Temporary Injunction Form For Protection In Washington
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You must explain how you or someone else may be seriously harmed if you don't get protection now, before the restrained person gets notice that you're asking for a protection order. Gather any supporting evidence, such as written statements, printed photos, or documents that help prove what you're saying is true.
Washington Restraining Orders physical harm; bodily injury; assault; making you fear immediate physical harm, bodily injury, or assault; nonconsensual sexual conduct; nonconsensual sexual ; coercive control; unlawful harassment; or.
A protection order is a type of "restraining order" that you, (the petitioner), can file against another person, (the respondent), who is committing harm. It is a civil court order (that you can request), issued by a judge, meant to protect you from another person committing harm against you.
(g) "Harasses" means a knowing and willful course of conduct directed at a specific person which seriously alarms, annoys, torments, or is detrimental to such person, and which serves no legitimate or lawful purpose.
Automatically-Issued Temporary Restraining Orders Some counties in Washington state will automatically issue temporary restraining orders whenever a petitioner files for divorce or family law proceedings. These aren't protection orders but rather safeguards to prevent both spouses from hiding assets.
A Violence Restraining Order only applies to people who are not in a domestic or family relationship. You must lodge an application form (available from any court registry or online by visiting .magistratescourt.wa.au) and ask to have the first hearing in the absence of the respondent.
At the final hearing, the burden is on the petitioner to prove by a preponderance of the evidence that facts satisfy whichever statute they are seeking protection under. The petitioner gets to present his or her evidence to the court (testimony, declarations, sworn reports) and then the respondent gets to do the same.
You can file an appeal within 30 DAYS after entry of the order. You have the right to a transcript or recording of the hearing. If new evidence would support issuing a protection order, you can refile a petition for a protection order at any time.
At the final hearing, the burden is on the petitioner to prove by a preponderance of the evidence that facts satisfy whichever statute they are seeking protection under. The petitioner gets to present his or her evidence to the court (testimony, declarations, sworn reports) and then the respondent gets to do the same.
