Dimmit County Traffic Court Records
Dimmit County traffic court records are kept by separate County Clerk and District Clerk offices in Carrizo Springs. Traffic cases go through the Justice of the Peace courts for violations on county roads and state highways, and through municipal courts for violations inside city limits in Carrizo Springs, Asherton, and Big Wells. This page covers how to search Dimmit County traffic records and what steps to take when you receive a citation.
Dimmit County Overview
Dimmit County Court Offices
Dimmit County has both a County Clerk and a separate District Clerk. The County Clerk is Claudia McDaniel, at 103 N. 5th St, Carrizo Springs TX 78834, phone (830) 876-2323. The District Clerk is Maricela G. Gonzalez, at 1212 N. 4th St., Box 8, Carrizo Springs TX 78834, phone (830) 876-4243. Traffic cases at the Class C level generally go through the JP courts and municipal courts, not the district court. The district court handles more serious felony cases.
Justice of the Peace courts in Dimmit County serve different parts of the county. The Asherton JP court is at 1372 Cleveland St, Asherton TX 78827, phone (830) 468-3530. The Big Wells JP court is at 171 Houston St, Big Wells TX 78830, phone (830) 457-2643. If your citation was issued in or near one of those communities, one of these JP courts may have your case. Otherwise, contact the County Clerk to determine which court filed your case.
| County Clerk | Claudia McDaniel, (830) 876-2323 |
|---|---|
| County Clerk Address | 103 N. 5th St, Carrizo Springs, TX 78834 |
| District Clerk | Maricela G. Gonzalez, (830) 876-4243 |
| Asherton JP Court | (830) 468-3530 |
| Big Wells JP Court | (830) 457-2643 |
| State Case Search | re:SearchTX |
How to Find Dimmit County Traffic Records
The re:SearchTX statewide portal is the best free online resource for Dimmit County traffic case searches. Search by name or case number. It covers all Texas counties and returns filing dates, case status, and party information. Use this first before calling any of the Dimmit County court offices.
Dimmit County has an official public records page at dimmitcounty.org. This covers recorded documents in the county clerk system. For traffic case records specifically, contact the County Clerk at (830) 876-2323 or the relevant JP court directly.
For written records requests, use the Texas Public Information Act framework. Submit a written request identifying the case, the defendant's name, and the approximate offense date. Courts have 10 business days to respond. Fees are $1 per page for copies and $5 per certified document. Records in Dimmit County go back to 1881 for court and marriage records.
Traffic Violations and Options in Dimmit County
Texas traffic laws under Transportation Code Chapter 545 apply across Dimmit County. Most traffic violations are Class C misdemeanors. The fine on your citation is just the base amount. State surcharges and court costs add to the total. The full amount you owe will be higher than what is printed on the ticket.
Deferred disposition is the most common way to keep a traffic conviction off your record in Texas. You enter a guilty or no contest plea, pay the deferred fee, and serve a probation period with no new violations. Successful completion means the case is dismissed. Ask the court about this option at or before your court date. The probation period is typically 90 to 180 days depending on the judge and the offense.
If you cannot pay the fine, tell the court. You may qualify for a payment plan or community service. Under Texas law, courts must consider requests from those who cannot pay. The TexasCourtHelp website has guidance on hardship options available for Texas traffic cases.
Online Tools for Dimmit County Traffic Records
The re:SearchTX portal covers Dimmit County and provides free statewide traffic case search without visiting the courthouse in Carrizo Springs.
Use re:SearchTX to look up Dimmit County cases by name before calling the JP courts or County Clerk office.
The Texas Transportation Code Chapter 545 governs the traffic rules enforced in Dimmit County courts.
Chapter 545 covers speeding, reckless driving, and other moving violations cited in Dimmit County courts.
Cities in Dimmit County
Carrizo Springs is the county seat. Asherton and Big Wells are other communities in the county. No cities in Dimmit County meet the population threshold for individual city pages. Traffic violations within incorporated city limits are handled by the respective city municipal court.
Nearby Counties
Dimmit County is in the South Texas brush country. These counties border it.