Interpreters
The Superior Court is committed to providing Equal Access to Justice for all persons in Benton and Franklin Counties, regardless of their native tongue. Acknowledging that persons who speak a language other than English require special consideration to ensure meaningful access to the courts, the Superior Court for Cowlitz County obtains interpreters to assist non-English speakers and hearing impaired individuals with court matters.
Scheduling an Interpreter
Parties and other participants asking for an interpreter should make a request in writing two weeks (never less than 5 working days) to Tiffany Deaton. It may take longer to get a certified interpreter in cases of less commonly spoken languages or for American Sign Language (ASL). In some cases an interpreter may be scheduled to interpret by phone for short matters.
Other Resources:
Translated forms in Spanish from the State Court Administrator
RCW 2.42 - Interpreters in Legal Proceedings
Intérpretes
El Tribunal Superior tiene el compromiso de ofrecer acceso a la justicia equitativo a todas las personas en los condados de Benton y Franklin, independientemente de su lengua nativa. Reconociendo que las personas que hablan idioma que no es inglés requieren consideración especial para asegurar acceso significativo a los tribunales, la Corte Superior de los condados de Benton y Franklin obtienen intérpretes para ayudar a personas que no hablan inglés y las personas con deficiencias auditivas con asuntos judiciales.
Programar un Intérprete para Audiencia en la Corte
Partes y otros participantes que piden intérprete para audiencia en la corte deben hacer solicitud escrito dos semanas antes (nunca menos de 5 días judiciales) a Tiffany Deaton (Sra. Deaton no habla español). Puede tomar más tiempo para conseguir intérprete certificado en los casos de las lenguas menos habladas o interprete de lengua de signos Americana (ASL). En algunos casos, un intérprete puede ser programado para interpretar por teléfono para asuntos cortos.
Haga clic abajo para ver la lista completa de los intérpretes que son retenidos rutinariamente por el Tribunal de Justicia por los condados de Benton y Frankin.
Click the link below to view a complete list of interpreters who are routinely retained by Superior Court.
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Ex Parte
Important Notice
The Court has revised its process for ex parte. 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
Fall Judicial Meeting will be on Friday, September 15, 2017. There will not be any proceedings that afternoon.
Fall Judicial Confereence will be September 18 through 20, 2017. There will not be any trials that week.
Veteran's Day will be on Friday, November 10, 2017.
Please refer to Court Holiday Schedule to see changes to regular calendar.
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