Superior Court Administration Staff
PERSONAL DE LA ADMINISTRACIÓN DEL TRIBUNAL SUPERIOR DE LOS CONDADOS DE BENTON Y FRANKLIN
Find out below who you need to contact for assistance.
Descubra a continuacion a quien necesita contactar para assistenica.
Tiffany Deaton
(509) 736-3071 Ext. 3318
Tiffany.Deaton@co.benton.wa.us
Court Administrator (Administradora del Tribunal)
- Serves as the judicial administrator and supervisor for the daily operations of the Superior Court.
- Provides daily oversight of the court’s operations; development and implementation of policies and procedures; budget development; personnel management; records management; facilities management; case-flow management; identifies and resolves technological needs and challenges; oversight of projects, grants, and contracts; and other duties as required.
- Provides managerial leadership for selection, supervision, mentoring, and evaluation of non- judicial staff.
Josee Saldua
(509) 736-3071 Ext. 3219
Administrative Assistant (Asistente administrativa)
- Prepares Daily Schedule (Para el calendario judicial diario)
- Manages the Trial Calender
- Coordinates Special Set Hearings (Para las disposiciones especiales)
- Pre-Assignment of Judicial Officers
- Interpreter Coordinator (Coordinador de interpretes)
- ADA Accommodation Coordinator
- Webmaster
Angelina Cheveres
(509) 736-3071 Ext. 3218
Angelina.cheveres@co.benton.wa.us
Executive Assistant (Asistente ejecutiva)
- Assists the Court Administrator with bi-county budget preparation
- Assist the Court Administrator with Resolutions, Contracts, Policies and Procedures
- Manages accounts payable; Judge Pro Tem reimbursements; Court Interpreter reimbursements; Family Court Investigator invoicing; Treasurer deposits
- Maintains internal court fiscal management records and spreadsheets
- Purchases office supplies and equipment
Alejandra Villasenor
(509) 736-3071 Ext. 3172
Alejandra.Villasenor@co.benton.wa.us
Domestic and Paternity Case Manager (Administradora de casos domesticos)
- Prepares and Manages Domestic, Paternity and Modification Case Scheduling Orders
- Scheduling of Pre-Trial/Settlement Conferences and Trial Dates for Domestic, Paternity and Modification cases
- Maintains Position Statement Forms
- Provides Parenting Seminar Information
- Manages Title 26 Guardian Ad Litem Strike Lists
- Processes Motions for Reconsideration and Motions for Revision
- Assists the Court Commissioners
Sandra Alarcon
(509) 736-3071 Ext. 3328
Sandra.Alarcon@co.benton.wa.us
Family Court Investigator (Investigadora del Tribunal en materia familiar) & Court Visitor
- Investigates family law cases involving allegations of child abuse and neglect under the Family Court Investigator Program
- Court Visitor RCW 11.130.190(3)
Hannah Smedsrud
(509)736-3071 x 3184
Hannah.Smedsrud@co.benton.wa.us
Civil/FCI Case Manager (Administrador de casos civiles)
- Prepares and monitors Civil Case Schedule Orders
- Schedules Civil Status, Settlement and Pre-Trial Conferences
- Provides available civil trial dates for continuances/re-sets
Lower Court Appeals (LCA)
- Prepares and monitors LCA Case Schedule Orders
- Schedules Status and Oral Argument Hearings
Administrative Law Reviews(ALR)
- Prepares and monitors ALR Case Schedule Orders
- Schedules Status and Oral Argument Hearings
Family Court Investigator Case Manager
- Manages FCI Appointed cases with the Family Court Investigator
Janette Lopez
(509) 736-3071 Ext. 3389
Janette.Lopez@co.benton.wa.us
Superior Court Case Manager
- Assists Civil Case Manager in management of civil cases
- Assists Domestic Case Manager in the management of domestic cases
- Bench Copies
- Point of contact for electronic submitting of bench copies through eMotion
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Mandatory Arbitration Coordinator
- Manages Appointment of Arbitrators
- Processes Arbitration Applications
- Maintains Arbitration Forms
Julie Higuera
(509) 736-3071 Ext. 3563
Guardianship Monitoring Program Case Manager
Guardianships
- Coordinates Guardianship Monitoring Program
- Maintains Guardianship Monitoring Forms
- Tracks compliance with Mandatory Guardian Training
Title 11 Guardian ad Litem Registry Manager
- Manages Title 11 Guardian ad Litem appointments
- Maintains Title 11 Guardian ad Litem Registry
- Coordinates Title 11 Guardian ad Litem Training
Title 26 Guardian ad Litem Registry Manager
- Maintains Title 26 Guardian ad Litem Registry
- Coordinates Title 26 Guardian ad Litem Training
Jessica Ramsay
(509) 736-3071 Ext. 3563
Jessica.Ramsay@co.benton.wa.us
Guardianship Monitoring Program Assistant
Guardianships
- Assists in Coordination Guardianship Monitoring Program
- Assists in Maintaining Guardianship Monitoring Forms
- Tracks compliance with Mandatory Guardian Training
Title 11 & 26 Guardian ad Litem Registries
- Assists with Annual Trainings
- Assists with Re-application Processing
- Assists with Title 11 Guardian ad Litem Appointments
Marshall Pickett
(509) 736-3071 Ext. 3172
Marshall.Pickett@co.benton.wa.us
Adult Drug Court Coordinator
- Meets with and interviews prospective Drug Court participants and prepares intake reports and recommendations
- Conducts weekly interviews and status reviews with participants
- Reviews all drug testing
- Prepares weekly reports for team review
- Presentation of reports and intakes in weekly staff meetings
- Facilitates weekly team staffings
- Court presentations
- Testimony in Court
- Supervises Drug Court Case Manager
- Community Outreach
- Provides Retention Services
- Collects Program Data
Kerry McLerran
(509) 736-3071 Ext. 3019
Kerry.McLerran@co.benton.wa.us
Adult Drug Court Case Manager
- Meets with and interviews prospective Drug Court participants and prepares intake reports and recommendations
- Conducts weekly interviews and status reviews with participants
- Prepares weekly reports for team review
- Presentation of reports and intakes in weekly staff meetings
- Facilitates weekly team staffings
- Court presentations
- Testimony in Court
- Obtains, tracks and reviews all drug testing
- Writes quarterly newsletter for Drug Court
- Statistical tracking of Drug Court participants
- Prepares monthly financial activity report
- Organizes graduations
Kimberely Schuler
(509) 736-3071 Ext. 3019 &3054
Kimberely.Schuler@co.benton.wa.us
Adult Drug Court Case Manager
- Meets with and interviews prospective Drug Court participants and prepares intake reports and recommendations
- Conducts weekly interviews and status reviews with participants
- Prepares and edits weekly reports for team review
- Presentation of reports and intakes in weekly staff meetings
- Facilitates weekly team staffings
- Court presentations
- Testimony in Court
- Obtains, tracks and reviews all drug testing
- Writes quarterly newsletter for Drug Court
- Statistical tracking of Drug Court participants
- Prepares monthly financial activity report
- Organizes graduations
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
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Ex Parte
Important Notice
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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
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Superior Court Administration Benton County Justice Center
7122 W Okanogan Pl
Building A
Kennewick, WA 99336
509-736-3071
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