Benton County Superior Court cases in Benton County, Kennewick, WA
Benton County Superior Court in Kennewick is a Washington Superior Court (trial court of general jurisdiction) serving Benton County as part of the Benton & Franklin Counties Superior Court. It hears civil cases of any amount; felony criminal prosecutions; family law matters (divorce, parenting plans, child support); juvenile offender and dependency cases; probate and guardianship; involuntary mental health commitments; and domestic violence and other protection orders. The court also hears appeals and trials de novo from courts of limited jurisdiction (district and municipal). Routine traffic infractions are generally handled by District Court; Superior Court addresses serious traffic-related crimes and appeals from lower courts.
Benton County Superior Court Contact and Location Information
| Court Type: | Superior Court |
| County: | Benton |
| Street Address: | 7122 W Okanogan Pl |
| City: | Kennewick |
| Zip Code: | 99336 |
| Phone: | 509-736-3071 |
| Fax: | 509-736-3057 |
| Hours: | Monday - Friday from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm |
| Website URL: | http://www.benton-franklinsuperiorcourt.com/ |
| Forms & Filing: | Forms |
| Dockets / Schedule / Calendar: | Court Docket |
| Jury Service: | Jury Information |
| Languages: | English |
| Email: | clerk@co.benton.wa.us |
| Linkedin: | https://www.linkedin.com/company/benton-county-superior-court |
Services and Case Types Handled in Benton County Superior Court
Benton County Superior Court provides trial-level judicial services for the public. It accepts and processes filings for felony criminal cases; general civil actions; family law (dissolution, parenting plans, child support); juvenile offender and dependency matters; probate/estates; guardianships/conservatorships; adoptions; and mental health/commitment proceedings, as well as appeals from courts of limited jurisdiction. Protective orders include domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking/anti-harassment, vulnerable adult, and restraining orders in family cases. The court schedules and conducts hearings, motions, trials, sentencings, and review calendars; issues warrants and orders; and maintains official case records and certified copies. Public-facing services include clerk assistance with filings and forms, access to dockets and calendars, payments of fees/fines, interpreter coordination, and jury services (summons, qualification, deferrals, reporting, and juror management).