Parker County DUI and DWI Records

Parker County DUI and DWI records are kept by the District Clerk and County Clerk at the courthouse in Weatherford, Texas. If you need to find a DWI case or get copies of court documents, you can search online through the county portal, visit in person, or send a written request by mail. The District Clerk handles felony DWI cases through four district courts. The County Clerk handles misdemeanor DWI cases through two County Courts at Law. Both offices maintain public access to case records.

Parker County District Clerk and County Clerk

The Parker County District Clerk handles all felony DWI records. That includes third offense DWI, DWI with a child passenger under 15, intoxication assault, and intoxication manslaughter. The county has four district courts: the 43rd, 213th, 415th, and 443rd. All felony DWI cases go through one of these courts. The District Clerk also handles the online case search portal where you can look up cases by name, case number, attorney, or date range.

The Parker County District Clerk is at 1 Courthouse Square, Weatherford, TX 76086. The phone is (817) 598-6080. The fax is (817) 598-6085. You can email districtclerk@parkercountytx.com for general inquiries. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The online case search portal at www.parkercountytx.com/court-records lets you search by name, case number, attorney, or date range at no charge.

The Parker County Clerk is at the same address and can be reached at (817) 598-6125. This office serves the two County Courts at Law and handles all Class A and Class B misdemeanor DWI records. First and second offense DWI cases go through the County Clerk. Documents can be purchased online for $1.00 per page. Certified copies are $1.00 per page plus $5.00 for certification.

Searching Parker County DWI Records

Parker County offers several ways to search DWI records. The online portal at the District Clerk's website lets you search felony cases by name, cause number, attorney, or date range for free. This is a good starting point for basic case information. You can view docket entries and case status online without visiting the courthouse.

If you need actual documents, you can purchase them online for $1.00 per page using a credit card. You can also visit the courthouse in person or send a mail request. The Texas Judicial Branch also runs the re:SearchTX statewide portal, which may have additional case data for Parker County courts.

The Weatherford Police Department handles DWI arrests within city limits. The records division is at 615 Santa Fe Drive, Weatherford, TX 76086, phone (817) 598-4310. Police reports, arrest records, and incident reports cost $5.00 per report. Requests take about 10 business days to process. Body camera footage, if requested, costs $25.00 plus the cost of media.

For DWI cases handled by Weatherford Municipal Court, the court is at 303 Palo Pinto Street, Weatherford, TX 76086, phone (817) 598-4150. The Municipal Court handles Class C misdemeanors. Online ticket payment and case lookup are available through the city website at weatherfordtx.gov/municipal-court.

Note: E-filing is mandatory for attorneys in Parker County district courts. Members of the public who want paper copies can still visit in person or mail a request.

Texas DWI Laws

Texas DWI offenses are defined in Texas Penal Code Chapter 49. A first offense is a Class B misdemeanor, meaning up to 180 days in jail and a fine of up to $2,000. There is a mandatory 72-hour jail minimum. An open container in the vehicle raises that minimum to six days.

A second DWI is a Class A misdemeanor, carrying up to one year in jail and up to a $4,000 fine. The mandatory minimum for a second offense is 30 days in jail. If a breath or blood test shows a BAC of 0.15 or more, even a first offense becomes a Class A charge. The TxDOT impaired driving page gives a plain breakdown of all penalty ranges.

A third DWI is a third degree felony: 2 to 10 years in prison and up to a $10,000 fine. DWI with a child passenger under 15 is a state jail felony regardless of prior convictions. Intoxication assault causing serious bodily injury is a third degree felony. Intoxication manslaughter is a second degree felony with 2 to 20 years in prison. All felony cases in Parker County go to the District Clerk.

Under Texas Alcoholic Beverage Code Section 106.041, any driver under 21 with detectable alcohol faces a separate DUI charge. This carries fines, license suspension, and required alcohol education, and is separate from the DWI statute.

Administrative License Revocation

After a DWI arrest in Parker County, the officer takes the physical license and gives the driver a Notice of Suspension. This triggers the Administrative License Revocation program run by the Texas DPS under Texas Transportation Code Chapter 524.

You have 15 days from the arrest to request an ALR hearing. If you do not request a hearing, suspension starts automatically on day 40. The temporary permit in the Notice of Suspension is good for 40 days. A first-time refusal to take a chemical test brings a 180-day suspension. A failed test at or above 0.08 BAC results in a 90-day suspension. A $125 reinstatement fee is required before you can get a valid license back from DPS.

Parker County Court System

Parker County has four district courts: the 43rd, 213th, 415th, and 443rd Judicial District Courts. All felony DWI charges go through one of these courts. The two County Courts at Law handle misdemeanor DWI cases and have jurisdiction over civil cases under a certain threshold, probate matters, and other county-level matters.

Deferred adjudication and community supervision are available for eligible defendants in Parker County. These options typically involve probation, fines, and sometimes alcohol treatment. Check with the court clerk about program availability and requirements before assuming you qualify.

The Texas DPS Crime Records Division receives arrest data from law enforcement agencies throughout Parker County. You can request a personal criminal history from DPS or check with the courts directly for case dispositions. All DWI enforcement officers are certified under Texas Occupations Code Chapter 1701 through TCOLE.

Driver Records and DPS Information

Your Texas driving record shows DWI convictions, suspensions, and violations. Order it through the Texas DPS driver record page. A Type 2 covers three years. A Type 3 covers your complete history. Online orders cost $4.00 to $22.00 depending on the type. Mail requests go to Texas DPS, Box 149008, Austin, TX 78714-9008.

Crash reports for DWI-related accidents are available from the TxDOT crash records system. Standard copies are $6.00 and certified copies are $8.00. The Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission handles alcohol licensing and compliance in Parker County.

The image below shows the Texas DPS records portal used to access official state-level DUI and DWI records data.

Texas DPS maintains statewide criminal history and driver records that supplement local Parker County court records for DWI cases.

Nearby Counties

These counties are near Parker County. Each county clerk handles local DWI records.