A Washington Order for Continuing Hearing is a legal document issued by a Washington state court to temporarily suspend or delay a trial or hearing until a later date. This document is typically used when a party is unable to attend the hearing for various reasons, such as medical emergencies or financial difficulties. There are three main types of Washington Order for Continuing Hearing: 1. General Order: This type of order is typically issued when a party is unable to appear for a hearing due to medical emergencies or financial difficulties. 2. Emergency Order: This type of order is issued when a party is unable to appear at a hearing due to an emergency situation, such as natural disasters, acts of terrorism, or other events that may cause a delay in the hearing. 3. Special Order: This type of order is issued when a court believes that a hearing should be postponed or delayed for any other reason. The Washington Order for Continuing Hearing must be signed by a judge and will list the reasons why the hearing needs to be delayed or suspended. The order will also include the date and time when the hearing should resume.