Washington Stipulation for and Order for Stay of Proceedings is a legally binding document that is entered into by parties in a civil or criminal case in the state of Washington. This document suspends all proceedings in the case until further notice. It is also commonly referred to as a stay of proceedings. There are two main types of Washington Stipulation for and Order for Stay of Proceedings: a stipulated stay of proceedings and a court-ordered stay of proceedings. In a stipulated stay, both parties in a case mutually agree to stay the proceedings until a certain date or until further notice. In a court-ordered stay of proceedings, the court issues an order suspending all proceedings until further notice. The purpose of a Washington Stipulation for and Order for Stay of Proceedings is to provide an orderly process for the parties to resolve their dispute without the pressure of an active court case. The stay of proceedings also gives the parties an opportunity to negotiate or explore other alternatives such as mediation or arbitration. Additionally, a stay of proceedings can be used to preserve evidence, protect the rights of the parties, or to allow time for the parties to reach a settlement. If the parties are unable to reach a resolution within the specified time period, the stay of proceedings will be lifted and the case will proceed.