Young County DUI and DWI Records

Young County DUI and DWI records are kept by the District Clerk and County Clerk in Graham. The county sits in North Central Texas and handles DWI cases through the 90th District Court, which it shares with Stephens County. This page explains where to find and request Young County DWI records from county courts and state agencies.

Young County District Clerk

The Young County District Clerk maintains all felony DWI records through the 90th District Court. That court rotates between Young County in Graham and Stephens County in Breckenridge. Felony DWI cases here include DWI third or more, intoxication assault, intoxication manslaughter, and DWI with a child passenger under 15.

The District Clerk office is at 516 4th Street in Graham and can be reached at (940) 549-1221. Case files include the charge, filing date, bond conditions, hearings, and final disposition. Document copies cost $1.00 per page, and certified copies add $5.00. E-filing is available for attorneys through the state system. Online records access is limited in Young County, so calling or visiting the office is often the most direct way to get records. Felony conviction records are kept permanently.

Intoxication assault under Texas Penal Code Section 49.07 is a third-degree felony. Intoxication manslaughter under Section 49.08 is a second-degree felony. Both are filed at the District Clerk level. DWI with a child under 15 is a state jail felony under Section 49.045 and is also filed at the District Clerk level.

Young County Clerk - Misdemeanor DWI

The Young County Clerk at 516 4th Street maintains all misdemeanor DWI records through the County Court at Law. Phone is (940) 549-1222. First-offense DWI is a Class B misdemeanor under Section 49.04 with a 72-hour minimum jail term. Second offense is a Class A misdemeanor with 30 days mandatory minimum. A first offense with a BAC of 0.15 or above is Class A as well.

Records are available in person or by written request. Files include the charge, arrest date, court hearings, plea, and sentence. All DWI convictions, including first offense misdemeanors, are kept permanently. The online portal for misdemeanor records in Young County is limited, so a call or visit is usually needed. Staff can search by name or case number.

DWI Arrests and Enforcement in Young County

DWI arrests in Young County are made by the Young County Sheriff's Office, the Graham Police Department, and Texas DPS troopers. Graham is the county's main city and the source of most city-based DWI arrests. US-380 and SH-16 run through Young County and see regular DPS patrol activity. Highway arrests from those roads go through the county court system.

The Young County Sheriff handles unincorporated areas. Booking records and arrest reports are maintained at the Sheriff's Office. For copies of arrest or incident reports, contact the Sheriff directly. Report fees are typically $5.00. Written mail requests are accepted. Video footage from DWI arrests can be requested through public information requests under state law. DPS records can be requested at dps.texas.gov or by emailing publicrecords@dps.texas.gov.

Crash reports from DWI accidents in Young County are submitted to TxDOT within 10 days. Those reports can be purchased through TxDOT's CRIS system for $6 (standard) or $8 (certified). Subpoena requests now go through CRIS online only, per TxDOT policy effective January 2025.

License Suspension After DWI in Young County

A DWI arrest in Young County triggers the Texas DPS Administrative License Revocation process. The officer takes the driver's physical license and provides a 40-day temporary permit. The driver must request an ALR hearing within 15 days or the suspension takes effect automatically. This process runs under Transportation Code Chapter 524 and is a civil matter separate from the criminal DWI case.

Refusing a chemical test leads to 180 days suspended for a first offense. Failing the test at 0.08 or above brings 90 days. Prior ALR suspensions within 10 years double those periods. A $125 reinstatement fee is due to DPS before a new license can be issued. Driving records are available at dps.texas.gov for $4 to $22 depending on the type. The Type 3A certified complete record costs $10 online.

Texas DWI Law in Young County Cases

Young County applies Texas Penal Code Chapter 49 to all DWI cases. The standard first offense under Section 49.04 is a Class B misdemeanor. An open container in the vehicle raises the minimum jail time from 72 hours to six days. A third DWI under Section 49.09 is a third-degree felony, punishable by 2 to 10 years in prison and a fine up to $10,000.

Young County DWI records cover the complete case: charges, bond terms, hearings, pleas, verdicts, and sentences. Dismissed case records are kept five years. Deferred adjudication records are kept two years after discharge. All DWI conviction records are permanent. Appellate records for Young County cases go through the Second Court of Appeals in Fort Worth and can be searched at txcourts.gov. Statewide criminal history data including Young County DWI convictions is accessible through DPS Crime Records Services.

Note: Young County cases processed through the 90th District Court may show a Breckenridge venue for some hearings if the judge is sitting in Stephens County on that date. This is normal for multi-county district courts and does not affect the location of the record.

State Records and Young County DWI

Texas DPS holds driving and criminal history records for Young County residents. The official Penal Code Chapter 49 statutes page shows the DWI laws applied in all Young County prosecutions.

DPS conviction data and driving records for Young County are accessible through the state's online portal. All DWI convictions from Young County courts are reported to DPS and included in the statewide database.

Nearby Counties

Young County is in North Central Texas near the Brazos River. Neighboring counties each maintain their own DWI case records and courts.