Find DUI Records in Edmonds, Washington

Edmonds, Washington routes DUI cases through the Edmonds Municipal Court for misdemeanor charges, while felony DUI cases go to Snohomish County Superior Court in Everett. Both court systems maintain public records you can access online or in person. This guide explains how each court handles DUI cases, what records are available, how to search them, and what the penalties look like under Washington law. Whether you are searching your own record or looking up a case, this page covers what you need.

Edmonds Municipal Court: Misdemeanor DUI Cases

The Edmonds Municipal Court handles DUI cases that arise within city limits. Most first, second, and third DUI offenses are gross misdemeanors under Washington law. These stay in municipal court. The court is at 250 5th Ave N, Edmonds, WA 98020, and you can reach them at (425) 771-0220.

A gross misdemeanor DUI carries up to 364 days in jail and up to a $5,000 fine, though actual sentences depend on offense number and blood alcohol content. Washington law sets mandatory minimums. For a first offense with a BAC under 0.15, the minimum is 24 hours jail and a $350 fine. If BAC was 0.15 or above, or if the driver refused a breath test, the minimum jumps to 48 hours and $500.

The municipal court handles arraignments, pre-trial conferences, motions, and trials. Records from each stage of the proceeding are public record under Washington's public disclosure rules. You can request records directly from the clerk at the courthouse or search online using the state portal described below.

Washington's DUI statute is RCW 46.61.502. It defines impairment by alcohol, cannabis, and other substances. The legal BAC limit is 0.08. For cannabis, it is 5.00 nanograms of THC per milliliter of blood. These limits apply to adults. Lower limits apply to drivers under 21.

Felony DUI: Snohomish County Superior Court

If a DUI charge qualifies as a felony, it moves out of municipal court and into Snohomish County Superior Court. Felony DUI applies when someone has four or more DUI convictions within a ten-year period. That makes it a Class B felony under RCW 46.61.502. Certain other circumstances, such as DUI while transporting a child under 16, can also elevate charges.

Snohomish County Superior Court is located at 3000 Rockefeller Ave, Everett, WA 98201. For Edmonds residents, this is the court that handles felony-level DUI cases. Superior court records are searchable through the Odyssey portal at odysseyportal.courts.wa.gov. You can look up a case by name or case number and see docket entries, hearing dates, and filings.

Felony DUI sentences are more severe. A Class B felony carries up to 10 years in prison and up to a $20,000 fine. Actual sentences depend on the defendant's criminal history and the specific facts of the case. Washington uses sentencing guidelines for felonies. The range is calculated based on an offender score that accounts for prior convictions.

Searching Edmonds DUI Records Online

The main portal for Edmonds Municipal Court records is the Washington Courts public search tool at dw.courts.wa.gov. This covers district and municipal courts statewide. To find an Edmonds DUI case, select Edmonds Municipal Court from the court list, enter a name or case number, and search.

Results show the charge, case status, hearing history, and disposition. If a case is still active, some records may be restricted. Closed cases tend to have more complete information available online. If the online record is incomplete, or if you need certified copies, you can contact the court clerk at (425) 771-0220.

Felony cases at Snohomish County Superior Court use the Odyssey portal instead. Go to odysseyportal.courts.wa.gov and search by name. The system pulls case details from the superior court's records. Not every document is available online, but docket information and case summaries usually are.

Certified copies of court records cost $5 for the first page and $1 per additional page. Plain copies are $0.50 per page. To get copies, submit a written request to the clerk at the relevant courthouse along with your payment. Include the case number if you have it, and the full name and date of birth of the person whose record you are requesting.

DUI Penalties Under Washington Law

Washington sets penalty ranges for DUI in RCW 46.61.5055. The penalties increase based on how many offenses a person has and what their BAC was. Court records reflect which penalties were imposed. Those records are public and searchable.

Second offense minimums: 30 days in jail plus 60 days of electronic home monitoring, a $500 fine, and a two-year license suspension. Third offense minimums: 90 days jail plus 120 days EHM, a $1,000 fine. These are floors. Courts can go higher based on the facts of the case.

In addition to jail and fines, most DUI convictions in Washington require an alcohol or drug assessment and treatment if recommended. Courts often order an ignition interlock device for the vehicle. License suspension runs separately through the Department of Licensing. Drivers have 20 days after arrest to request a DOL hearing to contest the suspension. Missing that deadline means automatic suspension.

All of these penalties appear in the court record over time as hearings conclude. A court record for a DUI will typically show the charge, any amended charges, the plea or verdict, the sentence, and compliance requirements like treatment or interlock. If you are checking a record for employment or background purposes, the disposition section is what most employers and agencies look at.

License Suspension Through the DOL

The Department of Licensing handles license suspensions related to DUI separately from the criminal court. A DUI arrest can trigger a suspension even before a conviction. The arresting officer sends a report to the DOL, which then initiates the administrative process.

You have 20 days from the date of arrest to request a hearing with the DOL. This hearing is not the same as your criminal case. It deals only with whether your license is suspended. If you miss the 20-day window, the suspension takes effect automatically on day 60 after the arrest.

First offense suspension is 90 days. If you refused the breath test, it is one year. Second offense suspension is two years. Reinstatement requires proof of SR-22 insurance, payment of reinstatement fees, and possibly an ignition interlock requirement. More details are at dol.wa.gov/driverslicense/duiresources.html.

Other Records and County Resources

DUI cases generate several types of records beyond the court file. The Edmonds Police Department maintains arrest records and incident reports. These are separate from court records and may include field sobriety notes, body camera evidence logs, and booking records. You can request copies from the department's public records office.

Washington State Patrol handles DUI stops on state routes. If an Edmonds-area DUI occurred on a state highway, the WSP may hold records that are separate from city police files. Contact WSP through its public records portal for those.

The Snohomish County page on this site covers county-level court resources in more detail, including Snohomish County District Court, which handles DUI cases from unincorporated areas of the county. Edmonds residents sometimes interact with county-level courts depending on the nature of the case.

Legal help is available through the Snohomish County Bar Association's referral service. Washington Law Help at washingtonlawhelp.org provides free legal guides on DUI rights and procedures in plain language.