Find DWI Records in Somervell County
Somervell County DUI and DWI records are maintained at the District Clerk and County Clerk offices in Glen Rose. You can request DWI case records in person at the courthouse or by mail. Somervell County is a small county south of Fort Worth, and all DWI case records are held locally at the Glen Rose courthouse.
Somervell County Overview
Somervell County Courts
Somervell County is served by the 18th Judicial District. The District Clerk handles all felony DWI records including third-offense DWI under Texas Penal Code Section 49.09, intoxication assault, and intoxication manslaughter. The County Clerk handles misdemeanor DWI cases for first and second offenses. Both offices are located at the Somervell County Courthouse in Glen Rose.
Records are available to the public during business hours. Copies cost $1.00 per page. Certified copies add a $5.00 fee. Online access is limited for this small county. An in-person visit or mail request is the most reliable way to obtain records. Call ahead to confirm hours and what you need to bring.
The statewide Texas Judicial Branch website provides general court information and links to court resources across all Texas counties. For criminal history records held at the state level, contact the DPS Crime Records Division directly.
Texas DWI Basics
Under Penal Code Section 49.04, a person commits DWI by operating a motor vehicle in a public place while intoxicated. Intoxication means a BAC of 0.08 or higher, or impaired mental or physical faculties caused by alcohol or drugs. Both standards apply in Somervell County courts.
First offense is a Class B misdemeanor. Second offense is a Class A. Third offense is a third-degree felony. Additional surcharges from $3,000 to $6,000 are assessed at sentencing under Texas law on top of the standard fines. Texas also suspends the license through the ALR program under Transportation Code Chapter 524. A driver has 15 days after arrest to request an ALR hearing, or the suspension takes effect automatically.
For drivers under 21, Alcoholic Beverage Code Section 106.041 applies a zero tolerance standard. Any detectable alcohol leads to charges. Minor DUI carries fines, community service, and mandatory alcohol education even on a first offense.
Driving records showing DWI-related suspensions can be ordered from DPS online. The Type 3A certified complete history costs $10. Crash reports from DWI accidents can be purchased through TxDOT's CRIS system for $6 to $8 per report.