Whitman County
Whitman County was founded in 1871 and named after Marcus Whitman. The county seat is Colfax, and the county spans approximately 2,159.3 square miles of land, making it the 10th largest county in Washington by total area. As of the 2020 U.S. Census, the county had an estimated population of 47,973 residents. The court system in Whitman County comprises two Superior Courts, two District Courts, and four Municipal Courts.
The Whitman County Superior Courts handle cases involving civil disputes, adoptions, real property controversies, and other domestic relations matters. They also oversee probate cases, felony criminal cases, juvenile matters, and guardianships. Additionally, these courts hear appeals from District and Municipal Courts, as well as certain state and local administrative agencies. The Whitman County District Courts handle cases involving traffic infractions, name change petitions, criminal misdemeanors, and civil or small claims disputes with values of less than $100,000. Whitman County Municipal Courts are courts of limited jurisdiction that preside over cases such as traffic infractions, criminal and gross misdemeanors, and civil vehicle impound hearings.
Whitman County court records are official documents related to legal proceedings within the county's jurisdiction. These records include dockets, orders, decrees, judgments, and minutes. The following types of court records are generally found in Whitman County:
â— Criminal Records
â— Family Records
â— Probate Records
â— Juvenile Records
â— Civil Records
The County Clerks of Courts maintain court records in Whitman County. These records may be searched online through the Washington State Court Record Search or in person by visiting the Superior Courts and District Courts at:
Whitman County Superior Court
400 N Main Street, Ste 210
Colfax, WA 99111
Phone: (509) 397-6244
Whitman County District Court
325 SE Paradise Street
Pullman, WA 99163
While most records are accessible to the public, some may be restricted due to privacy concerns. For instance, records of cases involving juveniles and sealed court records are exempt from public disclosure. Inspection of records is free, but obtaining copies of a court record costs $0.50 per copy. Additional charges may apply based on legal requirements or specific documents.
