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Order Dismissing Felony Charges and Directing Civil Commitment Evaluation (ORDDCCE)

Washington · Washington State Courts · Effective August 1, 2025

This form is an order from the court that dismisses felony charges and directs an evaluation for possible civil commitment. It records findings about whether the defendant is mentally capable of understanding the case and outlines the next steps for evaluation and placement.

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Where this fits in a case

Judgment

Stage: Judgment

This form is used when a court needs to make official findings about a defendant's mental state, leading to the dismissal of charges and an order for a civil commitment evaluation.

Prepared by the court or clerk.

Common questions

Who fills out this form?
The form is an order that is signed by the Judge, meaning the court is issuing the decision. It also requires signatures from the Deputy Prosecuting Attorney and the Attorney for the Defendant.
What does this order do?
It can dismiss felony charges without prejudice and order the defendant to be committed for a civil commitment evaluation for a set number of hours.
Does this form involve filing fees?
The text provided does not mention any filing fees associated with this order.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026. The current version took effect August 1, 2025.

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