Washington Order Setting Hearings (Change of Plea or Adjudicatory Hearing) are court proceedings that determine the legal outcome of criminal cases. In Washington, they are held when a defendant enters a plea of guilty or not guilty to a criminal charge. During the hearing, the judge will hear evidence and arguments from both sides in order to decide what the next step should be in the legal process. The types of Washington Order Setting Hearing (Change of Plea or Adjudicatory Hearing) are: Adjudicatory Hearing — This hearing is held to determine the guilt or innocence of a defendant. The judge will hear evidence and witness testimony in order to determine whether the defendant is guilty of the charge. Change of Plea Hearing — This hearing is held when a defendant wishes to change their plea from not guilty to guilty, or vice versa. The judge will consider evidence and witness testimony before deciding whether to accept the plea change.