Clark County DUI Records Search

Clark County DUI records are filed in multiple courts across southwest Washington's most populous county. Felony DUI cases go to Clark County Superior Court in Vancouver. Misdemeanor DUI cases in unincorporated areas are handled by Clark County District Court. Vancouver, Battle Ground, Camas, and Washougal each have municipal courts that process DUI arrests within their city limits. This page covers where to search, how to get copies, and what Washington law requires in Clark County DUI cases.

How to Search Clark County DUI Records Online

Clark County superior court DUI records are searchable through the Washington Odyssey Portal. This state-run system covers 35 superior courts including Clark County. Search by defendant name, case number, or filing date range. The portal returns case status, charge descriptions, hearing dates, and final dispositions. Felony DUI cases -- those charged as Class B felonies due to prior offense history -- will appear here. As of January 1, 2026, a third DUI within 15 years also qualifies as a felony, which means more Clark County cases will flow through superior court going forward.

For misdemeanor DUI records from Clark County District Court, use the Washington Courts public portal. This system covers district and many municipal courts statewide. Clark County's volume of DUI cases is among the highest in southwest Washington, and a large share of misdemeanor cases from unincorporated areas will appear here. The portal is free and open to anyone.

Vancouver Municipal Court, Battle Ground Municipal Court, Camas Municipal Court, and Washougal Municipal Court may also appear on the Washington Courts portal. If a search there returns no results, contact the municipal court directly. Each city's court manages its own records. Clark County's size means a lot of DUI cases pass through Vancouver Municipal Court in particular, and direct contact there can be faster for recent cases.

Clark County Courts That Handle DUI Cases

Clark County Superior Court is located at 1200 Franklin St, Vancouver, WA 98660. The Superior Court Clerk can be reached at (360) 397-2292. Superior court handles all felony DUI charges in Clark County, appeals from lower courts, and cases where a defendant has a prior felony DUI on record. Given Clark County's population of roughly 530,000, the superior court processes a significant number of felony DUI cases each year compared to smaller Washington counties.

Clark County District Court, reachable at (360) 397-2256, handles misdemeanor and gross misdemeanor DUI cases in unincorporated Clark County. This is where first, second, and third DUI offenses outside city limits are prosecuted. District court is also the court that handles deferred prosecution petitions for misdemeanor DUI defendants in unincorporated areas.

Vancouver Municipal Court handles DUI cases arising within the city of Vancouver. Battle Ground, Camas, and Washougal each have their own municipal courts. If you are searching for a DUI that happened inside one of those cities, contact the specific municipal court. Vancouver Municipal Court processes the largest volume of city-level DUI cases in Clark County by far, given that Vancouver is the county seat and the most populous city in southwest Washington.

What Clark County DUI Records Contain

DUI court records in Clark County document the full lifecycle of a case from arrest to final disposition. Superior court felony DUI files typically include the information or indictment, arraignment minutes, pretrial motions, any plea agreement, jury instructions if the case went to trial, the verdict or finding, and the sentencing order. Sentencing orders in Clark County felony DUI cases often specify ignition interlock device requirements, chemical dependency treatment conditions, and terms of community supervision.

District and municipal court DUI records include the citation or criminal complaint, any notice of appearance or arraignment entry, pretrial hearing entries, deferred prosecution agreements where applicable, and the final disposition. Even a case that was dismissed or resulted in a deferred prosecution is still a public court record. The deferred prosecution agreement itself is a court filing and can be obtained.

All Washington court records are public under the Public Records Act, RCW 42.56. Any person can request copies. You do not need to show a reason or have a personal connection to the case. Provide the full name of the defendant, date of birth if available, and the approximate case year. A case number speeds up the process significantly.

Copy fees in Clark County follow standard Washington rates. Regular copies cost $0.50 per page. Certified copies are $5 for the first page and $1 for each additional page. Requests submitted in person are usually processed faster than mail requests. Clark County Superior Court handles a high volume of record requests, so processing times can vary.

Washington DUI Law in Clark County Courts

Washington DUI law is defined in RCW 46.61.502. A person commits DUI if they drive with a BAC of 0.08 or higher, a THC concentration of 5.00 nanograms per milliliter or higher within two hours of driving, or while under the influence of any intoxicating substance. Refusal to submit to a breath or blood test carries its own penalties separate from the DUI charge itself.

Penalties are set in RCW 46.61.5055. First offense with BAC under 0.15 requires a minimum 24 hours in jail and a fine of at least $350. First offense with BAC at 0.15 or above, or refusal, requires 48 hours minimum in jail and a $500 fine. Second offense carries at least 30 days in jail plus 60 days of electronic home monitoring and a fine of at least $500. Third offense requires at least 90 days in jail, 120 days of electronic home monitoring, and a $1,000 fine minimum.

Clark County has several specialized DUI court resources given its size. The county's criminal justice system processes a higher volume of DUI cases than most Washington counties. Prosecutors, public defenders, and defense attorneys in Clark County are generally more familiar with DUI case law and the local court's tendencies than practitioners in smaller rural counties. That local knowledge matters for defendants and for anyone trying to understand how cases typically resolve.

Driver's License Suspension Records for Clark County DUI Cases

A DUI arrest in Washington -- including Clark County -- triggers an automatic administrative suspension process run by the Washington Department of Licensing. The DOL suspension is separate from the criminal court case. A driver has 20 days from the arrest notice to request a DOL hearing to contest the suspension. Missing that deadline gives up the right to a hearing.

The DOL DUI resources page provides information on the suspension process, ignition interlock requirements, and how to check a driver's license status. DOL records are separate from court records. They show suspension status and compliance with reinstatement requirements but not the details of the underlying criminal case.

Clark County residents facing a DUI suspension often deal with significant hardship given the county's sprawling geography and limited public transit options. Ignition interlock device requirements are a common condition for reinstatement. The DOL maintains a list of approved IID providers. Compliance with IID requirements is tracked by DOL, not by the court clerk.

Requesting Copies of Clark County DUI Records

To request copies of Clark County DUI records, contact the clerk of the court where the case was filed. For Clark County Superior Court, call (360) 397-2292 or visit 1200 Franklin St, Vancouver, WA 98660. Court hours are generally Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. For Clark County District Court, call (360) 397-2256. Each municipal court has its own contact information.

Mail requests are accepted by all Clark County courts. Include the full name of the defendant, date of birth if known, approximate case date, and the type of records needed. Certified copy requests require prepayment. The court will confirm the cost before sending documents. Processing times vary. Clark County Superior Court handles a large volume of records requests, so allow extra time for mail requests especially.

If you only need basic case information -- charge, disposition, case status, hearing dates -- the online portals are free and often sufficient. For certified copies or full case files, a formal request to the court clerk is required regardless of what you can see online.

Nearby County DUI Records

Clark County borders Cowlitz County to the north, Skamania County to the east, and the Columbia River to the south (Oregon). Klickitat County lies to the east of Skamania. Cowlitz County DUI records are accessible through the same Washington Odyssey Portal for superior court cases. If a case involved events in multiple counties or if you are unsure where charges were filed, a statewide name search on the Odyssey Portal can quickly identify the filing county without guessing.