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PO 080

Motion for an Order to go to Court on Contempt Hearing on Protection, Extreme Risk Protection, No Contact, or Weapons Surrender Order (Show Cause)

Washington · Washington State Courts · Effective July 1, 2023

This form is used to ask the court to hold a hearing to determine if someone has broken a protection, extreme risk protection, no contact, or weapons surrender order. It asks the court to find the person in contempt and order specific actions to make sure the order is followed.

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Where this fits in a case

Motions

Stage: Motions

This form is used when someone believes another person has failed to follow a court order related to protection, harassment, or weapons. The person filing this form must also ask the court to sign a separate order to schedule the hearing.

Either party may file.

Common questions

Who should fill out this form?
The person making the motion fills out the form, and they must sign a declaration stating the information is true. A lawyer can also fill out the lawyer section.
What must I do after filling out this form?
To schedule the hearing, you must ask the court to sign a separate form, PO 082. You must also make sure the other party receives both this Motion and the Order to Go to Court.
What happens if I don't agree with this motion?
If you receive this motion and do not agree with what is being asked, you can file a declaration using form PO 018 to explain why the court should not approve the requests.

Revision history

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

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