Protect Legal Washington Pledge Forms For Free

All court records are open to the public except as restricted by federal law, state law, court rule, court order, or case law. What kinds of records are not available to the public? Some categories of court records the public cannot access include: Adoption records.

Anti-Harassment Order: This order is for victims of crime who do not fall under the statute for domestic violence. Similar to the protection order, the victim may petition the court to ask for protection. The order may be in effect for up to 1 year. Violation of this order can be a criminal sanction.

If you believe someone is harassing you in Washington State then you can go to district or superior court and file a ?petition? under oath stating why you believe the court should issue an anti-harassment order. There are standard forms that can assist in this process and are on the Washington Courts website.

How do I obtain an Antiharassment Order? To obtain a petition for an anti-harassment order (the paperwork you need to get an order), you can come to the civil department at the courthouse or call 360-754-4102 or email TCDCCivil@co.thurston.wa.us to have them emailed to you. Clerks are available from AM to PM.

The forms are free and there are no filing or service fees for domestic violence protection orders within the State of Washington.

Use this form if you believe the court's decision was legally incorrect or you have newly discovered evidence, and you want the same judge or commissioner to reconsider their decision. If you want a judge to review a commissioner's decision, use the Motion for Revision (form PO 110).