Redmond DUI Records

DUI records in Redmond, Washington are filed and maintained through Redmond Municipal Court for misdemeanor charges and King County Superior Court for felony cases. These records are public documents under Washington law and include arrest details, court filings, hearing dates, sentencing information, and any license suspension actions taken by the Washington Department of Licensing. This guide explains where Redmond DUI records are kept, how to search them online, what fees apply, and what information you can expect to find in a case file.

Redmond Municipal Court DUI Cases

Most DUI arrests in Redmond go to Redmond Municipal Court. This court handles misdemeanor DUI charges, which cover first, second, and third offenses within a ten-year period. The court is located at 15670 NE 85th St, Redmond, WA 98052. You can reach the court by phone at (425) 556-2190 during regular business hours.

Redmond Municipal Court keeps records for all cases filed there. Each case record contains the charging documents, any motions filed by the defense or prosecution, hearing schedules, plea information, and the final disposition. If the defendant was convicted, the record shows the sentence: jail time, fines, probation terms, and any required alcohol treatment programs.

The court uses the Washington Courts district and municipal portal for online case lookups. You can search by name or case number at https://dw.courts.wa.gov/. This system provides basic case status and event information at no cost. Certified copies and full court file documents require a formal records request.

Felony DUI Records at King County Superior Court

A DUI charge in Redmond becomes a felony when a person has four or more DUI convictions within ten years, or when prior convictions include certain serious offenses. Felony DUI cases are transferred out of Redmond Municipal Court and filed in King County Superior Court.

King County Superior Court maintains its own records system. You can search felony DUI cases through the Odyssey Portal at https://odysseyportal.courts.wa.gov/odyportal. This portal covers superior courts statewide and allows searches by party name, case number, or attorney. Results show case type, filing date, party names, and scheduled hearings. The online search is free to use.

For documents from the physical file, you can visit the King County Superior Court Clerk's Office or submit a written records request. Copies cost $0.50 per page. Certified copies are $5.00 plus $1.00 per page. If you need records mailed, include a self-addressed stamped envelope or pay the mailing fee.

Washington DUI Law and Penalties

Washington DUI law is found at RCW 46.61.502. A person commits DUI when they drive or are in physical control of a vehicle with a blood alcohol content of 0.08 or higher, or while impaired by any drug or combination of substances. The standard BAC limit drops to 0.04 for commercial drivers and 0.02 for drivers under age 21.

Penalties are set out at RCW 46.61.5055. For a first offense with BAC below 0.15, the minimum sentence is 24 hours in jail and a $350 fine. If 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. Courts routinely impose additional fines, fees, and assessments that push the total cost much higher than the statutory minimum.

Second offenses within seven years carry a minimum of 30 days in jail. Third offenses within ten years trigger a minimum of 90 days. All DUI convictions require an ignition interlock device on any vehicle the person operates. Treatment assessment and alcohol education programs are also standard conditions of sentencing in most Redmond cases.

How to Search Redmond DUI Records Online

There are two main online tools for finding DUI records tied to Redmond cases. The first is the Washington Courts public portal at https://dw.courts.wa.gov/, which covers district and municipal courts including Redmond Municipal Court. The second is the Odyssey Portal at https://odysseyportal.courts.wa.gov/odyportal, which covers superior courts and handles felony cases.

To search, go to the portal and enter the person's first and last name. The system returns a list of matching cases with basic details. You can filter by date range or case type to narrow results. If you know the case number, enter it directly for a faster lookup. Both portals are free to use and do not require an account or login.

Keep in mind that dismissed cases, deferred sentences, and vacated convictions may appear differently in the system or may not appear at all depending on the court order. If you need records for legal or employment purposes, request certified copies directly from the clerk's office.

License Suspension and DOL Records

A DUI arrest in Redmond triggers a separate administrative action through the Washington Department of Licensing (DOL). The DOL can suspend a driver's license independent of the criminal case outcome. This happens automatically after a DUI arrest unless the driver requests a hearing within 20 days.

DOL suspension records are separate from court records. You can find information about driver license status and DUI-related actions on the DOL website at https://www.dol.wa.gov/driverslicense/duiresources.html. This page also covers ignition interlock device requirements, SR-22 insurance requirements, and steps to reinstate a suspended license after a DUI conviction in Redmond or anywhere else in Washington.

For first offenses, DOL suspension periods range from 90 days to one year depending on BAC and whether the driver refused testing. Higher BAC readings and refusals lead to longer suspensions. A second or subsequent DUI leads to longer suspension periods and stricter reinstatement requirements.

Requesting Copies of Redmond DUI Court Records

To get paper copies of a DUI case file from Redmond Municipal Court, contact the court clerk at (425) 556-2190 or visit in person at 15670 NE 85th St, Redmond, WA 98052. The clerk can provide non-certified copies at $0.50 per page. Certified copies cost $5.00 for the certification plus $1.00 per page.

For felony DUI records at King County Superior Court, contact the King County Clerk's Office. You can also review records for the broader King County court system and related DUI cases on the King County DUI Records page.

If you are looking for your own DUI record for an expungement or vacation petition, the clerk can help you pull the full case file. Washington allows vacation of certain DUI convictions under RCW 9.96.060 if several years have passed and all conditions of the sentence were met. Talk to an attorney before filing a vacation petition to make sure you qualify.

Police reports tied to a DUI arrest are held by the Redmond Police Department, not the court. You can request those separately through the department's public records office. Response times vary, and some portions of active investigation files may be withheld under Washington's Public Records Act.