Bremerton DUI Records
Bremerton DUI records are maintained at two levels of court. Misdemeanor and gross misdemeanor DUI cases that happen within Bremerton city limits are filed at Bremerton Municipal Court, located at 239 4th St. Felony DUI charges, which apply to a fourth or subsequent offense within ten years, go to Kitsap County Superior Court in Port Orchard. Both courts have publicly accessible records. This page covers how to search both systems, what DUI records contain, how Washington's mandatory penalty structure works, and how to request certified copies for legal or employment purposes.
Bremerton Overview
Searching Bremerton DUI Records Online
For municipal court DUI cases, use the Washington Courts public access portal at dw.courts.wa.gov. This system covers Bremerton Municipal Court along with district and municipal courts across Washington. You can search by defendant name or case number. Results show the charge description, filing date, hearing history, and current status. Access is free and no registration is required.
Felony DUI cases from Bremerton go to Kitsap County Superior Court. Those records are searchable on the Odyssey Portal at odysseyportal.courts.wa.gov. The portal lets you search by name or case number and displays docket entries, scheduled hearings, and case dispositions for superior court matters. Like the municipal portal, it is free and open to the public.
Neither portal provides certified copies. They give you case status and general information only. For certified documents, you need to contact the court clerk directly.
Bremerton Municipal Court
Bremerton Municipal Court is the main venue for misdemeanor and gross misdemeanor criminal cases within city limits. A first, second, or third DUI offense in Washington is a gross misdemeanor, so most DUI arrests in Bremerton land here. The court is in downtown Bremerton near city hall.
Bremerton Municipal Court handles DUI cases within city limits. The court is located at 239 4th St, Bremerton, WA 98337. Call (360) 473-5320 with questions. Search cases online at dw.courts.wa.gov.
The municipal court keeps records of every DUI case it handles. This includes the charging document, pre-trial motions, plea agreements, and sentencing orders. If probation was imposed, the probation terms appear in the judgment and sentence. Deferred prosecution agreements, where a defendant enters treatment in exchange for a possible dismissal, also appear in the court record. Court staff can assist with records requests by phone or in person.
Bremerton is a ferry hub and the largest city on the Kitsap Peninsula. The municipal court sees a steady volume of DUI cases given the city's size and its role as a regional center. If you cannot find a case online, call (360) 473-5320 and staff can search the court's internal records system for you.
Kitsap County Superior Court for Felony DUI
Felony DUI charges originating in Bremerton go to Kitsap County Superior Court. A DUI becomes a Class B felony in Washington when the defendant has three or more prior DUI convictions within the preceding ten years. A prior conviction for vehicular homicide or vehicular assault can also trigger felony DUI status. These cases are much more serious and the Superior Court handles them from arraignment through trial and sentencing.
Kitsap County Superior Court handles felony DUI cases from Bremerton. The court is located at 614 Division St, Port Orchard, WA 98366. Search cases online at odysseyportal.courts.wa.gov.
The Superior Court is in Port Orchard, which is a short drive south of Bremerton. If you need certified copies of felony DUI records, contact the Kitsap County Superior Court Clerk. You can search basic case information on the Odyssey Portal, but full file access requires visiting the clerk's office or submitting a formal public records request.
Washington DUI Law and Penalties for Bremerton Cases
Washington DUI is defined in RCW 46.61.502. The law makes it illegal to drive while impaired by alcohol, cannabis, or any other substance. The standard legal BAC limit is 0.08. For THC, the per se legal limit is 5.00 nanograms per milliliter of blood. Drivers under 21 face a 0.02 BAC threshold. Commercial drivers must stay under 0.04.
Penalties are set in RCW 46.61.5055. For a first offense with a BAC under 0.15, the minimum sentence is 24 hours in jail and a fine of $350. If the BAC was 0.15 or higher, or if the driver refused a breath test, the minimum rises to 48 hours in jail and a $500 fine. Second offenses require at least 30 days in jail and 60 days of electronic home monitoring, plus a $500 fine. Courts regularly add probation, a substance abuse evaluation, and community service on top of the minimums.
An ignition interlock device is required for license reinstatement after most DUI convictions in Washington. The duration of the interlock requirement depends on the offense level. First-time offenders generally serve shorter interlock periods than repeat offenders. Felony DUI can result in very long-term or permanent license revocation.
What Is in a Bremerton DUI Court Record
A DUI case file includes the formal charging document, which states the specific statute and the factual basis for the charge. It also contains all pre-trial filings such as motions to suppress breath test results, police report summaries introduced as exhibits, and any expert witness disclosures. The final judgment and sentence is always in the file, as are any conditions of probation imposed by the court.
Washington's Public Records Act at RCW 42.56 makes these records publicly accessible. Any person can request them. No stated reason is required. The law also sets limits on what agencies can charge for copies and how quickly they must respond to records requests.
Some records may be restricted. Juvenile DUI records are sealed by default in Washington. Records subject to active law enforcement investigations may be temporarily withheld. If a conviction was later vacated by the court, those records are handled under the vacation statute and are marked separately in the court's system, though they are not physically destroyed.
How to Request Copies of DUI Records
For Bremerton Municipal Court records, call (360) 473-5320 or visit 239 4th St in Bremerton during business hours. You can submit a verbal request in person, or send a written public records request. Plain copies cost $0.50 per page. Certified copies cost $5.00 for the first page and $1.00 for each additional page. If you are requesting records for a legal proceeding, specify that you need a certified copy of the judgment and sentence.
For Kitsap County Superior Court felony records, contact the clerk's office at the county courthouse in Port Orchard. The same copy fee schedule applies. Written requests can be mailed to the clerk. Include the defendant's full name, the approximate year the case was filed, and any case number you have. Staff can usually locate and process routine records requests within a few business days.
License Suspension Records
A DUI arrest in Bremerton starts two separate legal processes. The court handles the criminal case. The Washington Department of Licensing handles the administrative license suspension. These are completely separate. Winning the criminal case does not necessarily prevent a DOL suspension, and vice versa.
When a driver fails or refuses a breath test, the DOL is notified and begins the process of suspending driving privileges. The driver receives notice and has a short window to request a DOL hearing. Failure to request that hearing results in automatic suspension. Records of DOL license actions are separate from court records and are maintained by the DOL. You can check suspension status, reinstatement conditions, and interlock requirements at the DOL's DUI resources page: dol.wa.gov/driverslicense/duiresources.html.
Nearby Cities
These Washington cities near Bremerton also have DUI records accessible through the state court system.
Kitsap County DUI Records
Bremerton is in Kitsap County. For detailed information on the county court system, Superior Court Clerk contact details, and county-wide DUI resources, visit the Kitsap County DUI records page.