Search Kleberg County DWI Records

Kleberg County DUI and DWI records are filed with the District Clerk and County Clerk in Kingsville, Texas. The Kleberg County courthouse is where all criminal court records are kept, including DWI arrests and case filings. If you need to look up a DWI case, get arrest details, or obtain copies of court documents, the clerk's offices in Kingsville are the right place to start. Records are open to the public under Texas law.

Kleberg County District Clerk

The Kleberg County District Clerk maintains felony DWI records filed in the 105th District Court. Felony DWI cases in Kleberg County include DWI third offense or higher, intoxication assault, and intoxication manslaughter. Under Texas Penal Code Chapter 49, intoxication assault that causes serious bodily injury is a third-degree felony. Intoxication manslaughter rises to a second-degree felony. These cases are prosecuted by the Kleberg County District Attorney and heard in the 105th District Court in Kingsville.

Felony DWI records at the District Clerk include the case filing, charge details, bond information, docket entries, and final disposition. Documents cost $1.00 per page online, and certified copies add a $5.00 certification fee. E-filing is available for attorneys. For in-person requests, visit the Kleberg County Courthouse in Kingsville during business hours. Call ahead to confirm hours and find out what you need to bring to locate the record you want.

Kleberg County Clerk - Misdemeanor DWI Records

The Kleberg County Clerk handles misdemeanor DWI records for the county. First and second DWI offenses under Texas Penal Code Sections 49.04 and 49.09 are filed in the County Court at Law. A first-offense DWI is a Class B misdemeanor with a minimum jail term of 72 hours and up to 180 days. A second offense requires a minimum 30-day jail term and is a Class A misdemeanor. County court records show the charge, plea, sentence, and probation conditions if any were imposed.

Kleberg County is in South Texas, and Kingsville has a Texas A&M University campus. DWI cases involving students are handled the same as any other DWI case in the county. Age does not change the charge level for DWI in Texas. Underage drinking and driving is prosecuted under the minor DUI provisions of the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Code, not the same statutes as adult DWI. If both apply, charges can stack. All records are filed with the county clerk and are accessible to the public.

Note: The Kingsville Police Department at 200 E. Kleberg Street handles DWI arrests within the city. Their records can be obtained directly from the department.

Kingsville Police Department DWI Records

The Kingsville Police Department at 1500 W. King Avenue handles DWI arrests within the Kingsville city limits. Records include incident reports, arrest documentation, and evidence logs. You can request these through the department's records division. The Kleberg County Sheriff covers unincorporated areas of the county. Both agencies file DWI arrests into the same county court system in Kingsville.

For statewide criminal history records, contact the DPS Crime Records Service. If the arrest involved a DPS trooper on US-77 or other state highways in Kleberg County, the record can be requested through the DPS Public Information Center. DPS processes most requests within 10 business days. Requests can go by email, mail, or in person at the Austin office.

The Texas DPS portal is the central source for statewide DWI records that cover Kleberg County cases.

DPS records cover DWI arrests from all agencies in Kleberg County, including state troopers, county sheriff deputies, and Kingsville police officers.

DWI Laws and Case Types in Kleberg County

All DWI prosecutions in Kleberg County are based on Texas Penal Code Chapter 49. The definition of intoxication covers both a per se BAC of 0.08 or above and functional impairment due to any substance. Texas does not limit DWI to alcohol. A driver can be charged for impairment from prescription drugs, controlled substances, or marijuana. If the driver refuses chemical testing, the prosecutor can use other evidence including dashcam video, field sobriety tests, and witness testimony.

Kleberg County DWI records from the District Clerk and County Clerk contain the full case history, including the charging document, all hearing dates, bond conditions, and the final verdict or plea. Most DWI cases are resolved through a plea agreement rather than a trial. The district court in Kleberg County also handles DWI appeals from the county court. For crash reports from DWI accidents, the Texas Department of Transportation holds the CR-3 peace officer crash report. Order through the CRIS system for $6 standard or $8 certified.

Minors in Kleberg County who drive after consuming any alcohol face separate charges under Texas Alcoholic Beverage Code Chapter 106. A first offense for a minor driving under the influence is a Class C misdemeanor. Second and third offenses carry increased penalties and possible license suspension.

License Suspension After a DWI Arrest in Kleberg County

The Administrative License Revocation process starts the moment an officer arrests someone for DWI in Kleberg County. The Texas DPS Driver License Division runs this process. The officer takes the physical license and gives a temporary permit. The driver has 15 days to request a hearing. After that window closes, the suspension takes effect on day 41. The ALR is not a criminal proceeding. It is handled by the State Office of Administrative Hearings, separate from the county courts in Kingsville.

First offense for failing the test means 90 days suspended. First offense refusal means 180 days. If the driver had a prior ALR within 10 years, both periods double. Even if the criminal DWI case is dismissed, the ALR suspension can still go forward independently. A $125 reinstatement fee must be paid to DPS after the suspension ends. The full legal framework is at Texas Transportation Code Chapter 524.

Order a certified driving record at dps.texas.gov. The Type 3A record costs $10 online and is the version attorneys and courts use. It shows the full suspension and violation history.

Nearby Counties

Kleberg County is in South Texas. DWI cases near the county line may be processed in a neighboring county's courts.