At-Risk Youth
The law defines At-Risk Youth as an individual under the age of 18 years old who:
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Is absent from home for more than 72 consecutive hours without consent of his/her parent(s)/guardian(s); or
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Is beyond the control of his/her parent(s)/guardian(s) such that the child's behavior substantially endangers the health, safety, or welfare of the child or another person; or
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Has a serious substance abuse problem for which there are no pending charges related to substance abuse.
The purpose of the legislation is to empower parents to use court intervention as a last resort to keep youth home or in an alternative safe place. For information on filing a petition please click on the brochure below or contact:
David Wheeler
Intervention Manager
509-737-2745
Ex Parte
Important Notice
The process for ex parte has changed in both counties on a permanent basis. Click HERE for a description of the process.
Further, the Court requires that litigants submitting orders ex parte must attest to whether or not a notice of disqualification has been filed. Click HERE to view Judicial Resolution 17-002 and related form.
Arbitrator Eligibility
Important Notice
RCW 7.06.040 was amended changing eligibility requirements for arbitrators under the mandatory arbitration process. 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
Importance Notice
There will be no Court proceedings on the afternoon of Septmeber 14, 2018 due to a judicial meeting. The Courts will be closed for Veterans Day on Monday, November 12, 2018.
Please refer to 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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