Washington Notice of Appearance and Order to Return to Court is a document filed by a defendant in a criminal case in a Washington court. It is a formal notice to the court that the defendant has been notified of the charges against them, has been informed of their right to counsel, and is entering a plea of “not guilty” to the charges. The document also orders the defendant to return to court at a later date to answer the charges. There are three types of Washington Notice of Appearance and Order to Return to Court: 1. Appearance Notice and Order to Return to Arraignment: This document is filed when a defendant has been advised of the charges against them and is entering a plea of “not guilty”. The court will then set a date and time for an arraignment hearing. 2. Appearance Notice and Order to Return to Trial: This document is filed when a defendant has been advised of the charges against them and is entering a plea of “not guilty”. The court will then set a date and time for a trial. 3. Appearance Notice and Order to Return to Sentencing: This document is filed when a defendant has been convicted of the charges against them and is awaiting sentencing. The court will then set a date and time for a sentencing hearing.