Motion to Withhold Certain Documents from the Minor
Washington · Washington State Courts · Effective January 1, 2021
This form is used to ask the court for permission to keep certain documents from a minor child who is 12 years old or older from being served to them. It requires the person filing to explain why reading the documents could be harmful to the child.
Where this fits in a case
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This form is used when a person needs to ask the court for permission to withhold certain documents from a minor child who is 12 or older. It should be used with a separate order form (GDN M 107).
Either party may file.
Common questions
- Who fills out this form?
- The person asking for the order fills out the form. A lawyer can also fill it out if they are representing someone in the case.
- What kind of documents can I ask to withhold?
- You can ask to withhold all documents after the Summons, Notice, and Petition, the Reasons for Minor Guardianship, or other specific documents.
- Is there a fee mentioned?
- The form does not mention any filing fees.
Revision history
No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026. The current version took effect January 1, 2021.
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