Walla Walla County
Walla Walla County, located in southeast Washington, was founded in 1854 and named after the Walla Walla people. The City of Walla Walla serves as both the largest city and the county seat. Over 61,568 residents live in Walla Walla County, which covers approximately 1,270.03 square miles of land. The court system in Walla Walla County consists of two Superior Courts and a District Court.
The Superior Courts in Walla Walla County handle a wide range of legal matters, with jurisdiction over all civil and criminal cases. These include juvenile cases, family law, probate of wills, and guardianships. In Walla Walla County, Superior Courts are the highest trial court level and also handle cases that are beyond the jurisdiction of lower courts. The Walla Walla County District Court has limited jurisdiction over specific types of criminal and civil cases. These include misdemeanor criminal cases, traffic and non-traffic infractions, landlord/tenant disputes, protection orders, small claims, and preliminary hearings for felony cases.
Walla Walla County court records are legal documents created during court proceedings. These records include dockets, filings, judgments, sentences, films, and transcripts. Court records are kept and maintained by the court clerk. Under the Washington Public Records Act, Walla Walla County court records are available to the public, and copies may be requested upon payment of a specified fee. However, some records are confidential to protect privacy and may be restricted from public disclosure. Such records include mental health records, adoption records, and juvenile records. Common court records in Walla Walla County include the following:
- Family Records
- Probate Records
- Traffic Records
- Civil Records
- Criminal Records
Walla Walla County Superior Court records may be accessed by sending an email to the Superior Court Clerk's Office. To access the District Court records, a fillable form is available online. The form must be completed in writing and submitted to the court by mail, fax, or email. There is a $20.00 charge per request unless waived by the court.
