How can I take care of my warrant?
You can turn yourself into the jail and a court hearing will be set. You can pay the bail amount and a court hearing will be set. You may also request a warrant hearing. However, the warrant will be outstanding until you do any of the above.
Payment options may be found here.
If you don't respond to your ticket within the time allowed by law (30 days), it is considered committed and will accrue a Failure to Appear fee of $52.00. If you fail to respond to the ticket and it is past due, it will be sent to collections and Department of Licensing will be notified.
You may request a hearing to show good cause why you did not respond or appear for hearing. You will need to complete the form titled Motion to Set Aside Judgment on an Infraction and file it with the court.
Complete this online form for a review of your fines/legal financial obligations and provide the court with documentation of your financial situation. Examples of acceptable financial documentation are proof of income, rental agreement, proof of employment, SSI, food stamps, etc. The judge will review your documentation and make a decision based upon the information provided.
The Office of Public Defense can be contacted at (509)222-3700 or opd@co.benton.wa.us
This is only granted upon good cause. Send your request to appear via video to District.Court@co.benton.wa.us. Please read the protocol for appearing virtually. If your request is approved, on the date of your hearing, find your name and courtroom. You will then enter the courtroom by clicking on the courtroom next to your name. Note: Attorneys are required to appear in person.
At your arraignment you may screen for court appointed counsel. If you qualify, an attorney will be appointed for you at your hearing. You may also download the Court Appointed Attorney instructions and screening forms.
For attorneys, you are required to file electronically. Please register here. If you are representing yourself, documents may be filed either with the Criminal Clerk or Civil Clerk's office depending upon the type of case. You may file electronically, but will need to Register. You may also mail your pleadings to:
Benton County District Court
7122 West Okanogan Pl, Ste A110
Kennewick WA 99336
Options available to take care of an outstanding warrant.
- Surrendering to the custody of the Benton County jail and a court hearing will be scheduled. The warrant is no longer active.
- Pay the bail amount and a court hearing will be set. While waiting for the court date, the warrant is no longer active.
- You may request a warrant hearing, however the warrant will remain outstanding until you appear in court.
Complete this form to request a warrant hearing.
