Search Walla Walla DUI Records

DUI records for Walla Walla are held at Walla Walla Municipal Court for misdemeanor cases and Walla Walla County Superior Court for felony charges. Walla Walla is the county seat of Walla Walla County in southeastern Washington, and its municipal court handles DUI cases that arise within city limits. This page explains how to search records online, how to get copies of documents, what penalties Washington law imposes for DUI, and what happens to your driver's license after an arrest.

Courts for DUI Cases in Walla Walla

Walla Walla Municipal Court handles misdemeanor DUI charges for incidents within city limits. The court is at 15 N 3rd Ave, Walla Walla, WA 99362, and can be reached at (509) 527-4472. Washington's DUI statute, RCW 46.61.502, sets the legal limits and defines the offense. First, second, and third DUI offenses that don't qualify as felonies under state law are heard in municipal court.

Felony DUI cases move to Walla Walla County Superior Court at 315 W Main St, Walla Walla, WA 99362. The Superior Court phone number is (509) 524-2760. A DUI becomes a class B felony when the person has four or more prior DUI convictions within ten years or has a prior vehicular homicide or vehicular assault on their record. These are serious criminal matters handled with full court proceedings, and the records are public.

DUI arrests that occur in unincorporated Walla Walla County, outside city limits, go to Walla Walla County District Court rather than the municipal court. Both systems appear in the statewide online search tools, so checking both is straightforward.

How to Search DUI Records Online

The state provides two free public portals for DUI record searches. Walla Walla Municipal Court records appear in the Washington Courts public search. This portal covers all district and municipal courts in Washington. Search by full name, date of birth, or case number. Results show the charges, court appearance dates, and how the case was resolved.

For Walla Walla County Superior Court records, use the Odyssey Portal. This covers superior courts statewide and allows searching by name or case number without an account. Case summaries and party information are available to the public. Full document copies require a formal request and payment of the standard copy fee.

Using the full legal name gives the best results. Adding a date of birth helps filter results when names are common. Both portals are free to use, work on any device, and do not require registration. There may be a brief delay between a court event and when the online record reflects it.

DUI Penalties That Apply in Walla Walla

Washington's mandatory DUI penalties are found in RCW 46.61.5055. These apply statewide and set floors that courts in Walla Walla, like everywhere else in Washington, must follow. The law draws a line between cases with a BAC below 0.15 and those at or above 0.15, or where the driver refused a breath test.

For a first offense with a BAC below 0.15, the minimum sentence is 24 hours in jail and a fine of at least $350. If the BAC was 0.15 or higher or the driver refused a breath test, the minimum rises to 48 hours in jail and a $500 fine. Walla Walla Municipal Court may also require an ignition interlock device, an alcohol evaluation, and completion of any treatment that the evaluation recommends.

Second offenses carry a minimum of 30 days in jail along with 60 days of electronic home monitoring. A third conviction means at least 90 days in jail plus 120 days of home monitoring. These minimums are mandatory. Judges have discretion to impose more than the minimum, and they often do when there are aggravating circumstances. A fourth DUI within ten years becomes a class B felony, which carries up to ten years in state prison.

Requesting Copies of DUI Records

Paper copies of records from Walla Walla Municipal Court can be requested in person at 15 N 3rd Ave or by mail. The standard fee is $0.50 per page. Certified copies cost $5 for the first page plus $1 for each subsequent page. Call (509) 527-4472 before you visit to check current hours and confirm the fee schedule has not changed.

For copies from Walla Walla County Superior Court, visit or write to 315 W Main St, Walla Walla, WA 99362, or call (509) 524-2760. Bring valid photo ID if you appear in person. Mail requests should include the party's full name, approximate case date, any known case numbers, and a check or money order for the copy fees. Call ahead to confirm what payment forms are accepted.

The Washington Department of Licensing maintains driving records that show any DUI-related license suspensions, revocations, or ignition interlock requirements. Driving records can be ordered online through the DOL website for $13. This is a separate record from what the courts maintain and covers the administrative side of a DUI case.

License Suspension After a DUI Arrest

A DUI arrest in Walla Walla starts two parallel processes. One is the criminal case in court. The other is an administrative license review by the Department of Licensing. These run independently. A license suspension can happen even if the criminal case is dismissed or the charge is reduced in court.

Drivers have 60 days from the date of arrest to ask for a DOL hearing to contest the suspension. Missing that window means the suspension kicks in automatically. A first offense with a BAC below 0.15 leads to a 90-day suspension. A BAC of 0.15 or higher, or a breath test refusal, brings a one-year suspension. A second offense can trigger a two-year revocation.

An ignition interlock license may be available during a suspension period. This license lets you drive with a breath test device installed in your car. You apply through the DOL, arrange installation with a certified vendor, and pay all associated costs. Complying fully with all conditions is required to keep the interlock license active.

Local Resources in Walla Walla

Walla Walla Municipal Court at (509) 527-4472 can help with questions about pending cases, hearing schedules, and records requests. Walla Walla County Superior Court at (509) 524-2760 handles felony case questions. Legal aid for income-qualified residents is available through Northwest Justice Project. The Walla Walla County Bar Association can provide referrals to local DUI defense attorneys if you need private counsel.

For county-wide DUI records information covering the entire Walla Walla County court system, visit the Walla Walla County DUI Records page.