Welcome to Benton & Franklin Counties Superior Court
Judge Joe Burrowes
Judge Alex Ekstrom
Judge Cameron Mitchell
Judge Carrie Runge
Judge Jacqueline Shea-Brown
Judge Bruce Spanner
Judge Sam Swanberg
Court Commissioner Jerri Potts
Court Commissioner Jacqueline Stam
Court Commissioner Pamela Peterson
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
Ex Parte
Important Notice
The process for ex parte has changed in both counties on a permanent basis. Click HERE for a description of the process.
Further, the Court requires that litigants submitting orders ex parte must attest to whether or not a notice of disqualification has been filed. Click HERE to view Judicial Resolution 17-002 and related form.
Superior Court Administration Benton County Justice Center
7122 W Okanogan Pl
Building A
Kennewick, WA 99336
509-736-3071
Importance Notice
The Courts will be closed for Memorial Day on Monday, May 28, 2018.
Trials will not be held during the week of April 10, 2018 due to Judicial Spring Conference.
Please refer to Court Holiday Schedule to see changes to regular calendar.
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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