Pullman Jail Mugshots
Pullman jail mugshots and booking records come from the Pullman Police Department and the Whitman County Jail in Colfax. Pullman is home to Washington State University, and the police force covers both the campus area and the rest of the city. Every arrest made by Pullman PD goes to the county jail in Colfax for booking. You can check the online jail roster, pull records from the police, or use statewide tools. This page shows you how to find Pullman jail mugshots and what you can get.
Pullman Overview
Pullman Police Jail Mugshots
The Pullman Police Department is at 260 SE Kamiaken Street, Pullman, WA 99163. The phone is 509-332-2521. The department serves Washington State University and the city around it. Pullman PD runs patrol, traffic, and investigations. When officers arrest a person, the booking goes to the Whitman County Jail in Colfax, about 15 miles north.
Pullman PD does not hold inmates overnight. Short-term holds may happen at the police building, but most people are driven up to Colfax the same day. Booking photos and arrest reports are taken at the jail, not the Pullman police office. To get a copy of a past arrest record or mugshot, file a public records request with Pullman PD Records. The RCW 42.56 Public Records Act says staff must respond within five business days.
Note: Most Pullman arrest calls spike during WSU football weekends and move-in week, so the jail roster can change fast during those times.
Whitman County Jail Roster Search
The Whitman County Jail runs an online inmate roster that updates every 10 minutes or so. The roster lists each inmate by name, age, booking number, charges, and bond. It is the fastest way to find out if someone from a Pullman stop is still in custody. The jail is at 400 N Main Street in Colfax, the Whitman County seat. You can also call 509-397-5585 for an inmate check.
The roster tool is free and does not need a login. Search by last name for best results. A partial name may also work. Results show all active inmates, so if a name is missing the person may have been released or never booked in.
Jail registers are public under RCW 70.48.100. The register must list the name, time of booking, charges, and release date for each inmate. That is why the Whitman County Jail roster is open to anyone with web access.
Where Pullman Arrestees Are Held
The Whitman County Jail sits at 400 N Main Street, Colfax, WA 99111. It is run by the Whitman County Sheriff's Office. The jail takes in bookings from Pullman PD, the Sheriff, WSU Police, and the small town agencies across the county. It is the only full jail in Whitman County. The drive from Pullman to Colfax is about 20 minutes up Highway 195.
Inmates from Pullman are held on all charge types, from DUI and assault to more serious felonies. After booking, misdemeanor cases go to Pullman Municipal Court or Whitman County District Court. Felony cases go to Whitman County Superior Court in Colfax. The court system and jail are in the same town, which makes records pulls easier.
If you need to visit an inmate, call ahead to confirm visit hours and rules. Visits may be in person or by video depending on the day. Staff at 509-397-5585 can tell you what day and time to show up.
Pullman Booking Photo Requests
For older Pullman arrest records or booking photos that are not on the live roster, file a records request. You can send it to Pullman PD Records for the police report and arrest info, and to the Whitman County Sheriff for the jail record and booking photo. Both offices must respond within five business days. Fees run about $0.15 per page for paper copies. Electronic copies may be free.
Under RCW 10.97, the Criminal Records Privacy Act, convictions are public and pending charges less than a year old are public. Juvenile records are much more limited. Most Pullman arrests that involve WSU students are adult records, since most students are 18 or older.
Note: Pullman Police also handle some records requests online through the city website, which may speed things up for a simple report pull.
Statewide Pullman Inmate Lookup
For a broader search, use the Washington State Patrol WATCH system. A name-based check costs $11 and returns right away. A fingerprint check costs $58. WATCH pulls data from every jail in the state, including Whitman County. Any Pullman arrest that made it through booking will show up. The tool is good for older cases the local roster no longer shows.
The Washington Courts case search tool lets you look up a name across all state courts. You can see if a Pullman arrest led to a case filing and follow it through the docket. For state prison inmates, the Washington DOC inmate search shows Pullman offenders who were sent to state custody.
Victims and family can sign up for VINELink. The service is free and sends alerts by phone, email, or text when an inmate moves or is released. Register at 1-877-846-3492 or online. It covers the Whitman County Jail and all state sites.
Whitman County Jail Mugshots Page
Pullman is in Whitman County. All bookings go to the Whitman County Jail in Colfax. For the full county page with more info on the Sheriff, the jail, and records options, visit the Whitman County jail mugshots page.
Nearby Cities
These cities are close to Pullman. Most route bookings through their own county jails.