Find Court Records in Pullman
Pullman court records are primarily maintained by Whitman County courts, including the Whitman County District Court branch in Pullman and Whitman County Superior Court in Colfax. Whether you need to look up a traffic case, a civil filing, or a felony matter tied to Pullman, the court that handled it depends on the type and severity of the case. The Washington Courts statewide search covers all Whitman County courts and gives you a quick way to find basic case information for Pullman cases online.
Pullman Overview
Whitman County District Court - Pullman
The Whitman County District Court has a Pullman branch located at 325 SE Paradise Street, Pullman, WA 99163. Phone is 509-332-2065. Fax is 509-338-3318. This court handles traffic infraction processing, misdemeanor criminal cases, and other matters of limited jurisdiction for Pullman and the surrounding area. If you received a traffic ticket in Pullman or need to check a local court date, this branch is the right contact. The court provides public access to case records and calendars.
For case status, payment options, and hearing schedules for matters at the Pullman branch, contact the court directly at 509-332-2065. The District Court handles misdemeanors, gross misdemeanors, traffic infractions, civil cases up to $100,000, and small claims up to $10,000. Cases at this level that you need records from require contacting the court clerk's office directly to order documents. The statewide online tool does not allow you to download case files, only locate case details.
| Court | Whitman County District Court - Pullman Branch |
|---|---|
| Address | 325 SE Paradise Street, Pullman, WA 99163 |
| Phone | 509-332-2065 |
| Fax | 509-338-3318 |
Whitman County Superior Court Records
Whitman County Superior Court is located at the Whitman County Courthouse, 400 N Main Street, P.O. Box 390, Colfax, WA 99111. Phone is (509) 397-6240. This court handles felony criminal cases, civil cases over $100,000, family law matters, probate, and appeals from the lower courts. If you need court records for a Pullman resident involved in a felony case, a divorce, a custody matter, or a significant civil lawsuit, the Superior Court Clerk in Colfax maintains those records.
The Clerk's Office keeps all Superior Court records and is the right contact for certified copies of judgments, case files, and other official court documents. Juvenile and Family Court operates at the same address under P.O. Box 598, Colfax, WA 99111. The Juvenile Court phone is (509) 397-5300. Records from juvenile proceedings may have restricted access depending on case type.
Note: Washington courts use the Washington Courts Name and Case Search at courts.wa.gov as a statewide case index. It covers all courts in Whitman County and is updated every 24 hours at 3:00 a.m. Results point to the official record maintained by the court of record, but documents themselves must be ordered from the clerk directly.
Pullman Municipal Court
Pullman does not operate a fully independent municipal court separate from county court services. The Washington State Court Directory at courts.wa.gov/court_dir is the authoritative source for Pullman's current municipal court arrangement, including whether the city contracts with the county for judicial services or maintains its own court. Municipal courts in Washington handle city ordinance violations, traffic infractions, criminal misdemeanors within city limits, and parking violations. Check the directory for current contact information, hours, and mailing addresses.
City ordinance violations that happen in Pullman city limits are typically prosecuted through either the Pullman city attorney's office or through the district court. For specific questions about your case or which court is handling a particular matter, the Whitman County District Court Pullman branch at 509-332-2065 is your first call.
Searching Pullman Court Cases Online
The best starting point for any Pullman court record search is the Washington Courts statewide tool at dw.courts.wa.gov. You can search by name, case number, court, case type, or year filed. The tool covers cases filed in Whitman County District Court (Pullman Branch) and Whitman County Superior Court. Results are updated daily at 3:00 a.m. and include case summaries, hearing dates, and basic party information.
You can also use the Washington Courts Name and Case Search at courts.wa.gov for a search that includes all municipal, district, superior, and appellate courts statewide. For best results, have the correct spelling of names and know the approximate year the case was filed. For in-depth case searches where you need actual documents rather than just a case index, you must verify details with the local clerk's office. The online tools do not allow document downloads.
The Washington State Court Directory at courts.wa.gov/court_dir lists current contact information for all courts in Whitman County, including physical addresses, phone numbers, fax numbers, and email contacts. This is maintained by the Washington State Administrative Office of the Courts and is the most reliable source for current court contact details if you need to reach someone directly.
Whitman County Court Records
Pullman is in Whitman County. Felony cases, civil filings, and family law matters all go through the Whitman County court system based in Colfax. For more on Whitman County courts, records access, and office contacts, visit the Whitman County court records page.
Nearby Cities
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