Search Fannin County DWI Records

Fannin County DUI and DWI records are maintained by the District Clerk and County Clerk in Bonham. The county uses two district courts for felony cases and a County Court at Law for misdemeanor DWI charges. Both offices are at 200 W. 5th Street in Bonham, making it straightforward to request records from either office in the same visit.

Fannin County District Clerk

The Fannin County District Clerk handles felony DWI cases processed through the 36th and 336th District Courts in Bonham. Felony DWI charges include a third or subsequent DWI offense, DWI with a child passenger, intoxication assault, and intoxication manslaughter. These courts also handle cases transferred up from misdemeanor courts when a defendant has prior convictions that raise the charge level.

The District Clerk's office is at 200 W. 5th Street, Bonham, TX 75418. Phone is (903) 583-7456. Document copies run $1.00 per page, with a $5.00 certification fee added if you need a certified copy. E-filing is available for attorneys through eFileTexas.gov. Online record access is limited, so in-person or mail requests are the main ways to get case documents. Bring a full name and approximate case year when you visit.

Fannin County Clerk - Misdemeanor Records

The Fannin County Clerk keeps misdemeanor DWI records for first and second offense cases. A first DWI in Texas is a Class B misdemeanor under Texas Penal Code Section 49.04, carrying a 72-hour to 180-day jail range and fines up to $2,000. A second offense is a Class A misdemeanor with a mandatory 30-day jail minimum. County Court at Law in Bonham handles these cases.

The County Clerk is at the same address: 200 W. 5th Street, Bonham, TX 75418, with a direct line at (903) 583-7486. Service is primarily in-person. Records show the charge, plea, bond information, and final disposition. Call ahead to ask what identification or case details you'll need to bring. Standard copy fees apply.

The Texas Office of Court Administration maintains statewide court data and can help you verify which court handled a specific Fannin County DWI case if the level of charge is unclear.

How to Get Fannin County DWI Records

Fannin County does not offer a full online case search portal. You'll need to go in person or send a written mail request to the appropriate clerk's office. Misdemeanor DWI cases go to the County Clerk. Felony DWI cases go to the District Clerk. If you're not sure of the offense level, start with the District Clerk since staff can direct you to the right office if needed.

For a broader criminal history check that includes Fannin County convictions, Texas DPS Crime Records provides a statewide search. The DPS database covers convictions and deferred adjudications reported from all Texas counties. Dismissed cases and arrests without charges won't show up there. You can submit a public information request directly through DPS's online portal.

Crash reports from DWI-related accidents in Fannin County are available through TxDOT's crash records system. These are officer-filed crash reports (CR-3 form) and are separate from court records. They cost $6 for a regular copy and $8 for a certified version.

Note: Fannin County is in far northeast Texas near the Oklahoma border, and some cases involving out-of-state drivers may have additional records held by Oklahoma courts.

DWI Laws in Fannin County

All DWI cases in Fannin County follow Texas Penal Code Chapter 49. The basic DWI charge requires proof that a person operated a motor vehicle in a public place while intoxicated. Intoxication means having a BAC of 0.08 or higher, or not having normal use of mental or physical faculties due to alcohol or drugs.

Underage DWI cases in Fannin County also fall under the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Code. Drivers under 21 can be charged under Alcoholic Beverage Code Section 106.041 for any detectable amount of alcohol. This is a separate charge from adult DWI and is handled in the county's justice courts or county court depending on the circumstances and the driver's age.

Intoxication assault and intoxication manslaughter are the most serious DWI charges processed through the 36th and 336th District Courts. When a crash causes serious injury or death and the driver was intoxicated, felony charges follow. Records for those cases are permanently kept by the District Clerk.

License Suspension After DWI Arrest in Fannin County

A DWI arrest in Fannin County triggers the Administrative License Revocation process run by Texas DPS. The arresting officer takes the physical license and issues a 40-day temporary driving permit. The driver has only 15 days from the arrest date to request a hearing or the suspension becomes automatic.

For a first offense, refusing the breath or blood test leads to a 180-day suspension. Failing at 0.08 or higher leads to a 90-day suspension. Prior ALR actions within the last 10 years can double those figures. The ALR process is governed by Transportation Code Chapter 524. The suspension is civil and runs independent of the criminal case outcome.

A $125 reinstatement fee is required before DPS will restore driving privileges after any ALR suspension. Driving records showing suspension history can be ordered from the DPS driver record portal. Certified records that show full history are $10 online.

Texas DPS and DWI Records

The Texas DPS public information system allows you to request state-level records that complement what Fannin County clerks hold locally.

State records from DPS include criminal history, license status, and statewide DWI conviction data that may not appear in a single county's court system.

Nearby Counties

Fannin County sits in northeast Texas near the Red River. DWI cases in adjacent counties go through their own courts.