Walla Walla Felony Records Database
Walla Walla felony records are held by the Walla Walla County Superior Court, the court of general jurisdiction for all felony criminal cases in the county. The city of Walla Walla is both the county seat and the largest city in Walla Walla County, located in the southeastern corner of Washington near the Oregon border. If you need to search a felony case from Walla Walla, the county court system is your primary source. Statewide tools from the Washington State Patrol and Department of Corrections can supplement that search with conviction history from across the state.
Walla Walla Overview
Walla Walla County Superior Court
Felony cases from Walla Walla are filed at the Walla Walla County Superior Court, located at 315 West Main Street in downtown Walla Walla. The Superior Court handles all Class A, B, and C felony cases, as well as appeals from lower courts. The County Clerk's Office is also at this address and can be reached at (509) 524-2780. The Clerk handles all official court records and copy requests.
Walla Walla County District Court handles misdemeanor matters and preliminary felony hearings. The District Court is located at 317 West Rose Street, one block from the Superior Court, and can be reached at (509) 524-2760. Records from preliminary felony proceedings at District Court are separate from the full Superior Court case file.
| Office | Walla Walla County Superior Court Clerk |
|---|---|
| Address | 315 West Main Street Walla Walla, WA 99362 |
| Phone (Superior) | (509) 524-2780 |
| Phone (District) | (509) 524-2760 |
| District Court | co.walla-walla.wa.us/government/district_court |
The Walla Walla County Juvenile Court is also in the area at 455 West Rose Street. Juvenile records are generally not public and are treated differently than adult felony records under Washington law.
Searching Walla Walla Felony Records Online
The statewide Washington Courts docket search at dockets.courts.wa.gov covers Walla Walla County and allows you to search for cases by name or case number. This tool is free and covers participating courts across Washington. For conviction history statewide, the WSP WATCH system at watch.wsp.wa.gov provides a name-based search for $11 that returns felony and misdemeanor convictions from all Washington courts.
Walla Walla County also participates in the Washington State Courts docket system. If you can't find the case you're looking for online, the Walla Walla County Clerk's Office at (509) 524-2780 can help with direct requests. Staff can look up cases by name or number and arrange for copies of court documents.
The image below shows the Walla Walla County District Court page. The District Court handles preliminary proceedings before felony cases move up to Superior Court.
The Walla Walla County District Court handles initial appearances and preliminary hearings for felony cases before they are transferred to the Superior Court.
District Court records are public and can be accessed through the clerk, though the complete felony case file is maintained by the Superior Court Clerk once the case is bound over.
Note: The Walla Walla County Clerk's website has experienced intermittent access issues. If you can't reach the site, call the Clerk directly at (509) 524-2780.Walla Walla City and County Public Records
The City of Walla Walla uses a NextRequest-based public records portal for city records requests. The portal is at wallawallawa.gov/government/support-services/city-clerk/public-records. This portal covers city department records but not court case files, which must be requested from the county courts. City records include police department reports, city administration documents, and city council records.
Walla Walla County processes separate public records requests through each county department. For Sheriff's Office records, contact the Walla Walla County Sheriff directly. The Sheriff serves unincorporated parts of the county and also operates the county jail. Jail roster information may be available through the county website.
Washington's Public Records Act under RCW 42.56 governs all public records requests in the state. Most government records are public. Exemptions include active investigation materials, juvenile records, and certain personal information. The Walla Walla PRA procedures document outlines the specific request process used by the city.
Statewide Tools for Walla Walla Felony Records
Several statewide Washington resources are useful for researching Walla Walla felony cases. The WSP WATCH system is the primary tool for statewide conviction history. It runs a name-based search and returns results for all Washington courts including Walla Walla County. The cost is $11 per search, with payment by credit card or electronic check, and results come back immediately.
The DOC Offender Search locates individuals currently held in Washington state prisons. Anyone serving time for a Walla Walla County felony conviction will appear here. The DOC Warrant Search lists active Secretary's Warrants for those who have absconded from community supervision. VINE at vinelink.com provides automated custody status notifications.
Under RCW 10.97, Washington's Criminal Records Privacy Act, felony conviction records are publicly available. Nonconviction data including dismissed charges is not public. The Washington State Digital Archives holds historical Walla Walla County court records and may be useful for older cases. Eligible individuals can petition to vacate a conviction under RCW 9.94A.640 at the Walla Walla County Superior Court.
The screenshot below shows the WSP WATCH portal, which is the official statewide conviction search tool maintained by the Washington State Patrol and covers all Washington courts including Walla Walla County.
Use the WSP WATCH online portal to run a statewide name-based conviction search covering Walla Walla County and every other Washington jurisdiction.
WATCH results are considered official criminal history records and include felony and misdemeanor convictions. The system does not include arrests that did not result in conviction.
Walla Walla County Felony Records
Walla Walla is the county seat of Walla Walla County. All felony cases filed in the city go through the county court system. For a complete guide to Walla Walla County courts, online tools, and public records resources, visit the county felony records page.
Nearby Cities
These Washington cities are near Walla Walla. Each uses its own county court system for felony filings.