Stephens County DUI Records

Stephens County DWI records are on file at the District Clerk and County Clerk offices in Breckenridge. You can search DUI case records in person at the courthouse or send a mail request. All DWI criminal filings for Stephens County are kept locally and are open to the public under Texas public records law.

Stephens County District Clerk

The District Clerk in Breckenridge holds all felony DWI records for Stephens County. The 90th District Court serves Stephens County and is shared with Young County. Felony DWI includes third-offense DWI under Penal Code Section 49.09, intoxication assault, and intoxication manslaughter. Records can be requested in person or by mail. Copy fees are $1.00 per page, and certified copies carry a $5.00 fee.

Stephens County Clerk

Misdemeanor DWI records are held by the County Clerk. First offense DWI is a Class B misdemeanor under Section 49.04. Second offense is a Class A with a mandatory minimum 30 days. Both are tried in Stephens County Court. The County Clerk office is open Monday through Friday during business hours.

DWI Law and License Actions

Texas sets the BAC limit at 0.08 under Penal Code Section 49.01. Impairment without a BAC reading can also support a DWI charge. Officers in Stephens County must be trained under TCOLE standards to administer field sobriety tests. For minors, Alcoholic Beverage Code Section 106.041 sets a zero tolerance rule.

License suspension through the ALR program under Transportation Code Chapter 524 runs separately from the criminal case. Drivers have 15 days after arrest to request a hearing. First refusal brings a 180-day suspension. First failed test brings a 90-day suspension. A $125 reinstatement fee applies after any suspension. Order driving records at DPS online for $4 to $22.

Nearby Counties