Motley County DUI and DWI Records

Motley County DUI and DWI records are kept by the District Clerk and County Clerk in Matador. This small West Texas county processes DWI cases through the 64th District Court. You can find charge details, court outcomes, and case history by contacting the courthouse directly or through state-level search tools.

Motley County District Clerk

The Motley County District Clerk at 801 Main Street in Matador handles all felony DWI records in the county. Felony cases include third or higher DWI offenses, intoxication assault, and intoxication manslaughter under Texas Penal Code Chapter 49. The 64th District Court is a shared court that serves multiple West Texas counties. Records requests for felony DWI cases must be made in person or by mail.

Online access is very limited for Motley County. The county does not maintain a public web portal for case searches. If you need to find a DWI record, contact the District Clerk's office directly at (806) 347-2121. Bring a case number or the defendant's name and date of birth. Copies cost $1.00 per page. Certified copies carry an extra $5.00 fee. E-filing is available for attorneys through eFileTexas.gov, but walk-in and mail requests remain the main ways for the public to get records.

Motley County Clerk - Misdemeanor DWI Records

The Motley County Clerk at 801 Main Street handles misdemeanor DWI records. This covers first offense DWI under Texas Penal Code Section 49.04, which is a Class B misdemeanor carrying 72 hours to 180 days in jail and a fine up to $2,000. A second DWI offense is a Class A misdemeanor with a 30-day minimum jail term and fines up to $4,000. Both levels are maintained by the County Clerk's office.

Records are available in person during regular business hours. The office is closed on weekends and major holidays. Call (806) 347-2122 before visiting to confirm hours and availability. Standard copy fees apply. Mail requests are accepted with a written description of the record needed, the defendant's name, and approximate date of the case. Include a check or money order for the expected copy fees.

The Texas Office of Court Administration also maintains some statewide case data. You can check the Texas Judicial Branch website for general guidance on finding court records across the state.

Texas DWI Law and Motley County Cases

Motley County prosecutes DWI under the same state laws that apply across all 254 Texas counties. A first DWI is a Class B misdemeanor. If the driver had a blood alcohol level of 0.15 or higher, the charge rises to a Class A misdemeanor. A third DWI is a third-degree felony under Penal Code Section 49.09, which carries 2 to 10 years in prison and fines up to $10,000.

Drivers under 21 face different rules. Under Texas Alcoholic Beverage Code Section 106.041, any detectable amount of alcohol while driving is a Class C misdemeanor for minors. This zero-tolerance standard applies regardless of whether the minor is visibly impaired. Courts can require alcohol education programs and community service for minor offenders on top of license suspension.

When a DWI crash causes injury, the charge becomes intoxication assault under Section 49.07, a third-degree felony. If someone dies, the driver faces intoxication manslaughter under Section 49.08, a second-degree felony with up to 20 years in prison. Motley County DWI records show charge levels, BAC data if available, bonds, and court dispositions for all these offense types.

The Texas Department of Transportation keeps crash reports for DWI-related accidents. Crash reports can be purchased through the TxDOT crash records portal for $6.00 (regular copy) or $8.00 (certified). These records are useful if you need documentation of a DWI crash that occurred in Motley County.

License Suspension and the ALR Program

Any DWI arrest in Motley County triggers the Texas Administrative License Revocation process managed by Texas DPS. The arresting officer takes the driver's license and gives a 40-day temporary permit. The driver has 15 days to request an ALR hearing. Missing that deadline means the suspension goes into effect automatically.

Suspension periods for adults depend on the test result. Refusing a chemical test leads to a 180-day suspension for a first offense. Failing the test at 0.08 BAC or above means a 90-day suspension. If a prior ALR suspension occurred in the last 10 years, both periods double. A $125 reinstatement fee is required before DPS will issue a new license. The full process is governed by Transportation Code Chapter 524.

Driving records can be ordered from dps.texas.gov. Fees range from $4 to $22 based on the type of record. The certified complete history costs $10 online and is often needed for court or legal purposes.

Note: Even if criminal DWI charges are dismissed or reduced, the ALR suspension can still stand unless the driver wins the civil hearing separately.

State Resources for Motley County DWI Records

Because Motley County has limited online access, state-level tools are especially useful. The Texas DPS Crime Records Division maintains criminal history records and can provide conviction data for DWI offenses. Requests can be submitted online, by mail to Box 4087, Austin, TX 78773-0140, or by email to publicrecords@dps.texas.gov.

The DPS Crime Records Division compiles statewide DWI conviction data from local agencies. This is useful when you need confirmation of a prior conviction or want to check whether a person has DWI history in multiple counties. Background check requests are processed through DPS Public Information under the Texas Public Information Act.

The Texas official state DPS government records portal gives access to many of these resources in one place.

The Texas DPS portal provides criminal history lookups, driver records, and links to the Administrative License Revocation program, all of which apply to DWI cases originating in Motley County.

Nearby Counties

Motley County sits in the rolling plains of West Texas. DWI cases in surrounding counties go through their own court systems.