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JU 03.0710Mandatory

Order to Set Show Cause Hearing – Contempt (ORTSC)

Washington · Washington State Courts · Effective July 1, 2019

This form is an order from the court that sets a date and time for a hearing. It tells the person being accused of contempt that they must appear in person to explain why the court should not find them in contempt and give them penalties.

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Where this fits in a case

Judgment

Stage: Judgment

This form is used in juvenile court dependency proceedings when someone files a motion asking the court to set a hearing to determine if a person committed contempt.

Prepared by the court or clerk.

Common questions

What is this form for?
This form is an order that sets a date and time for a hearing to determine if someone committed contempt. It tells the person responding they must appear in person at that time and place.
What happens if I do not show up?
The form warns that if a person fails to appear in person at the set time and place, the court might issue a bench warrant for their arrest without sending further notice.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026. The current version took effect July 1, 2019.

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