Washington Contempt — Motion and Declaration for Assigning Lawyer is a legal document used in the state of Washington in cases of contempt of court. This document is used to initiate the process of assigning a lawyer to represent the party found in contempt of court. It is also used to inform the court of the party's rights to legal representation, the reasons for the contempt, and the remedies requested. There are two types of Washington Contempt — Motion and Declaration for Assigning Lawyer: one for civil cases and one for criminal cases. In civil cases, the motion is used to provide a detailed explanation of why the party is in contempt of court and what remedy is requested. In criminal cases, the motion is used to explain why the party is in contempt of court and what penalty should be imposed. Both types of motions also contain a declaration that states that the party is indigent and unable to pay for legal representation.