Appeals from Lower Courts
The information on this page pertains to appeals from the following courts of limiited jurisdiction: Benton County District Court; Franklin County District Court; and Pasco Municipal Court.
CASE SCHEDULING ORDERS. All appeals from courts of limited jurisdiction are subject to case scheduling orders. All parties must comply with the case scheduling orders. Attendance by parites is mandatory at status conferences and at oral argument.
RECORD OF LOWER COURT. The appellant is responsible for obtaining a copy of the record of the lower court.
TRANSCRIPT OF PROCEEDING. The appellant is also responsible for preparing a transcripot of the proceedings in the lower court.
Click below to view a typical case scheduling order.
Microsoft Word document [36.0 KB]
Click HERE for a list of freelance transcriptionists.
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
Microsoft Word document [101.6 KB]
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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