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JU 13.0700

Motion to Set Show Cause Hearing - Contempt (MTSC)

Washington · Washington State Courts · Effective January 1, 2023

This form is a request to the court asking it to set a hearing where someone must appear to explain why the court should not issue an order of contempt. The person filing it asks the court to order the student or parent/guardian to appear at this hearing.

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Where this fits in a case

Motions

Stage: Motions

This form is used when a school district believes a student or parent/guardian has failed to follow a previous court order and needs to appear in court to explain why they should not be found in contempt.

Usually filed by the person starting the case.

Common questions

Who files this form?
The form is being made by someone representing the School District. The person making the motion is listed as the petitioner.
What does this form ask the court to do?
It asks the court to set a hearing and order the student or parent/guardian to appear at that hearing. The court may enter an order of contempt if it finds the person failed to follow a court order.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026. The current version took effect January 1, 2023.

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