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Request for Court Review

Washington · Washington State Courts · Effective July 1, 2018

This form is a request asking the court to look over the papers already filed in a case. It asks the court to review the file on a specific date and time without holding a full hearing.

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Where this fits in a case

Motions

Stage: Motions

This form is used in a case involving visits with children when a party wants the court to review the existing written file instead of having a hearing.

Either party may file.

Common questions

Who fills out this form?
The form can be requested by either the Petitioner or the Respondent, or by their lawyers.
What happens when this form is filed?
The court will review the written file on the date given. The court may then decide to dismiss the request or schedule a hearing.
Do I need to show up at the court on the date listed?
No, the form states that the court will review the written court file without a hearing.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026. The current version took effect July 1, 2018.

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