Grayson County DUI and DWI Records

Grayson County DUI and DWI records are held by the District Clerk and County Clerk in Sherman, Texas. The county is in North Texas on the Oklahoma border and includes Sherman and Denison. You can search DWI case records online, in person at the courthouse, or through state-level tools that pull from the same data. This page covers the offices, court structure, fees, and state resources for finding DWI records in Grayson County.

Grayson County District Clerk

The Grayson County District Clerk at 100 W. Houston Street in Sherman handles all felony DWI case records for the county. Five district courts serve Grayson County: the 15th, 59th, 336th, 397th, and 455th District Courts. Felony DWI charges that come through these courts include third or subsequent DWI offenses, intoxication assault, and intoxication manslaughter under Texas Penal Code Chapter 49. Cases are searchable through the free online portal at www.co.grayson.tx.us/court-records.

The District Clerk's phone number is (903) 813-4351. Online searches can be done by defendant name (last, first, middle), case number in YYYY-CR##### format, attorney name, or date range. Results show the charge, filing date, court assignment, bond details, and case status. Documents cost $1.00 per page to purchase. Certified copies add a $5.00 fee per document. E-filing for attorneys is mandatory and goes through the state system at txcourts.gov. Felony criminal records are retained permanently.

Grayson County Clerk - Misdemeanor DWI Records

The Grayson County Clerk at 100 W. Houston Street, reachable at (903) 813-4260, handles misdemeanor DWI records through two County Courts at Law. First and second DWI offenses are Class B and Class A misdemeanors under Penal Code Sections 49.04 and 49.09. First offense with BAC below 0.15 is a Class B. First offense at 0.15 or above, or a second DWI conviction, is a Class A with a mandatory 30-day minimum jail term. The integrated online portal covers both misdemeanor and felony records.

The county court search uses the same interface as the district court portal. Filter by "County Court at Law" to narrow results to misdemeanor DWI cases. Deferred adjudication is available for first-time DWI offenders in some situations, but it is not as commonly granted in DWI cases as in other offense types. Records show BAC levels, arrest details, pleas, and sentences when available.

The Texas DPS Crime Records Service supplements local Grayson County records with statewide conviction data and driver history.

Sherman and Denison Police Records

The Sherman Police Department handles DWI arrests within Sherman city limits. The Records Division is at 317 S. Travis Street and can be reached at (903) 892-7295. Arrest records can be requested through the online portal or in person. Report fees are $5.00 per report with a processing time of about 10 business days.

The Denison Police Department covers DWI arrests in Denison. Their records division is at 219 N. Main Street, reachable at (903) 464-4428. Online records requests are available. Fees and processing times are similar to Sherman PD. Arrests made by the Grayson County Sheriff in unincorporated areas also flow into the same county court system in Sherman.

Note: DWI arrests under Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Chapter 14 allow warrantless arrests for offenses committed in the officer's presence. This applies to most DWI stops where the officer directly observes signs of intoxication.

Texas DWI Law and Grayson County Cases

Grayson County prosecutes DWI under Penal Code Chapter 49. The standard definition of intoxication is a blood or breath alcohol concentration of 0.08 or above, or lacking normal use of mental or physical faculties due to alcohol or drugs. A first offense under these criteria is a Class B misdemeanor. The county's 5 district courts and 2 county courts at law give it the capacity to process a sizeable DWI docket across the Sherman and Denison area.

Grayson County DWI records from the District Clerk show the specific charge, BAC level when documented, bond conditions, and all court hearing entries. Bond records in repeat offense cases frequently list ignition interlock device requirements. Serious DWI charges involving injury or death are handled at the district court level and carry felony penalties of 2 to 20 years depending on the degree of the charge.

Crash reports tied to DWI cases in Grayson County are filed with Texas DOT and can be ordered through the CRIS Request system. Standard copies cost $6 and certified copies cost $8. TxDOT holds these reports for 10 years.

License Suspension Following DWI Arrest in Grayson County

A DWI arrest anywhere in Grayson County, whether in Sherman, Denison, or unincorporated areas, triggers the Texas Administrative License Revocation process. Texas DPS runs this administrative system, which is entirely separate from the criminal court proceedings. The arresting officer takes the physical license and gives a 40-day temporary permit. The driver has 15 days to request an ALR hearing or the suspension takes effect automatically.

Under Transportation Code Chapter 524, a first-offense test failure results in a 90-day suspension. A first-offense refusal leads to a 180-day suspension. If a prior ALR suspension occurred within the last 10 years, both periods double. The ALR process runs independently of the criminal case. A $125 reinstatement fee is required after any suspension before DPS will issue a new license. Driver records can be ordered from dps.texas.gov for $4 to $22 per record type.

Nearby Counties

Grayson County is in the Red River region of North Texas. Each neighboring county handles its own DWI case records through separate courts.