Parties generally are not married, have not lived together, and have no children in common. Jurisdiction District Court. Municipal, district, or Superior for enforcement. Cost to petitioner Reduced filing fee waived if indigent. Service fee waived if indigent.
Court provides forms.
How does the respondent receive notice Notice served on respondent. Respondent Consequences if order is knowingly violated Gross Misdemeanor. Possible criminal charges or contempt. 1 - Criminal, 1992. The Criminal Domestic Violence Manual Subcommittee, prepared by the Office of the Administrator for the courts for the State of Washington, Olympia, WA, updated 1998.