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Get Started (6)
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Coronavirus (COVID-19): Tips for Phone and Video Hearings
How to get ready for and conduct yourself during a remote hearing (conducted over the phone or by video-conference). #9961EN Read More
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Domestic Violence Protection Order: Forms and Instructions
This packet contains the instructions and forms from the Administrative Office of the Courts website for filing a Petition for Order of Protection in a domestic violence case. #3701EN Read More
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Extreme Risk Protection Orders
An Extreme Risk Protection Order directs a person to surrender their firearms. It would be illegal to purchase or have control of firearms. It restrains the person from obtaining a concealed pistol license and orders them to surrender a license if they already have one. Read More
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Get a Court Order for the Surrender of Weapons: Family Law Cases
Blank forms to print and fill out on your own, with how-to instructions for completing and filing. #3121EN Read More
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How to Get a Domestic Violence Protection Order (King County)
The Protection Order Advocacy Program is a program within the Domestic Violence Unit of the King County Prosecuting Attorney's Office. We assist King County residents and those who recently fled to King County (because of domestic violence) as they petition the courts for protection orders. Read More
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Vulnerable Adult Protection Order
An Order for Protection can help keep a vulnerable adult safe. However, an order is only one part of protecting a vulnerable adult. If you have questions about other options, call: the statewide telephone number to report abuse or neglect: 1-866-ENDHARM, 1-866-363-4276. Read More
County Court Procedures During COVID-19 (5)
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Clark County Superior Court: Your Domestic Violence Protection Order Case during COVID-19
Clark County Superior Court has temporarily changed how it considers accepting requests for Domestic Violence Protection Orders. Learn the details here. Read More
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Kitsap County Superior Court: Your Domestic Violence Protection Order Case during COVID-19
Read how Kitsap County Superior Court has temporarily changed its procedures for getting or renewing Domestic Violence Protection Orders. #3971EN Read More
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Pierce County Superior Court: Your Domestic Violence Protection Order Case during COVID-19
Read how Pierce County Superior Court has temporarily changed its procedures for getting or renewing Domestic Violence Protection Orders. #3972EN Read More
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Spokane County Superior Court: Your Domestic Violence Protection Order during COVID-19
Read how Spokane County Superior Court has temporarily changed its procedures for getting or renewing Domestic Violence Protection Orders. #3970EN Read More
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Yakima County Superior Court: Seeking a Court Order in your Family Law case during COVID-19
Read how Yakima County Superior Court has temporarily changed its procedures for getting emergency orders in family law cases. #3973EN Read More
Serving Papers (1)
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How to Serve the Other Party in a Family Law Case
Blank forms to print and fill out on your own, with how-to instructions for completing and filing. When filing your case, make sure a copy of the petition, summons, and other papers you are filing are delivered to the person you are filing the case against "the other party" in a legally correct way. #3201EN Read More
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Get Ready for Court (5)
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Coronavirus (COVID-19): Tips for Phone and Video Hearings
How to get ready for and conduct yourself during a remote hearing (conducted over the phone or by video-conference). #9961EN Read More
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Hearing Guidelines for a Domestic Violence Protection Order
This memo is about asking the court for a Domestic Violence Protection Order. It is about how to get ready for your court hearing and what to expect at the hearing when you ask for the protection order. Read More
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How to Format Court Documents
When you give documents to a Washington state court, it is important to format the documents correctly. This document outlines the rules you must follow. #9938EN Read More
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How to Protect Your Privacy in Court Files
Explains statewide court rules that protect personal information in court files and includes forms that you can use in your family law case. Read More
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How to Serve the Other Party in a Family Law Case
Blank forms to print and fill out on your own, with how-to instructions for completing and filing. When filing your case, make sure a copy of the petition, summons, and other papers you are filing are delivered to the person you are filing the case against "the other party" in a legally correct way. #3201EN Read More
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- Spanish / Español
I Need a Court Interpreter (2)
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Interpreters for People with Limited English Proficiency
Read this if you live in Washington, English is not your first language and you have trouble speaking or understanding English easily. Help may be available. #8902EN Read More
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The Right to Aids and Services For Deaf and Hard of Hearing People In Washington's Legal System
This memo gives information about what help and services you can get as a Deaf or hard of hearing person in a court in Washington. Read More
Court Forms - listed alphabetically (8)
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Domestic Violence Protection Order: Forms and Instructions
This packet contains the instructions and forms from the Administrative Office of the Courts website for filing a Petition for Order of Protection in a domestic violence case. #3701EN Read More
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Extreme Risk Protection Orders
An Extreme Risk Protection Order directs a person to surrender their firearms. It would be illegal to purchase or have control of firearms. It restrains the person from obtaining a concealed pistol license and orders them to surrender a license if they already have one. Read More
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- Spanish / Español
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File a Motion for Revision in a Family Law Case
Blank forms to print and fill out on your own, with how-to instructions for completing and filing. Use this to ask the court to change (revise) a court commissioner's order. #3901EN Read More
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Get a Court Order for the Surrender of Weapons: Family Law Cases
Blank forms to print and fill out on your own, with how-to instructions for completing and filing. #3121EN Read More
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How to Get a Domestic Violence Protection Order (King County)
The Protection Order Advocacy Program is a program within the Domestic Violence Unit of the King County Prosecuting Attorney's Office. We assist King County residents and those who recently fled to King County (because of domestic violence) as they petition the courts for protection orders. Read More
- Read this in:
- Spanish / Español
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Subpoenaing Witnesses and Documents
If you are going to a hearing or trial where you will be giving evidence AND you need to make sure that a witness shows up or that someone brings documents or other items, you can have the person served with a subpoena issued by the court clerk. Publication #9930EN Read More
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Vulnerable Adult Protection Order
An Order for Protection can help keep a vulnerable adult safe. However, an order is only one part of protecting a vulnerable adult. If you have questions about other options, call: the statewide telephone number to report abuse or neglect: 1-866-ENDHARM, 1-866-363-4276. Read More
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Washington State Court Forms
On this website you can download state mandatory court forms for use in Washington State courts covering many legal issues. Most of the forms found on this website are in MS Word or a PDF format. Read More
Court Information - listed alphabetically (5)
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Guide to Washington Courts
An overview of the Washington court system. Read More
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Video - Myths and Misperceptions About the Washington Courts
A video from Washington's judicial branch challenges some mistaken ideas about how courts work by using real person-on-the-street interviews and responses from judges and justices. Read More
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Video - Your Day in Court: How to Make Sure Your Voice is Heard in King County
A short video and manual covering the basics of representing yourself in court. Read More
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Washington Court Rules
State and local court rules for Washington. Read More
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What are Working Copies?
When you “file” documents with a court, you give the court documents for processing. Often you also need to give a court “working copies” of the same documents. The judge or commissioner will use these extra copies to prepare for your case. That way the court does not need to make copies itself. #9952EN Read More
Legal Research (3)
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Revised Code of Washington (RCW)
Searchable text of Washington laws: the Revised Code of Washington (RCW). Read More
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Washington Administrative Code (WAC)
Regulations of executive branch agencies are issued by authority of statutes. Like legislation and the Constitution, regulations are a source of primary law in Washington State. The WAC codifies the regulations and arranges them by subject or agency. Read More
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Washington State Supreme Court Opinions
Searchable database of Washington Supreme and Appellate court decisions. Read More
Trial Tips (1)
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Getting Ready for a Court Hearing or Trial
Tips on how to represent yourself and prepare for a court appearance. #3210EN Read More
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Working with a Lawyer (2)
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How to Find a Lawyer & Other Legal Resources in Washington State
General information about your right to a lawyer and how to find one. Read More
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Working with a Lawyer
This memo will help you learn how to find a lawyer and how to work effectively with one. Read More
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