The civil division is comprised of a detective and two
clerks. The primary function of the
civil division is to process and serve court papers, including, but not limited
to small claims, child custody, parentage, summons and complaints, subpoenas, domestic
violence protection orders, court orders for evictions and orders of sale of
real and personal property.
Commander Steve Caughey oversees the civil division. Civil Clerk Shelly Olson is responsible for
all sheriff’s sales for real and personal property sales, as well as writs of
attachment and replevins. Civil Clerks
Shelly Olson and Dianne McCants prepare papers for service, prepare returns to
court and do the billing for the division.
Detective Alison Moore is responsible for the majority of the paper
service throughout Benton County.
If you are needing court paperwork served within Benton
County, please include the following:
This is a deposit only, depending on how many attempts are
made to the residence, mileage fees could accumulate. It’s possible that you
could receive a refund or be billed for additional mileage fees.
- Deposit fees required:
- Order/Writs of Sale – Real Property $350.00
- Orders/Writs of Sale – Personal Property $200.00
- Writ of Replevin $100.00
- Writs of Habeas Corpus $150.00
- Small Claims $50.00
- Summons & Complaints $50.00
- All other court documents: $50.00
- Out of state court documents $55.00
For Writs of Restitution, please include the following:
MAILING ADDRESS FOR SERVICE REQUESTS:
Benton County Sheriff’s Office
Attn: Civil Division
7122 W Okanogan Pl, Bldg B
Kennewick WA 99336
Additional information or resources:
Your Rights as a Tenant in Washington State is a 30 page booklet provided by lawhelp.org.
Landlord Tenant Laws of Washington State can provide you with more specific information from the Washington State Attorney General.
An Introduction to Small Claims can provide you with information from the Washington Courts website.
Sheriff's Civil Fees provides a detailed listing of all Benton County Sheriff's Office Civil Division fees.