Washington No-Contact Order — Human Trafficking / Promoting Prostitution is an order issued by the Washington State Court of Appeals that prohibits contact between a person who has been charged with the crime of human trafficking or promoting prostitution and any of the victims of that crime. This order can be issued in cases where the perpetrator has been found guilty of the crime or has entered into a plea agreement. The purpose of the order is to protect the victim from further contact from the perpetrator and to allow the victim to move forward with their lives without the continued contact and trauma associated with the crime. There are two types of Washington No-Contact Order — Human Trafficking / Promoting Prostitution: Permanent No-Contact Order and Temporary No-Contact Order. A Permanent No-Contact Order is issued when the accused is found guilty or pleads guilty to the crime of human trafficking or promoting prostitution. The order prohibits the accused from having any contact with the victim, either directly or indirectly, for the duration of the order. A Temporary No-Contact Order is issued when the accused is awaiting trial and is only in effect until the trial ends. This order is meant to protect the victim from further contact from the accused during the trial period.