Garfield County Court Docket Lookup

Garfield County court docket records are filed at the Garfield County Courthouse in Pomeroy, Washington. The Superior Court here shares a judge with Asotin and Columbia counties, so the docket runs on a rotation schedule. Search court docket cases through the Odyssey Portal or contact the County Clerk directly for copies and filing assistance. This page covers the court structure, online access, copy procedures, and District Court jurisdiction in Garfield County.

Garfield County Superior Court

The Garfield County Superior Court is located at 789 Main Street, Pomeroy, WA 99347. Mailing address: PO Box 329, Pomeroy, WA 99347-0329. Phone: 509-843-3731. Fax: 509-843-3815. The Honorable Brooke J. Burns serves as Judge, shared with Asotin and Columbia Counties. Court Administrator Adrianne A. Krull manages daily operations. The online records system uses the standard Odyssey Portal with Odyssey Code No. 12 identifying Garfield County in the state system.

Superior Court in Garfield County handles felony criminal charges, civil cases, domestic/family matters, probate and guardianship, mental illness proceedings, and juvenile offender cases. Because the judge rotates among three counties, scheduling here is tied to the rotation calendar. Always confirm your hearing date with the Clerk's office before planning travel to Pomeroy.

The courthouse photograph below was published by the Washington State Bar News and shows the Garfield County Courthouse in Pomeroy, which has served the county's legal community for well over a century.

The Garfield County Courthouse at 789 Main Street is the single facility for all Superior Court and District Court proceedings in the county, including filings with the Clerk's Office.

Garfield County Clerk Office

The County Clerk is Marie M. Gormsen, reachable at superiorcourt@garfieldcountywa.gov. The mailing address for the Clerk's office is PO Box 915, Pomeroy, WA 99347; the physical office is at 789 Main St. Phone: 509-843-3731. Fax for the Clerk's side of the building is 509-843-1224.

The Clerk is the administrative and financial officer of Superior Court and the custodian of all Garfield County court records. The Clerk files and indexes all records for the Superior Court, serves as the court's financial officer, and must be present at all court proceedings to maintain an accurate record. Copies of court documents are available through the Clerk's office; contact by phone or email first to confirm availability and current copy fees before making a trip to Pomeroy.

Searching the Garfield County Court Docket

Garfield County Superior Court cases are searchable through the Washington State Odyssey Portal. Enter the case number or party name to find case information. Public accounts show basic details for non-confidential cases. Document images are not available to anonymous users; full document access requires a subscription through the Clerk's office.

The statewide Washington Courts Case Search covers Garfield County Superior, District, and Municipal courts. It is free to use and updates daily with new case filings, party information, and docket entries. For straightforward case lookups, the DW portal is often the faster option since it does not require a login.

Note: Garfield County has a very small docket by state standards. If you cannot find a case online, it may be sealed, filed under a different party name variation, or in a case type that is restricted from public view. The Clerk's office at 509-843-3731 can assist with cases not appearing in the portal.

Garfield County District Court

The Garfield County District Court is co-located with Superior Court at 789 W Main St, Pomeroy. Mailing: PO Box 817, Pomeroy, WA 99347-0817. Phone: 509-843-1002. Fax: 509-843-3815. Judge Thomas W. Cox presides, with Mary (Kate) K. Magill as Administrator. Contact: districtcourt@garfieldcountywa.gov.

District Court handles misdemeanor criminal cases, traffic infractions, civil actions up to $100,000, small claims, protection orders, and preliminary hearings for felony matters. Having both courts at the same Main Street location makes Garfield County's courthouse efficient for residents who need to address multiple matters. Search District Court cases through the statewide DW portal.

The architectural sketch below, published by the Washington State Bar News, shows restoration plans for the Garfield County Courthouse and reflects the county's investment in preserving its 1901 judicial landmark.

The restoration effort highlights the commitment Garfield County has made to maintaining a fully functional courthouse despite being one of the state's smallest counties by population.

Cities in Garfield County

Communities in Garfield County file court cases at the Garfield County Superior Court in Pomeroy. Browse all Washington cities for local court docket information.

Access Rules and Practical Notes

Garfield County court records are governed by GR 31, the Washington State General Rule on access to court records. The Public Records Act under RCW 42.56 does not cover court documents. If you submit a standard public records request to Garfield County, you will be directed to the Clerk's office or the Odyssey Portal. Any document-level access to Superior Court filings requires either a Clerk copy request or a subscription to the Odyssey Portal.

Given the county's very small population and the shared-judge arrangement, the Garfield County court docket is smaller than most counties in the state. Hearing days in Garfield County depend on when the rotating judge is assigned here. If you have an upcoming hearing, confirm the date with the Clerk at 509-843-3731 before making travel plans. Schedule changes tied to the rotation calendar can occur, and it is always worth a quick call to verify.

For cases that are not in the online portal, the most likely reasons are that the record is sealed, the case type is confidential, or the case predates the digital system. Older paper records are stored at the courthouse. The Clerk can assist with locating those records during courthouse hours. Pomeroy is a small town, so calling ahead ensures the Clerk is available and can prepare for your visit rather than handling it as a walk-in search.

The Washington Courts website at courts.wa.gov provides statewide resources including the Odyssey Portal link, court rule references including GR 31, and contact information for all Washington Superior Courts. It is a useful reference for understanding the legal framework governing Garfield County court docket access.

Nearby Counties

Garfield County is part of the tri-county judicial arrangement with Asotin and Columbia Counties, and borders other southeastern Washington counties.