A Washington Immediate Restraining Order (Ex Parte) and Hearing Notice is a legal document issued by a court in the state of Washington. It is used by a petitioner to request a temporary restraining order (TO) against another party. The petitioner must provide evidence to support their request, which is then reviewed by the court. The TO is designed to protect the petitioner from harm while the hearing is pending. There are two types of Washington Immediate Restraining Order (Ex Parte) and Hearing Notice: Domestic Violence and Non-Domestic Violence. A Domestic Violence TO is requested when the petitioner is in an intimate relationship with the respondent, typically a spouse, family member, or significant other. This type of TO typically includes orders concerning the respondent's right to contact the petitioner and any children they may have. A Non-Domestic Violence TO is used when the petitioner and respondent do not have an intimate relationship. This type of TO typically includes orders concerning the respondent's right to contact the petitioner, orders regarding the respondent's behavior, and orders concerning the respondent's access to certain locations, such as the petitioner's home and place of work. Both types of Washington Immediate Restraining Order (Ex Parte) and Hearing Notice include a notice of a hearing that must be attended by both parties. The hearing is typically held within 14 days of the issuance of the TO, and the TO will remain in effect until the hearing is held and a final decision is reached.