Scurry County DUI Records

Scurry County DWI and DUI records are maintained by the District Clerk and County Clerk in Snyder, Texas. Located in the West Texas Permian Basin region, Scurry County processes DWI cases through the 132nd District Court. Both misdemeanor and felony DWI charges are handled at the Scurry County Courthouse, with records available by in-person visit or written request.

Scurry County District Clerk

The Scurry County District Clerk maintains felony DWI records for the county. Felony DWI charges include third offense and higher, intoxication assault under Texas Penal Code Section 49.07, and intoxication manslaughter under Section 49.08. The 132nd District Court handles these cases in Snyder. Records include all case filings, bond conditions, hearing history, and the final disposition.

To access felony DWI records, visit the Scurry County District Clerk's office in person or submit a written request by mail. Copy fees are $1.00 per page. Certified copies cost more. Bring the full name of the defendant and a rough date of the offense if you do not have a case number. E-filing for attorneys is done through eFileTexas.gov. Online public case access is limited for this county.

Scurry County Clerk - Misdemeanor DWI Records

The Scurry County Clerk handles all misdemeanor DWI case records. Under Texas Penal Code Section 49.04, a first DWI at a BAC of 0.08 or higher is a Class B misdemeanor. Second offense DWI is a Class A misdemeanor under Section 49.09. These go through the County Court. Case records include the charge filed, plea entered, sentence, fines, and any probation or supervision conditions.

Records requests at the County Clerk are in-person or by written mail. Bring the defendant's name and date information to help with the search. Standard copy fees apply. Certified copies require an extra fee. Scurry County sees elevated oil field activity in the region, which can influence the volume of DWI enforcement.

Texas DPS Crime Records at dps.texas.gov maintains statewide DWI conviction data that covers Scurry County cases. This is a helpful resource when you need to confirm conviction history or find older case records.

Scurry County Sheriff and Snyder Police Records

The Scurry County Sheriff's Office handles DWI arrests in unincorporated areas. Snyder, the county seat, also has its own police department that handles DWI arrests within city limits. Arrest reports from either agency can be requested with a written public information request. Standard fees for reports are $5.00. Processing time depends on workload at the records office.

The Permian Basin region has seen significant oilfield workforce activity, and Scurry County is part of that zone. This can increase traffic volume on US 84 and SH 208 through Snyder, which are primary patrol routes. For DWI crashes, peace officer crash reports (CR-3) are available from TxDOT at $6.00 standard or $8.00 certified through the CRIS online system. TxDOT tracks impaired driving statewide at txdot.gov.

Texas DWI Law and Scurry County Cases

Scurry County DWI cases fall under Texas Penal Code Chapter 49. A first DWI at 0.08 BAC or higher is 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 vehicle as a state jail felony. Intoxication assault and intoxication manslaughter are more serious felony charges under Sections 49.07 and 49.08.

Scurry County is in the Permian Basin. The county sees DWI enforcement from both the Sheriff and Texas DPS troopers who patrol US 84. Cases that go to trial in Scurry County are heard in the 132nd District Court in Snyder. The Texas court system website has background on the court and its schedule. Felony case records stay with the District Clerk even after sentencing.

Note: Evidence in Scurry County DWI cases follows the rules set in Code of Criminal Procedure Chapter 38. This governs the admissibility of breath and blood test results, officer observations, and field sobriety test evidence in court.

License Suspension for Scurry County DWI

A DWI arrest in Scurry County triggers the Texas Administrative License Revocation process under the Driver License Division. The arresting officer takes the physical license and gives a 40-day permit. The driver has 15 days to request an ALR hearing. If no request is made, the suspension automatically kicks in at the end of the permit period.

Failing a breath or blood test at 0.08 or above means a 90-day suspension on a first offense. Refusing the test means 180 days. Both periods double if there was a prior ALR suspension within 10 years. The framework for this is in Transportation Code Chapter 524. The ALR process is completely separate from the criminal case in the County Court or District Court.

A $125 reinstatement fee must be paid to DPS after the suspension ends. Driving records can be ordered from dps.texas.gov. Fees range from $4 to $22 depending on the record type. DPS does not accept these requests by phone or walk-in at license offices.

Nearby Counties

Scurry County is in the West Texas Permian Basin region. These neighboring counties maintain their own DWI records through separate court systems.