Walla Walla Court Records
Court records in Walla Walla are maintained by three separate courts: Walla Walla Municipal Court, Walla Walla County District Court, and Walla Walla County Superior Court. The type of case determines which court holds the file. You can search many Walla Walla court records through the statewide Washington Courts case search at dw.courts.wa.gov, or contact the clerk's office at the county courthouse for specific documents, certified copies, or older case files not yet available online.
Walla Walla Overview
Walla Walla Municipal Court Records
Walla Walla Municipal Court handles traffic violations and municipal code violations that occur within Walla Walla city limits. It is a court of limited jurisdiction. The court processes citations issued by the Walla Walla Police Department. Payment options and hearing schedules are available through the court. For case information or records requests, contact the Walla Walla City Clerk or Municipal Court directly.
Municipal Court records are often accessible through the statewide Washington Courts case search portal rather than a separate local portal. If you need a copy of a specific citation or hearing record from Walla Walla Municipal Court, reach out to the court clerk in person or by phone. Municipal records that are not yet loaded into the statewide system may require a direct request to the clerk's office. The court does not handle felony cases or major civil matters. Those go to the county-level courts.
Walla Walla County District Court
Walla Walla County District Court is located at 317 W. Rose Street, Walla Walla, WA 99362. Phone is 509-524-2760. Fax is 509-524-2775. Hours are 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., closed for lunch. The presiding judges are Kristian E. Hedine and Jared N. Hawkins.
This court handles misdemeanor criminal cases, civil cases up to $100,000, traffic infractions, and preliminary hearings for felonies. Court records can be searched online through the Washington Courts statewide case search portal. Some records require in-person or written requests to the Clerk's Office. Copy fees are $5.00 per page for uncertified copies and $6.00 for the first page of certified copies plus $1.00 for each additional page.
The District Court website provides quick links for online court options, paying online, WebEx courtroom viewing, and a probation portal. The Washington Conviction Vacation Eligibility Calculator is also available on the site for people seeking to clear their record. Court forms for reinstating a driver's license and sealing or vacating records are posted as well. An ADA Accommodation Request Form is available for those who need assistance. Note that the court will not contact you by text for any reason. Any such text messages are a scam.
Walla Walla County Superior Court Records
Walla Walla County Superior Court is located at 315 West Main Street, Walla Walla, WA 99362. Phone is (509) 524-2770. The court handles felony criminal cases, civil cases exceeding $100,000, domestic relations matters including divorce and custody, probate, and appeals from lower courts. The Clerk's Office maintains an index of all cases and provides file access during regular business hours, Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, excluding court holidays.
The Superior Court Clerk is Kathy Martin. The Clerk's Office is at the County Courthouse, 315 West Main, PO Box 836, Walla Walla, WA 99362. Phone is 509-524-2780. Fax is 509-524-2779. Email is clerk1@co.walla-walla.wa.us. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., open during the lunch hour. New ex parte records hours are Monday through Friday, 1:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. The Clerk's Office does not accept fax filings or e-filings at this time. All new case filings must include a cover sheet.
Services from the Clerk's Office include public records, criminal records, civil records, domestic records, probate records, juvenile offender records, and passport services. Passport appointments are available Monday and Friday from 9:00 a.m. to noon and Tuesday through Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Online restitution payments for adults and juveniles are also available through the Superior Court. To request court documents, email clerk1@co.walla-walla.wa.us or use the Washington State Archives Digital Archives.
Protective orders, sealed documents, adoption records, and certain mental health proceedings are exempt from public disclosure. Access to these restricted files is limited and governed by Washington State court rules.
Walla Walla County Public Records
The Walla Walla County public records page at co.walla-walla.wa.us serves as a central hub for record requests across county departments. The Auditor's Office provides an online search for recorded documents and can be reached at (509) 524-2549. For court-related records, including criminal, civil, domestic and divorce filings, probate, juvenile offender records, and passports, contact the County Clerk's Office at 509-524-2780.
The county uses a NextRequest portal for submitting public records requests online. Users can submit requests for case documents, dockets, and court records through the portal or by email or phone. The county responds to public records requests in line with RCW 42.56. Large or complex requests may take more time to fulfill. Fee schedules for copies and certifications are available upon request from the county public records officer.
Note: Court records are governed by Washington State General Rule 31, not RCW 42.56. Contact the Clerk's Office directly for court documents rather than using the county's general public records process.
Walla Walla Court Records in Digital Archives
The Washington State Digital Archives holds over 1.4 million Walla Walla County Superior Court case files covering 1926 through 2026. The collection at digitalarchives.wa.gov includes civil, criminal, divorce, and probate case types. Each case file contains documents filed by both parties and the presiding judge, including awards, complaints, decrees, depositions, orders, pleadings, sentences, and verdicts. Cases are ordered numerically by initiation date. Copies of full case files can be ordered online through the digital archives site.
Access is governed by Washington State Court Rule General Rule 31. Public access to proceedings involving adoptions, dependency, and mental competency is restricted and not available online. Sealed or confidential documents are not displayed and cannot be purchased online. Case documents are not previewable before ordering, so contact the county clerk before placing an order to confirm the file contains what you need. The Eastern Regional Branch of the State Archives can be reached at (509) 235-7508. Personal identifiers may appear in older records; redaction responsibility rests with counsel and parties.
How to Search Walla Walla Court Cases
The main tool for searching Walla Walla court records online is the Washington State Courts case search at dw.courts.wa.gov. This statewide portal covers municipal, district, superior, and appellate courts across Washington. You can search by person name or case number and filter by court, case type, and year filed. Results are updated every 24 hours at 3:00 a.m. The results are reference material, not official court records. Verify anything important with the clerk's office.
The Washington State Courts Name and Case Search is another entry point for finding Walla Walla cases. Use accurate spelling of names and know the approximate year the case was filed to get better results. For certified copies or full document access, you will need to contact the appropriate court clerk directly.
- Municipal Court: Contact the Walla Walla City Clerk for traffic and code violation records
- District Court: 317 W. Rose Street, Walla Walla, WA 99362, phone 509-524-2760
- Superior Court Clerk: 315 West Main, Walla Walla, WA 99362, phone 509-524-2780
- Email requests: clerk1@co.walla-walla.wa.us
- Digital Archives: over 1.4 million case files from 1926 to present at digitalarchives.wa.gov
For cases not found online, a written records request to the Clerk's Office is the next step. Include the case number, party names, and the type of document you need. Processing times vary. Most requests are handled promptly if the file is already digitized.
Walla Walla County Court Records
Walla Walla city is the county seat of Walla Walla County. Felony cases, major civil filings, family law, and probate all go through the Walla Walla County court system. For a full overview of county courts, clerk contact details, and online search tools, visit the county records page.
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