Haskell County DWI Records

Haskell County DUI and DWI records are filed with the District Clerk and County Clerk in Haskell, Texas. Court records for DWI arrests, criminal case filings, and case outcomes are public and can be accessed at the Haskell County Courthouse in this North Texas county.

Haskell County District Clerk

The 50th District Court, shared among several North Texas counties, handles all felony DWI cases for Haskell County. A third or higher DWI is a third-degree felony under Texas Penal Code Section 49.09. Intoxication assault is also a third-degree felony. Intoxication manslaughter is a second-degree felony. The District Clerk's office is at 1 Avenue D in Haskell.

Phone (940) 864-2451. Online access to Haskell County records is very limited. The primary way to access records here is in person at the courthouse or by mail. Documents cost $1.00 per page; certified copies cost $5.00 extra. E-filing is available for attorneys through the statewide system. All felony conviction records are permanent.

Haskell County Clerk - Misdemeanor DWI Records

The County Court at Law in Haskell County handles first and second DWI offenses. The County Clerk at 1 Avenue D, phone (940) 864-2452, maintains these records. First offense DWI is a Class B misdemeanor under Penal Code Section 49.04. Second offense is Class A with a 30-day mandatory minimum. Permanent records include the charge, BAC data, plea, and sentence or probation terms.

You can request copies at the courthouse during business hours. Records requests by mail are also accepted. Bring a case number if you have it, or the defendant's full name and approximate year of the case. Standard fees apply for copies.

DWI Law and Records in Haskell County

Texas DWI law under Penal Code Chapter 49 applies in Haskell County the same as everywhere in the state. In this rural North Texas county, DWI enforcement is primarily handled by the Haskell County Sheriff and Texas DPS troopers patrolling US Highway 277 and other major roads. The Haskell Police Department handles DWI arrests within city limits.

All DWI records in Haskell County will show the arresting agency, the charge and offense level, any chemical test results, bond conditions, hearing dates, and the final outcome. If the defendant was placed on community supervision, the terms including DWI education classes, community service hours, and victim impact panel attendance are part of the court file.

For a DWI crash in Haskell County, TxDOT maintains the crash report if injury, death, or $1,000 or more in damage was involved. The report costs $6 for a regular copy or $8 for a certified copy. Only persons with a proper interest in the accident may purchase it. This includes drivers, passengers, vehicle owners, and insurance companies.

The Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission enforces alcohol laws in Haskell County as well, including regulations around sales to minors and intoxicated persons. TABC records of violations are maintained at the state level and are separate from criminal court records.

License Suspension and Driving Records

After a DWI arrest in Haskell County, Texas DPS starts the Administrative License Revocation process. The officer takes the physical license and gives a 40-day temporary permit. The driver must act within 15 days to request a hearing or the suspension is automatic. The suspension is a civil process separate from criminal court.

First-offense suspension is 90 days for a failed test or 180 days for refusal. If there was a prior suspension within 10 years, the current suspension doubles. After the suspension ends, a $125 reinstatement fee must be paid to DPS. Full ALR rules are in Transportation Code Chapter 524.

Order your driving record at dps.texas.gov online or by mail using Form DR-1. The Type 3 complete history costs $10. Mail orders take up to three weeks. Records are not available at driver license offices or by phone. The complete criminal history, including DWI convictions, can be requested from the Crime Records Division at DPS.

Nearby Counties

Haskell County is in North Texas. These nearby counties each keep their own DWI court records.