Tom Green County DUI and DWI Records

Tom Green County DWI and DUI records are maintained by the District Clerk and County Clerk in San Angelo. The county seat handles all DWI case filings from first offense misdemeanors to felony intoxication charges. Records include case details, charge levels, court outcomes, and bond conditions. You can request them in person at the courthouse or look them up through available online systems.

Tom Green County District Clerk

The Tom Green County District Clerk manages felony DWI records for the county. Felony cases in Tom Green County go through either the 51st or 340th District Court, both of which sit in San Angelo. A third or subsequent DWI, intoxication assault, and intoxication manslaughter are all felony-level offenses under Texas Penal Code Chapter 49 and show up in District Clerk records.

Records held by the District Clerk include indictments, motions, judgments, and all court docket entries. Documents can be requested in person at the courthouse. Copy fees are $1.00 per page. Certified copies cost an additional $5.00 for the certification. E-filing through eFileTexas.gov is available for attorneys. Felony records are kept permanently.

County Clerk - Misdemeanor DWI Records

First and second DWI offenses are misdemeanors and are handled in the Tom Green County Court at Law. The County Clerk at 112 W. Beauregard Avenue keeps all records for those cases. A first DWI is Class B, and a second is Class A under Section 49.09 of the Penal Code. Both types of cases show up in County Clerk records with full case details.

The County Clerk's office can be reached at (325) 659-6553. Records include the complaint, any motions filed, plea records, and the final judgment. These are public records. You can request them in person or by mail. Processing time is usually a few business days. Standard copy fees apply to all requests.

Tom Green County Sheriff

The Tom Green County Sheriff's Office handles DWI arrests outside of the city limits of San Angelo. The Sheriff's records division maintains incident reports, arrest reports, and booking records. You can request a copy of an arrest or incident report by submitting a written request to the office. Report fees are typically $5.00 per document.

The Texas DPS Crime Records Service also maintains criminal history data tied to DWI convictions in Tom Green County and across the state. This includes conviction dates, charge details, and sentence information for cases that have been fully adjudicated.

San Angelo Police Department Records

Most DWI arrests in Tom Green County happen within San Angelo's city limits and are made by the San Angelo Police Department. SAPD's records division handles requests for incident and arrest reports related to DWI stops. Requests can be filed online or in person. Processing takes about 5 to 10 business days depending on the type of report.

San Angelo also has a Municipal Court that handles Class C offenses, including traffic tickets and minor alcohol violations involving minors. The Texas Alcoholic Beverage Code Section 106 governs minor-in-possession and related charges that show up in Municipal Court records.

Note: SAPD reports document the initial stop and arrest. Court records at the County Clerk or District Clerk document the outcome of the case in court.

DWI Law and Records in Tom Green County

Tom Green County courts handle DWI cases under the standard Texas framework. The first offense is Class B, carrying a fine up to $2,000 and 72 hours to 180 days in jail. A second offense is Class A, with a minimum of 30 days in jail. The third offense is a third-degree felony with 2 to 10 years in prison. These charge levels directly affect what records are held and by which clerk.

The Texas Office of Court Administration provides statewide court data that may help locate records from Tom Green County courts. Their public search portal covers both district and county courts.

For license suspension records tied to a DWI arrest, the Texas DPS manages the Administrative License Revocation program. A driver who refuses chemical testing faces a 180-day suspension for a first offense. Failing with a BAC of 0.08 or above means a 90-day suspension. The full ALR framework is set out in Transportation Code Chapter 524.

The Texas DPS driver record system allows you to order certified driving histories that show DWI-related suspensions tied to Tom Green County arrests.

Driver records from DPS show the full suspension history and are commonly used in DWI-related legal proceedings in Tom Green County courts.

Nearby Counties

Tom Green County is surrounded by other West Texas counties. DWI cases from those counties go through their own court systems.