While attempting to balance the need to return to normal operations against the safety of litigants and court personnel, we have developed temporary transitional processes for the various case types.  These processes, as modified from time to time based upon experience, will remain in place until normal operations can be implemented.  Please check this page frequently to keep abreast of the current processes. We welcome input from litigants as we go forward. 

Al tiempo que intentamos equilibrar la necesidad de volver a las operaciones normales con la seguridad de los litigantes y el personal de los tribunales en mente, hemos desarrollado procesos de transición temporales para los diversos tipos de casos.  Estos procesos, modificados de vez en cuando según la experiencia, permanecerán en su lugar hasta que se puedan llevar a cabo las operaciones regulares.  Por favor, visite esta página con frecuencia para mantenerse al día sobre los procesos actuales. Agradecemos las aportaciones de los litigantes a medida que vayamos avanzando.

Superior Court Statement On Gradual Transition To

In Person Appearances In Court

July 21, 2021

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.

Civil and Domestic Case Schedule Orders

Benton and Franklin Counties Superior Court has resumed issuing Domestic and Civil Case Schedule Orders.  Click HERE to see the process on issuing Case Schedule Orders.

Ordenes de Programación de Casos Civiles y Domésticos

Tenga en cuenta: Todas las audiencias establecidas por las órdenes de calendario de casos nacionales y civiles se cancelan hasta nuevo aviso.  Estas audiencias incluyen Conferencias de Estatus, Conferencias de Conciliación, Conferencias Preliminares y Juicios.  Se le notificará por correo electrónico o por correo de sus nuevas fechas de la corte.  Por favor, asegúrese de tener una dirección postal actualizada y / o dirección de correo electrónico en el archivo en las oficinas del Secretario de la Corte Superior.

Virtual Court Appearances

Click HERE for links and information on appearing in court via WebEx or by telephone conferencing.

Apariencia de la Corte Virtual

Haga clic AQUI para obtener enlaces e información sobre cómo aparecer en la corte a través de WebEx o por conferencia telefónica.

Benton and Franklin Counties Jury Trials

Benton and Franklin Counties Domestic Relations Matters

Benton and Franklin Counties Dependency and Termination Matters

Benton and Franklin Counties Criminal Matters

Benton and Franklin Counties Civil (Non-DVP) and Guardianship/Probate Matters

Benton and Franklin Counties Adoption, Parentage, LFO and Child Support Contempt Dockets