Booking Reports in Pullman
Pullman booking reports cover arrests and jail intake handled by the Pullman Police Department and the Whitman County jail. Use this page to look up Pullman booking reports, find the right office, and check what records you can pull. Most Pullman arrest and booking records start with the Pullman Police Department and end up in Whitman County custody files. You can search by name or date, and the booking record shows the charge, the time of intake, and the case number. This guide walks you through the steps for Pullman booking reports, fees, and online tools.
Pullman Booking Reports Overview
Where Pullman Booking Reports Come From
The Pullman Police Department books most adults arrested inside city limits. After arrest, the suspect is processed and moved to the Whitman County Jail at 411 N. Mill Street, Colfax, WA 99111. The booking report records the time of intake, the charge, the booking number, and the agency that brought the person in. Pullman booking reports stay in the police records system and the jail roster, and both feed into the Whitman County records office. You can ask either side for the booking report, but the jail roster is often the fastest way to confirm a current hold.
State law treats jail booking records as public records. Under RCW 70.48.100, the booking record itself is open to anyone who asks, even though some details inside the broader jail file may be held back. That law sets the floor for what Pullman booking reports must show: name, charges, time of booking, and the agency that made the arrest.
The Pullman Police Department sits at 135 SE Crestview Street, Pullman, WA 99163 and you can reach the records desk at 509-332-2521. Use the official Pullman Police Department records page to start a request for a Pullman booking report or related case file.
How to Search Pullman Booking Reports
You have a few ways to look up Pullman booking reports. The fastest path is the Whitman County jail roster, which lists people held at the time of your search. You can search by name and see the booking date, the charge, and the booking number. If the person was held briefly and then released, the live roster may not show them, and you will need to file a public records request for the historic Pullman booking report.
For older Pullman booking reports, send a request to the Pullman Police Department or to the Whitman County Sheriff. The agency pulls the file, checks for any redactions required by RCW Chapter 42.56, and sends you the record. Most agencies respond to your request within five business days, even if the records take longer to produce.
To search Pullman booking reports you usually need:
- Full name of the person
- Date of birth or rough age
- Approximate date of arrest
- Case number if you have one
The more you can give the records clerk, the faster the search goes. If you only have a name, the clerk can still try, but common names slow things down. Note: Pullman booking reports tied to juveniles are sealed under state law and the clerk cannot release them.
Filing a Pullman Booking Reports Request
To file a request for a Pullman booking report, send a written ask to the Pullman Police Department records unit. Many cities now use an online portal for these requests. The portal asks for your contact info, the records you want, and the date range. You can submit the request from home, and the clerk will message you when the records are ready.
The Whitman County Sheriff handles the jail and booking records that cover Pullman. Visit the Whitman County Sheriff page to start a Pullman booking reports request.
The county office processes the request, pulls the booking record, and sends you the file based on the public records rules in Whitman County.
Keep your request narrow. A clear request like "booking report for John Smith, arrested March 10, 2024" gets a faster reply than a broad ask. Under state law, the agency must give you a five-day response that either provides the records, gives a time estimate, or asks for more details to find the file.
Whitman County Booking Reports for Pullman
Pullman sits in Whitman County, and the county jail holds most adults booked from Pullman. The Whitman County Sheriff runs the jail and the public disclosure unit that fills booking record requests. You can reach the county roster and request forms through the Whitman County Sheriff records page. Jail staff log each booking, so the county file may have details that the city file does not, like medical holds, transfer dates, and release time.
For full county-level steps, fees, and links, see the Whitman County booking reports page. That page covers the jail roster, the public disclosure unit, and the rules for Whitman County booking reports.
Note: The county jail and the city police are two separate offices, so you may need to ask both to get the full picture of a Pullman booking report.
Pullman Booking Reports Fees and Costs
Fees for Pullman booking reports follow the limits in state law. Paper copies cost about $0.15 per page. Scanned copies cost about $0.10 per page. Most agencies do not charge for the first batch of records if the bill comes out under one dollar. You can also inspect the Pullman booking report at the records office for free, then pay only for the pages you want copied.
If your request needs body camera or jail video, the cost goes up. Body camera footage runs about $0.65 per minute in most Pullman area agencies. The clerk may ask for a deposit before they start the work. State law lets agencies bill for the actual cost of media and staff time, but they cannot charge a search fee for basic Pullman booking reports.
If you cannot pay, ask the records office about a fee waiver. Crime victims often get records at no cost. The agency must put any fee schedule in writing, and you can ask to see it before you commit to the request.
What a Pullman Booking Report Shows
A Pullman booking report is a snapshot from the moment a person enters the jail. It lists the full name, the date of birth, the booking number, and the time of intake. It shows the charges from the Pullman Police Department or other arresting agency. It records the place of arrest and the officer who brought the person in. Most reports also note whether the person was released on bail, sent to court, or held for another agency.
The booking report is not the same as the full case file. The case file may include the police report, witness statements, and lab results. Those parts may be held back if a case is open. Under RCW Chapter 10.97, criminal history records and parts of the Pullman booking report may be redacted to protect the rights of the person and the integrity of any active case. Conviction data is open, but non-conviction data has more limits.
Note: A Pullman booking report is not proof of guilt. It only shows that an arrest and intake took place.
Online Tools for Pullman Booking Reports
Most Pullman booking reports can be searched online through the Whitman County jail roster and the city records portal. The roster shows people who are in custody right now. The records portal handles formal requests for older Pullman booking reports. Both tools are free to use, and you do not need to give a reason for your search. Court records from the Pullman area are also on the Washington Courts public access site, which can help you tie a booking number to a court case.
For statewide help with public records, the Washington Attorney General Open Government manual walks through your rights under RCW Chapter 42.56. The manual covers timelines, fee rules, and how to push back if a Pullman booking report request is denied.
Privacy Rules and Pullman Booking Reports
State law gives the public broad access to Pullman booking reports, but it also sets limits. Social security numbers, medical info, and details that could put a victim at risk are redacted. Juvenile bookings are sealed. Records sealed by court order are not released. The Pullman Police Department and the Whitman County Sheriff both follow these rules when they fill a Pullman booking reports request.
If a record is denied, the agency must tell you which law backs the denial. You can ask the agency to take a second look, or you can take the case to court. The Attorney General office has free guides on how to file an appeal. Most Pullman booking reports are released without trouble, but it helps to know your rights before you start.
Whitman County Pullman Booking Reports Page
Pullman files all jail bookings into the Whitman County system, so the county page has more on the sheriff, the jail roster, and the records office. Visit it for the full list of Whitman County booking reports tools.
Nearby Cities
These cities are near Pullman and use their own county jails for booking reports.