A Washington Order to Go to Court (Order to Show Cause) is a court order that requires a party to appear in court and explain why a certain action or decision should or should not be taken. It is a formal request from a court for an individual or entity to appear in court and explain their reasoning for a proposed action. The Order to Show Cause is a type of legal document issued by a judge that requires the party to whom it is directed to appear before the court to explain why a certain action should or should not occur. This is often used in cases where the judge is considering a specific action and needs to hear arguments from both sides before making a decision. There are two main types of Washington Order to Go to Court (Order to Show Cause): temporary restraining orders and preliminary injunctions. A temporary restraining order is an order issued by a court to temporarily prohibit certain activities. This type of order is usually issued in cases where there is an immediate threat of harm or irreparable damage. A preliminary injunction is an order issued by a court to prevent certain actions from occurring until a case is heard and a decision is rendered. These orders are typically used to protect the rights of parties in a case.