Local GAL Training Opportunities
Benton and Franklin Counties periodically sponsor GAL training courses. The training courses are based off of a statewide curriculum and equivalent training may be offered by other Washington counties. The link below may help you locate another training. Washington Courts - GAL Information. Click on "Training Opportunities" for a listing of upcoming trainings throughout the state. If there are no trainings listed, you may want to contact the counties directly to find out when they will be having their next training. King County will most likely be next to host a training. You can get contact information and a list of GAL Program Managers by clicking on "Registry Application Procedure" or the following link GAL Program Managers.
Title 11 GAL Trainings by Benton and Franklin Counties
There are currently no trainings scheduled. Please contact the GAL Registry Manager if you would like to be notified of local GAL trainings as they are scheduled.
Title 26 GAL Trainings by Benton and Franklin Counties
There are currenlty no trainings scheduled. Please contact the GAL Registry Manager if you would like to be notified of local GAL Trainings as they are scheduled.
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.
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