Midland County DUI and DWI Records

Midland County DUI and DWI records are held by the District Clerk and County Clerk in Midland, one of West Texas's largest oil patch cities. You can search felony DWI records online through the county's case portal, or visit the courthouse on West Wall Street to access files in person. Midland County has five district courts handling felony DWI cases.

Midland County District Clerk

The Midland County District Clerk handles all felony DWI records in the county. Five district courts serve Midland County: the 118th, 142nd, 238th, 385th, and 441st District Courts. These courts handle third or higher DWI offenses, intoxication assault, intoxication manslaughter, and DWI with a child passenger under 15 years old. The district clerk's main office is at 200 W. Wall Street, Suite 301 in downtown Midland.

You can search Midland County DWI records online at co.midland.tx.us. The search portal lets you search by defendant name or case number. Search by last name, first name, or case number format YYYY-CR##### to find specific records. Results show the charge, filing date, court assignment, bond information, and all docket entries. Documents can be purchased online for $1.00 per page as immediate PDF downloads. Certified copies add a $5.00 fee per document and can be ordered in person or by mail. E-filing has been mandatory for attorneys through eFileTexas.gov since 2014. Felony DWI records are kept permanently under Texas law.

Under Texas Penal Code Chapter 49, a third DWI is a third-degree felony with 2 to 10 years in prison. Intoxication manslaughter is a second-degree felony with 2 to 20 years. Bond records for DWI cases often include ignition interlock device requirements, especially for second and higher offenses.

Midland County Clerk - Misdemeanor DWI Records

The Midland County Clerk at 500 N. Loraine Street handles all misdemeanor DWI records for the County Court at Law. First and second offense DWI are Class B and Class A misdemeanors under Texas Penal Code Sections 49.04 and 49.09. A first DWI carries a 72-hour minimum and up to 180 days in jail plus fines up to $2,000. A second offense has a 30-day mandatory minimum and up to one year. Records show BAC levels at time of arrest, prior conviction history, plea entered, and the sentence.

Midland County misdemeanor DWI records have limited online access. Most requests need to go through an in-person visit or written mail request. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Standard copies are $1.00 per page. Certified copies add $5.00 per document. Payment plans are available for outstanding court fines over $200. Deferred adjudication records for first-time DWI offenders are also maintained and show the deferral period, terms, and completion status.

Midland Police Department Records Division

The Midland Police Department handles DWI arrests within the city of Midland. The Records Division is at 601 N. Loraine Street. Records phone is (432) 685-7100. DWI arrest reports include the officer's probable cause affidavit, field sobriety test results, preliminary breath test data, chemical test results, and witness statements. These arrest reports are separate from the court files at the District Clerk and County Clerk offices.

The Midland PD screenshot below shows the police department's official portal used to submit open records requests for DWI arrest reports and related police records.

Open records requests can be submitted online at the Midland Police Department website, in person at the Police Administration Building, or by mail to the Records Division. Standard requests take 10 business days. Complex requests involving video can take 15 to 20 business days. Police report copies are $5.00. Body camera footage is $20 plus media cost. Video is retained for 90 days on standard cases and longer for felony DWI cases.

Midland County Sheriff's Office

The Midland County Sheriff's Office at 400 S. Main Street handles DWI arrests in unincorporated Midland County and contract cities. The sheriff's office can be reached at (432) 688-4600. Online inmate search at their website shows current inmates, charges, and bond amounts. Booking records from DWI arrests are searchable online. Arrest reports show the deputy's incident narrative, observations, and arrest details.

The Midland County Sheriff screenshot below shows the official portal for checking inmate records and booking information tied to DWI arrests in unincorporated parts of the county.

The Midland County Sheriff's Office records can be requested by submitting a written request that includes the specific date, location, and incident. Report copies are $5.00. Certified copies add $5.00 per document. Processing typically runs 10 business days.

Texas DWI Law and Midland County Cases

Midland County prosecutes all DWI cases under Texas Penal Code Chapter 49. A first offense under Section 49.04 is a Class B misdemeanor. A BAC of 0.15 or above raises it to Class A under the same section. Third or more DWI offenses are third-degree felonies. DWI with a child under 15 under Section 49.045 is a state jail felony. For crash-related DWI cases in Midland County, TxDOT maintains crash reports that can be purchased through the CRIS system for $6.00 (regular) or $8.00 (certified).

DWI records from the Midland County District Clerk show case specifics including the exact charge level, BAC at time of arrest, bond conditions, hearing history, and final disposition. Bond conditions for DWI cases in Midland County frequently include ignition interlock device requirements. Deferred adjudication, while uncommon in DWI cases, does appear occasionally in first-offense county court records. The Texas DPS driving record system tracks all DWI convictions statewide, including those from Midland County courts.

License Suspension After a Midland County DWI Arrest

After any DWI arrest in Midland County, the Texas DPS Administrative License Revocation program starts right away. The officer takes the physical license and issues a 40-day temporary permit. The driver must request an ALR hearing within 15 days or the suspension takes effect automatically. The ALR is entirely separate from the criminal case in Midland's district courts or county court at law.

For first offense adults, refusing the chemical test means a 180-day suspension. Failing at 0.08 BAC or above means 90 days. If there was a prior ALR suspension within 10 years, these periods double. A $125 reinstatement fee must be paid to DPS before a new license will be issued. All ALR rules are spelled out in Transportation Code Chapter 524. Even if the Midland criminal case ends in dismissal, the ALR suspension stays unless won at a separate hearing.

Nearby Counties

Midland County is in West Texas in the heart of the Permian Basin. Neighboring counties have their own DWI court systems.