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PO 008

Foreign Protection Order Information

Washington · Washington State Courts · Effective January 1, 2023

This form is used to collect detailed information about a person who is being protected by a foreign protection order. It asks for identifying details about the person being restrained, the people who are protected, and any history of danger or weapons.

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Where this fits in a case

Judgment

Stage: Judgment

This form is used when gathering information related to a foreign protection order. The form is meant to be filled out by the court and given to law enforcement, not filed in the court record.

Prepared by the court or clerk.

Common questions

Who should fill out this form?
The form is intended for court clerks to fill out and give to law enforcement. It should not be filed in the court file.
Can I show this form to the person who is restrained?
No, the form explicitly states that it should not be served or shown to the restrained person.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026. The current version took effect January 1, 2023.

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