Fines are paid directly to the court that ordered them.
- Benton County Superior Court Clerk's Office (509) 735-8388
- Benton County District Court (509) 735-8476
- Juvenile Justice Office (509) 736-2721
If your warrant is for Superior Court, contact your public defender immediately.
If your warrant is for a new criminal charge, then you will need to turn yourself in.
If your warrant is for District Court, then you may request a warrant quash hearing. Contact Benton County District Court (509) 735-8476 and pay a "warrant fee" to District Court.
Go to the Benton County Jail , in the lobby there will be someone to assist you. The jail is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The jail phone number is (509) 783-1451.
Public defenders are only appointed by a judge, in court. If you have not been to court yet, you will have the opportunity to request a Public Defender at your arraignment. If you have already been to court, declined a public defender and want to change your mind, request a Public Defender at your next court appearance. None of the Benton County Public Defender attorneys are able to meet with you to discuss your case before they are appointed to a case.
Please see the Complaints Page for details on how to file a complaint.
Sentence review hearings can only be granted by the court that sentenced you. Generally these are not granted except with very good cause. Contact the court directly and state the reason for wanting a sentence review hearing (including any support documents if applicable):
Benton County Superior Court
7122 W Okanogan Pl, Ste #A130
Kennewick, WA 99336
(509) 736-3071
Benton County District Court
7122 W Okanogan Pl, Ste #A110
Kennewick, WA 99336
(509) 735-8476
Benton County posts the jail roster on their website individuals can check the register 24 hours a day to see if an individual is in jail.
Follow this link (and click on "Daily Jail Roster") to access Benton County's jail roster.
At the conclusion of a case please fill out the Order Exonerating Bail and follow these Instructions. The Office of Public Defense cannot process this order.
Please contact attorney Mark Cano at (509) 367-8499 for all non-compliance questions.
