A Washington Order Setting Hearing — Sexual Assault is a criminal justice process that allows victims of sexual assault to seek a protection order from the court to prevent further contact from the perpetrator. This hearing is designed to provide victims with the opportunity to have a voice in the legal process and to seek relief from further harassment or abuse. There are two types of Washington Order Setting Hearing — Sexual Assault: Temporary Protection Order (TPO) and Permanent Protection Order (PPO). A TPO is designed to provide immediate protection while a PPO is designed to provide long-term protection from the perpetrator. During the hearing, the victim has the opportunity to present evidence to the court, either in person or by a third-party witness, in order to demonstrate the need for a protection order. The court will then consider all the evidence and decide if a protection order is necessary. If a protection order is granted, the perpetrator will be prohibited from any contact with the victim or any other protected person, and will face serious penalties for any violation of the order.