Childress County DUI Records

Childress County DWI and DUI records are kept at the courthouse in the City of Childress, Texas. The County Clerk and District Clerk offices handle criminal case filings for both misdemeanor and felony DWI offenses. Located in the Red River region of the Texas Panhandle, Childress County processes DWI cases through its local courts under standard Texas law. This page explains how to access those records and what penalties apply.

Childress County Clerk Offices

Both clerk offices are located at the Childress County Courthouse in the city of Childress. The District Clerk handles all felony DWI records for cases heard by the 100th Judicial District Court, a shared court serving several Panhandle-area counties. Felony DWI cases include third offense DWI, intoxication assault, and intoxication manslaughter.

The County Clerk holds misdemeanor DWI records for first and second offense cases handled by the County Court at Law. In-person or mailed requests are the primary ways to access these records, as online access is very limited for Childress County.

Searching DWI Records in Childress County

To access DWI records in Childress County, go to the courthouse in person or send a written mail request. You need the full name of the person and the approximate year of the case. Staff can search the name index and pull case files. Bring a photo ID when visiting. Copies are $1.00 per page standard and $5.00 per document for certified copies.

For statewide case information, check Texas Courts. For driving records showing DWI suspensions, order through Texas DPS driver records. Mail requests should include contact information and payment for estimated fees.

DWI Laws That Apply in Childress County

Texas DWI law under Penal Code Chapter 49 is the same statewide. A first DWI is a Class B misdemeanor with 3-180 days jail and up to $2,000 fine. High BAC (0.15+) makes it Class A misdemeanor status with up to one year jail. A second DWI requires a minimum 30 days in jail. A third is a third-degree felony with 2-10 years in prison, up to $10,000 fine, handled by the 100th District Court.

Driving with a child under 15 while intoxicated is a state jail felony. Annual state surcharges of $3,000-$6,000 apply after conviction per TxDOT. Zero tolerance applies to minors under Alcoholic Beverage Code Section 106.041.

DPS Records for Childress County

The Texas DPS Crime Records Division collects DWI arrest and conviction data submitted by the Childress County Sheriff and local police departments.

All Childress County DWI arrest data goes to DPS where it is included in Texas criminal history records used by courts and authorized agencies statewide.

Administrative License Revocation

A DWI arrest in Childress County leads to license confiscation and a 40-day temporary permit. Request an ALR hearing within 15 days under Transportation Code Chapter 524 or face automatic suspension. Refusing to test means a 180-day suspension. Failing at 0.08 means a 90-day first-offense suspension. Pay the $125 reinstatement fee to Texas DPS to get your license back after the suspension period.

Resources

For DWI attorney referrals, contact the State Bar of Texas at (800) 252-9690 or texasbar.com. Crash reports are ordered through TxDOT. The DPS Public Information Center handles state record requests. The Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission enforces alcohol laws in Childress County and the surrounding region.

Nearby Counties

Childress County is in the Red River region of the Texas Panhandle. These adjacent counties each handle their own DWI cases.