Search Clallam County DUI Records

Clallam County DUI records are filed and maintained across several courts on Washington's Olympic Peninsula. Felony DUI cases go to Clallam County Superior Court in Port Angeles, while misdemeanor charges in unincorporated areas land in Clallam County District Court. Port Angeles and Sequim each operate their own municipal courts for offenses within city limits. This guide explains where to search, how to request copies, what records contain, and what penalties apply under Washington law.

How to Search Clallam County DUI Records Online

Clallam County superior court DUI records are available through the Washington Odyssey Portal. This statewide system covers 35 superior courts, including Clallam County. On the portal you can search by name, case number, or filing date. Results show the charge, hearing schedule, case status, and disposition. Felony DUI cases -- those involving a fourth or subsequent offense within 10 years -- are filed in Clallam County Superior Court and will appear here.

Misdemeanor DUI records from Clallam County District Court are searchable through the Washington Courts public portal. This system covers district and some municipal courts across the state. Most first, second, and third DUI offenses in unincorporated Clallam County are handled at the district court level. The public portal search is free and available to anyone without registration.

Municipal court records for Port Angeles and Sequim may also appear in the Washington Courts portal, though availability can vary. If a case you need does not appear online, contact the municipal court clerk directly for that city. For records predating the digital systems, a written request to the clerk's office is the most reliable method.

Clallam County Courts That Handle DUI Cases

Three court levels process DUI cases in Clallam County. Clallam County Superior Court, located at 223 E 4th St, Port Angeles, WA 98362, handles felony DUI charges. The Superior Court Clerk's office can be reached at (360) 417-2420. This court also handles cases where a defendant has a prior felony DUI conviction, regardless of current offense level.

Clallam County District Court handles misdemeanor and gross misdemeanor DUI cases in unincorporated parts of the county. District court is the most common venue for DUI cases countywide. It has authority over all state law violations that occur outside city limits and below the felony threshold.

Port Angeles Municipal Court handles DUI arrests that occur within Port Angeles city limits. Sequim Municipal Court covers offenses within Sequim. Both cities have their own prosecutors and court clerks. If you know an arrest happened inside one of these cities, start your search with the relevant municipal court. Their records may not always be on the statewide portal, so a direct call to the court saves time.

What Clallam County DUI Records Include

DUI records in Clallam County vary by court type but generally include the same core documents. At the superior court level, a record typically contains the charging information, arraignment entry, pretrial hearing minutes, plea or verdict, sentencing order, and any probation conditions. Sentencing orders for felony DUI cases often include ignition interlock device requirements, treatment program enrollment, and supervision terms.

At the district or municipal court level, records include the citation or complaint, the notice of hearing, any deferred prosecution agreement (if one was granted), and the final disposition entry. A deferred prosecution is a specific legal path available in Washington that can keep a DUI off a person's permanent record if completed successfully -- but that agreement itself is still a public court record.

All DUI records in Washington are public records under the Public Records Act, RCW 42.56. Anyone may request copies. You do not need to be a party to the case. Provide the defendant's full name, date of birth if you have it, and the case number when possible. Without a case number, the search takes longer but is still available.

Copy fees are standard across Washington courts. Regular copies run $0.50 per page. Certified copies cost $5 for the first page and $1 for each page after that. Requests can be submitted in person at the courthouse or by mail. Some courts accept email requests for non-certified copies.

Washington DUI Law as Applied in Clallam County

Washington defines DUI under RCW 46.61.502. The law sets a BAC limit of 0.08. It also sets a THC limit of 5.00 nanograms per milliliter of blood within two hours of driving. A person can be charged even with a lower measured level if observed impairment is evident. Refusing a breath or blood test triggers enhanced penalties.

Penalties are established in RCW 46.61.5055. A first offense with BAC under 0.15 carries a minimum 24 hours in jail and a fine of at least $350. If the BAC was 0.15 or above, or the driver refused testing, the minimum jumps to 48 hours in jail and a $500 fine. Second offense minimums are 30 days in jail plus 60 days of electronic home monitoring, with a fine of at least $500. Third offense carries 90 days in jail, 120 days of electronic home monitoring, and a minimum $1,000 fine.

Effective January 1, 2026, Washington law classifies a third DUI within 15 years as a felony, in addition to the existing rule covering a fourth offense within 10 years. Clallam County Superior Court will handle those cases. The practical effect is that more cases will shift from district court to superior court in coming years.

Driver's License Suspension Records in Clallam County

DUI arrests in Washington trigger an automatic administrative license suspension process separate from the criminal case. The Washington Department of Licensing (DOL) handles this process. A suspension notice is issued after a DUI arrest whether or not criminal charges result in a conviction.

You can check suspension status and view DOL driver records through the DOL DUI resources page. This is separate from court records. DOL records show license status, suspension periods, any ignition interlock requirements, and compliance history. They do not show the underlying criminal case details -- for that you need court records through Odyssey or the court portals.

Clallam County residents dealing with a suspension after a DUI arrest have 20 days from the date of the notice to request a DOL hearing to contest the suspension. Missing that deadline waives the right to a hearing. The suspension and the criminal case proceed on separate tracks. A person can win the criminal case and still lose their license administratively, or vice versa.

Requesting Clallam County DUI Record Copies

To request copies of Clallam County DUI records, contact the clerk of the court where the case was filed. For superior court cases, reach the Clallam County Superior Court Clerk at (360) 417-2420. The clerk's office is at 223 E 4th St, Port Angeles, WA 98362. Hours are generally Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., but call ahead to confirm current hours.

Mail requests are accepted. Include the defendant's full name, date of birth if known, approximate case date or year, and the type of document you need. Certified copies require payment in advance. The court will send a cost estimate before processing if the total is unclear. Checks are typically made out to the Clallam County Superior Court.

For district court records, contact Clallam County District Court. For Port Angeles Municipal Court or Sequim Municipal Court records, contact those courts directly. Each court maintains its own records and processes requests independently. Do not assume a request to one court will pull records from another.

Online access through the Odyssey Portal and the Washington Courts portal is free. If you only need case status, charge information, or hearing dates, the online tools may be all you need. Certified or paper copies require a formal request and fee payment regardless of what you found online.

Deferred Prosecution and Vacation of Clallam County DUI Records

Washington law allows DUI defendants to seek deferred prosecution in limited cases. A deferred prosecution requires the defendant to admit to a chemical dependency or mental health problem that contributed to the offense, complete a two-year treatment program, and meet other conditions. If the program is completed, the charge is dismissed. If not, prosecution resumes. The deferred prosecution itself is a court record and remains public.

A DUI conviction in Washington may be eligible for vacation under RCW 9.96.060 in some circumstances. Vacation removes the conviction from the publicly searchable record. But it does not erase the underlying record entirely. Law enforcement and courts can still see vacated convictions. Not all DUI convictions qualify. Felony DUI convictions are generally not eligible for vacation. Contact a licensed Washington attorney for guidance on whether a specific Clallam County DUI record qualifies.

Nearby County DUI Records

Clallam County sits at the northwest tip of the Olympic Peninsula. Jefferson County borders it to the south. Jefferson County DUI records are handled through the Jefferson County Superior Court in Port Townsend and the Jefferson County District Court. You can search Jefferson County superior court cases through the same Washington Odyssey Portal.

Mason County lies further south along Hood Canal. Grays Harbor County is to the southwest. If a DUI case involves events that crossed county lines or if you are unsure which county filed charges, start with the Odyssey Portal name search -- it searches across all participating superior courts at once, which can help identify where a case was filed without knowing the county in advance.