Pullman Court Docket Records
Pullman court docket records cover Pullman Municipal Court for city-level cases and Whitman County courts for district and superior court matters. Pullman is home to Washington State University, which contributes to a higher volume of municipal court cases. This guide explains where cases are filed, how to search for records, and how to request copies of court documents in Pullman, Washington.
Pullman Overview
Pullman Municipal Court
Pullman Municipal Court operates under the City of Pullman. It handles misdemeanor and gross misdemeanor cases, traffic infractions, and violations of Pullman city ordinances. The court is located at City Hall, 325 SE Paradise St, Pullman, WA 99163. Phone inquiries can be directed to the City Clerk or the Municipal Court Clerk. The City of Pullman homepage has current contact links for the court and other city departments.
Given Pullman's large student population from Washington State University, the municipal court frequently handles cases involving students, including minor in possession, noise violations, and traffic citations. These cases follow the same process as any other municipal court case in Washington. If you are a student who received a citation, your case is likely filed here unless it involves a felony charge, in which case it goes to Whitman County Superior Court.
The screenshot below shows the City of Pullman homepage, which links to municipal court contacts and court-related resources.
City of Pullman homepage — official city site with links to court contact information, public records, and city services.
The city homepage links to municipal court information including hearing schedules and contact details for the court clerk.
Whitman County District Court and the Pullman Branch
Whitman County District Court has two branches: the Colfax Branch and the Pullman Branch. The Pullman Branch is at 325 SE Paradise St., Pullman, WA 99163. Phone: 509-332-2065. The Pullman Branch handles limited jurisdiction matters for the Pullman area, which includes civil claims up to $100,000, small claims, protection orders, and misdemeanor cases that fall under county rather than city jurisdiction. The Colfax Branch, where the county seat is located, handles cases from the rest of the county.
Having a District Court branch in Pullman is convenient for residents who do not want to travel to Colfax for county-level matters. The branch handles the same types of cases as the main district court, just for the Pullman area. If your case was filed in Whitman County District Court rather than Pullman Municipal Court, the Pullman Branch is where you would go for hearings and records requests related to Pullman area cases.
Note: The Pullman Branch of Whitman County District Court and Pullman Municipal Court share an address at 325 SE Paradise St. but are separate courts with separate dockets. Confirm which court your case is in before appearing or submitting a records request.
Whitman County Superior Court and Clerk
Whitman County Superior Court handles felony criminal cases, civil matters exceeding $100,000, family law, probate, and appeals from the municipal and district courts. The Whitman County Superior Court Clerk's Office is at 400 N Main St, Colfax, WA 99111. Phone: (509) 397-6240. The Whitman County website at whitmancounty.org provides contact details for the clerk and access to court-related resources.
If a Pullman Municipal Court decision is appealed, the case moves to Whitman County Superior Court in Colfax. The superior court reviews the lower court record and may hold new hearings or decide the appeal based on the existing transcript and filings. The 30-day appeal deadline applies here as it does statewide. Missing that window can eliminate the right to appeal regardless of the merits of the case.
The screenshot below shows the Whitman County official website with links to the Clerk's Office and court resources for Pullman and Whitman County.
Whitman County website — access the Clerk's Office, court contacts, and county resources for Pullman area cases.
For Pullman cases appealed to superior court, all records are maintained by the Whitman County Clerk at 400 N Main St, Colfax, WA 99111.
Searching Pullman Cases Statewide
The Washington Courts statewide case search at courts.wa.gov lets you search by case number, party name, attorney name, or filing date range. It covers municipal, district, superior, and appellate courts across Washington. Pullman Municipal Court cases and Whitman County District Court (Pullman Branch) cases both appear in this system when they are filed with courts participating in the statewide database.
Search by name to find cases associated with a specific individual. Search by case number to pull up a specific docket. The statewide tool shows case type, current status, filing date, and scheduled hearings. It does not show sealed records or cases with restricted access. For a more detailed record including filed documents, you need to contact the court clerk directly or request copies through the formal process.
Court forms for Washington municipal courts are available through court reference resources online. Pullman-specific forms may also be available through the City Clerk's office at Pullman City Hall. Common forms include records request forms, public defender applications, deferral request forms, and hearing continuance requests. Contact the Municipal Court Clerk at 325 SE Paradise St. to confirm what forms are currently required for your situation.
Note: The Whitman County District Court's Pullman Branch and Pullman Municipal Court share the same physical address. Do not assume you are at the right court just because the address matches. Check your paperwork to confirm which court issued the summons or citation before appearing.
Whitman County Court Docket Records
Whitman County handles district and superior court matters for Pullman through its Colfax and Pullman branches. Visit the county page for clerk contacts and access details.
Nearby Cities
Other eastern Washington cities near Pullman share similar court structures with county-level district and superior courts.