Pasco Public Records
Pasco public records are available through the City Clerk's office, Pasco Police Department, Pasco Fire Administration, and Pasco Municipal Court. Pasco is the county seat of Franklin County in southeastern Washington. The city uses a NextRequest portal for online records submissions, making it easy to track your request from start to finish. This page covers each city department, how to file a request, what records each office holds, and where to go for Franklin County or state-level records that fall outside city limits.
Pasco Overview
Pasco City Clerk Public Records
The City of Pasco City Clerk's office is the central point for general city government records. This covers city council minutes, ordinances, resolutions, permits, contracts, budgets, and administrative documents. The clerk handles public records requests for any records not held by a specific department. Pasco uses NextRequest for online submissions at pascowa.gov/193/Public-Records-Requests. You can create an account to track your request and download records electronically when they are ready.
The City Clerk's office is at 525 North 3rd Avenue, Pasco, WA 99301. You can call (509) 544-3096 or fax (509) 543-5727. For email submissions, use cityclerkPRR@pasco-wa.gov. Under RCW 42.56, Pasco must respond within five business days with either the records, a time estimate, a request for clarification, or a written denial citing the specific legal exemption.
| Office | City of Pasco City Clerk |
|---|---|
| Address | 525 North 3rd Ave, Pasco WA 99301 |
| Phone | (509) 544-3096 |
| Fax | (509) 543-5727 |
| cityclerkPRR@pasco-wa.gov | |
| Portal | pascowa.gov/193/Public-Records-Requests |
Pasco Police Department Records
Pasco Police Department handles public records requests for law enforcement documents separately from the City Clerk. The Records Office is at 215 W Sylvester Street, Pasco, WA 99301. Call (509) 545-3421, fax (509) 545-3423, or email records@pasco-wa.gov to request police reports, incident records, and related law enforcement documents.
Police records include incident reports, arrest records, and related law enforcement documents. The same NextRequest portal used for city records can be used to submit police records requests. When submitting, be specific about the incident date, location, and any case or report numbers you have. This helps the department find the right documents faster. Processing times may vary depending on the volume and complexity of the request.
Note: For traffic collision reports involving state routes or certain locations in Pasco, check with Washington State Patrol at wsp.wa.gov/driver/collision-records/ in addition to the Pasco Police Records Office.
Pasco Fire and EMS Records
Fire and emergency medical service records are handled by the Pasco Fire Administration. The Fire Administration office is at 310 North Oregon Avenue, Pasco, WA 99301. Contact them at (509) 545-3426, fax (509) 543-5717, or email pascofire@pasco-wa.gov. Fire records include incident reports, inspection records, and emergency response documentation.
Requests for fire or EMS incident reports follow the same process as other city records under RCW 42.56. Use the city's NextRequest portal or contact the Fire Administration directly with your request details. Include the incident date, address, and type of call if possible.
Pasco Municipal Court Records
Pasco Municipal Court handles city ordinance violations, misdemeanor criminal cases, and infractions within city jurisdiction. The Court Administrator's office is at 1016 North 4th, Pasco, WA 99301. Phone is (509) 545-3491, fax is (509) 545-3494, and you can email municipalcourtPRR@pasco-wa.gov for court records requests.
Municipal Court records are governed by Washington Court General Rules 31 and 31.1, not the Public Records Act. This means court records requests go directly to the court rather than through the city's NextRequest portal. You can request copies of citations, case documents, dockets, court calendars, and audio recordings of hearings. Fees for copies are set by court rules.
Felony criminal cases and Superior Court civil matters are not handled by Pasco Municipal Court. Those cases go to Franklin County Superior Court. Contact the Franklin County Clerk for Superior Court records.
Franklin County Records for Pasco
Pasco is the county seat of Franklin County. Many records that affect Pasco residents are held by Franklin County rather than the city. Franklin County Superior Court handles felony criminal cases, civil cases, family law, and probate. The Franklin County Auditor records property documents, deeds, mortgages, and liens. The Franklin County Assessor maintains property assessment and tax records.
State court records for Franklin County are searchable at odysseyportal.courts.wa.gov. This free tool covers Superior Court and District Court cases. For property records, the Franklin County Auditor and Assessor websites provide online search tools for recorded documents and property valuations. Visit the Franklin County public records page for office contacts and direct links.
The Washington State Courts Odyssey portal provides free online access to Franklin County case records for Pasco and the surrounding area.
Nearby Washington Cities
These cities are near Pasco in the Tri-Cities area. Each has its own city public records separate from county records.