Find DUI Records in Renton

DUI records in Renton, Washington are held at Renton Municipal Court for misdemeanor charges and at King County Superior Court when a case involves a felony. These records are open to the public and contain charging documents, hearing schedules, conviction details, fines, and any terms of probation. This page explains how to search Renton DUI cases online, what records exist, how to get copies, and what Washington law says about DUI penalties and license consequences.

Renton Municipal Court and DUI Filings

Renton Municipal Court handles DUI cases that are charged as gross misdemeanors. This covers a first, second, or third offense within a ten-year window. The court is at 1055 S Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057. The main phone number is (425) 430-6550.

Each DUI case filed at Renton Municipal Court creates a public record. That record includes the original charging document, any motions filed during the case, the court calendar entries, plea agreements if one was reached, and the final judgment and sentence. If a jury trial was held, transcripts may also be part of the file. The clerk retains these records for several years after the case closes.

Case information from Renton Municipal Court is available online through the Washington Courts public portal at https://dw.courts.wa.gov/. This site covers district and municipal courts throughout the state. You can search by name, date of birth, or case number. Basic case status information is free. For full documents, contact the court clerk directly.

Felony DUI Cases at King County Superior Court

When a DUI arrest in Renton involves a fourth or subsequent offense within ten years, the case is elevated to a felony and filed in King County Superior Court rather than Renton Municipal Court. Certain prior convictions, including vehicular homicide or assault, can also push a case to felony status even with fewer prior DUIs.

Felony DUI records from King County Superior Court are searchable through the Odyssey Portal at https://odysseyportal.courts.wa.gov/odyportal. The portal lets you look up cases by party name or case number. Search results show case type, filing date, parties involved, and scheduled events. The search is free to use without an account.

To get paper documents from a King County Superior Court felony DUI file, contact the King County Clerk's Office. Copies are $0.50 per page. Certified copies cost $5.00 plus $1.00 per page. You can learn more about county-level records on the King County DUI Records page.

Washington DUI Law: What the Statutes Say

The core DUI statute in Washington is RCW 46.61.502. Under this law, a driver is guilty of DUI when operating a vehicle with a BAC of 0.08 or higher, or when impaired by alcohol, cannabis, any drug, or any combination. Lower BAC limits apply to commercial drivers (0.04) and drivers under 21 (0.02).

Penalties for DUI in Washington are found at RCW 46.61.5055. The minimum sentence for a first offense DUI with BAC under 0.15 is 24 hours in jail and a $350 fine. If BAC was 0.15 or higher, or the driver refused the breath test, the minimum becomes 48 hours in jail and a $500 fine. Actual fines in Renton cases are typically much higher once court fees and assessments are added.

Second offense minimums rise to 30 days in jail when the prior offense was within seven years. Third and subsequent offenses carry 90-day minimums. Electronic home monitoring can substitute for part of the jail time in some cases, but courts decide this on a case-by-case basis.

Searching DUI Records in Renton: Step by Step

For misdemeanor DUI cases filed at Renton Municipal Court, go to https://dw.courts.wa.gov/. On the search page, enter the first and last name of the person you are looking up. You can also add a date of birth to narrow results. The system returns a list of matching cases with court, case number, and filing date.

For felony cases, use the Odyssey Portal at https://odysseyportal.courts.wa.gov/odyportal. The search works the same way. If you see multiple matches, look at the court name and case type to find the right one. DUI misdemeanors appear as "DUI" or "DWLS" in many district and municipal courts. Felony DUI shows as a class B or class C felony in superior court.

Both portals are free and open to anyone. No login is needed. Results are updated as hearings are scheduled and completed. If a case is very recent, it may take a few days to appear in the system after the initial filing.

DOL License Suspension After a Renton DUI

An arrest for DUI in Renton triggers two separate processes. One is the criminal case in court. The other is a civil administrative action through the Washington Department of Licensing. The DOL can suspend driving privileges even before the criminal case is resolved.

After a DUI arrest, law enforcement sends notice to the DOL. The driver has 20 days to request a DOL hearing to contest the suspension. If no hearing is requested, the suspension takes effect automatically. For a first offense with BAC under 0.15, the suspension period is 90 days. For BAC at or above 0.15 or a test refusal, the suspension is one year.

The DOL website at https://www.dol.wa.gov/driverslicense/duiresources.html has full details on suspension timelines, ignition interlock requirements, and how to reinstate a suspended license. After a DUI conviction in Renton, the court also reports to the DOL, which may trigger additional license consequences separate from the arrest-based suspension.

Getting Copies of Renton DUI Records

To get copies of a case file from Renton Municipal Court, visit or contact the clerk at 1055 S Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057, phone (425) 430-6550. The clerk can provide non-certified copies at $0.50 per page and certified copies at $5.00 plus $1.00 per page. You will need to know the case number or the full name of the defendant.

If the case was handled at the felony level in King County Superior Court, contact the King County Clerk's Office for documents from that file. The same fee schedule applies statewide. Remote requests can be made by mail. Include a check payable to the court, a description of the records you need, and a self-addressed stamped envelope for the return.

Police reports are not held by the court. They are kept by the Renton Police Department. Submit a public records request directly to the department if you need the arrest report, dash cam footage, or breath test records. Under Washington's Public Records Act, most of these materials are releasable once the criminal case is resolved, though some portions may be redacted.

If you need your own DUI record to apply for a vacation of the conviction, the court clerk can pull the full file for review. Washington allows vacation of certain DUI convictions under RCW 9.96.060 after a waiting period, provided all fines and conditions were completed. A lawyer can help you determine if you qualify based on your specific case history.