Can the judgment be signed electronically?

Yes in many instances where court rules permit electronic filing and signature; federal ESIGN (15 U.S.C. ch. 96) and state UETA frameworks support electronic signatures, but local court rules and judicial practice control acceptance in the courtroom.

How do I correct an error after entry?

Request a clerical correction or move for an amendment under local court rules; clerks can correct typographical errors but substantive changes typically require a judge's order or post-conviction motion.

Who must receive certified copies?

Certified copies are usually sent to the defendant, defense counsel, prosecutor, probation, and state licensing agencies; the judgment should specify distribution recipients to ensure enforcement.

What if the defendant misses a special condition?

Noncompliance may prompt probation violation proceedings or contempt; enforcement depends on the specific condition, notice, and any cure periods stated in the judgment.

How to obtain a certified copy?

Contact the clerk of the court where the judgment was entered; certified copy fees and processing times vary by county and may be required for agency actions.

Can records be sealed or expunged later?

Eligibility for sealing or vacating a DUI conviction depends on Washington statutes and case law; request judicial relief or follow statutory post-conviction procedures to determine eligibility.

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Court of Washington
Judgment and Sentence Form (DUIJS)

For No.

Plaintiff, vs. Defendant.

Judgment and Sentence for:

1) Driving Under The Influence Physical Control

2) Reckless Driving (RCW 46.61.500(3))

Negligent Driving - 1st Degree (RCW 46.61.5249(4))

3)

(DUIJS)

The defendant is adjudged guilty based upon a guilty plea, jury verdict, or bench trial. The court verified the defendant’s criminal history and driving record and made findings as follows (check all that apply):

Passenger under age 16, BAC , No Test, Refusal, Drug related, THC ,

CDL Vehicle Information: Hazmat vehicle, Commercial vehicle, 16 Passenger vehicle, and

therefore, the defendant is sentenced as follows:

Sentence is suspended for a period of on the following conditions:

Count 1) days of jail and suspends days; and a fine of $ with $ suspended

Count 2) days of jail and suspends days; and a fine of $ with $ suspended

Count 3) days of jail and suspends days; and a fine of $ with $ suspended

Jail: Serve a total of days in jail with credit for days served, and serve a total of days of electronic home monitoring with credit for days served.

Other alternative means of confinement:

Jail sentences are concurrent/consecutive with all other commitments .

Pay:

fine of $

assessments $

costs $

bench warrant fee $

jail recoupment fee $

other $

DUI emergency response reimbursement to (agency): $

restitution to: $

Alcohol violator fee DUC $

criminal traffic fee $

probation/monitoring fee $

booking fee $

public defender recoupment $

criminal conviction fee $

Passenger under 16 fine $

(All payments shall be made through the clerk of this court, including restitution.) Total: $

$ of this total is converted to hours of community restitution (service) which must be completed by .

Proof of completion shall be provided to the court/probation department.

Mandatory Conditions of Sentence - DUI/Physical Control

(a) The defendant shall not drive a motor vehicle without a valid license.

(b) The defendant shall not drive a motor vehicle without proof of liability insurance or other financial responsibility.

(c) The defendant shall not drive or be in physical control of a motor vehicle with an alcohol concentration of .08 or more or a THC concentration of 5.00 nanograms per milliliter of whole blood or higher, within two hours after driving.

(d) The defendant shall submit to a breath or blood alcohol test upon the reasonable request of a law enforcement officer.

(e) The defendant shall not drive a motor vehicle without a functioning ignition interlock device as required by the Department of Licensing.

For each violation of the above mandatory conditions, the court shall order your confinement for a minimum of 30 days, which may not be suspended or deferred. For each incident involving a violation, the court shall suspend your license for 30 days.

Additional Conditions of Sentence - Reckless Driving/Negligent Driving - 1st Degree

(a) The defendant shall not drive a motor vehicle without a valid license and proof of liability insurance or other financial responsibility.

(b) The defendant shall not drive or be in physical control of a motor vehicle with an alcohol concentration of .08 or more or a THC concentration of 5.00 nanograms per milliliter of whole blood or higher, within two hours after driving.

The defendant shall submit to a breath or blood alcohol test upon the reasonable request of a law enforcement officer.

No criminal violations of law or alcohol related infractions.

Comply with mandatory ignition interlock device requirements as imposed by the Department of Licensing.

Additional Conditions of Sentence - 24/7 Sobriety Program/Discretionary Ignition Interlock

24/7 Sobriety Program is available. For : comply with the 24/7 Sobriety Program (RCW 46.61.5055(1) - (3).

do not drive any motor vehicle unless it is equipped with an ignition interlock device (this does not authorize you to drive without a valid license).

Comply with discretionary ignition interlock device requirements. RCW 46.20.720(1)(e): For a period of years or for months drive only a motor vehicle equipped with a functioning ignition interlock device, which is in addition to any ignition interlock device restriction imposed by DOL.

Unless otherwise stated, the calibration level for any ignition interlock requirement imposed under this order shall be .025% .

Employer exemption: When the defendant provides an Employer Exemption declaration to the Department of Licensing, this order shall not apply to vehicles owned, leased, or rented by defendant’s employer or to those vehicles whose care and/or maintenance is the temporary responsibility of the employer and driven at the direction of the defendant’s employer as a requirement of employment during working hours. Except that, the employer exemption does not apply when the employer’s vehicle is assigned exclusively to the defendant and used solely to commute to and from employment.

Additional Conditions of Sentence

Probation for months. Supervised probation for months with probation department and abide by all rules and regulations of probation department. Pay a pre-sentence fee and a monthly probation fee as set by the probation department.

Obtain a substance use disorder evaluation expanded alcohol assessment from a Washington State approved agency and file a copy of the evaluation/assessment within days. Begin any recommended/appropriate substance use disorder treatment or education within days and file proof of timely enrollment and completion.

Begin the following within days, complete within days, and file proof of timely enrollment and completion:

DUI Victim’s Panel Alcohol/Drug Information School One Year Substance Use Disorder Treatment Two Year Substance Use Disorder Treatment

Substance Use Disorder Treatment for a period of Driver Improvement School Other

Use no alcoholic beverages or non-prescribed controlled drugs.

Attend Alcoholics Anonymous Narcotics Anonymous Other self-help program () meetings times a week for months or as recommended by treatment provider.

Other:

Department of Licensing Notice – DUI, Physical Control, Reckless Driving, Negligent Driving 1st

Department of Licensing Notice – Defendant under age 21 only.

Count is (a) a violation of RCW chapter 69.41 [Legend drug], 69.50 [VUCSA], or 69.52 [Imitation drugs], and the defendant was under 21 years of age at the time of the offense OR (b) a violation under RCW 9.41.040 (unlawful possession of firearm), and the defendant was under the age of 18 at the time of the offense OR (c) a violation under RCW chapter 66.44 [Alcohol], and the defendant was under the age of 18 at the time of the offense, AND the court finds that the defendant previously committed an offense while armed with a firearm, an unlawful possession of a firearm offense, or an offense in violation of chapter 66.44, 69.41, 69.50, or 69.52 RCW.

Clerk’s Action – The clerk shall forward an Abstract of Court Record (ACR) to the DOL, which must suspend/revoke the Defendant’s driver’s license.

Return for a review hearing: . Bail or Bond is Exonerated Forfeited.

Dated:

I have read the rights, conditions, and warnings.

Defendant’s Signature

Date of Birth

Judge/Court Commissioner/Pro Tem

Prosecuting Attorney

WSBA No.

Defense Attorney

WSBA No.

Written Waiver of Counsel is filed.

What the Washington DUI Judgment and Sentence Is

The Washington DUI Judgment and Sentence is the court document that records a conviction for driving under the influence and sets the legal penalties imposed by the court. It lists the defendant, case number, offense(s), guilty plea or verdict, the exact sentence (jail time, fines, community custody, probation), license actions, victim restitution and any special conditions such as ignition interlock or substance-abuse treatment. The judgment becomes an official court record once entered by the clerk and is used by agencies (licensing, probation, collections) to enforce court-ordered obligations and by attorneys when advising on appeals or post-conviction relief.

Why an Accurate Judgment and Sentence Matters

A clear, correctly entered judgment protects legal rights, enables enforcement of terms, and creates a reliable official record for appeals, license actions, and restitution. Properly drafted judgments reduce disputes about sentence length, compliance requirements, and administrative penalties while supporting consistent agency follow-up.

Who Prepares and Relies on This Document

Several parties create, review, and use the Washington DUI Judgment and Sentence at different stages of a case.

Prosecutors and defense attorneys who draft or review judgment language before entry by the court clerk.
Court clerks who enter the judgment, generate certified copies, and transmit records to licensing agencies.
Probation officers and treatment providers who rely on sentence conditions to supervise compliance.

Core Elements Included in a Professional Judgment and Sentence

A professional Washington DUI Judgment and Sentence is thorough, unambiguous, and organized so courts, agencies, and the parties can understand and enforce every term without further clarification.

Case Caption

Court name, case number, and party names are clearly shown at the top so the document is immediately attributable to the correct record and docket.

Offense Description

Charge name, statutory citation, degree of offense, and plea or verdict are stated in plain language to avoid ambiguity in enforcement and future collateral consequences.

Conviction Date

The exact date of conviction or entry of plea is listed because it triggers deadlines for appeals, license actions, and completion of sentence terms.

Sentence Terms

All custodial time, fines, fees, restitution amounts, community custody, and probation conditions are itemized with durations and start/end dates.

Special Conditions

Restrictions such as ignition interlock, alcohol evaluation, treatment programs, and driving limitations are specified with compliance requirements.

Clerk Entry

Signature block, judge identification, entry date, and clerk stamp or file stamp confirm the judgment is an official court record.

Step-by-Step: Prepare and Enter the Judgment

Follow these sequential steps to draft, review, and enter a Washington DUI Judgment and Sentence with minimal risk of error.

01

Draft Judgment: Prepare language that matches plea colloquy, jury verdict, and agreed terms precisely.
02

Confirm Calculations: Verify fines, fees, credit for time served, and restitution totals for arithmetic accuracy.
03

Judge Review: Present the proposed judgment to the judge for approval and signature during the sentencing hearing.
04

Clerk Entry: Clerk enters the judgment, stamps the file, and distributes certified copies to required agencies.

Typical Digital Workflow Settings for Online Completion

When completing the judgment electronically, configure fields, authentication, and retention to match court and agency needs.

Field	Configuration
Document Template	Use a court-approved template with locked sections to prevent accidental edits during signing.
eSignature Method	Select authenticated e-signatures for judicial sign-offs or clerk attestations where allowed.
Signer Authentication	Use multi-factor or ID verification for high-assurance signing by judges or officials.
Retention Policy	Set immutable retention to retain audit trail and reproduction for statutory retention periods.

How Filing and Distribution Usually Flow

A concise view of the filing lifecycle from drafting to agency notification and public record entry.

Draft & Approve: Attorney or prosecutor drafts; judge approves language at sentencing.
Clerk Entry: Clerk files and stamps the judgment, creating an official court record.
Agency Notification: Certified copies are sent to licensing and probation agencies for enforcement.
Public Record: Judgment becomes part of the permanent court docket and is accessible per public-record rules.

Technical and Platform Considerations for eFiling

Choose tools that support secure signatures, audit trails, and the file formats required by the court clerk or eFiling portal.

File Formats: PDF/A or PDF recommended for court stability and long-term readability.
Authentication Options: Email+SMS code or higher-assurance ID checks for official signers.
Integration: Integrations with case management or document storage ease distribution and retention.

Essential Data Elements to Include

Case Number: Court docket identifier

Defendant Name: Full legal name

Date of Birth: MM/DD/YYYY format

Offense: Charge name and statute

Sentence Details: Jail, fines, probation

Entry Date: Clerk's official date

Time-Sensitive Deadlines to Track

Track statutory and administrative deadlines tied to the judgment to protect rights and avoid collateral penalties.

Appeal Window:

Common criminal appeal period often 30 days; confirm specific statutory period with court clerk.

License Action Notice:

Licensing agencies usually act within weeks after receiving certified judgment copy.

Restitution Payment Schedule:

Payments due per schedule in judgment; late payments can trigger collections or contempt.

Probation Reporting:

Initial reporting deadlines are set in judgment or probation order and must be met promptly.

Record Requests:

Certified copy requests vary by county; expect administrative processing time of days to weeks.

Common Pitfalls When Preparing the Judgment

Leaving sentence items ambiguous (e.g., 'court costs as assessed') which leads to later disputes about amounts and enforcement.
Mismatched names or case numbers that delay agency action, require corrected entries, and increase administrative cost and time.
Omitting start or end dates for conditions such as ignition interlock, causing confusion about when compliance obligations begin.
Failing to provide clear distribution instructions so certified copies are not sent to required licensing or probation agencies promptly.

Consequences of Errors or Omitted Information

Enforcement Delay: Missed or incorrect data can postpone license suspensions or reinstatement processing

Administrative Fines: Unclear fines or fees may lead to additional collections or late penalties

Contempt Risk: Unclear probation requirements can expose defendants to violation proceedings

Appeal Complications: Errors in the judgment may complicate or lengthen appellate briefing

Record Mismatch: Inaccurate entries can hamper background checks and employment screenings

Agency Rejection: Incomplete certified copies may be rejected by licensing agencies

eSignature Vendor Snapshot for Judgment Workflows

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HIPAA Compliant	Yes	Yes	Yes	No	No

Answers to Common Questions

Practical answers to frequent questions about completing, correcting, and distributing a Washington DUI Judgment and Sentence.

Need help? Contact support

Can the judgment be signed electronically?
Yes in many instances where court rules permit electronic filing and signature; federal ESIGN (15 U.S.C. ch. 96) and state UETA frameworks support electronic signatures, but local court rules and judicial practice control acceptance in the courtroom.
How do I correct an error after entry?
Request a clerical correction or move for an amendment under local court rules; clerks can correct typographical errors but substantive changes typically require a judge's order or post-conviction motion.
Who must receive certified copies?
Certified copies are usually sent to the defendant, defense counsel, prosecutor, probation, and state licensing agencies; the judgment should specify distribution recipients to ensure enforcement.
What if the defendant misses a special condition?
Noncompliance may prompt probation violation proceedings or contempt; enforcement depends on the specific condition, notice, and any cure periods stated in the judgment.
How to obtain a certified copy?
Contact the clerk of the court where the judgment was entered; certified copy fees and processing times vary by county and may be required for agency actions.
Can records be sealed or expunged later?
Eligibility for sealing or vacating a DUI conviction depends on Washington statutes and case law; request judicial relief or follow statutory post-conviction procedures to determine eligibility.

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