Chapter 4.96 RCW requires counties to receive and process citizen’s standard tort claims against them. Benton County objectively determines its liability for claimed injuries. It fairly compensates claimants for damages when liability is supported, and denies claims when liability is unsupported. The Standard Tort Claim Packet (linked below) includes the Standard Tort Claim form which must be presented to Benton County.
Pursuant to state law, Standard Tort Claim forms cannot be submitted electronically (via e-mail or fax). Claims are only accepted at the Commissioners' Office at the Benton County Courthouse in Prosser, Washington. Any claims mailed or delivered to the Benton County Kennewick Campus will not be accepted.
Address and Mail Original Claim to:
Attn: Chairman
Benton County Board of Commissioners
PO Box 190
Prosser, WA 99350
Hand-Deliver Original Claim to:
Attn: Chairman
Benton County Board of Commissioners
Benton County Courthouse | Third Floor
620 Market Street
Prosser, WA 99350
Business Hours (Commissioners' Office | Prosser, WA)
Monday - Friday
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.*
*Available by appointment only between 4:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m.
Closed on weekends and official state holidays.
The County acknowledges receipt of Standard Tort Claim by letter to the Claimant.