Who should fill out this form?

The instructions state that in some courts, the judge will fill out the order, and in other courts, the user may be expected to fill it out. It is advised to check with the court clerk.

What happens after the judge signs the order?

If the judge grants and signs the final order, the clerk's office will give the petitioner free certified copies. The petitioner can also register the order with WA Protective Order Service to track its status.

How do I report a violation of the order?

After the order is served, the petitioner must call the police to report any violations. Calling 911 is suggested, and it is important to have a copy of the order and proof of service when calling.

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Instructions for Protection Order

Washington · Washington State Courts · Effective November 1, 2025

This form provides instructions for a Full Protection Order, which is an official court document that tells a restrained person what actions are not allowed and sets an expiration date. It guides the user on what information needs to be filled out or left blank for the judge to complete.

Open the official PDFfrom Washington State Courts

Where this fits in a case

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Stage: Judgment

This form is used when a full protection order is being finalized by the court after a hearing. The instructions explain what happens after the judge signs the final order and how the petitioner can track the order's status.

Either party may file.

Common questions

Who should fill out this form?: The instructions state that in some courts, the judge will fill out the order, and in other courts, the user may be expected to fill it out. It is advised to check with the court clerk.
What happens after the judge signs the order?: If the judge grants and signs the final order, the clerk's office will give the petitioner free certified copies. The petitioner can also register the order with WA Protective Order Service to track its status.
How do I report a violation of the order?: After the order is served, the petitioner must call the police to report any violations. Calling 911 is suggested, and it is important to have a copy of the order and proof of service when calling.

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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