Welcome to Washington State Courts. 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. Download Sample Letters; Related Resources. Proclamations are issued for one period of time only. This article explains how to draft declarations in support of a Washington State divorce or family law motion, such as a motion for temporary orders. No, put "Washington" as the city and "DC" (no periods) as the state. Even though the District of Columbia (DC) is not a state for constitutional purposes. State the purpose of the letter in the opening sentence and if you are referring to a bill, include the bill number, author, and topic.