DUI and DWI Records in Real County

Real County DUI and DWI records are kept by the County Clerk and District Clerk at the Real County Courthouse in Leakey, Texas. If you need to find a DWI case or get copies of court documents, you can visit in person during regular business hours or submit a written request by mail. Real County is small and rural, and online records access is very limited. Misdemeanor DWI cases go through the County Clerk. Felony DWI cases go through the District Clerk and the 38th Judicial District Court, which serves Real County along with neighboring counties.

Real County Clerk and District Clerk

The County Clerk in Real County handles all Class A and B misdemeanor DWI records. First and second offense DWI cases are filed with this office. The District Clerk handles all felony DWI records including third offense DWI, DWI with a child passenger, intoxication assault, and intoxication manslaughter through the 38th Judicial District Court.

Both offices are at the Real County Courthouse in Leakey, TX 78873. The County Clerk phone is (830) 232-5202. The District Clerk can be reached at the same courthouse. Office hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Copy fees are $1.00 per page. Because the county is small, staff is limited and same-day service for large records requests may not always be possible.

For mail requests, include the person's full name, approximate year of the case, your return address, and a check or money order for the expected copy fee. Include a self-addressed stamped envelope. Send to the Real County Courthouse, Leakey, TX 78873. The Texas Judicial Branch may have limited docket data through re:SearchTX for cases in the 38th Judicial District.

How to Find DWI Records in Real County

Real County is one of the smaller counties in the Texas Hill Country. Online access to DWI records is very limited here. Visiting the courthouse in Leakey in person is the most direct way to search records. Bring the full name of the person and an approximate year for the case. Staff can look up records by name or cause number.

Mail requests are also accepted. Write a short letter with the name, approximate date, and your return address. Include payment for the copy fee. Processing times are typically within 10 business days for routine requests. The Texas Judicial Branch and re:SearchTX may have limited data for 38th District cases.

Arrest records from DWI stops in Real County are held by the Real County Sheriff's Office. Submit a public information request in writing to get copies of arrest reports and incident records. Crash reports are available through the Texas Department of Transportation at $6.00 for standard copies and $8.00 for certified copies.

Note: The 38th District Court serves multiple counties on a rotating schedule. Court dates in Leakey may be limited. Call ahead before planning a visit to the courthouse.

Texas DWI Laws

Texas DWI law is in Texas Penal Code Chapter 49. A first DWI is a Class B misdemeanor with up to 180 days in jail and a $2,000 fine. The mandatory minimum is 72 hours. An open container raises that to six days minimum.

A second DWI is a Class A misdemeanor: up to one year in jail and a $4,000 fine. The mandatory minimum is 30 days. A BAC at or above 0.15 elevates a first DWI to Class A. The TxDOT impaired driving page summarizes all penalty levels.

A third DWI is a third degree felony, carrying 2 to 10 years in prison and up to $10,000 in fines. DWI with a child passenger under 15 is a state jail felony. Intoxication assault is a third degree felony when serious bodily injury results. Intoxication manslaughter is a second degree felony: 2 to 20 years in prison.

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

Administrative License Revocation

After a DWI arrest in Real County, the arresting officer takes the physical license and issues a Notice of Suspension. The Texas DPS manages this under Texas Transportation Code Chapter 524.

You have 15 days from the arrest to request an ALR hearing. Without a request, the suspension begins on day 40. The temporary permit in the notice is good for 40 days. A first refusal brings 180 days of suspension. A failed test at or above 0.08 BAC results in 90 days of suspension. To reinstate, pay a $125 fee to the Texas DPS.

Note: The ALR process is civil and separate from the criminal case. A license can be suspended even if the criminal DWI charge is dismissed or results in an acquittal.

Real County Court System

The 38th Judicial District Court handles felony criminal cases in Real County. The court also serves other counties in the region on a rotating schedule. The County Court handles misdemeanor DWI cases at the local level. Both courts are based at the Real County Courthouse in Leakey.

Community supervision and deferred adjudication may be available for some DWI defendants through the county court. Contact the court clerk for current program details and eligibility. The Texas DPS Crime Records Division maintains statewide criminal history data from Real County agencies. DWI officers are certified through TCOLE under Texas Occupations Code Chapter 1701.

Driver Records and DPS

Order a Texas driving record at the Texas DPS driver record page. Type 2 covers three years. Type 3 covers your full history. Online orders cost $4.00 to $22.00. Mail orders go to Texas DPS, Box 149008, Austin, TX 78714-9008. The Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission regulates alcohol businesses in Real County.

The image below shows the Texas DPS records portal used statewide for DUI and DWI records access.

Texas DPS maintains criminal history and driver records that complement DWI case research in Real County and across the Texas Hill Country.

Nearby Counties

These counties are near Real County in the Texas Hill Country. Each has its own clerk's office for DWI records.