Frequently Asked Questions
Below you will find information that might help you understand how to find things or learn about information you might need to know about your city or town.
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Monday - Friday: 9 AM to 12 PM, 1 PM to 4 PM (Closed for the noon lunch hour)
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If the person has an attorney appointed by the court, or has retained an attorney, we are not allowed to speak to them. If the person does not have an attorney, we can't speak to them alone, or we could become a witness in the case.
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The attorneys in the office are prohibited, by law, from giving legal advice.
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At the arraignment, the person charged with the crime enters a plea of guilty or not guilty to the charge. If, at any time, during the case, the person enters a plea of guilty to the charge the case will go to sentencing, either the same day or at a later date, where the court decides what punishment is appropriate. If there is no plea of guilty the case will normally proceed to trial.
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Contact the Administrative Office of the Courts for a brochure on this topic at the Washington Courts website.
A Guide on When and How to Challenge, Seal, Vacate or Expunge (PDF)
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Crimes are reported to the law enforcement agency that has jurisdiction over where the crime occurred. For example, if the crime occurred in Pullman, Washington, this may be the Pullman Police Department or if the crime occurred on Washington State University Campus, this may be the Washington State University Police Department.
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Contact the court and make arrangements to appear on an available docket day.
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Court hearings are open to the public and anyone may attend. Sometimes witnesses may be excluded from a trial until they testify. The deputy prosecutor will notify you if this is the case.
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Submit a written request to the applicable law enforcement agency.