Welcome to Benton & Franklin Counties Superior Court
Judge Joe Burrowes
Judge Alex Ekstrom
Judge Cameron Mitchell
Judge Dave Petersen
Judge Carrie Runge
Judge Jacqueline Shea-Brown
Judge Sam Swanberg
Court Commissioner Jacqueline Stam
Court Commissioner Darin Campbell
Court Commissioner Arthur D. Klym
2021 to 2022 Administrative Judges
Judge Swanberg - Presiding Judge
Judge Shea-Brown - Assistant Presiding Judge
MISSION STATEMENT
Benton & Franklin Counties Superior Court strives to adjudicate all cases in a manner that is timely, fair, impartial & endeavors to respect diversity, ethics and individuals’ rights.
VISION
Open to all
Accountable to all
Justice for all
Benton County Business Hours
Mon-Fri :
08:00 am - 04:00 pm
Franklin County Business Hours
Mon-Fri :
08:30 am - 04:00 pm
Courts close for lunch from Noon to 1:00 pm
July 21, 2021
Superior Court Statement On Gradual Transition To In Person Appearances In Court
The Superior Court has indicated in its most recent masking order that in criminal proceedings there is a general presumption of personal appearance. Specifying a presumption in criminal matters is necessary to recognize the unique requirements of identity and presence for some criminal hearings. While the Court wants parties and counsel to start moving more toward in person appearances generally as we re-open, we recognize that this is a process that takes time, and that the Supreme Court’s Emergency Orders are still in effect allowing remote appearances where appropriate. Some counsel and/or their families have health concerns that make it appropriate to continue to appear remotely, as do some litigants. If Counsel, or a party has a reason to continue to appear remotely on any docket, and does not wish to state it on the record, they may contact Court Administration so that it can be communicated to the bench.
Court's Response to Coronavirus Pandemic
En respuesta a la nueva pandemia de coronavirus (o COVID-19), nuestros servicios estaran limitados
Click HERE for the latest information concerning the Court's response to the Coronavirus pandemic.
Effective September 1, 2021 - 2021 Superior Court
Local Court Rules
2021 Benton Franklin Counties Local Cou[...]
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Ex Parte
Important Notice
Click HERE for a description of the Ex Parte process.
Holiday Schedule
The Courts will be closed for Independence Day on Monday, July 5, 2021.
Please refer to the Court Holiday Schedule to see changes to regular calendar.
Arbitrator Eligibility
Important Notice
Click HERE for information and attestation form.
Superior Court Administration Benton County Justice Center
7122 W Okanogan Pl
Building A
Kennewick, WA 99336
509-736-3071
DISCLAIMER
Due to the rapidly changing nature of the Court’s information on the internet pages, the Benton and Franklin Counties Superior Courts cannot insure 100% accuracy. The data and links are provided for informational purposes only and may not have been updated on the date you view it. The Courts assume no liability for any legal consequences arising out of any information on these pages.
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