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MP 441

Order of Continuance (ORCNT)

Washington · Washington State Courts · Effective June 1, 2022

This form is an Order of Continuance used in behavioral health cases. It is used to formally ask the court to move or delay a scheduled hearing date.

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Where this fits in a case

Judgment

Stage: Judgment

This form is used in cases related to involuntary civil commitment orders when a party or the court believes a hearing needs to be postponed for a reasonable time.

Either party may file.

Common questions

Who fills out this form?
The form includes sections for the court to fill out, and it notes who made the motion for the continuance, which could be the Respondent, Petitioner, or the Court.
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 June 1, 2022.

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