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WA Rev Code § 10.10.010 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 10 - Criminal Procedure|Chapter 10.10 - Criminal Appeals From District Courts.|10.10.010 - Court rules.

RCW 10.10.010 Court rules.Every person convicted before a district judge of any offense may appeal from the judgment as provided by court rules.[ 1987 c 202 § 156; 1891 c 29 § 6, part; RRS § 1919, part. Prior: Code 1881 § 1898, part; 1877 p 203 § 7, part; 1873 p 384 § 196, part; 1854 p 261 § 177. Formerly RCW 10.10.010, 10.10.020, and 10.10.030.]NOTES:Intent—1987 c 202: See note following RCW 2.04.190.
WA Rev Code § 10.10.060 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 10 - Criminal Procedure|Chapter 10.10 - Criminal Appeals From District Courts.|10.10.060 - Appeal—Costs—Default.

RCW 10.10.060 Appeal—Costs—Default.The appellant in a criminal action shall not be required to advance any fees in claiming his or her appeal nor in prosecuting the same; but if convicted in the appellate court, or if sentenced for failing to prosecute his or her appeal, he or she may be required as a part of the sentence to pay the costs of the prosecution. If the appellant shall fail to enter and prosecute his or her appeal he or she shall be defaulted of his or her recognizance, if any was taken, and the superior court may award sentence against him or her for the offense whereof he or she was convicted in like manner as if he or she had been convicted thereof in that court; and if he or she be not then in custody process may be issued to bring him or her into court to receive sentence.[ 2010 c 8 § 1008; 1891 c 29 § 7; RRS § 1920. Prior: Code 1881 § 1900; 1873 p 384 § 198, part; 1854 p 261 § 179. Formerly RCW 10.10.060 and 10.10.080.]
WA Rev Code § 10.14.010 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 10 - Criminal Procedure|Chapter 10.14 - Harassment.|10.14.010 - Legislative finding, intent.

RCW 10.14.010 Legislative finding, intent. (Effective until July 1, 2022.)The legislature finds that serious, personal harassment through repeated invasions of a person's privacy by acts and words showing a pattern of harassment designed to coerce, intimidate, or humiliate the victim is increasing. The legislature further finds that the prevention of such harassment is an important governmental objective. This chapter is intended to provide victims with a speedy and inexpensive method of obtaining civil antiharassment protection orders preventing all further unwanted contact between the victim and the perpetrator.[ 1987 c 280 § 1.]
WA Rev Code § 10.14.020 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 10 - Criminal Procedure|Chapter 10.14 - Harassment.|10.14.020 - Definitions.

RCW 10.14.020 Definitions. (Effective until July 1, 2022.)Unless the context clearly requires otherwise, the definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter.(1) "Course of conduct" means a pattern of conduct composed of a series of acts over a period of time, however short, evidencing a continuity of purpose. "Course of conduct" includes, in addition to any other form of communication, contact, or conduct, the sending of an electronic communication, but does not include constitutionally protected free speech. Constitutionally protected activity is not included within the meaning of "course of conduct."(2) "Unlawful harassment" means a knowing and willful course of conduct directed at a specific person which seriously alarms, annoys, harasses, or is detrimental to such person, and which serves no legitimate or lawful purpose. The course of conduct shall be such as would cause a reasonable person to suffer substantial emotional distress, and shall actually cause substantial emotional distress to the petitioner, or, when the course of conduct would cause a reasonable parent to fear for the well-being of their child.[ 2011 c 307 § 2; 2001 c 260 § 2; 1999 c 27 § 4; 1995 c 127 § 1; 1987 c 280 § 2.]NOTES:Reviser's note: The definitions in this section have been alphabetized pursuant to RCW 1.08.015(2)(k).Findings—Intent—2001 c 260: "The legislature finds that unlawful harassment directed at a child by a person under the age of eighteen is not acceptable and can have serious consequences. The legislature further finds that some interactions between minors, such as "schoolyard scuffles," though not to be condoned, may not rise to the level of unlawful harassment. It is the intent of the legislature that a protection order sought by the parent or guardian of a child as provided for in this chapter be available only when the alleged behavior of the person under the age of eighteen to be restrained rises to the level set forth in chapter 10.14 RCW." [ 2001 c 260 § 1.]Intent—1999 c 27: See note following RCW 9A.46.020.
WA Rev Code § 10.14.030 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 10 - Criminal Procedure|Chapter 10.14 - Harassment.|10.14.030 - Course of conduct—Determination of purpose.

RCW 10.14.030 Course of conduct—Determination of purpose. (Effective until July 1, 2022.)In determining whether the course of conduct serves any legitimate or lawful purpose, the court should consider whether:(1) Any current contact between the parties was initiated by the respondent only or was initiated by both parties;(2) The respondent has been given clear notice that all further contact with the petitioner is unwanted;(3) The respondent's course of conduct appears designed to alarm, annoy, or harass the petitioner;(4) The respondent is acting pursuant to any statutory authority, including but not limited to acts which are reasonably necessary to:(a) Protect property or liberty interests;(b) Enforce the law; or(c) Meet specific statutory duties or requirements;(5) The respondent's course of conduct has the purpose or effect of unreasonably interfering with the petitioner's privacy or the purpose or effect of creating an intimidating, hostile, or offensive living environment for the petitioner;(6) Contact by the respondent with the petitioner or the petitioner's family has been limited in any manner by any previous court order.[ 1987 c 280 § 3.]
WA Rev Code § 10.14.045 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 10 - Criminal Procedure|Chapter 10.14 - Harassment.|10.14.045 - Protection order commissioners—Appointment authorized.

RCW 10.14.045 Protection order commissioners—Appointment authorized. (Effective until July 1, 2022.)In each county, the superior court may appoint one or more attorneys to act as protection order commissioners pursuant to this chapter to exercise all powers and perform all duties of a court commissioner appointed pursuant to RCW 2.24.010 provided that such positions may not be created without prior consent of the county legislative authority. A person appointed as a protection order commissioner under this chapter may also be appointed to any other commissioner position authorized by law.[ 2013 c 84 § 20.]
WA Rev Code § 10.14.050 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 10 - Criminal Procedure|Chapter 10.14 - Harassment.|10.14.050 - Administrator for courts—Forms, information.

RCW 10.14.050 Administrator for courts—Forms, information. (Effective until July 1, 2022.)The administrator for the courts shall develop and prepare, in consultation with interested persons, model forms and instructional brochures required under RCW 10.14.040(3).[ 1987 c 280 § 5.]
WA Rev Code § 10.14.055 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 10 - Criminal Procedure|Chapter 10.14 - Harassment.|10.14.055 - Fees excused, when.

RCW 10.14.055 Fees excused, when. (Effective until July 1, 2022.)No fees for filing or service of process may be charged by a public agency to petitioners seeking relief under this chapter from a person who has stalked them as that term is defined in RCW 9A.46.110, or from a person who has engaged in conduct that would constitute a sex offense as defined in RCW 9A.44.128, or from a person who is a family or household member or intimate partner as defined in RCW 26.50.010 who has engaged in conduct that would constitute domestic violence as defined in RCW 26.50.010.[ 2020 c 29 § 8; 2002 c 117 § 2.]NOTES:Effective date—2020 c 29: See note following RCW 7.77.060.
WA Rev Code § 10.14.060 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 10 - Criminal Procedure|Chapter 10.14 - Harassment.|10.14.060 - Proceeding in forma pauperis.

RCW 10.14.060 Proceeding in forma pauperis. (Effective until July 1, 2022.)Persons seeking relief under this chapter may file an application for leave to proceed in forma pauperis on forms supplied by the court. If the court determines that a petitioner lacks the funds to pay the costs of filing, the petitioner shall be granted leave to proceed in forma pauperis and no filing fee or any other court related fees shall be charged by the court to the petitioner for relief sought under this chapter. If the petitioner is granted leave to proceed in forma pauperis, then no fees for service may be charged to the petitioner.[ 1987 c 280 § 6.]
WA Rev Code § 10.14.065 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 10 - Criminal Procedure|Chapter 10.14 - Harassment.|10.14.065 - Orders—Judicial information system to be consulted.

RCW 10.14.065 Orders—Judicial information system to be consulted. (Effective until July 1, 2022.)Before granting an order under this chapter, the court may consult the judicial information system, if available, to determine criminal history or the pendency of other proceedings involving the parties.[ 2011 c 307 § 6.]
WA Rev Code § 10.14.070 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 10 - Criminal Procedure|Chapter 10.14 - Harassment.|10.14.070 - Hearing—Service.

RCW 10.14.070 Hearing—Service. (Effective until July 1, 2022.)Upon receipt of the petition alleging a prima facie case of harassment, other than a petition alleging a sex offense as defined in chapter 9A.44 RCW or a petition for a stalking protection order under chapter 7.92 RCW, the court shall order a hearing which shall be held not later than fourteen days from the date of the order. If the petition alleges a sex offense as defined in chapter 9A.44 RCW, the court shall order a hearing which shall be held not later than fourteen days from the date of the order. Except as provided in RCW 10.14.085, personal service shall be made upon the respondent not less than five court days before the hearing. If timely personal service cannot be made, the court shall set a new hearing date and shall either require additional attempts at obtaining personal service or permit service by publication as provided by RCW 10.14.085. If the court permits service by publication, the court shall set the hearing date not later than twenty-four days from the date of the order. The court may issue an ex parte order for protection pending the hearing as provided in RCW 10.14.080 and 10.14.085.[ 2013 c 84 § 30; 2005 c 144 § 1; 1992 c 143 § 10; 1987 c 280 § 7.]
WA Rev Code § 10.14.090 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 10 - Criminal Procedure|Chapter 10.14 - Harassment.|10.14.090 - Representation or appearance.

RCW 10.14.090 Representation or appearance. (Effective until July 1, 2022.)(1) Nothing in this chapter shall preclude either party from representation by private counsel or from appearing on his or her own behalf.(2) The court may require the respondent to pay the filing fee and court costs, including service fees, and to reimburse the petitioner for costs incurred in bringing the action, including a reasonable attorney's fee. If the petitioner has been granted leave to proceed in forma pauperis, the court may require the respondent to pay the filing fee and costs, including services fees, to the county or municipality incurring the expense.[ 1992 c 143 § 14; 1987 c 280 § 9.]
WA Rev Code § 10.14.100 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 10 - Criminal Procedure|Chapter 10.14 - Harassment.|10.14.100 - Service of order.

RCW 10.14.100 Service of order. (Effective until July 1, 2022.)(1) An order issued under this chapter shall be personally served upon the respondent, except as provided in subsections (5) and (7) of this section.(2) The sheriff of the county or the peace officers of the municipality in which the respondent resides shall serve the respondent personally unless the petitioner elects to have the respondent served by a private party. If the order includes a requirement under RCW 9.41.800 for the immediate surrender of all firearms, dangerous weapons, and any concealed pistol license, the order must be served by a law enforcement officer.(3) If the sheriff or municipal peace officer cannot complete service upon the respondent within ten days, the sheriff or municipal peace officer shall notify the petitioner.(4) Returns of service under this chapter shall be made in accordance with the applicable court rules.(5) If an order entered by the court recites that the respondent appeared in person before the court, the necessity for further service is waived and proof of service of that order is not necessary. The court's order, entered after a hearing, need not be served on a respondent who fails to appear before the court, if material terms of the order have not changed from those contained in the temporary order, and it is shown to the court's satisfaction that the respondent has previously been personally served with the temporary order.(6) Except in cases where the petitioner has fees waived under RCW 10.14.055 or is granted leave to proceed in forma pauperis, municipal police departments serving documents as required under this chapter may collect the same fees for service and mileage authorized by RCW 36.18.040 to be collected by sheriffs.(7) If the court previously entered an order allowing service by publication of the notice of hearing and temporary order of protection pursuant to RCW 10.14.085, the court may permit service by publication of the order of protection issued under RCW 10.14.080. Service by publication must comply with the requirements of RCW 10.14.085.[ 2019 c 245 § 12; 2002 c 117 § 3; 2001 c 311 § 2; 1992 c 143 § 15; 1987 c 280 § 10.]
WA Rev Code § 10.14.105 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 10 - Criminal Procedure|Chapter 10.14 - Harassment.|10.14.105 - Order following service by publication.

RCW 10.14.105 Order following service by publication. (Effective until July 1, 2022.)Following completion of service by publication as provided in RCW 10.14.085, if the respondent fails to appear at the hearing, the court may issue an order of protection as provided in RCW 10.14.080. That order must be served pursuant to RCW 10.14.100, and forwarded to the appropriate law enforcement agency pursuant to RCW 10.14.110.[ 1992 c 143 § 13.]
WA Rev Code § 10.14.110 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 10 - Criminal Procedure|Chapter 10.14 - Harassment.|10.14.110 - Notice to law enforcement agencies—Enforceability.

RCW 10.14.110 Notice to law enforcement agencies—Enforceability. (Effective until July 1, 2022.)(1) A copy of an antiharassment protection order granted under this chapter shall be forwarded by the clerk of the court on or before the next judicial day to the appropriate law enforcement agency specified in the order.Upon receipt of the order, the law enforcement agency shall forthwith enter the order into any computer-based criminal intelligence information system available in this state used by law enforcement agencies to list outstanding warrants. The law enforcement agency shall expunge expired orders from the computer system. Entry into the law enforcement information system constitutes notice to all law enforcement agencies of the existence of the order. The order is fully enforceable in any county in the state.(2) The information entered into the computer-based system shall include notice to law enforcement whether the order was personally served or served by publication.[ 1992 c 143 § 16; 1987 c 280 § 11.]
WA Rev Code § 10.14.115 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 10 - Criminal Procedure|Chapter 10.14 - Harassment.|10.14.115 - Enforcement of order—Knowledge prerequisite to penalties—Reasonable efforts to serve copy of order.

RCW 10.14.115 Enforcement of order—Knowledge prerequisite to penalties—Reasonable efforts to serve copy of order. (Effective until July 1, 2022.)(1) When the court issues an order of protection pursuant to RCW 10.14.080, the court shall advise the petitioner that the respondent may not be subjected to the penalties set forth in RCW 10.14.120 and 10.14.170 for a violation of the order unless the respondent knows of the order.(2) When a peace officer investigates a report of an alleged violation of an order for protection issued under this chapter the officer shall attempt to determine whether the respondent knew of the existence of the protection order. If the officer determines that the respondent did not or probably did not know about the protection order, the officer shall make reasonable efforts to obtain a copy of the protection order and serve it on the respondent during the investigation.[ 1992 c 143 § 17.]
WA Rev Code § 10.14.120 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 10 - Criminal Procedure|Chapter 10.14 - Harassment.|10.14.120 - Disobedience of order—Penalties.

RCW 10.14.120 Disobedience of order—Penalties. (Effective until July 1, 2022.)Any willful disobedience by a respondent age eighteen years or over of any temporary antiharassment protection order or civil antiharassment protection order issued under this chapter subjects the respondent to criminal penalties under this chapter. Any respondent age eighteen years or over who willfully disobeys the terms of any order issued under this chapter may also, in the court's discretion, be found in contempt of court and subject to penalties under chapter 7.21 RCW. Any respondent under the age of eighteen years who willfully disobeys the terms of an order issued under this chapter may, in the court's discretion, be found in contempt of court and subject to the sanction specified in RCW 7.21.030(4).[ 2001 c 260 § 4; 1989 c 373 § 14; 1987 c 280 § 12.]NOTES:Findings—Intent—2001 c 260: See note following RCW 10.14.020.
WA Rev Code § 10.14.125 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 10 - Criminal Procedure|Chapter 10.14 - Harassment.|10.14.125 - Service by publication—Costs.

RCW 10.14.125 Service by publication—Costs. (Effective until July 1, 2022.)The court may permit service by publication under this chapter only if the petitioner pays the cost of publication or if the petitioner's costs have been waived pursuant to RCW 10.14.055, unless the county legislative authority allocates funds for service of process by publication for petitioners who are granted leave to proceed in forma pauperis.[ 2002 c 117 § 4; 1992 c 143 § 18.]
WA Rev Code § 10.14.130 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 10 - Criminal Procedure|Chapter 10.14 - Harassment.|10.14.130 - Exclusion of certain actions.

RCW 10.14.130 Exclusion of certain actions. (Effective until July 1, 2022.)Protection orders authorized under this chapter shall not be issued for any action specifically covered by chapter 7.90, 10.99, or 26.50 RCW.[ 2006 c 138 § 22; 1987 c 280 § 13.]NOTES:Short title—2006 c 138: See RCW 7.90.900.
WA Rev Code § 10.14.140 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 10 - Criminal Procedure|Chapter 10.14 - Harassment.|10.14.140 - Other remedies.

RCW 10.14.140 Other remedies. (Effective until July 1, 2022.)Nothing in this chapter shall preclude a petitioner's right to utilize other existing civil remedies.[ 1987 c 280 § 14.]
WA Rev Code § 10.14.150 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 10 - Criminal Procedure|Chapter 10.14 - Harassment.|10.14.150 - Jurisdiction.

RCW 10.14.150 Jurisdiction. (Effective until July 1, 2022.)(1) The district courts shall have original jurisdiction and cognizance of any civil actions and proceedings brought under this chapter, except the district court shall transfer such actions and proceedings to the superior court when it is shown that (a) the respondent to the petition is under eighteen years of age; (b) the action involves title or possession of real property; (c) a superior court has exercised or is exercising jurisdiction over a proceeding involving the parties; or (d) the action would have the effect of interfering with a respondent's care, control, or custody of the respondent's minor child.(2) Municipal courts may exercise jurisdiction and cognizance of any civil actions and proceedings brought under this chapter by adoption of local court rule, except the municipal court shall transfer such actions and proceedings to the superior court when it is shown that (a) the respondent to the petition is under eighteen years of age; (b) the action involves title or possession of real property; (c) a superior court has exercised or is exercising jurisdiction over a proceeding involving the parties; or (d) the action would have the effect of interfering with a respondent's care, control, or custody of the respondent's minor child.(3) The civil jurisdiction of district and municipal courts under this chapter is limited to the issuance and enforcement of temporary orders for protection in cases that require transfer to superior court under subsections (1) and (2) of this section. The district or municipal court shall transfer the case to superior court after the temporary order is entered.(4) Superior courts shall have concurrent jurisdiction to receive transfer of antiharassment petitions in cases where a district or municipal court judge makes findings of fact and conclusions of law showing that meritorious reasons exist for the transfer.(5) The municipal and district courts shall have jurisdiction and cognizance of any criminal actions brought under RCW 10.14.120 and 10.14.170.[ 2019 c 216 § 1; 2011 c 307 § 1; 2005 c 196 § 1; 1999 c 170 § 1; 1991 c 33 § 2; 1987 c 280 § 15.]NOTES:Effective date—1991 c 33: See note following RCW 3.66.020.