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Order Dismissing Nonserious Nonfelony Charges – Order to Release or Detain (ORDSMIN, ORDSMWO)

Washington · Washington State Courts · Effective August 1, 2025

This form is used by the court to make an order when a defendant is charged with a nonfelony crime and is not eligible for treatment to become competent. The order decides if the case should be dismissed and whether the defendant should be released or kept in custody.

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Where this fits in a case

Judgment

Stage: Judgment

This form is used after a court hearing where the judge reviews the defendant's ability to understand the charges and help with their own defense, and also reviews their eligibility for competency restoration treatment.

Prepared by the court or clerk.

Common questions

Who uses this form?
The court uses this form to issue an order after a hearing. It is signed by the Judge.
What does this form decide?
It decides if the charges are dismissed and whether the defendant should be released from custody or kept detained.
Does this form require a fee?
The provided text does not mention any filing fees for this form.

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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