Pullman Criminal Records Database
Pullman criminal records are maintained across the Pullman Municipal Court, Whitman County District Court, and Whitman County Superior Court in southeastern Washington. Pullman is best known as home to Washington State University, but the city's criminal court system follows the same structure as any Washington city of its size. If you need to search a misdemeanor case, look up a felony charge, get a copy of a police report from the Pullman Police Department, or run a statewide background check, this guide points you to the right source for each type of Pullman criminal record.
Pullman Overview
Pullman Municipal Court
The Pullman Municipal Court handles misdemeanor criminal cases, gross misdemeanors, traffic infractions, and city ordinance violations within Pullman city limits. Cases involving incidents inside the city and charged under state or city misdemeanor law are processed here. If you are looking for Pullman criminal records at the misdemeanor level from incidents within city limits, start with the municipal court.
The court is based on SE Paradise Street. Records requests for case documents go to the court clerk. Note that the municipal court and the police department are separate offices, so you will need to contact each one for the specific type of document you need. Court case files go through the court clerk; police reports go to the Pullman Police Department records division.
| Office | Pullman Municipal Court |
|---|---|
| Address | 325 SE Paradise Street Pullman, WA 99163 |
| Phone | (509) 334-9595 |
| Website | pullman-wa.gov - Municipal Court |
Pullman Police Department Records
The Pullman Police Department handles law enforcement within city limits and keeps records for arrests, incidents, and police reports in Pullman. If you need a copy of a police report, an arrest record, or an incident report involving the Pullman PD, submit a public records request to the department. Requests can be made in person or online. The department is located on SE Paradise Street.
All public records requests to Pullman Police are governed by the Washington Public Records Act under RCW Chapter 42.56. The agency must respond within five business days. Some records may be exempt from disclosure under active investigation exemptions. Plain copy fees are $0.15 per page for printed records and $0.10 for electronic copies.
| Address | 325 SE Paradise Street Pullman, WA 99163 |
|---|---|
| Phone | (509) 332-2521 |
| Website | pullman-wa.gov - Police Department |
Whitman County District Court
Whitman County District Court handles state misdemeanor cases and civil matters under $100,000 for the Pullman area. Some charges tied to incidents in Pullman go to district court rather than municipal court, depending on whether the charge is a state law violation versus a city ordinance. If you are searching for a Pullman case and do not find it in municipal court, check district court as well. Both are covered by the Washington Courts statewide portal.
The district court is in Colfax, the Whitman County seat, on N Main Street. Pullman residents can request copies of district court records by contacting the court clerk. Search tools include the free statewide portal at dw.courts.wa.gov, which pulls data from all Whitman County court levels.
| Address | 400 N Main Street Colfax, WA 99111 |
|---|---|
| Phone | (509) 397-6244 |
| Website | whitmancounty.org - District Court |
Whitman County Superior Court - Felony Cases
Felony criminal cases for Pullman residents are handled at Whitman County Superior Court in Colfax. All Class A, B, and C felony charges, jury trials, and felony sentencing go through superior court. The Whitman County Clerk maintains the official case files for all felony convictions. Certified copies of court documents can be requested in person or by mail through the clerk's office.
The clerk's office handles records requests and can search by party name or case number. You can also search Whitman County cases through the statewide Washington Courts portal at dw.courts.wa.gov. The portal is free and covers superior court records for Pullman alongside all other court levels in Whitman County. Document images are not available through the portal, but basic case information is accessible at no cost.
| Office | Whitman County Clerk of Superior Court |
|---|---|
| Address | 400 N Main Street Colfax, WA 99111 |
| Phone | (509) 397-6240 |
| Website | whitmancounty.org - Clerk |
Pullman Criminal Records Online Search
The best free tool for searching Pullman criminal records online is the statewide Washington Courts Name and Case Search at dw.courts.wa.gov. It covers municipal, district, superior, and appellate courts across all 39 Washington counties, including Whitman County. Search by person name, case number, attorney, or judicial officer. The portal shows party names, charges, case status, and hearing dates. It does not include document images, so if you need actual court documents, you have to contact the clerk.
Case data updates overnight in the statewide portal. Very recent filings may not show right away. If you need same-day confirmation of a case status, call the court clerk directly. Having a person's full name and an approximate filing year is enough to get started with the search.
The Washington Courts portal is free and covers all Whitman County court records for Pullman at the municipal, district, and superior court levels.
WATCH Background Check System
Washington's WATCH system at watch.wsp.wa.gov is the official statewide tool for name-based criminal history background checks. Run by the Washington State Patrol, WATCH searches the central conviction repository using a name and date of birth. A search costs $11 per query when paid by credit or debit card. The result is a RAP sheet showing Washington State conviction history, sex offender registration status, and DOC information. Results come back fast, usually within seconds.
Mail requests to the WSP run $32, and fingerprint-based checks are $58. Non-conviction information is not available to the public under RCW Chapter 10.97, the Washington State Criminal Records Privacy Act. WATCH does not cover out-of-state convictions.
WATCH provides statewide Washington conviction history for Pullman residents for $11 per name-based search.
Sex Offender Registry in Pullman
The Whitman County Sheriff handles sex offender registration for Pullman and surrounding areas. Registered offenders must check in within three business days of release or any address change under RCW 9A.44.130. The public registry at waspc.org lists Level II and Level III offenders. Level I offenders are not publicly listed. Search by name or zip code at wasor.org to check for registered offenders near Pullman.
The Whitman County Sheriff is located at 411 N Main Street in Colfax and can be reached at (509) 397-6266. For national registry searches that cover multiple states, the national registry at nsopw.gov also includes Washington State data.
Department of Corrections Search
The Washington Department of Corrections publishes an online inmate search at doc.wa.gov. You can find currently incarcerated individuals by name or DOC number. The tool shows age, facility, and custody status. Pullman residents sentenced to state prison following a felony conviction in Whitman County would appear here if they are still in custody.
For public records requests from the DOC, contact the Public Disclosure Unit at publicdisclosureunit@doc1.wa.gov or (360) 725-8213. Printed copies cost $0.15 per page, and electronic records are $0.10 per page.
Whitman County Criminal Records
Pullman is the largest city in Whitman County, and all felony and most misdemeanor criminal cases for Pullman residents go through the Whitman County court system based in Colfax. For more on the county courts, fees, and records access, see the county page.
Nearby Cities
Spokane is the nearest large city to Pullman, about 80 miles to the northwest, and handles criminal cases through Spokane County courts.