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Benton County Jail

The Benton County Jail is located at 7122 W. Okanogan Place (Building B) in Kennewick, Washington.  The jail services all law enforcement agencies in Benton County as well as outside agencies on a contractual basis.  It houses an average daily population of 600 inmates with capacity for over 800 inmates. 

Benton County Prosecuting Attorney

The main responsibility of the prosecutor is to enforce criminal laws and work for the victims of crime. This includes ordering restitution for the victim, informing the victim of court dates, and acting as an advocate for the victim at trial and sentencing. The prosecuting attorney also acts as legal counsel to the other county departments, operates a risk management program for Benton County, assists in certain child support cases, and performs a number of other duties.

Benton County Public Defender's Office

The official website of the Benton & Franklin Counties Office of Public Defense, the agency charged with providing publicly funded defense services to indigent persons when required by law or the Constitution. 

Benton County Superior Court

Benton County Superior Court is a general jurisdiction trial court with responsibility for civil matters involving more than $300, unlawful detainers, and injunctions; felony criminal cases; misdemeanor criminal cases not otherwise provided for by law; family law, including dissolutions, child support, adoptions, parentage, and domestic-violence protection matters; probate and guardianship matters; juvenile offender matters; juvenile dependencies, including abused and neglected children, children in need of services, at-risk youth, and truancies; mental illness and involuntary commitment matters.

Benton County District Court

As a court of limited jurisdiction, the District Court is responsible for the following types of matters: Civil litigation matters up to $75,000; Small claims matters up to $5,000; Nuisance violations; False alarm hearings; Vehicle tow and impound hearings; Anti-harassment orders; Domestic violence protection orders; Infractions (traffic, non-traffic and parking); Misdemeanor and gross misdemeanor criminal cases; Felony expedited cases; Felony preliminary hearings; Search warrants; Death inquests.

Benton County Bar Association

Benton County Bar Association has a mission to encourage availability of legal services for all members of our community, regardless of the financial ability of the client.

Benton Franklin Legal Aid Society

Benton Franklin Legal Aid Society is focused on providing Legal Assistance to qualified low-income persons who would otherwise be denied access to the justice system because of the inability to pay for the cost of counsel.

Benton County Crime Victim Assistance Program

Benton County Crime Victim Assistance Program keeps victims and witnesses informed of case progress, hearings and trial dates, and collects restitution information and presents restitution orders for victims.