Search Pullman Felony Records
Pullman felony records are filed and maintained through Whitman County Superior Court, which serves as the primary court of record for all felony cases originating in the city. Residents, attorneys, and researchers can search criminal case filings, review court orders, and obtain certified copies of felony convictions through official county and state channels. This page explains how to find and access Pullman felony records using the most current and reliable sources available.
Pullman Overview
Whitman County Superior Court and Pullman Felonies
All felony charges filed in Pullman go through Whitman County Superior Court. The court sits in Colfax, which is the county seat, roughly 35 miles north of Pullman. Felony cases include Class A, B, and C crimes. The Superior Court handles arraignments, trials, sentencing, and post-conviction proceedings for every felony that originates within the county.
The Whitman County Clerk keeps the official record of each case. You can get case numbers, party names, filing dates, and disposition information through that office. The clerk's contact page lists current phone numbers and hours. Walk-in access is available during normal business days. Staff can look up cases by name or case number and produce copies while you wait.
The Whitman County Superior Court page at https://www.whitmancounty.gov/173/Superior-Court covers court divisions, judge assignments, and general filing procedures. It is the best starting point for understanding how the court is structured before you make a request.
The screenshot below was captured from the Whitman County Superior Court page, which lists court divisions and contact information relevant to Pullman felony cases.
This portal shows the court's structure, including the judges who preside over felony matters in Whitman County.
Whitman County Clerk Records Access
The Whitman County Clerk's office is the custodian of all Superior Court case records, including those from Pullman. That means any felony filed in the city eventually becomes part of the clerk's archive. Copies of charging documents, orders, decrees, and final judgments are all available on request.
Copy fees in Washington are typically $0.50 per page for standard copies. Certified copies cost more because the clerk must apply a seal. If you need a certified document for court use or a background check, ask the clerk specifically for a certified copy. Allow a few days for large files to be pulled and copied.
The clerk's office page is at https://www.whitmancounty.gov/174/Clerk. You can find the mailing address, phone number, and hours there. Mail requests are accepted, but response times can vary. In-person requests are usually the fastest way to get records.
The image below was taken from the Whitman County Clerk page, which provides contact details and copy request procedures for Pullman-area felony cases.
The clerk's page also describes what documents are available and any restrictions on records that may still be sealed or subject to court order.
Pullman Police Department Records
The Pullman Police Department handles incident reports, arrest records, and related law enforcement documents for crimes that occur within city limits. Police records are not the same as court records. They are created by officers at the time of an incident. A police report may lead to a felony charge, but the court record is filed separately with the Superior Court clerk.
You can request police records through the city's public records process. The city uses a GovQA portal for online record submissions. Requests for arrest records, incident reports, and related documents are routed through the police department's records unit. Processing times vary based on request volume and the nature of the records sought.
Pullman Police Department records contact information is available at https://www.pullman-wa.gov/government/departments/police-department/records/. If that page is unavailable, the city clerk's office at https://www.pullman-wa.gov/government/departments/city-clerk/ can also accept records requests and direct you to the right department.
Keep in mind that not every police contact results in a felony charge. Many reports reflect arrests where charges were reduced or dismissed. For final conviction information, always verify through the court record or the statewide WATCH system.
Whitman County District Court
Not all criminal cases in Pullman are felonies. Misdemeanor charges and gross misdemeanors are handled at the Whitman County District Court level. If you are searching for a lesser offense, the District Court is the right place to look. The district court page is at https://www.whitmancounty.gov/176/District-Court.
The screenshot below was taken from the Whitman County District Court page, showing the court's contact information and jurisdiction details relevant to Pullman criminal cases.
Knowing which court holds the record you need saves time. If the offense is classified as a Class A, B, or C felony under Washington law, the Superior Court holds the case file. All other offenses go to District or Municipal Court.
WATCH Online Criminal History Search
Washington State offers an online criminal history check through the Washington Access To Criminal History system, known as WATCH. The fee is $11 per search. WATCH uses state records compiled by the Washington State Patrol and covers felony convictions from courts across the state, including Whitman County.
WATCH is a fast way to get a summary of someone's felony conviction history. It does not show pending charges or cases that were dismissed. It also may not include older records that were not digitized. For complete information, the court clerk's record is always the most authoritative source.
The WATCH portal is at https://watch.wsp.wa.gov/. You will need the subject's full legal name and date of birth to run a search. Results are returned quickly and reflect the state's criminal history database as of the search date.
The image below shows the WSP WATCH portal landing page, where Pullman and statewide felony conviction searches can be initiated for $11 per query.
WATCH results include conviction dates, offense descriptions, and sentencing information drawn from courts statewide, including Whitman County Superior Court.
Washington State Patrol Criminal History Records
The Washington State Patrol maintains a broader criminal history database than WATCH alone. The WSP criminal history unit processes fingerprint-based background checks and handles requests from agencies and individuals who need certified criminal history reports. WSP records pull from law enforcement agencies statewide and can capture charges that WATCH may not fully reflect.
The WSP criminal history page is at https://wsp.wa.gov/crime/criminal-history/. Fingerprint-based requests are more thorough than name-based checks because they account for people who have used aliases. Legal name searches can miss records if the subject's name was spelled differently at booking or in court.
For Pullman-specific cases, the WSP database will include any felony convictions entered by Whitman County Superior Court. The court reports dispositions to the state patrol as required by Washington law. This process creates a statewide record that both WATCH and WSP criminal history can draw from.
Legal Framework for Felony Records in Washington
Washington's Criminal Records Privacy Act, found at RCW 10.97, sets the rules for what criminal history information can be released and to whom. It draws a distinction between conviction records and non-conviction data. Conviction records are generally available to the public. Non-conviction data, such as arrests that did not lead to charges, is restricted.
For those who have completed their sentence, RCW 9.94A.640 governs vacation of felony convictions. A vacated conviction is sealed from most public searches, though law enforcement may still access it. Not all felonies are eligible for vacation. The statute lists specific criteria based on offense class and time since conviction.
Understanding these two statutes helps clarify what will appear in a search and what may not. If a record you expect to find does not appear, it may be because of a vacation order, a sealing order, or because the information falls under the non-conviction data restrictions of RCW 10.97.
Washington State Digital Archives
Older Pullman and Whitman County felony records may be available through the Washington State Digital Archives. This resource covers historical court records that have been scanned and made available online. It is useful for cases that predate the digital court systems now in use.
You can search the Digital Archives at https://www.digitalarchives.wa.gov/. The site allows searches by name, county, record type, and date range. Not every record has been digitized, but the archives include a wide range of historical documents from Whitman County going back many decades.
DOC Warrant Search
Washington's Department of Corrections maintains a warrant search tool for individuals who have active warrants or supervision status. You can search by name at https://doc.wa.gov/records/incarcerated-data-search/warrant-search. This is a free tool and is useful when you want to confirm whether someone is currently wanted or under DOC supervision following a felony conviction.
The DOC tool is separate from court records. It reflects the current incarceration and supervision status of people in the state corrections system, not the court file itself. For full case history, the Whitman County Superior Court clerk remains the primary source.
Whitman County Felony Records
Whitman County Superior Court in Colfax handles all felony cases for Pullman and the rest of the county. The clerk's office maintains the complete case archive and processes public records requests for court documents.
Nearby Cities
Several other Washington cities have felony records pages with courthouse details, search tools, and county links.