This Grievance Procedure is established to meet the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. The complaint should be in writing and contain information about the alleged discrimination such as name, address, phone number of complainant and location, date, and description of the problem.

The complaint should be submitted by the grievant and/or their designee as soon as possible, but no later than 60 calendar days after the alleged violation to:

Benton Franklin Superior Court: SCRequests@co.benton.wa.us.

Within 30 calendar days after receipt of the complaint, the Presiding or Assistant Presiding Judge will respond in writing. The response will explain the position of the courts and offer options for substantive resolution of the complaint.

All written complaints received by Benton Franklin Superior Court Administration and responses will be retained by the court for at least three (3) years.