Access Castro County DUI Records

Castro County DWI and DUI records are maintained at the courthouse in Dimmitt, Texas. The District Clerk and County Clerk offices at 100 E. Bedford Street handle criminal case filings for DWI offenses at both the felony and misdemeanor level. This page covers where those records are, how to request them, and what Texas law says about DWI in Castro County.

Castro County Clerk Offices

The Castro County Courthouse at 100 E. Bedford Street in Dimmitt houses both clerk offices. The District Clerk at (806) 647-3318 maintains felony DWI records. Castro County is part of the 100th Judicial District, a shared district court. Felony DWI cases including third-offense, intoxication assault, and intoxication manslaughter go through the 100th District Court.

The County Clerk at (806) 647-3319 holds misdemeanor DWI records, covering first and second offense cases handled by the County Court at Law. Online access to Castro County court records is very limited. In-person visits during regular business hours or mailed requests are the primary ways to access records.

Note: Standard copies are $1.00 per page and certified copies cost $5.00 additional per document.

How to Search DWI Records in Castro County

Castro County is a small Panhandle county. In-person visits to the Dimmitt courthouse or mailed requests are the best ways to access DWI records. Bring the subject's full name or case number. Staff can run name index searches for both open and closed criminal cases and provide copies. Bring a photo ID when visiting in person.

For driving records linked to DWI arrests, order through Texas DPS driver records. Statewide case information may be available through Texas Courts, though Castro County's online access is limited.

To mail a request, include the subject's name, approximate case year, return address, and payment for fees. The office will provide a cost estimate before fulfilling the request.

Texas DWI Law Applied in Castro County

Under Penal Code Chapter 49, DWI means driving with a BAC of 0.08 or higher, or while impaired by alcohol or drugs. A first DWI is a Class B misdemeanor (3-180 days in jail, up to $2,000 fine). A second is a Class A misdemeanor with a minimum 30-day jail stay. A third is a third-degree felony with 2-10 years in prison and up to $10,000 fine.

Driving with a child under 15 while intoxicated is a state jail felony regardless of prior convictions. Under Alcoholic Beverage Code Section 106.041, minors face zero tolerance. The TxDOT impaired driving page outlines state surcharges that apply after conviction on top of court penalties.

DPS Records and Castro County

The Texas DPS Crime Records Division compiles DWI arrest data from Castro County and all other Texas counties into statewide criminal history files.

The Castro County Sheriff submits arrest and conviction data to DPS. This data supports the statewide criminal history database used by authorized agencies, courts, and licensing boards.

License Suspension in Castro County

After a DWI arrest, the officer takes the license and issues a 40-day permit. The driver must request an ALR hearing within 15 days 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. After the suspension period, pay the $125 reinstatement fee to Texas DPS to restore driving privileges.

Local Resources

For DWI legal help in Castro County, use the State Bar of Texas referral service at (800) 252-9690 or search texasbar.com. Crash reports can be obtained through TxDOT's crash report portal. The DPS Public Information Center handles state-level records requests. The Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission handles alcohol licensing and underage drinking enforcement.

Nearby Counties

Castro County is in the South Plains region of the Texas Panhandle. These adjacent counties have their own court systems for DWI cases.