Sammamish DUI Records Lookup

DUI records in Sammamish, Washington are maintained by Sammamish Municipal Court for misdemeanor cases and King County Superior Court for felony offenses. Both courts keep public records with case filings, hearing dates, judgments, and sentencing information. This page explains how to find DUI records tied to Sammamish cases, what information those records contain, how license suspensions work, and how to get certified copies of court documents.

Sammamish Municipal Court: Where DUI Cases Start

DUI arrests made within Sammamish city limits are processed at Sammamish Municipal Court when the charge is a gross misdemeanor. This includes first, second, and third offenses within a ten-year period. The court is at 801 228th Ave SE, Sammamish, WA 98075. Phone is (425) 295-0500.

Records at Sammamish Municipal Court are public. A DUI case file typically contains the charging document, all scheduled and completed hearings, motions from both sides, any deferred sentencing agreements, and the final judgment. If the defendant was convicted, the record includes the imposed jail sentence, fines, probation terms, treatment requirements, and ignition interlock conditions.

Online case information for Sammamish Municipal Court is available through the Washington Courts district and municipal portal at https://dw.courts.wa.gov/. You can search by name or case number. The search is free. It returns basic case data including court, filing date, case type, and current status. Full document copies require a request to the clerk's office.

King County Superior Court for Felony DUI

When a Sammamish DUI is charged as a felony, it moves to King County Superior Court. A fourth or subsequent DUI within ten years triggers felony status under Washington law. Prior convictions for vehicular assault, vehicular homicide, or similar offenses can also elevate the charge even with fewer prior DUIs.

Felony DUI records at King County Superior Court are searchable through the Odyssey Portal at https://odysseyportal.courts.wa.gov/odyportal. This statewide portal covers all superior courts in Washington. Enter the defendant's name or case number to find the case. Results show the case type, parties, filing date, and upcoming events.

For records held at the county level, the King County DUI Records page provides more detail on how King County Superior Court and its clerk's office handle DUI case records, what fees apply, and how to get certified copies of felony case documents.

DUI Laws and Penalties in Washington

Washington's DUI statute is RCW 46.61.502. A driver with a BAC of 0.08 or higher commits DUI. Driving while impaired by any drug or controlled substance also qualifies under the same statute. The 0.08 limit applies to most drivers. Commercial drivers face a 0.04 limit and drivers under 21 face a 0.02 limit.

Penalty minimums for DUI in Washington are set at RCW 46.61.5055. First offense with BAC under 0.15: minimum 24 hours jail, $350 fine. First offense with BAC 0.15 or higher, or test refusal: minimum 48 hours jail, $500 fine. These are floor amounts. Courts routinely impose much more once assessments, lab fees, victim assessment surcharges, and other fees are added to the judgment.

Second offenses within seven years require at least 30 days in jail. Third offenses carry a 90-day minimum. Electronic home monitoring may substitute for a portion of the required jail time, at the court's discretion. An ignition interlock device is required for all DUI convictions, regardless of whether the sentence involves jail time or not.

How to Search Sammamish DUI Records Online

Searching for a DUI case tied to Sammamish is straightforward using the two state portals. For misdemeanor cases at Sammamish Municipal Court, go to https://dw.courts.wa.gov/. Select the search option for district and municipal courts. Enter the person's full name and, if known, a date of birth to filter results.

For felony cases at King County Superior Court, go to https://odysseyportal.courts.wa.gov/odyportal. Use the party name search and enter the name. You can also limit results to King County to avoid cases from other counties appearing in your results.

Both tools return case-level information: case number, filing date, court name, case type, and event history. They do not provide the full text of documents. If a case shows multiple charges, look at each charge separately to find DUI-specific entries. If you need more than what the online search shows, contact the relevant clerk's office directly.

License Suspension and the DOL After a DUI Arrest

A DUI arrest in Sammamish triggers an automatic DOL administrative process. The arresting officer sends a report to the Washington Department of Licensing, and the DOL can suspend driving privileges independently of the court case. The suspension process starts from the arrest date, not the conviction date.

Drivers have 20 days from the arrest date to request a DOL hearing to contest the suspension. Without a hearing request, the suspension becomes effective automatically. For a first offense with BAC under 0.15, the suspension is 90 days. For BAC at or above 0.15 or test refusal, the suspension is one year. Second and subsequent offenses carry longer suspension periods.

Visit the DOL's DUI resources page at https://www.dol.wa.gov/driverslicense/duiresources.html for full information on suspension timelines, ignition interlock requirements, SR-22 insurance, and how to get a license reinstated after serving a DUI suspension in Washington.

Getting Copies of Sammamish DUI Court Records

To request documents from a Sammamish Municipal Court DUI case, contact the clerk at 801 228th Ave SE, Sammamish, WA 98075, or call (425) 295-0500. Standard copy fees apply: $0.50 per page for non-certified copies and $5.00 plus $1.00 per page for certified copies. You need the defendant's name or case number to request the right file.

For felony DUI records at King County Superior Court, contact the King County Clerk's Office. Fees are the same. Requests can be submitted in person, by mail, or in some cases by email. Mail requests should include case information, the specific documents needed, and a payment method or check made out to the clerk's office.

Police records from the DUI arrest, including the initial report, officer notes, and any video footage, are held by the Sammamish Police Department. These are not court records and must be requested separately under Washington's Public Records Act. Response times can vary depending on case status and request volume.

If you want to petition to have a Sammamish DUI conviction vacated from your record, Washington law allows this in limited situations under RCW 9.96.060. You must show that the required waiting period has passed, all fines and conditions were completed, and no new criminal offenses occurred. The clerk can provide the case file you need, and an attorney can evaluate whether you meet the eligibility requirements for vacation based on your specific record.