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Depositions in Criminal Cases: Tips for Victims and Witnesses
If you are a victim or witness in a criminal case, read this to learn about depositions and being deposed. #9918EN
File for a Protection Order
This is a Washington Forms Online interview. Self-help court forms and instructions on LawHelp Interactive to file for a protection order. Completes forms for domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, anti-harassment, and vulnerable adult protection orders. (Available in English and Spanish.)
File for a Protection Order | Printable Packet
This packet has the instructions and forms for filing a Petition for Protection Order where you are experiencing domestic violence, harassment, stalking, sexual assault, or the threat of any of these, or if you are or know a vulnerable adult experiencing abuse or neglect. Or use our do-it-yourself interview program, Washington Forms Online, to complete the forms. #3701EN
File for Reconsideration in a Protection Order Case
If a judge gave you a court order that you disagree with after a full protection order hearing, you can file for reconsideration to ask the judge to change the decision. This packet explains more and has forms and instructions for you to use. #3720EN
File for Revision in a Protection Order Case
If a court commissioner made an order at your full protection order hearing that you disagree with, you can ask a judge to change it (to "revise" it). This packet explains more and has forms and instructions you can use. #3722EN
Get a Court Order for the Surrender of Weapons
Blank forms to print and fill out on your own, with how-to instructions for completing and filing. #3121EN
How do I find the things I need to participate in my court case?
You may need some things to be able to participate in your court case. Having access to these things may make it more likely that outcome will be closer to what you want. This is true whether you have an attorney or if you are not represented. #9970EN
Renew your Protection Order
If your protection order is going to end soon and you want to extend it for another year or longer, get this packet to learn more and for the forms and instructions you need. #3704EN
Tips for phone and video hearings
How to get ready for and conduct yourself during a remote hearing (over the phone or by video-conference). #9961EN
Washington Forms Online - DIY Family Law Forms
To do anything in a family law case, you need the right form. The guided interviews on Washington Forms Online help you fill out the forms you need, with clear instructions on what to do next. 3290EN
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
Depositions in Criminal Cases: Tips for Victims and Witnesses
If you are a victim or witness in a criminal case, read this to learn about depositions and being deposed. #9918EN
How do I find the things I need to participate in my court case?
You may need some things to be able to participate in your court case. Having access to these things may make it more likely that outcome will be closer to what you want. This is true whether you have an attorney or if you are not represented. #9970EN
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
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
Immigration Status and Court Hearings in Washington State
Questions and answers about when and how the court can ask about your immigration status. #8110EN
Tips for phone and video hearings
How to get ready for and conduct yourself during a remote hearing (over the phone or by video-conference). #9961EN
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
File a Motion for Revision in a Family Law Case
Use this to ask a judge to change (revise) a court commissioner's order. #3901EN
File for a Protection Order
This is a Washington Forms Online interview. Self-help court forms and instructions on LawHelp Interactive to file for a protection order. Completes forms for domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, anti-harassment, and vulnerable adult protection orders. (Available in English and Spanish.)
File for a Protection Order | Printable Packet
This packet has the instructions and forms for filing a Petition for Protection Order where you are experiencing domestic violence, harassment, stalking, sexual assault, or the threat of any of these, or if you are or know a vulnerable adult experiencing abuse or neglect. Or use our do-it-yourself interview program, Washington Forms Online, to complete the forms. #3701EN
File for Reconsideration in a Protection Order Case
If a judge gave you a court order that you disagree with after a full protection order hearing, you can file for reconsideration to ask the judge to change the decision. This packet explains more and has forms and instructions for you to use. #3720EN
File for Revision in a Protection Order Case
If a court commissioner made an order at your full protection order hearing that you disagree with, you can ask a judge to change it (to "revise" it). This packet explains more and has forms and instructions you can use. #3722EN
Get a Court Order for the Surrender of Weapons
Blank forms to print and fill out on your own, with how-to instructions for completing and filing. #3121EN
Renew your Protection Order
If your protection order is going to end soon and you want to extend it for another year or longer, get this packet to learn more and for the forms and instructions you need. #3704EN
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
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.
Depositions in Criminal Cases: Tips for Victims and Witnesses
If you are a victim or witness in a criminal case, read this to learn about depositions and being deposed. #9918EN
How do I find the things I need to participate in my court case?
You may need some things to be able to participate in your court case. Having access to these things may make it more likely that outcome will be closer to what you want. This is true whether you have an attorney or if you are not represented. #9970EN
Immigration Status and Court Hearings in Washington State
Questions and answers about when and how the court can ask about your immigration status. #8110EN
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
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.
Getting ready for a court hearing or trial
Tips on how to represent yourself and prepare for a court appearance. #3210EN
How to Find a Lawyer & Other Legal Resources in Washington State
General information about your right to a lawyer and how to find one. #9948EN