Pullman Criminal Court Records Lookup

Pullman criminal court records are filed with Pullman Municipal Court, Whitman County Superior Court, and Whitman County District Court. Pullman is home to Washington State University, and its court system reflects a mix of city-level and county-level criminal matters. This page covers how to find and access those records, which courts handle different types of charges, and what resources are available for searching cases or requesting certified copies.

Pullman Municipal Court

Pullman Municipal Court handles criminal cases filed within city limits for misdemeanor offenses, traffic violations, and city ordinance infractions. Cases prosecuted by the Pullman city attorney appear in this court. Felony charges are outside the municipal court's jurisdiction. Those go to Whitman County Superior Court in Colfax, the county seat.

The City of Pullman website is the place to find municipal court contact details, hours, and any online tools the court makes available to the public. Records in Pullman Municipal Court are public under RCW 42.56 and can be requested in person or by mail.

To request court records from Pullman Municipal Court, contact the clerk in person during business hours or send a written request by mail. Include the defendant's name and date of birth, and the case number if you have it. The clerk will confirm whether a record exists and the cost for copies before producing anything.

The screenshot below comes from the Pullman city website, which hosts municipal court information and resources for residents and the public.

The city site has contact information for the court clerk, payment options, and links to court calendar information.

Whitman County Superior Court

Whitman County Superior Court handles felony criminal cases for the entire county, including Pullman. This is the court where Class A, B, and C felony charges under RCW 9A are filed. Cases like assault, robbery, drug trafficking, theft, and other serious crimes come through Superior Court. The court is located in Colfax, the Whitman County seat, about 20 miles north of Pullman.

Whitman County Superior Court uses the Odyssey case management system. Search it at odysseyportal.courts.wa.gov/odyportal. This free portal lets you look up cases by name or case number. It returns charges, hearing dates, case status, and related case details. This is the best online tool for searching Pullman felony records.

To get certified copies of Superior Court records, contact the clerk's office in Colfax. You can visit in person or send a written request by mail. Include the case number, name of the defendant, and a description of what documents you need. The clerk will provide the fee amount before processing.

Whitman County District Court

Whitman County District Court handles county-level misdemeanor and gross misdemeanor cases, as well as civil matters below the Superior Court threshold. Cases that arise in Whitman County but outside Pullman city limits typically come through District Court for misdemeanor charges.

You can search Whitman County District Court records through the statewide Washington Courts tool at dw.courts.wa.gov. Select Whitman County and search by name. The tool searches both District Court and Superior Court in the county, so you don't need to know which court handled a specific case before searching.

District Court is also in Colfax. If you need to visit in person or request records by mail, the clerk's office in Colfax handles both District Court and Superior Court records inquiries for the county.

How to Search Pullman Criminal Records Online

Searching Pullman criminal records online is straightforward if you know which tool to use for which court. Each tool covers a different part of the court system.

Start with dw.courts.wa.gov, the Washington Courts statewide case search. This covers Whitman County Superior Court and District Court. Enter a name and select Whitman County to filter. Results show case numbers, charges, and status for most cases in the county system.

For felony case detail, the Odyssey Public Portal gives you more depth. This covers Whitman County Superior Court with detailed case history, document lists, and hearing schedules. It's the best tool for tracking an active felony case or getting detailed records on a closed one.

For city-level misdemeanor cases in Pullman, contact the municipal court directly through www.pullman-wa.gov. City court records are not included in county or state portals.

For a statewide criminal history check, use the Washington State Patrol WATCH system at wsp.wa.gov/crime/criminal-history. This $11 online search pulls from agencies across Washington, not just Whitman County.

Washington State Patrol WATCH Criminal History

The Washington State Patrol operates WATCH, a statewide criminal history database that is different from court records. It compiles arrest and conviction data from law enforcement agencies across Washington, including those serving Pullman and Whitman County. The WSP criminal history page explains the search options and how to submit requests.

An online name and DOB search costs $11. Results come back quickly after payment and submission. A mail-in name and DOB search costs $32 and takes longer. A fingerprint-based search costs $58 and provides the most complete criminal history. This is often used when a thorough background check is needed rather than a quick case lookup.

Under RCW 10.97, the Criminal Records Privacy Act, arrests not resulting in conviction have restricted availability in public records. Juvenile records are protected under RCW 13.50 and will not appear in standard WATCH results or public court searches. These rules apply both at the court level and in the WATCH system.

Public Records Access in Pullman

Washington's Public Records Act, RCW 42.56, gives the public the right to access most government records, including adult criminal court filings. This applies to Pullman Municipal Court, Whitman County District Court, and Whitman County Superior Court. Criminal case filings, hearing schedules, charging documents, and dispositions are generally public.

Restrictions apply to juvenile cases under RCW 13.50, records sealed by court order, and cases where specific exemptions apply under RCW 42.56. Victim contact information is routinely redacted from publicly released documents. Mental health court and diversion program records have limited availability in some courts.

If what you need isn't available online, submit a written public records request to the relevant court clerk. Courts must respond within five business days. The response may be the records, a production timeline, or a denial with the legal exemption cited. Certified copies require a fee per page. Plain copies are available at lower cost for personal or informal use.

Note: For legal submissions, immigration applications, and official proceedings, certified copies are required. Verify with the requesting agency whether a plain copy will be accepted before ordering.

Criminal Court Records in Pullman - Whitman County

Pullman is in Whitman County, and the county courthouse is in Colfax, about 20 miles north. The county clerk's office in Colfax handles records requests for both Whitman County Superior Court and District Court. Pullman residents who need in-person access to county records must make the trip to Colfax.

View Whitman County Criminal Court Records

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