Washington DUI Guides by City
The court that hears your case depends on where you were arrested.
Seattle
King
Hears DUI cases from arrests in Seattle city limits. A State Patrol arrest may be filed in King County District Court instead.
Spokane
Spokane
Spokane Municipal Court
Hears DUIs charged by the City of Spokane.
Tacoma
Pierce
Tacoma Municipal Court
Hears DUI and Physical Control cases charged under Tacoma city ordinances.
Vancouver
Clark
Vancouver has no municipal court. The city files misdemeanor and gross misdemeanor cases, including DUI, in Clark County District Court.
Bellevue
King
King County District Court (Bellevue courthouse)
Bellevue contracts with King County District Court to hear its misdemeanor cases.
Official sources
- Washington DOL — DUI (Driving Under the Influence)
- Washington DOL — Requesting and preparing for a driver hearing
- Washington DOL — Request for DUI Hearing form
- Washington DOL — Ignition interlock device (IID)
- Washington DOL — Financial responsibility (SR-22)
- Washington DOL — CDL disqualification for test refusal
- Washington DOL — Deferred prosecution
- Washington State Patrol — Ignition Interlock
- RCW 46.61.502 — Driving under the influence
- RCW 46.61.5055 — Penalty schedule
- RCW 46.20.308 — Implied consent
- RCW 46.20.285 — Offenses requiring revocation
- Chapter 9.96 RCW — Vacating convictions
- Washington Courts — DUI Sentencing Grid (January 2026)
- Washington Courts — Instructions for vacating a misdemeanor conviction
- Senate Bill Report — SSB 5067 (2026), as passed Senate
- Washington DOL — Ignition Interlock Driver License (IIL)
- RCW 46.61.5056 — Alcohol and drug information school and treatment
- Washington Legislature — Title 10 RCW (Criminal Procedure), 2024 edition
- Washington Courts — Courts of Limited Jurisdiction court rules
- Senate Bill Report — ESHB 1493 (2024), ignition interlock
- Final Bill Report — ESHB 1493 (C 306 L 24)
- Senate Bill Report — ESB 5032 (2024), as passed Senate
- Washington Legislature — SB 5032 bill summary (2023–24)
- RCW 46.20.311 — Duration of license sanctions
- Seattle Municipal Court
- Seattle Municipal Court — About us
- Washington Courts — A Citizen’s Guide to Washington Courts
- Clark County District Court
- City of Vancouver — City Attorney’s Office
- City of Bellevue — Criminal Prosecution Division
Educational information, not legal advice. Washington law changes and every case is different. Confirm deadlines with Washington State Department of Licensing (DOL) and talk to a licensed Washington attorney about your situation.
Some details on this page are still being verified against official sources. Check the linked sources before relying on a specific number or deadline.
Last reviewed October 1, 2026.