Finding of Adequate Cause & Order for Hearing
Washington · Washington State Courts · Effective January 1, 2023
This form is used by the court to write down its decision after a hearing about a person's request to change or end a protection order. It records the court's findings and sets a date for a future hearing.
Where this fits in a case
JudgmentStage: Judgment
This form is used after a hearing where a person (the Restrained Person) has asked the court to change or end a protection order that was previously given.
Prepared by the court or clerk.
Common questions
- Who fills out this form?
- The court fills out this form after holding a hearing on the motion. It records the court's findings and orders.
- What happens if I don't show up for the next hearing?
- The form notes that if the Protected Person does not appear at the hearing, the court might make an order without hearing from them.
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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