Washington Order for Protection (From Unlawful Civil Harassment) is a court order issued by a judge that requires a person (the respondent) to stay away from another person (the petitioner) and/or their property. It can also require the respondent to refrain from certain types of contact with the petitioner, such as verbal, physical, or electronic contact. This type of protection order is intended to protect the petitioner from unlawful civil harassment, which is defined as behavior that causes substantial emotional distress and serves no legitimate purpose. There are two types of Washington Order for Protection (From Unlawful Civil Harassment): Domestic Violence Protection Order and Non-Domestic Violence Protection Order. A Domestic Violence Protection Order is issued in cases of domestic violence or abuse between family or household members. A Non-Domestic Violence Protection Order is issued in cases of harassment or stalking that does not involve family or household members. Both types of Washington Order for Protection (From Unlawful Civil Harassment) are intended to protect the petitioner from further harm. The orders can include such things as no contact orders, stay away orders, orders surrendering firearms, and orders paying costs associated with filing the petition. They also typically include orders to attend counseling or treatment.