Washington Contempt Hearing Order is a court document issued by the Washington State Superior Court that outlines the procedures for a contempt hearing. It is issued when a party is found to be in contempt of court for failing to comply with a court order. The order sets out the time and place of the hearing, the name of the court, the names and addresses of the parties involved, the nature of the alleged contempt, and the relief sought. If the contempt involves a significant fine, the court may also require the payment of a bond or the posting of a surety. There are two types of Washington Contempt Hearing Order: civil and criminal. In a civil contempt hearing, the court may order the person charged with contempt to comply with a prior court order or face a fine. In a criminal contempt hearing, the person charged may face a sentence of up to 90 days in jail.