a Class B misdemeanor carrying 3 to 180 days in jail and fines up to $2,000. A second conviction is a Class A misdemeanor with a minimum 30-day jail stay. A third DWI is a third-degree felony with 2 to 10 years in prison, handled by the 5th District Court in Linden.

Under Section 49.09, prior DWI convictions from any state count toward the enhancement to felony status. Driving with a child under 15 in the vehicle is a state jail felony regardless of prior DWI record. The TxDOT impaired driving page also notes annual state surcharges that stack on top of court fines after conviction.

Administrative License Revocation

A DWI arrest in Cass County triggers the ALR process. The officer takes the license and gives a 40-day temporary permit. The driver has 15 days to request a hearing under Transportation Code Chapter 524. Refusing to test brings a 180-day suspension. Failing at 0.08 brings a 90-day suspension for a first offense. A $125 reinstatement fee is required from Texas DPS after the suspension ends. Zero tolerance applies to minors under Alcoholic Beverage Code Section 106.041.

Local Resources

For DWI legal help in Cass County, call the State Bar of Texas at (800) 252-9690 or visit texasbar.com. Crash reports from DWI accidents in Cass County can be obtained through TxDOT's crash report system. The Texas DPS Public Information Center handles requests for criminal history records. The Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission handles alcohol-related enforcement and licensing matters for East Texas counties.

Nearby Counties

Cass County is in Northeast Texas near the Arkansas and Louisiana borders. These counties border Cass County.