Search SeaTac DUI Records

DUI records in SeaTac, Washington are filed at SeaTac Municipal Court for misdemeanor charges and King County Superior Court when the offense rises to a felony. Washington courts make these records public, and you can search them online at no cost. This page explains which courts handle SeaTac DUI cases, how to find case information online, what penalties apply under Washington law, how the DOL handles license suspension, and how to get copies of court documents.

SeaTac Municipal Court: DUI Misdemeanor Cases

SeaTac Municipal Court handles DUI charges filed as gross misdemeanors. This applies to first, second, and third offenses within a ten-year period. The court is located at 4800 S 188th St, SeaTac, WA 98188. The phone number is (206) 973-4890.

Public records at SeaTac Municipal Court include the original charging document, the full event history showing all hearings and continuances, any motions filed during the case, and the final judgment. If the case ended in a conviction, the record shows jail time imposed, total fines, probation terms, and any treatment or ignition interlock requirements. If the case was dismissed or resulted in a deferred prosecution, that outcome is also part of the public record.

Case information from SeaTac Municipal Court is searchable online through the Washington Courts public portal at https://dw.courts.wa.gov/. This system covers district and municipal courts throughout Washington, including SeaTac. Search by name or case number. Results show basic case data. Access is free. Full document copies require a records request to the court clerk.

King County Superior Court for Felony DUI Cases

Felony DUI cases from SeaTac are handled by King County Superior Court. A case becomes a felony when the driver has four or more DUI convictions within ten years, or when certain prior offenses are part of the person's record. Felony DUI is a class B or class C felony depending on the specifics of the prior record.

Records from King County Superior Court DUI cases are available through the Odyssey Portal at https://odysseyportal.courts.wa.gov/odyportal. The portal lets you search by party name or case number. You can filter by court to limit results to King County Superior Court. Search results show case type, filing date, parties, and event history.

For a broader overview of King County DUI records, including information on the clerk's office, copy fees, and how to request documents, see the King County DUI Records page. That page also explains the King County court structure and how cases move between municipal and superior court levels.

Washington DUI Statutes and Penalties

Washington's DUI law is found at RCW 46.61.502. This statute defines DUI as driving or being in physical control of a vehicle with a BAC of 0.08 or more, or while impaired by any drug or controlled substance. The threshold is lower for commercial drivers (0.04) and drivers under 21 (0.02).

Penalties are listed at RCW 46.61.5055. A first DUI conviction with BAC under 0.15 requires a minimum of 24 hours in jail and a $350 fine. A first offense with BAC at or above 0.15, or a breath test refusal, requires at least 48 hours in jail and a $500 fine. Real-world costs in SeaTac are significantly higher when court fees, assessment surcharges, treatment costs, and monitoring fees are added.

Second offense minimums: 30 days jail within seven years of the prior. Third offense minimums: 90 days jail within ten years. Electronic home monitoring may partially replace jail time. All convictions require an ignition interlock device. Courts may also order substance abuse treatment and impose probation supervision periods of up to five years.

How to Find DUI Records for SeaTac Cases

Start with the right portal for the court type. Misdemeanor DUI cases at SeaTac Municipal Court are in the Washington Courts district and municipal portal at https://dw.courts.wa.gov/. Felony DUI cases at King County Superior Court are in the Odyssey Portal at https://odysseyportal.courts.wa.gov/odyportal.

For both portals, search by the person's full name. Adding a date of birth helps filter results when the name is not unique. The portal returns a list of matching cases. Click a case to see the event history and current status. If the case is open, you can see upcoming hearing dates. If it is closed, the disposition is listed.

Keep in mind that cases filed very recently may not appear right away. Courts typically update records within a few business days of each filing or hearing. If a case is not showing up, check again after a few days or contact the court clerk directly to confirm the case was filed.

DOL Suspension After a SeaTac DUI Arrest

Every DUI arrest in SeaTac results in two separate tracks: a criminal case in court and an administrative license action through the Washington Department of Licensing. The DOL process runs independently of the court case and can result in suspension even if the criminal charge is later reduced or dismissed.

After a DUI arrest, the arresting officer submits a sworn statement to the DOL. The driver then has 20 days to request a hearing to fight the suspension. If no hearing is requested, the suspension goes into effect automatically. For a first offense with BAC under 0.15, suspension lasts 90 days. BAC at or above 0.15 or test refusal leads to a one-year suspension.

The DOL publishes detailed information about DUI-related license actions at https://www.dol.wa.gov/driverslicense/duiresources.html. This covers suspension durations, how to request a hearing, ignition interlock requirements, SR-22 proof of insurance, and the license reinstatement process after a DUI in SeaTac or anywhere in Washington.

Requesting Copies of SeaTac DUI Records

To request documents from a SeaTac Municipal Court DUI case, contact the court clerk at 4800 S 188th St, SeaTac, WA 98188, phone (206) 973-4890. The court charges $0.50 per page for regular copies and $5.00 plus $1.00 per page for certified copies. You will need the defendant's name or case number to identify the right file.

For felony case records at King County Superior Court, contact the King County Clerk's Office. The same statewide fee schedule applies. Both in-person and mail requests are accepted. For mail requests, include a written description of the records, the case number if known, and a check or money order payable to the clerk's office.

Arrest records and police reports tied to a SeaTac DUI case are held by the SeaTac Police Department, not the court. These must be requested separately under Washington's Public Records Act. Most records are releasable after the criminal case closes, though portions may be redacted to protect ongoing investigations or third-party information.

If you are looking to vacate a DUI conviction from your record, Washington's vacation statute at RCW 9.96.060 allows this in limited cases. You generally need to show that a set number of years have passed since the conviction, that all conditions of the sentence were fully completed, and that you have had no new offenses. The clerk can pull your case file, and a defense attorney can tell you whether your specific record qualifies.