Jasper County DUI Records Search

Jasper County DUI records and DWI cases are filed and maintained at the county courthouse in Jasper. The county clerk and district clerk offices at 121 N. Austin Street handle public records requests for both misdemeanor and felony DWI filings. Records are open to the public and can be requested in person or by mail during regular business hours.

Jasper County Clerk and District Clerk

The Jasper County Clerk is located at 121 N. Austin Street in Jasper. This office handles misdemeanor criminal records, which includes first and second DWI convictions. All Class B and Class A misdemeanor DWI cases are filed here and remain as public records. The district clerk, at the same address, handles felony DWI cases under the 1st and 253rd District Courts.

Jasper County is in the Piney Woods region of East Texas. The courthouse is the single point of access for all DWI court records in the county. Online access is limited here, so in-person or mail requests are the main ways to get documents. Copies cost $1.00 per page, and certification adds $5.00 per document. Both offices are open Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

The Jasper Police Department also maintains arrest records for incidents within the city. You can request reports directly from the Jasper Police Department at 200 N. Main Street, (409) 384-3473. The sheriff's office handles unincorporated areas of the county.

Searching Jasper County DWI Records

To search DWI records in Jasper County, go to the courthouse at 121 N. Austin Street. The clerk can search by defendant name or case number. You do not need a specific reason to request public court records. Bring a valid government-issued ID and enough cash to cover copy fees.

Mail requests are also accepted. Write to the district clerk or county clerk at the same address, depending on whether the case is a felony or misdemeanor. Include the defendant's name, approximate case dates, the type of copy you need, and your payment. Money orders and checks payable to the county are typically accepted.

For a broader search, the Texas Judicial Branch website maintains some statewide court data. The TxDOT crash report system at txdot.gov allows you to purchase crash reports related to DWI accidents. A regular copy costs $6 and a certified copy is $8.

Texas DWI Law in Jasper County

DWI cases in Jasper County follow Texas Penal Code Chapter 49. A driver is legally intoxicated when their blood alcohol level reaches 0.08 or when their mental or physical abilities are impaired by alcohol or drugs. Both definitions can result in a DWI charge, even if the driver's BAC is below 0.08.

A first DWI is a Class B misdemeanor with up to 180 days in jail and a $2,000 fine. Minimum jail time is three days. If the driver had an open container at the time of arrest, the minimum rises to six days. A high BAC of 0.15 or more makes it a Class A misdemeanor with up to one year in jail and a $4,000 fine.

Second convictions are Class A misdemeanors with a required minimum of 30 days in jail. Third or later DWI convictions are third-degree felonies handled by the 1st or 253rd District Court. Felony DWI can mean two to ten years in prison. Intoxication manslaughter is a second-degree felony under Section 49.08, which can mean up to 20 years in prison.

Texas also imposes additional state fines after sentencing. These run from $3,000 for a first offense up to $6,000 for cases involving a high BAC. The TxDOT impaired driving page has a plain-language summary of all DWI penalties in Texas.

ALR and License Suspension in Jasper County

A DWI arrest in Jasper triggers the Administrative License Revocation process handled by the Texas Department of Public Safety. This is a civil action separate from the criminal court case. DPS can suspend a license for failing or refusing a breath or blood test.

The arresting officer takes the license at the time of arrest and gives the driver a temporary permit valid for 40 days. The driver must request a hearing within 15 days or the suspension becomes automatic on day 40. ALR hearings follow the rules of Transportation Code Chapter 524 and are held by the State Office of Administrative Hearings.

Failing a test brings a 90-day first suspension. Refusal brings a 180-day suspension. Drivers with a prior offense within ten years face longer periods. After any suspension, a $125 reinstatement fee must be paid to DPS. You can check your driving record status at the DPS driving records page.

Additional Resources

Criminal history records at the state level are maintained by the Texas DPS Crime Records Division. This division acts as the state's central repository for criminal justice information. You can request your own record through their process, and third-party access follows federal DPPA rules.

For alcohol violations involving minors, refer to the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Code Section 106.041. Drivers under 21 with any detectable alcohol are subject to DUI charges even without reaching the 0.08 limit. The Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission enforces these rules and provides educational resources.

If you need to submit a public information request to a state agency, use the DPS Public Information Act portal. Requests to the Jasper County clerk offices should be in writing. The Texas Public Information Act gives residents and non-residents alike the right to inspect and copy government records.

Note: Records sealed by expunction or non-disclosure orders are not accessible through public records requests. If a case was expunged, the court file and associated records are removed from public view by court order.

Nearby Counties

Jasper County is in East Texas and borders several other counties. DWI records in these counties are kept by their own clerks.