Benton County Court Docket Search
Benton County court docket records are maintained by the County Clerk of Superior Court, with offices in both Prosser and Kennewick. Benton County shares its Superior Court with Franklin County in the Benton-Franklin Superior Court system, one of the busiest in eastern Washington. You can search Benton County court dockets online through the Odyssey Portal or visit either courthouse location. This page covers how to access court case records, docket filings, and court information for Benton County.
Benton County Overview
Benton County Clerk of Superior Court
The Benton County Clerk's Office is the official custodian of record for the Superior Court and the ex-officio County Recorder. Josie Delvin serves as the County Clerk. The clerk maintains all court docket records and processes record requests from the public, attorneys, and government agencies. The office can be reached at (509) 735-8388 or by email at clerk@co.benton.wa.us.
Benton County operates two main courthouse locations. The Prosser Courthouse at 620 Market St, Prosser, WA 99350 is the historic county seat location. The Benton County Justice Center at 7122 W Okanogan Pl, Ste A210, Kennewick, WA 99336 handles the higher volume of court activity closer to the county's population center. Most Superior Court filings and docket activity occur at the Kennewick Justice Center. The fax number for the clerk's office is (509) 736-3892.
Online records access for Benton County uses NextRequest for public records requests. The Odyssey Portal also covers Benton County Superior Court cases. If you need a certified copy of a court order or judgment, contact the clerk's office at the Justice Center in Kennewick, as that location handles the bulk of document processing.
Search Benton County Court Dockets
The Washington Courts Odyssey Portal lets you search Benton County Superior Court dockets by case number, party name, or attorney name. Public accounts show case information including party names, case type, filing date, docket entries, and hearing schedules. Document images are not available through a free public login. To view or purchase actual filed documents, contact the clerk's office directly or use a subscription account.
The Benton County Court Dockets page provides published court docket schedules for the Benton County Justice Center. These docket schedules show which cases are set for hearing on a given date and in what order they may be called, though the actual call order can vary. The justice center address for docket hearings is 7122 W Okanogan Place, Building A, Kennewick, WA 99336.
For district and municipal court records, use the Washington Courts Case Search (DW portal). This statewide tool covers limited jurisdiction courts and updates daily. It is useful for misdemeanor cases, traffic violations, and small claims that do not appear in the Superior Court docket system.
Benton-Franklin Superior Court System
The Benton and Franklin Superior Court is a shared court system that handles cases for both Benton and Franklin Counties. The court is based at 7122 W Okanogan Pl, Building A, Kennewick, WA 99336. You can reach the court by phone at (509) 736-3071 or fax at (509) 736-3057. The court administrator is Tiffany S. Runge at Tiffany.Runge@co.benton.wa.us.
The court has a large judicial roster. Judges include Joseph M. Burrowes, David L. Petersen, Norma Rodriguez, Diana N. Ruff, Jacqueline Shea-Brown, and Jacqueline I. Stam. Court Commissioners include Bronson J. Brown, Darin R. Campbell, Brandon Holt, Andrew M. Howell, Arthur D. Klym, and Megan A. Whitmire. This is a well-staffed court system given the size of the combined Benton-Franklin population, which includes Kennewick, Richland, and Pasco in the Tri-Cities area.
The historic Benton County Courthouse in Prosser is the original county seat facility and still handles some court functions.
The historic Prosser courthouse represents the original center of Benton County's court system before activity expanded to the Kennewick Justice Center.
Benton County District Court
The Benton County District Court handles limited jurisdiction matters including misdemeanor and gross misdemeanor cases. The District Court has concurrent jurisdiction with the Superior Court over misdemeanor and gross misdemeanor actions committed in Benton County. You can contact District Court at (509) 735-8476 or by email at District.Court@co.benton.wa.us.
District Court dockets cover traffic infractions, misdemeanor criminal charges, civil cases under $100,000, and small claims. Mitigation hearings are handled by mail or email, which reduces the need for in-person appearances for lower-level traffic matters. Wedding ceremonies can also be arranged through District Court by calling (509) 735-8476 Ext. 3232. While that may not be relevant to docket searches, it reflects the range of administrative functions the District Court handles.
The Prosser downtown area and courthouse surroundings give context to the county seat's court facilities.
Prosser serves as the official county seat of Benton County, with court functions split between the historic location here and the modern Justice Center in Kennewick.
What's in a Benton County Court Docket
Benton County court dockets contain the official case log for every action taken in a Superior or District Court case. Each docket entry shows the date, the type of filing or event, and often a brief description. You can use docket records to track a case from its initial filing through judgment, appeal, or dismissal.
Superior Court dockets in Benton County cover felony criminal cases, family law matters (dissolution, custody, support), civil cases over $100,000, probate and guardianship, mental health commitments, and juvenile dependency. The Benton-Franklin Superior Court handles cases from both counties, so a case filed in Kennewick involving parties from Richland may appear in the same system as a case originating in Pasco across the river in Franklin County.
The Washington Courts system operates under GR 31, which governs public access to court records. Most case information is open to the public. Confidential records, such as those involving juveniles or sensitive mental health matters, are not displayed in public searches. When searching online, you may see a case number without details if the record is sealed or restricted.
An additional view of the historic Benton County courthouse shows the architectural character of this county seat facility.
The courthouse in Prosser continues to serve a symbolic and functional role in Benton County's two-location court system.
Cities in Benton County
Benton County includes the Tri-Cities area and several surrounding communities. The following cities in Benton County have dedicated court docket pages on this site.
Nearby Counties
Benton County sits in central-southern Washington. Search court dockets for neighboring counties using the links below.