A Washington Immediate Restraining Order (Ex Parte) and Hearing Notice is a court order that is issued by a judge in the state of Washington to protect an individual from physical or emotional harm. It is typically issued in cases involving domestic violence, stalking, harassment, or other similar forms of abuse. The order requires the respondent to immediately cease contact with the petitioner, and may also include other restrictions, such as prohibiting the respondent from possessing firearms or coming within a certain distance of the petitioner. The order is issued ex parte, meaning that the respondent has not been given the opportunity to appear in court and answer to the allegations. A hearing must then be held within 14 days of the issuance of the ex parte order, to allow the respondent the opportunity to defend themselves. The different types of Washington Immediate Restraining Order (Ex Parte) and Hearing Notice include: Domestic Violence Protection Order (DVP), Stalking Prevention Order (SO), Harassment Prevention Order (HBO), Sexual Assault Protection Order (SAP), and Elder Abuse Protection Order (CAPO).
A Washington Immediate Restraining Order (Ex Parte) and Hearing Notice is a court order that is issued by a judge in the state of Washington to protect an individual from physical or emotional harm. It is typically issued in cases involving domestic violence, stalking, harassment, or other similar forms of abuse. The order requires the respondent to immediately cease contact with the petitioner, and may also include other restrictions, such as prohibiting the respondent from possessing firearms or coming within a certain distance of the petitioner. The order is issued ex parte, meaning that the respondent has not been given the opportunity to appear in court and answer to the allegations. A hearing must then be held within 14 days of the issuance of the ex parte order, to allow the respondent the opportunity to defend themselves. The different types of Washington Immediate Restraining Order (Ex Parte) and Hearing Notice include: Domestic Violence Protection Order (DVP), Stalking Prevention Order (SO), Harassment Prevention Order (HBO), Sexual Assault Protection Order (SAP), and Elder Abuse Protection Order (CAPO).
