Grant County DUI Records Search

Grant County DUI records are maintained across several courts in central Washington, covering charges filed under RCW 46.61.502 through the county Superior Court, District Court, and Moses Lake Municipal Court. This page explains where to find those records, what each court handles, and how the state's online portals work.

How Grant County Handles DUI Cases

DUI cases in Grant County move through different courts depending on where the stop occurred and how the charge is classified. A first, second, or third DUI within 10 years is charged as a gross misdemeanor under RCW 46.61.502. A fourth or subsequent DUI within 10 years (or 15 years starting January 2026) becomes a Class B felony. Gross misdemeanors go to District Court or a city municipal court. Felony charges go to Superior Court.

Grant County is a large agricultural county that stretches across central Washington. The geography means law enforcement activity spans many miles of highway and rural road. State patrol, county sheriff, and city police all make DUI stops here, and each feeds into the appropriate court depending on jurisdiction. Knowing which court has your case is the first step to pulling the right DUI records.

The Odyssey Portal is the main statewide tool for searching Superior Court records, and Grant County is fully integrated with it. District Court records are accessible through the Washington Courts public search portal. Moses Lake has its own municipal court for incidents within city limits.

Grant County Superior Court DUI Records

Felony DUI cases in Grant County are filed in Superior Court in Ephrata. These include fourth-offense DUIs and cases where the driver caused serious bodily injury or death. The court uses the statewide Odyssey system for case management.

The Washington Odyssey Portal lets you search Grant County Superior Court DUI records by party name or case number. Results include the charge, filing date, hearing schedule, and case status. Some documents require a written public records request or in-person review at the courthouse in Ephrata.

Search results in the portal show case type, filing date, and party names. Click into any case for the full docket, including charge details and court dates.

Under RCW 46.61.5055, penalties for a first DUI include a minimum of 24 hours in jail and a $350 fine. If the blood alcohol level was 0.15 or higher, or the driver refused a breath test, the mandatory minimum jumps to 48 hours and $500. A second offense brings 30 days in custody plus 60 days of electronic home monitoring. Superior Court cases involve the heavier end of this range and beyond.

Grant County District Court DUI Records

Most first-time and second-time DUI charges in Grant County go to District Court. These are gross misdemeanor cases handled at the District Court in Ephrata. The court serves the unincorporated areas of the county as well as smaller cities without their own municipal courts.

You can search District Court DUI records using the Washington Courts public case search. The portal includes case filings, charge descriptions, and court dates for District Court matters statewide, including Grant County. You'll need the defendant's name or case number to pull up results.

Grant County's rural character means District Court handles a wide range of DUI matters, from highway incidents on I-90 and US-2 corridors to stops on county roads and smaller state routes. Charges are typically filed within a few days of arrest, and the docket reflects all proceedings from arraignment through disposition.

Moses Lake Municipal Court

Moses Lake is the largest city in Grant County, and it maintains its own municipal court for traffic and criminal matters that occur within city limits. DUI arrests made by Moses Lake police go to Municipal Court rather than District Court.

The Moses Lake Municipal Court handles gross misdemeanor DUI cases for incidents inside the city. You can contact the court directly for records or case information. Moses Lake is a growing agricultural hub and the court sees a consistent volume of DUI matters each year.

If you're searching for a DUI case and aren't sure whether it was in the city limits or the unincorporated county, it's worth checking both the District Court portal and contacting Moses Lake Municipal Court. The charge paperwork or arrest report will typically show which jurisdiction filed the case.

Washington State DUI Laws and Penalties

Washington sets the legal BAC limit at 0.08 under RCW 46.61.502. For cannabis impairment, the limit is 5.00 nanograms of THC per milliliter of blood. Drivers under 21 face a stricter 0.02 BAC threshold under RCW 46.61.503. Grant County law enforcement uses both breath and blood testing at the roadside and at booking.

Washington's implied consent law, found at RCW 46.20.308, means drivers arrested for DUI must submit to a breath or blood test or face automatic license consequences. A refusal triggers a one-year license revocation. Drivers have seven days from the date of arrest to request a Department of Licensing hearing to contest the administrative suspension. The DOL hearing fee is $375 and is separate from any criminal court proceedings.

The Department of Licensing handles the administrative side of DUI suspensions. A conviction triggers a 45-day suspension starting from the date the court notifies DOL. An arrest without conviction still results in a 30-day administrative suspension. Drivers may be eligible for an ignition interlock license during the suspension period.

Ignition interlock requirements under RCW 46.20.720 add another layer. A first conviction brings one year of required interlock use. A second conviction means five years. A third or subsequent conviction requires 10 years of interlock use. The monthly interlock rental runs about $21. Grant County courts follow these state mandates, and the conditions appear in the sentencing order filed with Superior or District Court.

Physical Control Charges in Grant County

Washington also criminalizes being in physical control of a vehicle while impaired, even if the car is not moving. This charge under RCW 46.61.504 carries the same penalties as a DUI. Grant County records for physical control cases appear in the same court portals as standard DUI matters. The one difference is a "safe harbor" defense: drivers who were sleeping in a parked vehicle and not in a position to move it may raise this defense at trial.

Deferred Prosecution and Vacation in Grant County

Some DUI defendants in Grant County apply for deferred prosecution under RCW 10.05.010. This is a two-year treatment program that, if completed, results in the charge being dismissed. The catch is that deferred prosecution is a lifetime limit. If the defendant fails to complete treatment or picks up a new DUI, the original charge is reinstated. The deferred prosecution record still appears in court databases during the program period.

Vacation of a DUI conviction under RCW 9.96.060 is generally not available if the person has any subsequent violations within 10 years. Grant County courts follow this rule. A vacated case still shows up in some court databases but is marked as vacated. The WATCH criminal history check through the Washington State Patrol reflects current conviction status and costs $10 per search.

Additional Resources

Legal aid for Grant County residents facing DUI charges may be available through Washington LawHelp. The site connects people with free legal resources and information. Court forms for motions and responses are available at Washington Courts Forms. The WATCH background check at Washington State Patrol WATCH shows criminal history including DUI convictions for $10 per search.

Cities in Grant County

Moses Lake is the largest city in Grant County and the only city with a qualifying population for a dedicated records page. Other communities like Quincy, Royal City, Mattawa, and Warden are served by Grant County District Court for DUI matters.

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