Protection Order Information and Forms
Domestic Violence and Anti-Harassment Calendars
Monday:
Franklin County Domestic Violence Calendar
1:30p.m.
Friday:
Benton County Domestic Violence Calendar
9:30 a.m.
Various Types of Protection Orders
There are various types of protection orders available depending on the circumstances. The requirements for each order is controlled by a different statute. Domestic Violence Protection Orders are authorized under RCW Chapter 26.50. Anti-Harassment Orders may be obtained under RCW Chapter 10.14. Stalking Orders are controlled by RCW Chapter 7.92. Extreme Risk Protection Orders are avaialble under RCW Chapter 7.94.
Restraining Orders protecting parties and property interests in domestic cases are authorized under RCW Chapter 26.09 and RCW Chapter 26.26. Sexual Assault Proection Orders are available under RCW Chapter 7.90. Protection for Vunerable Adults can be obtained under RCW Chapter 74.34. In criminal cases, no-contact orders may be entered pursuant to RCW Chapter 10.97. Extreme Risk protections order under RCW Chapter 7.94 are available as well.
Protection Order Forms
Click below to access mandatory forms from the Washington Administrator of the Courts.
Domestic Violence Protection Forms
Restraining Orders for Married Parties
Restraining Orders for Unmarried Parties
Sexual Assault Protection Forms
Vunerable Adults Protection Forms
Extreme Risk Protection Orders
Additional information, including filing instructions are available on the Benton County Clerk's and Franklin County Clerk's websites.
Court's Response to Coronavirus Pandemic
En respuesta a la nueva pandemia de coronavirus (o COVID-19), nuestros servicios estaran limitados
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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
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Arbitrator Eligibility
Important Notice
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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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