Check Complaint Status

Track a Complaint

If you have received a case number from OPA and notice of investigation, you can check your case status by putting the OPA case number in the tracker below. The status will be updated as it moves through OPA’s complaint process. It may take up to two weeks after OPA gets the complaint for the status to show up on the tracker. 

Complaint Timeline 

OPA has 30 days to review a complaint after it has been filed. 

• It may take up to two weeks for the complaint tracker to be updated.
• Most full investigations take up to 180 days to finish. 
• If you have any questions, email us at opa@seattle.gov. 
• Read more on OPA's Complaint Process page 

This content was adapted from the Office of Police Accountability (OPA) website to enhance clarity and accessibility. Edits were made using M365 Copilot Chat in accordance with the Mayor’s Executive Order (EO 2025-03) and the City’s Artificial Intelligence Policy (POL-211). All information was reviewed and approved by OPA staff prior to publication.