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Temporary Injunction Form With Decimals In Washington
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Steps to Obtain a TRO Show Cause: The petitioner must demonstrate why no other remedy is available to prevent the harm. Court Decision: The court will evaluate the urgency of the matter and decide whether to issue a TRO. It is usually granted within 72 hours if the court is convinced of the urgency.
If you believe someone is harassing you in Washington State then you can go to district or superior court and file a “petition” under oath stating why you believe the court should issue an anti-harassment order. There are standard forms that can assist in this process and are on the Washington Courts website.
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.
In Washington State, injunctions can be sought in various situations, including: Civil Cases: Injunctions can be issued in civil lawsuits to stop ongoing harm, such as restraining a person from contacting another or preventing a business from engaging in unfair competition.
The specific elements you need to prove to get a restraining order vary from state to state, but in general, you need to show: A specific instance or instances of abuse or harassment (such as sexual assault by an intimate partner) The threat of violence or of further abusive behavior or harassment.
Relationship: You must have a qualifying relationship with the person you are seeking protection from. This can include family members, spouses, partners, or individuals you have dated. Acts of Abuse: You need to demonstrate that the person has engaged in acts of harassment, abuse, or violence towards you.
The process for obtaining a civil anti-harassment order begins with the filing of a petition in the court of proper jurisdiction. In Washington, this petition must be filed either in a district or superior court within the county where the harassment is occurring or where the petitioner resides.
An injunction is a court order requiring a person to do or cease doing a specific action. There are three types of injunctions: Permanent injunctions, Temporary restraining orders and preliminary injunctions.
For example, the complaint must adequately state a legal claim against the defendant, and the proof offered in support of the preliminary injunction motion must demonstrate that the defendant's conduct entitles the plaintiff to relief under each legal theory alleged.
Many Washington State courts have a public access terminal in the courthouse where you can view JIS public record case information such as an index of filed cases and a list of documents filed in each case. Contact your local court to see if they have a public access terminal.