Search DUI Records in Johnson County

Johnson County DUI and DWI records are kept at the courthouse in Cleburne. The district clerk and county clerk at 2 N. Main Street maintain case files for all DWI criminal cases. Johnson County has five district courts that handle felony DWI cases and three county courts at law for misdemeanor DWI offenses. An online case search is available through the county's court records portal.

Johnson County District Clerk and County Clerk

The Johnson County District Clerk is at 2 N. Main Street in Cleburne, phone (817) 556-6375. The district clerk manages felony DWI records across five district courts. Cases include DWI third offense, intoxication assault, and intoxication manslaughter. An online court records search is available at johnsoncountytx.org/district-clerk. Documents can be searched and purchased online at $1.00 per page. E-filing is mandatory for attorneys.

The Johnson County Clerk handles misdemeanor DWI cases. The clerk is at the same address, phone (817) 556-6350. Three County Courts at Law handle misdemeanor criminal matters including first and second DWI convictions. The online portal integrates with the district clerk search system. Copy fees are standard: $1.00 per page for plain copies and $5.00 for certified documents.

Police Department Records in Johnson County

The Cleburne Police Department maintains records for arrests within the city of Cleburne. Their records division is at 302 W. Henderson Street, phone (817) 645-0972. You can request incident reports, arrest records, and DWI reports through the online portal or in person. Standard processing takes about 10 business days. Reports cost $5.00 each.

The Burleson Police Department at 1161 SW Wilshire Boulevard, phone (817) 426-9903, handles incidents within Burleson. Their open records process is available online. Report fees are $5.00 per report. Both Cleburne and Burleson are the two main cities within Johnson County. Arrests made by the Johnson County Sheriff's Office are recorded separately at the sheriff's office.

For crash reports tied to DWI accidents, use the TxDOT crash report portal. A standard copy costs $6. Certified copies are $8. Reports are delivered by email after online payment.

Texas DWI Laws Enforced in Johnson County

DWI in Johnson County is prosecuted under Texas Penal Code Chapter 49. The law defines intoxication as a BAC of 0.08 or higher, or impairment of normal faculties by any substance. Officers can charge DWI on either basis.

A first DWI is a Class B misdemeanor with a minimum of 72 hours in jail, up to 180 days, and a fine up to $2,000. If an open container was in the car, the minimum goes up to six days. When the BAC is 0.15 or more, the charge becomes a Class A misdemeanor with up to one year in jail and a $4,000 fine. Johnson County county courts handle these first and second offenses.

Second DWI convictions carry a 30-day mandatory minimum and are Class A misdemeanors. Third and subsequent offenses are third-degree felonies tried in one of Johnson County's five district courts. These carry two to ten years in state prison and fines up to $10,000. Texas adds state surcharge fines on top of these: $3,000 for a standard first offense, $4,500 for high BAC, $6,000 for drug involvement.

Johnson County also sees cases involving child passengers. Under Penal Code Section 49.045, driving while intoxicated with a passenger under 15 is a state jail felony regardless of prior convictions. This offense carries 180 days to two years in state jail plus a fine up to $10,000.

License Suspension in Johnson County

A DWI arrest in Johnson County triggers the Administrative License Revocation process through the Texas DPS. This is a civil license action separate from the criminal case. The DPS can suspend a driver's license for failing or refusing a chemical test.

At arrest, the officer takes the physical license and issues a temporary driving permit valid for 40 days. The driver has 15 days to request a hearing to contest the suspension. No request means the suspension takes effect automatically on day 40. The hearing process follows Transportation Code Chapter 524.

A first failed test brings a 90-day suspension. Refusing a test brings 180 days. Prior offenses within ten years make the suspension longer. After the suspension period ends, pay $125 to DPS as a reinstatement fee. Check your current driving status using the DPS driving record portal.

Local Legal Help and Resources

Johnson County has grown significantly as part of the Dallas-Fort Worth metro area. If you need legal help with a DWI charge, the State Bar of Texas runs a lawyer referral service. You can search for local defense attorneys at the State Bar's website. Legal aid resources may be available through txcourts.gov for those who cannot afford a lawyer.

The Texas DPS Crime Records Division handles statewide criminal history requests. For public information requests to state agencies, use the DPS Public Information portal.

For DUI charges involving minors, refer to Texas Alcoholic Beverage Code Section 106.041. Any detectable alcohol in a driver under 21 is a DUI offense. These cases are handled in lower courts and can carry community service, alcohol education requirements, and license suspension. The TABC enforces alcohol laws including those for minors.

Note: If a Johnson County DWI case was expunged or sealed through a non-disclosure order, those records are not accessible through standard public records requests. Expunction orders remove records from all public databases.

Nearby Counties

Johnson County is in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. These surrounding counties each keep their own DWI records.