Civil Protection Orders at King County Washington | LegalAtoms (2024)

Start with an online screening tool to help you decide which civil protection order fits your situation the best.

Instead of looking at the forms themselves, our system will help you complete your filing documents by having you answer all of the necessary information by topic. We will ask you questions in plain and non-legal language. To make this process as simple as possible, our system will then generate your response anywhere it is needed on the forms.

You can consult an victim advocate or legal professional to get guidance on civil protection orders. A professional can review your case documents, and talk to you directly to discuss your case and safety planning.

You can formally begin the case by filing with the Office of the Clerk. You can do that by either printing and visiting the clerk's office at the court or using the clerk's virtual office online . The court has two locations, Seattle and Kent, listed at the bottom of this page.

Domestic violence is abuse from a romantic partner, or a family or a household member. The abuse can involve physical or sexual violence, or a pattern of harassment or controlling behavior or merely threats to harm.

This protection order applies to situations involving unwanted sexual conduct by someone who is not a romantic partner or a member of the victim's family or household.

For protection against any kind of unlawful or harassing behavior that is annoying or stressful and that serves no lawful purpose.

Vulnerable adults means senior citizens or other persons who have physical or mental disabilities. This protection order is aimed at protection them from someone who is mistreating them or exploiting them financially.

May be filed by someone who is experiencing stalking conduct by someone who is not a romantic partner or, a family or household member.

This is aimed at restricting access to firearms from someone who poses significant danger to self or others. This protection order must be requested by a family or household member or a law enforcement agency.

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Covers all common situations such as those involving minors, or firearms, or others permitted by the Washington State law, thereby saving you time.

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This website provides services to prepare cases at the King County Superior Court and District Courts. Certain Antiharassment, and Stalking Protection cases must be filed at the District Court.