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PO 001

Petition for Protection Order

Washington · Washington State Courts · Effective June 1, 2026

This form is a Petition for Protection Order, which is used to ask the court for an order to keep someone safe from harm. It asks the filer to choose the type of protection needed and provide details about the people involved and why the order is needed.

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Where this fits in a case

Start a case

Stage: Start a case

This form is used when an individual needs to ask the court for a protection order due to various issues, such as domestic violence, stalking, or harassment.

Usually filed by the person starting the case.

Common questions

Who should file this form?
The form is titled 'Petition for Protection Order' and is designed for the Petitioner, which is the person starting the case.
Does this form require a fee?
The form mentions that a fee may be required for an Anti-Harassment order, but it does not state if a fee is required for all types of orders.
What information must be included if children are involved?
If the Restrained Person is a parent of any children, the filer must complete Attachment C: Child Custody. If the filer is not a parent, they must complete Attachment D: Non-parents protecting children (ICWA).

Revision history

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

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