Robertson County DUI and DWI Records

Robertson County DWI and DUI records are filed with the District Clerk and County Clerk in Franklin, Texas. The county is served by the 17th District Court and handles DWI cases at both the misdemeanor and felony levels. Records are available through the courthouse in Franklin, and requests can be made in person or by mail.

Robertson County District Clerk

The Robertson County District Clerk at 102 W. 3rd Street in Franklin maintains all felony DWI records for the county. Felony DWI charges include a third offense or higher, intoxication assault under Texas Penal Code Section 49.07, and intoxication manslaughter under Section 49.08. The 17th District Court handles these cases in Robertson County. Records include the charge, bond details, all hearings, and the final case outcome.

To get a copy of a felony DWI case file, go to the District Clerk in person or send a written request by mail. The phone number is (979) 828-3415. Copy fees are $1.00 per page, with certified copies costing more. If you know the case number, searching is quick. If not, bring the defendant's full name and date of offense. E-filing is available to attorneys through eFileTexas.gov. Online public access to records is limited for this county.

Robertson County Clerk - Misdemeanor DWI Records

The Robertson County Clerk at 102 W. 3rd Street holds all misdemeanor DWI case records. Under Texas Penal Code Section 49.04, a first DWI is a Class B misdemeanor. Second offense DWI under Section 49.09 is a Class A misdemeanor. These cases go through the County Court. Records show the charge, plea, sentence, fines paid, probation terms, and any license conditions ordered by the court.

The County Clerk at (979) 828-3410 can help with in-person records requests. Mail requests are also accepted. Bring the defendant's name and a rough date range for the case. Standard copy fees apply, and certified copies require an extra fee. Records of all DWI convictions are retained permanently under Texas law.

Texas DPS and state court resources supplement Robertson County's local records. The DPS Crime Records Division maintains statewide conviction data that can help confirm DWI history for individuals with Robertson County cases.

Robertson County Sheriff - Arrest and Incident Records

The Robertson County Sheriff's Office handles DWI arrests in unincorporated parts of the county. Arrest reports and jail booking records are separate from court records. To request a copy of a DWI arrest report, submit a written public information request to the Sheriff's records staff. Report fees are $5.00 for standard copies. Processing takes several business days.

Robertson County sits along US 79 and SH 14, routes that see regular DWI enforcement. For DWI incidents involving crashes, the peace officer crash report (CR-3) from TxDOT provides details about the collision. These reports cost $6.00 standard and $8.00 certified, and are ordered through TxDOT's CRIS online system. Texas DPS also maintains public information request procedures for DPS-held records at dps.texas.gov.

Texas DWI Law and Robertson County Cases

Robertson County prosecutes DWI under Texas Penal Code Chapter 49. Section 49.04 covers first offense DWI with a BAC of 0.08 or above as a Class B misdemeanor. A BAC of 0.15 or above makes it a Class A on a first offense. Third DWI is a third-degree felony. Section 49.045 covers DWI with a child under 15 in the car as a state jail felony.

Robertson County is part of the Brazos Valley region. The county seat of Franklin is close to the Bryan-College Station area, which means some DWI cases may involve people traveling through the region. The Texas courts system has details on the 17th District Court and its jurisdictions. Deferred adjudication is not available for DWI in Texas, so cases end in conviction or dismissal.

The Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission at tabc.texas.gov handles alcohol licensing in Robertson County. TABC can be involved when a DWI case connects to a licensed establishment. Their enforcement data is separate from court records.

Note: Texas law under Code of Criminal Procedure Chapter 38 governs evidence rules in DWI cases, including breath and blood test admissibility. This affects how evidence appears in Robertson County DWI case files.

License Suspension After DWI in Robertson County

Every DWI arrest in Robertson County triggers the Texas Administrative License Revocation process under Transportation Code Chapter 524. The arresting officer takes the license and issues a 40-day permit. The driver must request a hearing within 15 days or the suspension automatically takes effect when the permit expires.

Failing a breath or blood test at 0.08 or above on a first offense means a 90-day suspension. Refusing the test means 180 days. A prior ALR suspension within 10 years doubles these periods. The ALR case runs entirely separate from the criminal case. Even a dismissal of the criminal charge does not cancel the ALR suspension unless the hearing is won separately.

After the suspension ends, a $125 reinstatement fee must be paid to Texas DPS. Driving records can be ordered from dps.texas.gov for $4 to $22 depending on the type needed.

Nearby Counties

Robertson County sits in Central Texas between the Brazos Valley and the Blackland Prairie. These neighboring counties each have their own court systems for DWI records.