Nacogdoches County DWI Records

Nacogdoches County DUI and DWI records are maintained by the District Clerk and County Clerk at the courthouse on West Main Street. The county handles felony and misdemeanor DWI cases through three district courts and a County Court at Law. Use the search tool below or contact the courthouse to find case filings, charges, and court outcomes.

Nacogdoches County District Clerk

The Nacogdoches County District Clerk at 101 W. Main Street handles all felony DWI cases in the county. Three district courts hear these cases: the 145th and 420th District Courts. Felony DWI includes third or more DWI convictions, intoxication assault causing serious bodily injury, and intoxication manslaughter. Under Texas Penal Code Section 49.09, a third DWI is a third-degree felony with 2 to 10 years in prison.

Case searches can be done through the District Clerk's online portal at co.nacogdoches.tx.us/court-records. The search fields include defendant name, case number, attorney, and date range. Documents are available for purchase online at $1.00 per page. Certified copies add a $5.00 fee. E-filing is mandatory for attorneys under state rules. Historical DWI records are maintained as permanent records under state retention requirements.

Nacogdoches County Clerk - Misdemeanor DWI Records

The Nacogdoches County Clerk at 101 W. Main Street maintains records for misdemeanor DWI cases handled by the County Court at Law. First offense DWI is a Class B misdemeanor under Texas Penal Code Section 49.04. It carries a minimum of 72 hours in jail, up to 180 days, and a fine up to $2,000. A second offense is a Class A misdemeanor with a 30-day mandatory minimum and fines up to $4,000.

Records can be accessed in person during regular business hours or by mail. The County Clerk's office is also at 101 W. Main Street, reachable at (936) 560-7730. To request records by mail, send a written request with the defendant's full name, approximate case date, and a check for copy fees. Standard rates apply at $1.00 per page.

Nacogdoches Police Department Records

The Nacogdoches Police Department at 2306 Stallings Drive handles DWI arrests within city limits. Their records division can be reached at (936) 559-2525. Records include arrest reports, incident narratives, field sobriety test results, and booking details. Requests can be made online or in person. Standard report fees are $5.00. Video footage from body cameras or patrol cars may be available with additional processing fees.

Arrest records from the Police Department are separate from the court records held by the District and County Clerk. Getting a full picture of a DWI case often means requesting records from both the police and the appropriate clerk's office. Police records show what happened at the time of the stop and arrest. Court records show what charges were filed, how the case moved, and what the final outcome was.

Note: Arrest records from the Nacogdoches Police Department show DWI arrests within city limits. The Nacogdoches County Sheriff handles arrests in unincorporated parts of the county.

DWI Laws That Apply in Nacogdoches County

All DWI prosecutions in Nacogdoches County follow Texas Penal Code Chapter 49. The key definition of intoxication under Section 49.01 has two parts: either not having normal use of mental or physical faculties due to alcohol or drugs, or having a blood alcohol concentration of 0.08 or higher. A driver can be charged under either standard, or both.

A DWI with an open container in the car bumps the minimum jail time to six days even on a first offense. A driver with a BAC of 0.15 or above faces a Class A charge on the first DWI. Driving while intoxicated with a child passenger under 15 years old is a state jail felony under Section 49.045, with 180 days to two years in state jail and fines up to $10,000. These enhanced charges all appear in Nacogdoches County DWI records when applicable.

For DWI crashes that led to injuries, TxDOT maintains crash reports under Transportation Code Section 550.062. Officers file these within 10 days for crashes involving injury or significant property damage. Reports cost $6.00 for a regular copy and $8.00 for a certified one. All requests go through the CRIS online system.

Driver License Suspension After a DWI Arrest

Every DWI arrest in Nacogdoches County triggers an Administrative License Revocation proceeding through Texas DPS. When an officer makes a DWI arrest, they take the physical license and issue a 40-day temporary permit. The driver must request an ALR hearing within 15 days to fight the suspension. If no hearing is requested, the suspension begins automatically at the 40-day mark.

First offense adults who fail the breath or blood test at 0.08 or above face a 90-day suspension. Those who refuse the test face 180 days. Prior ALR suspensions within the last 10 years double both periods. The ALR process is entirely civil and runs parallel to the criminal case. Winning or losing the criminal DWI case does not decide the ALR outcome. A $125 reinstatement fee applies before DPS will restore the license. The full statute is Transportation Code Chapter 524.

Nearby Counties

Nacogdoches County is in the Piney Woods of East Texas. DWI cases in bordering counties are handled separately by their own courts.