Who fills out this form?

The person making the motion fills out this form, and they may have an authorized representative help them. The form also includes a declaration section that must be signed.

What is the purpose of this motion?

The motion asks the court to set a hearing where the other person must appear and explain why an order of contempt should not be issued.

What kind of sanctions can be requested?

The person filing can ask the court to impose sanctions, such as imprisonment, a daily monetary fine, or an order to ensure compliance with a prior court order.

JU 03.0700Mandatory

Motion to Set Show Cause Hearing – Contempt (MTSC)

Washington · Washington State Courts · Effective June 1, 2024

This form is used to ask the court to set a hearing where someone must explain why they should not be found in contempt of court. The person filing this form asks the judge to make the other person appear and explain why they did not follow a previous court order.

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Where this fits in a case

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Stage: Motions

This form is used when someone believes another person has failed to follow a court order and needs the judge to hold a hearing to decide if that person is in contempt.

Usually filed by the person starting the case.

Common questions

Who fills out this form?: The person making the motion fills out this form, and they may have an authorized representative help them. The form also includes a declaration section that must be signed.
What is the purpose of this motion?: The motion asks the court to set a hearing where the other person must appear and explain why an order of contempt should not be issued.
What kind of sanctions can be requested?: The person filing can ask the court to impose sanctions, such as imprisonment, a daily monetary fine, or an order to ensure compliance with a prior court order.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026. The current version took effect June 1, 2024.

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