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WA Rev Code § 7.105.215 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 7 - Special Proceedings and Actions|Chapter 7.105 - Civil Protection Orders.|7.105.215 - Hearings—Extreme risk protection orders.

RCW 7.105.215 Hearings—Extreme risk protection orders. (Effective July 1, 2022.)For extreme risk protection order hearings, the following also apply.(1) The court may:(a) Examine under oath the petitioner, the respondent, and any witnesses they may produce, or, in lieu of examination, consider sworn declarations of the petitioner, the respondent, and any witnesses they may produce; and(b) Ensure that a reasonable search has been conducted for criminal history records and civil protection order history related to the respondent.(2) During the hearing, the court shall consider whether a behavioral health evaluation is appropriate, and may order such evaluation if appropriate.(3) In determining whether grounds for an extreme risk protection order exist, the court may consider any relevant evidence including, but not limited to, any of the following:(a) A recent act or threat of violence by the respondent against self or others, whether or not such violence or threat of violence involves a firearm;(b) A pattern of acts or threats of violence by the respondent within the past 12 months including, but not limited to, acts or threats of violence by the respondent against self or others;(c) Any behaviors that present an imminent threat of harm to self or others;(d) A violation by the respondent of a protection order or a no-contact order issued;(e) A previous or existing extreme risk protection order issued against the respondent;(f) A violation of a previous or existing extreme risk protection order issued against the respondent;(g) A conviction of the respondent for a crime that constitutes domestic violence as defined in RCW 10.99.020;(h) A conviction of the respondent under RCW 9A.36.080;(i) The respondent's ownership of, access to, or intent to possess, firearms;(j) The unlawful or reckless use, display, or brandishing of a firearm by the respondent;(k) The history of use, attempted use, or threatened use of physical force by the respondent against another person, or the respondent's history of stalking another person;(l) Any prior arrest of the respondent for a felony offense or violent crime;(m) Corroborated evidence of the abuse of controlled substances or alcohol by the respondent; and(n) Evidence of recent acquisition of firearms by the respondent.[ 2021 c 215 § 27.]NOTES:Effective date—2021 c 215: See note following RCW 7.105.900.
WA Rev Code § 7.105.230 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 7 - Special Proceedings and Actions|Chapter 7.105 - Civil Protection Orders.|7.105.230 - Judicial information system consultation.

RCW 7.105.230 Judicial information system consultation. (Effective July 1, 2022.)(1) Before ruling on an order under this chapter, the court shall consult the judicial information system to determine the criminal history, history of criminal victimization, history of being a respondent or petitioner in a protection order proceeding, or pendency of other proceedings involving the parties. The court may take judicial notice of a parallel criminal proceeding for the related conduct involving the same parties, including whether the defendant in that action waived speedy trial.(2) Before granting an order under this chapter directing residential placement of a child or restraining or limiting a party's contact with his or her child, the court shall consult the judicial information system, if available, to determine the pendency of other proceedings involving the residential placement of any child of the parties for whom residential placement has been requested.(3) When the court proposes to consider information from the judicial information system or another criminal or civil database, the court shall: Disclose the information to each party present at the hearing; on timely request, provide each party with an opportunity to be heard; and take appropriate measures to alleviate safety concerns of the parties. The court has discretion not to disclose information that the court does not propose to consider.[ 2021 c 215 § 30.]NOTES:Effective date—2021 c 215: See note following RCW 7.105.900.
WA Rev Code § 7.105.235 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 7 - Special Proceedings and Actions|Chapter 7.105 - Civil Protection Orders.|7.105.235 - Compliance hearings.

RCW 7.105.235 Compliance hearings. (Effective July 1, 2022.)For compliance hearings:(1) Only the respondent is required to appear if the court is reviewing compliance with any conditions of the order. The petitioner may appear at such hearing and provide evidence to the court regarding the respondent's compliance with the order. The petitioner may also file a declaration in response to the respondent's representation of compliance with any conditions of the order. After reviewing such a declaration by the petitioner, the court may ask the petitioner to appear at the hearing or provide additional declaration or documentation to address disputed issues.(2) Any orders entered by the court pursuant to a compliance hearing must be served on the respondent if the respondent failed to appear at the hearing at which the court entered the orders.(3) The court shall use its best efforts to notify the petitioner of the outcome of the compliance hearing including, but not limited to, informing the petitioner on whether the respondent is found to be out of compliance with an order to surrender and prohibit weapons. Such notice should be provided to the petitioner by electronic means if possible, but may also be made by telephone or another method that allows notification to be provided without unnecessary delay.[ 2021 c 215 § 31.]NOTES:Effective date—2021 c 215: See note following RCW 7.105.900.
WA Rev Code § 7.105.240 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 7 - Special Proceedings and Actions|Chapter 7.105 - Civil Protection Orders.|7.105.240 - Appointment of counsel for petitioner.

RCW 7.105.240 Appointment of counsel for petitioner. (Effective July 1, 2022.)Subject to the availability of amounts appropriated for this specific purpose, or as provided through alternative sources including, but not limited to, grants, local funding, or pro bono means, the court may appoint counsel to represent the petitioner if the respondent is represented by counsel.[ 2021 c 215 § 32.]NOTES:Effective date—2021 c 215: See note following RCW 7.105.900.
WA Rev Code § 7.105.245 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 7 - Special Proceedings and Actions|Chapter 7.105 - Civil Protection Orders.|7.105.245 - Interpreters.

RCW 7.105.245 Interpreters. (Effective July 1, 2022.)(1) Pursuant to chapter 2.42 RCW, in order to ensure that parties have meaningful access to the court, an interpreter shall be appointed for any party who is deaf, hard of hearing, deaf-blind, or has a speech impairment and cannot readily understand or communicate in spoken language. Notwithstanding the provisions of chapter 2.42 RCW, the court shall not:(a) Appoint an interpreter who is not credentialed or duly qualified by the court to provide interpretation services; or(b) Appoint a person to provide interpretation services if that person is serving as an advocate for the party.(2) Pursuant to chapter 2.43 RCW, in order to ensure that parties have meaningful access to the court, an interpreter shall be appointed for any party who cannot readily speak or understand the English language. Notwithstanding the provisions of chapter 2.43 RCW, the court shall not:(a) Appoint an interpreter who is not credentialed or duly qualified by the court to provide interpretation services; or(b) Appoint a person to provide interpretation services if that person is serving as an advocate for the party.(3) Once an interpreter has been appointed for a party, the party shall no longer be required to make further requests for the appointment of an interpreter for subsequent hearings or proceedings. The clerk shall identify the party as a person who needs interpreter services and the clerk or the court administrator shall be responsible for ensuring that an interpreter is available for every subsequent hearing.(4) The interpreter shall interpret for the party meeting with either counsel or court staff, or both, for the purpose of preparing forms and participating in the hearing and court-ordered assessments, and the interpreter shall sight translate any orders.(5) The same interpreter shall not serve parties on both sides of the proceeding when not on the record, nor shall the interpreter appointed by the court for the proceeding be the same interpreter appointed for any court-ordered assessments, unless the court finds good cause on the record to do so because it is not possible to obtain more than one interpreter for the proceeding, or the safety of the litigants is not compromised, or any other reasons identified by the court.(6) Courts shall make a private space available for parties, counsel, and/or court staff and interpreters to sight translate any written documents or to meet and confer.(7) When a hearing is conducted through telephone, video, or other electronic means, the court must make appropriate arrangements to permit interpreters to serve the parties and the court as needed.[ 2021 c 215 § 33.]NOTES:Effective date—2021 c 215: See note following RCW 7.105.900.
WA Rev Code § 7.105.255 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 7 - Special Proceedings and Actions|Chapter 7.105 - Civil Protection Orders.|7.105.255 - Judicial officer training.

RCW 7.105.255 Judicial officer training. (Effective July 1, 2022.)To help ensure familiarity with the unique nature of protection order proceedings, and an understanding of trauma-informed practices and best practices in the use of new technologies for remote hearings, judicial officers, including persons who serve as judicial officers pro tempore, should receive training on procedural justice, trauma-informed practices, gender-based violence dynamics, elder abuse, juvenile sex offending, teen dating violence, and requirements for the surrender of weapons before presiding over protection order hearings. Trainings should be provided on an ongoing basis as best practices, research on trauma, and legislation continue to evolve. As a method of continuous training, court commissioners, including pro tempore commissioners, shall be notified by the presiding judge or court administrator upon revision of any decision made under this chapter.[ 2021 c 215 § 35.]NOTES:Effective date—2021 c 215: See note following RCW 7.105.900.
WA Rev Code § 7.105.300 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 7 - Special Proceedings and Actions|Chapter 7.105 - Civil Protection Orders.|7.105.300 - Application—RCW 7.105.305 through 7.105.325.

RCW 7.105.300 Application—RCW 7.105.305 through 7.105.325. (Effective July 1, 2022.)RCW 7.105.305 through 7.105.325 apply to all orders other than extreme risk protection orders.[ 2021 c 215 § 37.]NOTES:Effective date—2021 c 215: See note following RCW 7.105.900.
WA Rev Code § 7.105.305 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 7 - Special Proceedings and Actions|Chapter 7.105 - Civil Protection Orders.|7.105.305 - Ex parte temporary protection orders—Other than for extreme risk protection orders.

RCW 7.105.305 Ex parte temporary protection orders—Other than for extreme risk protection orders. (Effective July 1, 2022.)(1) Where it appears from the petition and any additional evidence that the respondent has engaged in conduct against the petitioner that serves as a basis for a protection order under this chapter, and the petitioner alleges that irreparable injury could result if an order is not issued immediately without prior notice to the respondent, the court may grant an ex parte temporary protection order, pending a full hearing. The court has broad discretion to grant such relief as the court deems proper, including the forms of relief listed in RCW 7.105.310, provided that the court shall not order a form of relief listed in RCW 7.105.310 if it would not be feasible or appropriate for the respondent to comply with such a requirement before a full hearing may be held on the petition for a protection order. If the court does not order all the relief requested by the petitioner in an ex parte temporary protection order, the court shall still consider ordering such relief at the full hearing on the petition for a protection order. In issuing the order, the court shall consider the provisions of RCW 9.41.800, and order the respondent to surrender, and prohibit the respondent from accessing, having in his or her custody or control, possessing, purchasing, attempting to purchase or receive, or receiving, all firearms, dangerous weapons, and any concealed pistol license, as required in RCW 9.41.800.(2) Any order issued under this section must contain the date, time of issuance, and expiration date.(3) If the court declines to issue an ex parte temporary protection order, the court shall state the particular reasons for the court's denial in writing. The court's denial of a motion for an ex parte temporary protection order shall be filed with the court. If an ex parte temporary protection order is denied, the court shall still set a full hearing on the petition for a protection order.(4) A petitioner may not obtain an ex parte temporary antiharassment protection order against a respondent if the petitioner has previously obtained two such ex parte orders against the same respondent, but has failed to obtain the issuance of a civil antiharassment protection order, unless good cause for such failure can be shown.[ 2021 c 215 § 38.]NOTES:Effective date—2021 c 215: See note following RCW 7.105.900.
WA Rev Code § 7.105.315 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 7 - Special Proceedings and Actions|Chapter 7.105 - Civil Protection Orders.|7.105.315 - Duration of full protection orders—Other than for extreme risk protection orders.

RCW 7.105.315 Duration of full protection orders—Other than for extreme risk protection orders. (Effective July 1, 2022.)(1) When issuing an order after notice to the respondent and a hearing, the court may either grant relief for a fixed period of time or enter a permanent order of protection. Other than for antiharassment orders, the court shall not grant relief for less than one year unless the petitioner has specifically requested relief for a shorter period of time.(2)(a) If a protection order restrains the respondent from contacting the respondent's minor children, the restraint must be for a fixed period not to exceed one year. This limitation is not applicable to protection orders issued under chapter 26.09, 26.26A, or 26.26B RCW.(b) If the petitioner has petitioned for relief on behalf of the respondent's minor children, the court shall advise the petitioner that if the petitioner wants to continue protection for a period beyond one year, the petitioner may either petition for renewal pursuant to the provisions of this chapter or may seek relief pursuant to the provisions of chapter 26.09, 26.26A, or 26.26B RCW.[ 2021 c 215 § 40.]NOTES:Effective date—2021 c 215: See note following RCW 7.105.900.
WA Rev Code § 7.105.320 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 7 - Special Proceedings and Actions|Chapter 7.105 - Civil Protection Orders.|7.105.320 - Law enforcement stand-by to recover possessions—Other than for extreme risk protection orders.

RCW 7.105.320 Law enforcement stand-by to recover possessions—Other than for extreme risk protection orders. (Effective July 1, 2022.)(1) When an order is issued under this chapter upon request of the petitioner, the court may order a law enforcement officer to accompany the petitioner and assist in placing the petitioner in possession of those items indicated in the order or to otherwise assist in the execution of the order of protection. The order must list all items that are to be included with sufficient specificity to make it clear which property is included. Orders issued under this chapter must include a designation of the appropriate law enforcement agency to execute, serve, or enforce the order.(2) Upon order of a court, a law enforcement officer shall accompany the petitioner and assist in placing the petitioner in possession of all items listed in the order and to otherwise assist in the execution of the order.(3) Where orders involve surrender of firearms, dangerous weapons, and concealed pistol licenses, those items must be secured and accounted for in a manner that prioritizes safety and compliance with court orders.[ 2021 c 215 § 41.]NOTES:Effective date—2021 c 215: See note following RCW 7.105.900.
WA Rev Code § 7.105.325 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 7 - Special Proceedings and Actions|Chapter 7.105 - Civil Protection Orders.|7.105.325 - Entry of protection order data—Other than for extreme risk protection orders.

RCW 7.105.325 Entry of protection order data—Other than for extreme risk protection orders. (Effective July 1, 2022.)(1) The clerk of the court shall enter any protection order, including temporary protection orders, issued under this chapter into a statewide judicial information system on the same day such order is issued, if possible, but no later than the next judicial day.(2) A copy of a protection order granted under this chapter, including temporary protection orders, must be forwarded immediately by the clerk of the court, by electronic means if possible, to the law enforcement agency specified in the order. Upon receipt of the order, the law enforcement agency shall immediately 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 order must remain in the computer until the expiration date specified on the order. If the court has entered an order that prohibits the respondent from possessing or purchasing a firearm, the law enforcement agency shall also enter the order into the national instant criminal background check system and any other federal or state computer-based systems used by law enforcement or others to identify prohibited purchasers of firearms. The order must remain in each system for the period stated in the order, and the law enforcement agency shall only expunge orders from the systems that have expired or terminated. Entry into the computer-based criminal intelligence 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.(3) The information entered into the computer-based criminal intelligence information system must include notice to law enforcement on whether the order was personally served, served by electronic means, served by publication, or served by mail.(4) If a law enforcement agency receives a protection order for entry or service, but the order falls outside the agency's jurisdiction, the agency may enter and serve the order or may immediately forward it to the appropriate law enforcement agency for entry and service, and shall provide documentation back to the court verifying which law enforcement agency has entered and will serve the order.[ 2021 c 215 § 42.]NOTES:Effective date—2021 c 215: See note following RCW 7.105.900.
WA Rev Code § 7.105.330 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 7 - Special Proceedings and Actions|Chapter 7.105 - Civil Protection Orders.|7.105.330 - Temporary protection orders—Extreme risk protection orders.

RCW 7.105.330 Temporary protection orders—Extreme risk protection orders. (Effective July 1, 2022.)(1) In considering whether to issue a temporary extreme risk protection order, the court shall consider all relevant evidence, including the evidence described in RCW 7.105.215.(2) If a court finds there is reasonable cause to believe that the respondent poses a significant danger of causing personal injury to self or others in the near future by having in the respondent's custody or control, purchasing, possessing, accessing, receiving, or attempting to purchase or receive, a firearm, the court shall issue a temporary extreme risk protection order.(3) A temporary extreme risk protection order must include:(a) A statement of the grounds asserted for the order;(b) The date and time the order was issued;(c) The date and time the order expires;(d) The address of the court in which any responsive pleading should be filed;(e) The date and time of the scheduled hearing;(f) A description of the requirements for the surrender of firearms under RCW 7.105.340; and(g) The following statement: "To the subject of this protection order: This order is valid until the date and time noted above. You are required to surrender all firearms in your custody, control, or possession. You may not have in your custody or control, access, possess, purchase, receive, or attempt to purchase or receive, a firearm, or a concealed pistol license, while this order is in effect. You must surrender to the (insert name of local law enforcement agency) all firearms in your custody, control, or possession, and any concealed pistol license issued to you under RCW 9.41.070 immediately. A hearing will be held on the date and at the time noted above to determine if an extreme risk protection order should be issued. Failure to appear at that hearing may result in a court making an order against you that is valid for one year. You may seek the advice of an attorney as to any matter connected with this order."(4) A temporary extreme risk protection order issued expires upon the full hearing on the petition for an extreme risk protection order, unless reissued by the court.(5) A temporary extreme risk protection order must be served by a law enforcement officer in the same manner as provided for in RCW 7.105.155 for service of the notice of hearing and petition, and must be served concurrently with the notice of hearing and petition.(6) If the court declines to issue a temporary extreme risk protection order, the court shall state the particular reasons for the court's denial.[ 2021 c 215 § 43.]NOTES:Effective date—2021 c 215: See note following RCW 7.105.900.
WA Rev Code § 7.105.335 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 7 - Special Proceedings and Actions|Chapter 7.105 - Civil Protection Orders.|7.105.335 - Full orders—Extreme risk protection orders.

RCW 7.105.335 Full orders—Extreme risk protection orders. (Effective July 1, 2022.)(1) An extreme risk protection order issued after notice and a hearing must include:(a) A statement of the grounds supporting the issuance of the order;(b) The date and time the order was issued;(c) The date and time the order expires;(d) Whether a behavioral health evaluation of the respondent is required;(e) The address of the court in which any responsive pleading should be filed;(f) A description of the requirements for the surrender of firearms under RCW 7.105.340; and(g) The following statement: "To the subject of this protection order: This order will last until the date and time noted above. If you have not done so already, you must surrender to the (insert name of local law enforcement agency) all firearms in your custody, control, or possession, and any concealed pistol license issued to you under RCW 9.41.070 immediately. You may not have in your custody or control, access, possess, purchase, receive, or attempt to purchase or receive, a firearm, or a concealed pistol license, while this order is in effect. You have the right to request one hearing to terminate this order every 12-month period that this order is in effect, starting from the date of this order and continuing through any renewals. You may seek the advice of an attorney as to any matter connected with this order."(2) When the court issues an extreme risk protection order, the court shall inform the respondent that the respondent is entitled to request termination of the order in the manner prescribed by RCW 7.105.505. The court shall provide the respondent with a form to request a termination hearing.[ 2021 c 215 § 44.]NOTES:Effective date—2021 c 215: See note following RCW 7.105.900.