Pecos County DUI and DWI Records

Pecos County DUI and DWI records are maintained by the County Clerk and District Clerk at the courthouse in Fort Stockton, Texas. If you need to search for a DWI case or get copies of court documents, you can visit in person or send a written request by mail. The County Clerk handles misdemeanor DWI cases. The District Clerk handles felony DWI cases through the 83rd Judicial District Court. Online access to records in Pecos County is limited, so in-person or mail requests are the standard way to get records.

Pecos County Clerk and District Clerk

The County Clerk in Pecos County handles all Class A and B misdemeanor DWI records. First and second offense DWI cases go through the County Clerk's office at the courthouse. The District Clerk handles all felony DWI records, including third offense DWI, DWI with a child passenger, intoxication assault, and intoxication manslaughter. The 83rd Judicial District Court covers Pecos County and is shared with several other West Texas counties.

The Pecos County District Clerk is at 103 W. Callaghan Street, Fort Stockton, TX 79735. The phone is (432) 336-7553. The office is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. E-filing is available through eFileTexas.gov for attorneys. Copy fees are $1.00 per page. Online access to records is limited, so walk-in visits or mail requests are the preferred way to get records.

The Pecos County Clerk is at the same address and can be reached at (432) 336-7551. This office handles all misdemeanor criminal cases including first and second offense DWI. In-person service and mail requests are both available. Bring a photo ID if you visit in person.

Searching Pecos County DWI Records

Online access to Pecos County DWI records is very limited. The best way to search is to visit the courthouse in Fort Stockton during regular business hours. Bring the name of the person you are looking for and an approximate date if you have one. Staff at the District Clerk or County Clerk office can search by name or case number and make copies for you.

Mail requests work too. Write a brief letter with the person's name, the approximate year of the case, and your contact information. Include a check or money order for the expected copy fees. Send it to the appropriate office at 103 W. Callaghan Street, Fort Stockton, TX 79735. The Texas Judicial Branch also maintains the re:SearchTX statewide portal, which may have basic docket data for some Pecos County district court cases.

The Pecos County Sheriff's Office handles DWI arrests in the unincorporated areas of the county. For arrest reports and incident records, submit a written public information request. Fort Stockton Police Department handles DWI arrests within the city limits. Both agencies maintain records available through open records requests under Texas law.

Crash reports are not kept at local law enforcement offices. They are available through the Texas Department of Transportation. Standard copies are $6.00 and certified copies are $8.00. Orders can be placed online or by mail through the TxDOT system.

Texas DWI Laws and Penalty Levels

All DWI and related offenses in Texas are defined in Texas Penal Code Chapter 49. A first offense DWI is a Class B misdemeanor. Penalties include up to 180 days in jail and a fine of up to $2,000. There is a mandatory 72-hour jail minimum. If an open container was found in the vehicle, the minimum goes up to six days.

A second DWI conviction is a Class A misdemeanor, carrying up to one year in jail and a $4,000 fine. The mandatory minimum for a second offense is 30 days in jail. A blood or breath test result at or above 0.15 BAC elevates even a first offense to a Class A charge. See the TxDOT impaired driving page for a complete breakdown of all penalty levels.

A third DWI becomes a third degree felony: 2 to 10 years in prison and up to $10,000 in fines. DWI with a child passenger under age 15 is a state jail felony. Intoxication assault is a third degree felony when the victim suffers serious bodily injury. Intoxication manslaughter is a second degree felony and carries 2 to 20 years in prison. These charges all go through the 83rd Judicial District Court.

Drivers under 21 face a separate DUI charge under Texas Alcoholic Beverage Code Section 106.041 if any detectable amount of alcohol is found in their system. This is not a DWI charge, but it does result in fines, mandatory alcohol education, and license suspension.

Administrative License Revocation

After a DWI arrest in Pecos County, the officer takes the physical license and issues a Notice of Suspension. This triggers the state's Administrative License Revocation process. The Texas DPS handles ALR under Texas Transportation Code Chapter 524.

You have 15 days from the arrest date to request an ALR hearing. If you miss this deadline, your license is automatically suspended on day 40. The temporary permit in the Notice of Suspension is valid for 40 days. A first-time refusal to submit to chemical testing results in a 180-day suspension. A failed test at or above 0.08 BAC brings a 90-day suspension. You must pay a $125 reinstatement fee to the Texas DPS before your license is restored.

Note: The ALR process is civil and separate from the criminal case. Your license can be suspended even if the criminal DWI charge is dismissed or you are found not guilty.

Pecos County Courts

The 83rd Judicial District Court serves Pecos County along with Brewster, Presidio, Reeves, and Terrell counties. The court convenes in each county seat on a rotating schedule. All felony DWI cases from Pecos County are heard in Fort Stockton when the 83rd District holds court sessions there. Contact the District Clerk to find out the current schedule.

The County Court at Law handles all Class A and B misdemeanor DWI cases in Pecos County. This court also has jurisdiction over probate matters, civil cases under the threshold amount, and some juvenile cases. For eligible DWI defendants, community supervision or deferred adjudication may be available through this court.

All DWI enforcement officers in Pecos County are certified through TCOLE under Texas Occupations Code Chapter 1701. The Texas DPS Crime Records Division maintains statewide criminal history data including arrests and dispositions from Pecos County.

Pecos County Records Offices

The Pecos County District Clerk's official page provides contact details and information on felony records access in Fort Stockton.

The District Clerk maintains all felony DWI records for Pecos County, including cases filed through the 83rd Judicial District Court in Fort Stockton.

The Pecos County Clerk's official page covers misdemeanor criminal records and related county court filings.

The County Clerk handles first and second offense DWI cases and other misdemeanor criminal records filed at the Pecos County Courthouse.

Driver Records and DPS Information

Your Texas driving record shows DWI convictions and license suspensions. Order records through the Texas DPS driver record page. A Type 2 covers three years. A Type 3 covers your full history. Online copies cost $4.00 to $22.00 depending on the type. For public information requests to DPS, use the DPS public information request page.

The Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission licenses and regulates alcohol businesses in Pecos County and the surrounding region. TABC enforcement data is reported to state records systems. Mail requests for driver records go to Texas DPS, Box 149008, Austin, TX 78714-9008.

Nearby Counties

These counties are near Pecos County in far West Texas. Each has its own clerk's office for DWI records.