Uvalde County DUI and DWI Records

Uvalde County DWI and DUI records are held by the District Clerk and County Clerk in Uvalde. Cases from both misdemeanor and felony DWI charges are filed in the local courts, and those records are available to the public. Uvalde County sits along the US 90 corridor in South Texas, and the courts here handle a regular volume of DWI cases from the county and surrounding area.

Uvalde County District Clerk

The Uvalde County District Clerk holds all felony DWI records for the county. The 38th District Court handles felony criminal cases including third or subsequent DWI, intoxication assault, and intoxication manslaughter. All are charged under Texas Penal Code Chapter 49. The District Clerk is located in the courthouse in Uvalde at 100 N. Getty Street.

Records from the District Clerk include indictments, motions, plea papers, and final judgment documents. Standard copy fees are $1.00 per page with a $5.00 certification fee for certified copies. Attorneys use eFileTexas.gov for electronic filing. The public can request documents in person or by mailing a written request. The office can be reached at (830) 278-6614.

Uvalde County Clerk - Misdemeanor Records

The Uvalde County Clerk keeps records for misdemeanor DWI cases handled in the County Court at Law. A first DWI is a Class B misdemeanor under Penal Code Section 49.04. A second is Class A under Section 49.09. Records from these cases include the charge, bond information, plea, and sentence. The County Clerk can be reached at (830) 278-3318.

Requests for misdemeanor DWI records can be made in person at 100 N. Getty Street or by mailing a written request. Include the defendant's full name and an approximate date or case number. Standard copy fees apply. Processing is typically a few business days for straightforward requests.

Uvalde County Sheriff and Police Records

The Uvalde County Sheriff handles DWI arrests in areas outside the city of Uvalde. The Uvalde Police Department handles arrests within city limits. Both agencies maintain arrest and incident reports that can be requested separately from court records. Written requests should include dates, names, and case details. Report fees are typically $5.00.

For DWI crashes on state and federal highways near Uvalde, the Texas Department of Public Safety may also be involved in the arrest. DPS law enforcement records can be requested through DPS Public Information Requests. That office handles open records requests for DPS law enforcement records statewide.

Note: Crash reports from DWI-related accidents are held by TxDOT and can be ordered through the CRIS system for $6.00 to $8.00.

Texas DWI Law in Uvalde County

Uvalde County courts handle DWI under Texas Penal Code Chapter 49. The charge level depends on the BAC and prior record. A BAC at or above 0.15 on a first offense is Class A. Below 0.15 is Class B. A second offense is always Class A. Third and higher are felonies. DWI with a child under 15 in the car is a state jail felony. Intoxication assault causing serious injury is a third-degree felony. Intoxication manslaughter causing death is a second-degree felony.

After any DWI arrest in Uvalde County, the Texas DPS begins the Administrative License Revocation process. The driver gets a 40-day temporary permit and must request an ALR hearing within 15 days or the suspension is automatic. Refusing a chemical test means a 180-day suspension on a first offense. Failing with a BAC of 0.08 or above means 90 days. This is separate from the criminal case. The full legal framework is in Transportation Code Chapter 524.

Driving records showing suspension history can be ordered from dps.texas.gov. The Type 3A certified complete history costs $10 online and is what most attorneys and courts need for legal proceedings.

The Texas Office of Court Administration keeps statewide data on court cases including DWI filings from Uvalde County courts.

Between the Uvalde County clerks and state-level resources at DPS and the Texas courts, you can piece together a complete record of any DWI case in the county.

Nearby Counties

Uvalde County borders several South Texas and Hill Country counties. DWI cases from those areas go through their own courts.