Motion and Order re: Supported Decision Making
Washington · Washington State Courts · Effective January 1, 2022
OPA 100 is a motion form used to ask the court to approve a Supported Decision Making Agreement. OPA 101 is the court's order form that officially approves the agreement and gives supporters certain rights and access.
Where this fits in a case
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These forms are used in a guardianship or conservatorship case when someone wants the court to approve an agreement that allows certain people (supporters) to help make decisions for the person under guardianship.
Usually filed by the person starting the case.
Common questions
- What is OPA 101?
- OPA 101 is the order form that the judge uses to officially approve the Supported Decision Making Agreement. It lists the supporters and what they are authorized to do.
- Who fills out these forms?
- OPA 100 is filed by someone asking the court for approval. OPA 101 is filled out by the judge or court commissioner after the hearing.
Revision history
No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026. The current version took effect January 1, 2022.
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