Important News-Closure/Coming Soon / Changes

In an abundance of caution and with concern for maintaining the safety and health of the public and our employees, the Benton County Clerks office will be limiting operation of hours as a precautionary measure to slow the spread of COVID-19.

From March 23, 2020 through April 10, 2020, Benton County Clerk staff will be working primarily remotely. Limited Clerk staff will be present in our office daily (Monday thru Friday) from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM. Our doors will be open to serve the public during this time. We encourage everyone to handle only emergency matters in person during this time to minimize contact.

The Benton County Clerk's office in Prosser will be closed to the public March 23, 2020 through April 10, 2020.

Please check this website for further updates and/or closures.

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SUSPENSION OF ACCEPTANCE OF PASSPORT APPLICATIONS
EFFECTIVE WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18, 2020
Due to the COVID-19 emergency in our state the Clerk's Office is suspending taking passport applications until further notice. This suspension is effective Wednesday,
March 18, 2020.
We apologize for this inconvenience and ask for your understanding in this crisis we are all currently experiencing.

THE CLERK'S OFFICE IN PROSSER WILL BE CLOSED ON THE FOLLOWING DATES & TIMES:
Thursday, March 26, 2020 8:00-9:30
We apologize for any inconvenience this causes

EFFECTIVE 2-17-2020
PUBLIC PARKING AT THE BENTON COUNTY JUSTICE CENTER WILL BE HEAVILY IMPACTED BY THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE NEW COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING
THE TOYOTA CENTER HAS GRACIOUSLY AGREED TO ALLOW OVERFLOW PUBLIC PARKING FROM THE JUSTICE CENTER TO PARK AT THE TOYOTA CENTER DURING CONSTRUCTION

BENTON COUNTY NOW HAS AN EX PARTE DOCKET
DAILY 1:30 - 3:30
PROTECTION ORDERS WILL BE REVIEWED AT THIS TIME BY THE COURT
PLEASE REVIEW DAILY SCHEDULE FOR ASSIGNED COURTROOM

Notice to the Benton/Franklin Bar Association
Re: Attorney Access Computer Terminal
click here to view notice

We now have a public access terminal located on the 2nd floor of the Justice Center to allow viewing of court documents filed in Superior Court files. Documents that are accessible are those that are Non-Confidential. Case number is required to access the documents. Instructions on how to access documents are available at the terminal.

NOW AVAILABLE FOR USE "SECURE ATTORNEY DROP BOX"
The drop box is located near the jury elevator by the Superior Court Clerk's Office
Attorneys may file documents or new cases in this box if you do not need immediate assistance by office staff
Documents placed in the drop box after 4:00 pm will be filed the next judicial day

(The Clerk's Office is not responsible for items placed in the drop box)

CLERK’S ALERT

Superior Court Fee Schedule Revision Effective July 24, 2015

Substitute Senate Bill 5631, in part, increases the current surcharge on domestic cases (dissolution, legal separation, and declaration concerning the validity of marriage) to $54.00. This represents an increase of $24.00 to this surcharge, and brings the total, initial filing fee for these actions to $314.00. The surcharge increase portion of this legislation modifies RCW 36.18.016(2)(b).

EFFECTIVE 10-2-14 APPOINTMENTS WITH THE CLERK FACILITATOR ARE NOW AVAILABLE ON A LIMITED BASIS. PLEASE VISIT OUR COURTHOUSE FACILITATOR PAGE FOR MORE INFORMATION.

COPY REQUESTS, CD COPY OF COURT PROCEEDINGS REQUEST & RECORD SEARCH REQUESTS MAY NOW BE MADE ON LINE @ www.bentonclerkpr.com PAYMENT IS ACCEPTED BY CREDIT/DEBIT CARD AT THIS WEBSITE. A CONVENIENCE FEE & SHIPPING/HANDLING FEE MAY APPLY

Effective October 1, 2010 we no longer accept personal checks.

DISTRICT COURT AND SUPERIOR COURT ONLINE PAYMENT CENTER IS NOW LOCATED AT THE ENTRY OF THE BENTON COUNTY JUSTICE CENTER