Changes to Court Processes Due to Coronavirus Pandemic
Local Response to Coronavirus
Click below to view Benton Franklin Counties Superior Court
Emergency Order #1 Re: Court Operations.
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Emergency Order #2 Re: Court Operations.
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Emergency Order #3 Re: Court Operations.
PROCESS FOR RESTRAINING ORDERS
AND ORDERS OF PROTECTION
Litigants may obtain restraining orders and orders of protection using processes that were in effect prior to the COVID-19 pandemic. That is, temporary orders may be obtained on the ex parte dockets and then will be scheduled for hearings on the Domestic and DVP Dockets.
Click below to download the Emergency Motion Note for Docket and Order forms for Benton and Franklin Counties. These must be used to request a hearing on any emergency motion in criminal cases ONLY.
rev Emergency Note for Docket Benton (1)[...]
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rev Emergency Note for Docket Franklin ([...]
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CLICK HERE to see Court Administration Staff, and their contact information, that can assist you
(HAGA CLIC AQUI para ver la informacion de contacto del personal de la Administracion del Tribunal).
COVID-19 Family Law information.pdf
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Statewide Response to Coronavirus
Click below to view the March 18, 2020 Washington State Supreme Court Emergency Order No. 25700-B-606 that significantly reduces the scope of permissible activity until April 24, 2020.
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Click below to view the Washington State Supreme Court Amended Emergency Order No. 25700-B-607 that clarifies the scope of permissible activity until April 24, 2020. This order was entered on March 20, 2020. The email that acompanied the amended order indicates that it supersedes the order of March 18, 2020.
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Click below to view the Washington State Supreme Court's Third Revised Order Regarding Court Operations No. 25700-B-625 that clarifies the scope of permissible activity until July 6, 2020. This order was entered on May 28, 2020. The order supersedes the Supreme Court's March 18, 2020 order (as corrected March 19, 2020), its March 20, 2020 amended order, and its Extended and Revised Orders of April 13, 2020 and April 29, 2020.
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Click below to view the Governor's Proclamation placing a moratorium on evictions of residential tenants.
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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.
LOCAL COURT RULES - See Below Proposed Changes. Please submit any questions or concerns to Tiffany Deaton.
DRAFT 2020 Local Court Rules.doc
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DOMESTIC RELATIONS FAMILY LAW.docx
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Benton Franklin Counties Superior Court no longer appoints a Civil Presiding Judge. Please refer to the Daily Schedule for the judge assigned to the individual Civil Dockets.
Ex Parte
Important Notice
Click HERE for a description of the Ex Parte process.
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
Holiday Schedule
The Courts will be closed for Memorial Day on Monday, May 25, 2020.
Please refer to the 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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