To submit this form, take the completed documents to your local court clerk’s office. Some counties may also offer online submission options, so check with your court clerk. For in-person submission, visit the court clerk's office, provide your completed forms, and follow their instructions. If submitting online, upload the forms through the court's website. For additional guidance, contact your local victim services organization or legal aid office.

Relevant dates for this form include the filing date and the hearing date. Temporary protection orders typically start immediately and can last for up to a year if approved. Always check with your local court for specific deadlines.

The purpose of this form is to provide legal protection for individuals facing domestic violence, harassment, stalking, or sexual assault in Washington State. This packet includes all necessary forms and instructions to help victims secure both temporary and long-term protection orders. By following the guidance provided, victims can seek safety and legal intervention to prevent further harm.

• 1. Petition for Protection Order: A form used to request a protection order. Contains fields for personal information, details about the abuser, and descriptions of incidents.
• 2. Law Enforcement and Confidential Information: A form for law enforcement use that includes confidential information to identify and locate the abuser. Not part of the public court file.
• 3. Temporary Order for Protection and Notice of Hearing: A form that allows victims to request immediate protection and provides notice of the court hearing. Includes fields for incident details and requested protections.
• 4. Sealed Cover Sheet: Used to submit confidential records like medical or mental health documents. Protects these records from public access.
• 5. Declaration: A form to submit written testimony from individuals with personal knowledge of the abuse. Contains fields for declarant’s information and statement.

Failure to submit this form can result in a lack of legal protection against the abuser. This may leave victims vulnerable to further harm and without a legal recourse.

• Lack of Legal Protection: Without submitting the form, victims do not have the legal safeguards provided by a protection order.
• Increased Risk of Harm: Victims may face continued or escalating abuse without court intervention.
• Legal Consequences: Not filing the form may lead to missed legal opportunities to address abuse and ensure safety.

• 1. Domestic Violence: Use this form to seek protection if you are experiencing or have recently experienced domestic violence.
• 2. Harassment: File this form if you need protection from someone who is harassing you.
• 3. Stalking: Use this form to obtain a protection order if you are being stalked.
• 4. Sexual Assault: Seek protection using this form if you have been sexually assaulted.
• 5. Vulnerable Adults: Use this form to protect a vulnerable adult who cannot file for themselves.