Find DWI Records in Schleicher County

Schleicher County DUI and DWI records are kept by the District Clerk and County Clerk in Eldorado, Texas. The county is a small rural jurisdiction in West Texas served by the 51st District Court. DWI cases at all offense levels are filed and tracked at the Schleicher County Courthouse, and records requests are handled in person or by mail.

Schleicher County District Clerk

The Schleicher County District Clerk at 2 E. Murchison Street in Eldorado maintains felony DWI records for the county. These include third-offense DWI and above, intoxication assault under Texas Penal Code Section 49.07, and intoxication manslaughter under Section 49.08. The 51st District Court serves Schleicher County along with neighboring Sutton County. Court sessions are scheduled on rotation, so active hearings are not held every week.

Felony DWI case records are available by visiting the District Clerk in person or by written request. Call ahead at (325) 853-2833 to confirm current hours before making the trip to Eldorado. Copy fees are $1.00 per page with additional fees for certified copies. E-filing for attorneys is available through eFileTexas.gov. Online case lookup is very limited for this county.

Schleicher County Clerk - Misdemeanor DWI Records

The Schleicher County Clerk at 2 E. Murchison Street handles misdemeanor DWI records. A first DWI is a Class B misdemeanor and a second is a Class A misdemeanor, both charged under Texas Penal Code Sections 49.04 and 49.09. County Court records show the charge, plea, fines, jail time if any, and probation terms when applicable. All DWI conviction records are kept permanently.

To get these records, visit the County Clerk at (325) 853-2760. In-person service or written mail requests are accepted. Standard copy fees apply. Certified copies require an extra fee at the time of the request. Provide the defendant's full name and an approximate date range to help locate the case.

Texas DPS Crime Records at dps.texas.gov keeps statewide DWI conviction data. This provides a reliable backup resource for Schleicher County cases when local records access is limited.

Schleicher County Sheriff - Arrest Records

The Schleicher County Sheriff's Office handles DWI arrests in unincorporated areas of the county. Given the rural nature of Schleicher County, most stops occur on US 277 and local roads. Arrest reports are available by written public information request to the Sheriff's records staff. The fee for a standard report is $5.00. Processing takes several business days.

For crashes tied to DWI, the peace officer crash report (CR-3) from TxDOT documents the collision details. TxDOT processes these through its CRIS online system. Copies cost $6.00 standard or $8.00 certified. Texas DPS public information requests for DPS records are submitted through dps.texas.gov. TxDOT also has general impaired driving enforcement data at txdot.gov.

Texas DWI Law and Schleicher County

DWI cases in Schleicher County are prosecuted under Texas Penal Code Chapter 49. A first DWI at a BAC of 0.08 or above is a Class B misdemeanor. A BAC of 0.15 or above on a first offense is a Class A. Third DWI is a third-degree felony. DWI with a child passenger under 15 is a state jail felony under Section 49.045.

Schleicher County is an arid ranch and oil country area. DWI enforcement is mainly handled by the Sheriff's Office and Texas DPS troopers on the county's highways. The county seat of Eldorado sits along US 277 and US 277 Business. DWI records from the District Clerk in Eldorado show all case specifics from the charge through final resolution.

The Texas courts system has background on the 51st District Court that serves Schleicher County. This shared court also covers Sutton County. Understanding the court schedule is useful if you need to attend a hearing or confirm a date from the public docket.

Note: Deferred adjudication is not available for DWI in Texas under Penal Code Chapter 49. Cases result in conviction, dismissal, or in limited circumstances, plea to a different charge.

License Suspension After DWI in Schleicher County

Every DWI arrest in Schleicher County kicks off the Texas ALR process through the Driver License Division. The arresting officer takes the physical license and gives a 40-day temporary permit. The driver must request a hearing within 15 days or the suspension becomes final when the permit expires.

A failed breath or blood test at 0.08 or above brings a 90-day suspension on a first offense. Refusing the test means 180 days. Prior ALR suspensions within 10 years double both periods. Under Transportation Code Chapter 524, the ALR process runs entirely apart from the criminal case. A $125 reinstatement fee must be paid to DPS after the suspension ends before driving again.

Driving records can be ordered from dps.texas.gov. The fee ranges from $4 to $22 depending on the record type. DPS does not handle these requests by phone or at local offices.

Nearby Counties

Schleicher County is in West Texas south of San Angelo. These nearby counties handle DWI records through their own separate court systems.