About the Benton County Jail
Benton County Jail serves Benton County and the city of Kennewick, WA. The facility in Kennewick is operated by Benton County Sheriff's Office. This page combines the current roster with contact details and practical guidance for families.
Check the contact section of this page for the jail's current address and phone number before visiting. Nearby county jails in Washington, such as Asotin, Chelan, Adams, keep separate rosters; someone arrested across a county line will be booked there instead.
The roster on this page is read from the inmate list the Benton County sheriff publishes online, including the charge and bond fields the jail itself posts. Charges, offense class, bond and days in custody are shown whenever the official source publishes them. Custody status can change quickly, so confirm anything important, such as a visit, a bond payment or a release, directly with the jail or the court.
- Facility
- Benton County Jail
- County
- Benton County, WA
- City
- Kennewick
- Operated by
- Benton County Sheriff's Office
- Court
- Benton County Superior Court
How the Benton County Inmate Search Works
Search the Benton County roster by last name, first name or a word from the listed charge. Names may be spelled differently in booking records, so try the last name on its own first. The roster on this page is read from the inmate list the Benton County sheriff publishes online, including the charge and bond fields the jail itself posts.
A new booking can appear several hours after the arrest, and a person transferred to another facility will drop off this list. Nearby county jails in Washington, such as Asotin, Chelan, Adams, keep separate rosters; someone arrested across a county line will be booked there instead. King, Pierce, and Snohomish publish inmate searches.
This roster covers Benton County Jail only; it is not a statewide Washington inmate search. People sentenced to state prison are listed by the state department of corrections. Sheriffs run county jails.
Posting Bail at Benton County Jail
Washington’s bail practice is not Oregon’s. A Portland bondsman does not cover Clark County, Washington automatically. King County has its own window culture. Bail bond agents must be licensed in Washington and approved to post bonds at this jail.
Bond amounts shown on the roster can change after the first court appearance. Criminal cases from this jail are generally heard at Benton County Superior Court. CurrentPrisonList does not accept bail payments or recommend bondsmen.
If the person also has a hold from another county or state, posting the Benton County bond may not lead to release. The jail or the defense attorney can confirm which holds are active.
Sending Money to an Inmate
Money for commissary and phone accounts at Benton County Jail is deposited through the jail's approved vendor, kiosk or lobby payment options. Inmate phone calls and video visits run through the jail's contracted communications provider.
Have the person's full name and booking number from this roster ready when you make a deposit. Check the contact section of this page for the jail's current address and phone number before visiting. Never send money through third parties who claim to represent the jail.
Inmate Communication
Calls and video visits from Benton County Jail are handled by the jail's contracted provider. Inmate phone calls and video visits run through the jail's contracted communications provider. Phone numbers may need to be registered and approved before calls can connect.
Mail must follow Benton County jail rules on photos, books and legal correspondence; check the sheriff's office website for the current policy. If the person is transferred to a state prison, phone and commissary accounts do not carry over automatically.
Benton County Court Information
Criminal cases from this jail are generally heard at Benton County Superior Court. Superior Court is the felony court in the county. King County’s Seattle and Kent campuses are a trap of their own. District and municipal courts handle misdemeanors.
Court dates, including first appearance, arraignment and trial, are set by the court, not the jail. The roster shows who is currently held at Benton County Jail; the clerk of court can tell you when a case is scheduled.
- Court
- Benton County Superior Court