A Washington Order On Declination Hearing is a type of legal proceeding in the state of Washington. It is a formal hearing convened by the Washington State Attorney General's Office that reviews cases where a criminal defendant has been declined prosecution by the state. The purpose of the order is to allow the state to consider a criminal case that it has previously declined to prosecute, and determine whether it should be prosecuted. The Order can be issued for any criminal offense, including felonies, misdemeanors, and gross misdemeanors. There are two types of Washington Orders On Declination Hearings: prosecutorial and judicial. In a prosecutorial hearing, the Attorney General's Office reviews the declined case and makes a determination whether to pursue prosecution. In a judicial hearing, a judge reviews the case and makes a decision whether to order the prosecution. Both types of hearings are open to the public, and the defendant has the right to be present and to present evidence and arguments.