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PO 082

Order to Go to Court for Contempt Hearing (Order to Show Cause – Protection, Extreme Risk Protection, No Contact, or Weapons Surrender)

Washington · Washington State Courts · Effective July 1, 2023

This form is an official court order that tells someone they must appear in court for a hearing about breaking the rules of a protection or no-contact order. At the hearing, the person must explain why the court should not find them in contempt.

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Where this fits in a case

Judgment

Stage: Judgment

This form is used when a court needs to hold a hearing to determine if someone has violated a Protection Order, Extreme Risk Protection Order, No Contact Order, or Weapons Surrender order.

Prepared by the court or clerk.

Common questions

What is this form for?
This form is an 'Order to Go to Court for Contempt Hearing,' which means the court has ordered someone to appear to explain why they shouldn't be found in contempt of a protection order or similar rule.
What happens if I don't go to the hearing?
The warning on the form states that if a person does not go to the hearing, the court might approve requests without hearing their side, or they could be held in contempt of court or even have an arrest warrant issued.
What do I need to bring to the hearing?
The instructions advise bringing proposed orders to the hearing, specifically mentioning Contempt Hearing Order, PO 084.

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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