Washington Order Extending Time (POET) is an order issued by the Washington State Supreme Court that extends the time period for certain court proceedings. In Washington State, Poets are typically issued in civil cases, such as those involving family law, civil rights, or probate. There are two types of Poets: absolute orders and conditional orders. An absolute POET is an order that extends the time period for certain court proceedings regardless of the circumstances. It can be issued for any duration of time that the court deems necessary, and can only be terminated by the court. A conditional POET is an order that extends the time period for a court proceeding only if certain conditions are met. These conditions may include the filing of a motion or the service of a notice. The order will remain in effect until the conditions are met, or until the court terminates the order. Poets are used to ensure that court proceedings are conducted in a fair and timely manner. They can be issued by the court at the request of either party, or on its own initiative.