Order for Dismissal (ORDSM)
Washington · Washington State Courts · Effective June 1, 2022
This form is an Order for Dismissal used in cases related to involuntary civil commitment. It asks the court to officially dismiss a petition filed in the case.
Where this fits in a case
JudgmentStage: Judgment
This form is used in Superior Court cases concerning behavioral health and involuntary commitment, often after a hearing has taken place.
Prepared by the court or clerk.
Common questions
- What is this form for?
- This form is an Order for Dismissal, which means the court is making a final decision to dismiss a petition in a case. It is used in cases about involuntary civil commitment.
- Who fills out this form?
- The form requires signatures from the Judge/Commissioner, and it also has sections for the attorneys for both the Petitioner and the Respondent.
- Does this form require a fee?
- The provided text does not mention any filing fees associated with 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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