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GDN ALL 033

Order to Show Cause on a Guardianship Complaint or Motion

Washington · Washington State Courts · Effective January 1, 2022

This form is an official court order that tells someone they must appear in court to explain why something should or should not happen regarding a guardianship or conservatorship. It lists several reasons why the person might be ordered to appear, such as responding to a complaint or explaining a missed filing.

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This form is used by the court when it needs someone to appear in court to explain their actions or respond to a filing related to a guardianship or conservatorship.

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Common questions

Who receives this order?
This order is directed to a specific person who is ordered to go to court to respond to something or explain a situation. Great care must be taken to read the order to see who it is addressed to.
What happens if I receive this order?
The order specifies the date and time of the hearing and lists several possible actions the court might take at that hearing.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026. The current version took effect January 1, 2022.

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