Stevens County DUI Records

Stevens County DUI records are filed through two courts based in Colville. Most DUI arrests in the county result in gross misdemeanor charges handled by Stevens County District Court, which covers unincorporated areas throughout this large rural county in northeastern Washington. The City of Colville has its own municipal court for offenses within city limits. Felony DUI cases, those involving a fourth or higher offense within ten years, go to Stevens County Superior Court. All records are public under Washington's Public Records Act and can be searched online or requested directly from the clerk's office at 215 S Oak St in Colville.

Searching Stevens County DUI Records Online

Washington provides two free online tools for public court record searches. The Odyssey Portal covers Superior Court cases. For Stevens County, this means felony DUI filings and any higher-level charges. You can search by defendant name, case number, or date range. The portal shows charges filed, hearing dates, dispositions, and sentencing information. Results are generally up to date.

For misdemeanor cases from Stevens County District Court and Colville Municipal Court, use the Washington Courts public case search. This statewide tool covers district and municipal courts. Search by name and filter by county to find Stevens County cases. Results show the case number, charges, court dates, and the outcome. This is usually the right tool for first and second DUI offenses.

Both portals are read-only. They show case status and docket entries, not full documents. To get copies of actual court filings, contact the clerk's office at (509) 684-7575. Standard copies cost $0.50 per page. Certified copies start at $5 for the first page plus $1 per page after that. In-person requests are handled at 215 S Oak St, Colville, WA 99114.

Stevens County Superior Court and Felony DUI

Washington's DUI statute, RCW 46.61.502, allows felony charges when a person has four or more DUI convictions within the previous ten years, or when there is a prior vehicular homicide or vehicular assault conviction. Felony DUI is a Class B felony. The maximum sentence is ten years in prison and fines up to $20,000.

Stevens County Superior Court handles all felony-level DUI cases. The courthouse is at 215 S Oak St, Colville, WA 99114, and the clerk's office number is (509) 684-7575. Stevens County is a rural, sparsely populated county. Felony DUI cases are less frequent here than in urban counties, but the process is the same. Cases go through arraignment, pretrial hearings, and resolution by plea or trial. All stages are documented and available as public records through the Odyssey portal.

If you need to look up a specific felony case, the Odyssey portal is the fastest option. You can search by the defendant's full name or partial name. Case details include the specific charge, the date the case was filed, all scheduled and completed hearings, and the final disposition. If the case went to sentencing, the sentence details are also visible.

District Court: Misdemeanor DUI Cases

Stevens County District Court covers the bulk of DUI cases in the county. These are the first and second offenses that are charged as gross misdemeanors under Washington law. The court's jurisdiction covers areas outside incorporated city limits, which in a rural county like Stevens makes up most of the geography.

Under RCW 46.61.5055, the penalty structure for DUI is set statewide. A first offense with BAC below 0.15 carries at least 24 hours in jail and a $350 fine. If BAC was 0.15 or above, or if the driver refused a breath test, the minimum is 48 hours and $500. A second offense requires a minimum 30 days in jail and 60 days on electronic home monitoring, with a $500 fine. Third offenses require 90 days in jail, 120 days EHM, and a $1,000 fine. Courts can and do impose more than these minimums based on the facts of the case.

The Washington state BAC limit is 0.08 for alcohol. The THC limit for cannabis-impaired driving is 5.00 nanograms per milliliter of blood. Both types of DUI are prosecuted the same way and generate the same types of court records. When searching for a case, the charge description will indicate which substance was involved.

Colville Municipal Court

Colville is the largest city in Stevens County and has its own municipal court for offenses within city limits. DUI arrests made by Colville Police Department go to Colville Municipal Court, not the county district court. These records also appear in the Washington Courts public case search tool. If you are searching for a DUI that occurred in the city of Colville specifically, filter by Colville Municipal Court when you search.

Colville Municipal Court records are separate from Stevens County District Court records, even though they appear in the same statewide search system. The case number format and the file location will differ. If you need copies of documents from Colville Municipal Court, contact the Colville city clerk or the municipal court clerk for instructions on submitting a records request.

Arrest Records vs. Court Records

These are two different things. Court records cover what happens after charges are filed. Arrest records cover the initial stop, booking, and pre-charge process. An arrest record exists even if charges are never filed or if the case is later dismissed.

For arrest records in Stevens County, contact the arresting agency. Most DUI arrests in unincorporated Stevens County are made by the Stevens County Sheriff's Office. DUI arrests on state highways may involve Washington State Patrol. Arrests in Colville are handled by Colville Police Department. Each agency holds its own records and has its own records request process.

Jail booking records from Stevens County Detention Center may also be public. Contact the Stevens County Sheriff's Office for information about booking records and jail logs. These records don't appear in the Odyssey portal or the statewide court search. They are law enforcement records, not court records.

License Suspensions: What the DOL Handles

A DUI arrest in Stevens County triggers a separate process with the Washington Department of Licensing. The criminal case and the license action are handled by different agencies on different timelines. A license can be suspended before a criminal case is resolved, and it may stay suspended even if charges are dropped.

Under the implied consent law, a driver who fails a breath test or refuses one faces an automatic license action. Drivers have 20 days from the date of notice to request a formal hearing with DOL to contest the suspension. Without a hearing request, the suspension takes effect automatically. First-offense suspensions typically last 90 days for a failed test. Refusing a breath test leads to a one-year revocation. The DOL's DUI resources page at dol.wa.gov has more details on the process, fees for reinstatement, and ignition interlock requirements.

Public Records Requests

Washington's Public Records Act, RCW 42.56, gives any person the right to inspect and copy public court records. No reason is required. Adult DUI records are public. Juvenile records and sealed records are not. If a record is withheld, the clerk must cite the specific exemption.

To make a records request, contact the Stevens County Clerk at (509) 684-7575 or write to 215 S Oak St, Colville, WA 99114. Include the defendant's name, an approximate date, the case number if known, and what documents you want. Mail requests should include payment for estimated copy fees. For more information about Washington courts and how to navigate them, visit courts.wa.gov.