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Washington Protective Orders Laws
More Information on Protective Order Laws
| Code Section | 26.50.01, et seq. |
| Activity Addressed by Order | Enjoin contact; exclude from dwelling, employment, school and day care; regarding minors: temporary custody; counseling; electronic monitoring; court costs and attorney fees |
| Duration of Order | Restraining order to protect minors: maximum 1 year, may be extended. Ex parte temporary order: maximum 14 or 24 days, may be reissued |
| Penalty for a Violation of Order | Gross misdemeanor: contempt of court. If assault less than 1st or 2nd degree occurs: Class C felony. If reckless or substantial risk of death or serious injury: Class C felony. If at least 2 prior protective order violations: Class C felony |
| Who May Apply for Order | Any person on behalf of self, or minor family or household member. Department of Social and Health Services may seek on behalf of and with consent of any vulnerable adult. |
| Can Fees Be Waived? | Yes |
| Order Transmission to Law Enforcement | Entered into statewide judicial information system within one judicial day; copy on or before next judicial day to appropriate law enforcement agency |
| Civil Liability for Violation of Order | Yes, contempt of court |
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