Instructions for Temporary Protection Order and Hearing Notice
Washington · Washington State Courts · Effective November 1, 2025
This form provides instructions for getting a temporary protection order and includes a notice for a future hearing. It asks for details about the people involved, what kind of protection is needed, and information for the court to use when issuing the order.
Where this fits in a case
JudgmentStage: Judgment
This form is used when someone needs to ask the court for a temporary order to protect them from another person. The court will set a date for a full hearing where the order can be decided for longer.
Either party may file.
Common questions
- What happens if I don't show up for the next hearing?
- If you do not attend the full hearing, the court will dismiss the petition, and you will not receive a protection order.
- Is this form filed in the public record?
- The court clerk will file the original order in the public court record and give copies to you, law enforcement, and the respondent.
Revision history
No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026. The current version took effect November 1, 2025.
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