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August 1, 202426.51.900. Construction
This act shall be construed liberally so as to effectuate the goal of protecting survivors of domestic violence from abusive litigation.
Statutes: Washington
- Title 4. Civil Procedure
- Title 7. Special Proceedings and Actions
- Chapter 7.40. Injunctions
- Chapter 7.105. Civil Protection Orders
- 7.105.0001. Domestic violence--Firearms--Findings
- 7.105.010. Definitions
- 7.105.050. Jurisdiction--Domestic violence protection orders, sexual assault protection orders, stalking protection orders, and antiharassment protection orders
- 7.105.065. Jurisdiction--Vulnerable adult protection orders
- 7.105.070. Jurisdiction--Extreme risk protection orders
- 7.105.075. Venue
- 7.105.080. Personal jurisdiction over nonresidents
- 7.105.085. Out-of-state child custody jurisdictional issues
- 7.105.100. Filing--Types of petitions
- 7.105.105. Filing--Provisions governing all petitions
- 7.105.110. Filing--Provisions applicable to specified orders
- 7.105.115. Forms, instructions, etc.--Duties of the administrative office of the courts--Recommendations for filing and data collection
- 7.105.150. Service--Methods of service
- 7.105.155. Service--Completion by law enforcement officer
- 7.105.160. Service--Materials
- 7.105.165. Service--Timing
- 7.105.200. Hearings--Procedure
- 7.105.205. Hearings--Remote hearings
- 7.105.210. Realignment of parties--Domestic violence and antiharassment protection order proceedings
- 7.105.215. Hearings--Extreme risk protection orders
- 7.105.220. Hearings--Vulnerable adult protection orders
- 7.105.225. Grant of order, denial of order, and improper grounds
- 7.105.235. Compliance hearings
- 7.105.240. Appointment of counsel for petitioner
- 7.105.250. Protection order advocates and support persons
- 7.105.300. Application--RCW 7.105.305 through 7.105.325
- 7.105.305. Ex parte temporary protection orders--Other than for extreme risk protection orders
- 7.105.310. Relief for temporary and full protection orders--Other than for extreme risk protection orders
- 7.105.315. Duration of full protection orders--Other than for extreme risk protection orders
- 7.105.325. Entry of protection order data--Other than for extreme risk protection orders
- 7.105.330. Temporary protection orders--Extreme risk protection orders
- 7.105.335. Full orders--Extreme risk protection orders
- 7.105.340. Surrender of firearms--Extreme risk protection orders
- 7.105.345. Firearms return and disposal--Extreme risk protection orders
- 7.105.350. Reporting of orders--Extreme risk protection orders
- 7.105.355. Sealing of records--Extreme risk protection orders
- 7.105.360. Certain findings and information in orders
- 7.105.365. Errors in protection orders
- 7.105.400. Reissuance of temporary protection orders
- 7.105.405. Renewal of protection orders--Other than extreme risk protection orders
- 7.105.410. Renewal--Extreme risk protection orders
- 7.105.450. Enforcement and penalties--Other than antiharassment protection orders and extreme risk protection orders
- 7.105.455. Enforcement and penalties--Antiharassment protection orders
- 7.105.460. Enforcement and penalties--Extreme risk protection orders--False petitions
- 7.105.500. Modification or termination--Other than extreme risk protection orders and vulnerable adult protection orders
- 7.105.505. Termination--Extreme risk protection orders
- 7.105.510. Modification or termination--Vulnerable adult protection orders
- 7.105.515. Reporting of modification or termination of order
- 7.105.550. Orders under this and other chapters--Enforcement and consolidation--Validity and enforcement of orders under prior chapters
- 7.105.900. Findings--2021 c 215
- Title 9. Crimes and Punishments
- Chapter 9.35. Identity Crimes
- Chapter 9.41. Firearms and Dangerous Weapons
- 9.41.042. Children--Permissible firearm possession
- 9.41.010. Terms defined
- 9.41.040. Unlawful possession of firearms--Ownership, possession by certain persons--Restoration of right to possess--Penalties
- 9.41.115 Penalties--Violations of 9.41.113
- 9.41.340. Return of privately owned firearm by law enforcement agency--Notification to family or household member--Exception--Exemption from public disclosure--Civil liability--Liability for request based on false information
- 9.41.345. Return of privately owned firearm by law enforcement agency--Duties--Notice--Exception
- 9.41.800. Surrender of weapons or licenses--Prohibition on future possession or licensing
- 9.41.801. Surrender of weapons or licenses--Ensuring compliance
- Chapter 9.61. Malicious Mischief--Injury to Property
- Chapter 9.92. Punishment
- Chapter 9.94A. Sentencing Reform Act of 1981
- Title 9A. Washington Criminal Code
- Chapter 9A.04. Preliminary Article
- Chapter 9A.20. Classification of Crime
- Chapter 9A.36. Assault--Physical Harm
- 9A.36.011. Assault in the first degree
- 9A.36.021. Assault in the second degree
- 9A.36.031. Assault in the third degree
- 9A.36.041. Assault in the fourth degree
- 9A.36.050. Reckless endangerment
- 9A.36.070. Coercion
- 9A.36.080. Hate crime offense--Definition and criminal penalty
- 9A.36.150. Interfering with the reporting of domestic violence
- Chapter 9A.40. Kidnapping, Unlawful Imprisonment, and Custodial Interference
- 9A.40.010. Definitions
- 9A.40.020. Kidnapping in the first degree
- 9A.40.030. Kidnapping in the second degree
- 9A.40.040. Unlawful imprisonment
- 9A.40.060. Custodial interference in the first degree
- 9A.40.070. Custodial interference in the second degree
- 9A.40.080. Custodial interference--Assessment of costs--Defense--Consent defense, restricted
- 9A.40.090. Luring
- 9A.40.100. Trafficking
- Chapter 9A.44. Sex Offenses
- Chapter 9A.46. Harassment
- Chapter 9A.52. Burglary and Trespass
- Chapter 9A.86. Disclosing Intimate Images
- Chapter 9A.90. Washington Cybercrime Act
- Title 10. Criminal Procedures
- Title 11. Probate and Trust Law
- Title 12. District Courts--Civil Procedure
- Title 26. Domestic Relations
- Chapter 26.09. Dissolution of Marriage - Legal Separation
- 26.09.002. Policy
- 26.09.003. Policy--Intent--Findings
- 26.09.004 Definitions
- 26.09.006. Mandatory use of approved forms
- 26.09.013. Interpretive services--Literacy assistance--Guardian ad litem charges--Telephone or interactive videoconference participation--Residential time in cases involving domestic violence or child abuse--Supervised visitation and safe exchange centers
- 26.09.016. Mediation in cases involving domestic violence or child abuse
- 26.09.030. Petition for dissolution of marriage or domestic partnership--Court proceedings, findings--Transfer to family court--Legal separation in lieu of dissolution
- 26.09.060. Temporary maintenance or child support--Temporary restraining order--Preliminary injunction--Domestic violence or antiharassment protection order--Notice of termination or modification of restraining order--Support debts, notice
- 26.09.090. Maintenance orders for either spouse or either domestic partner--Factors
- 26.09.100. Child support--Apportionment of expense--Periodic adjustments or modifications
- 26.09.105. Child support--Medical support--Conditions
- 26.09.110. Minor or dependent child -- Court appointed attorney to represent -- Payment of costs, fees, and disbursements
- 26.09.135. Order or decree for child support--Compliance with RCW 26.23.050
- 26.09.160. Failure to comply with decree or temporary injunction -- Obligation to make support or maintenance payments or permit contact with children not suspended -- Penalties
- 26.09.165. Court orders -- Required language
- 26.09.175. Modification of order of child support
- 26.09.181. Procedure for determining permanent parenting plan
- 26.09.182. Permanent parenting plan -- Determination of relevant information
- 26.09.184. Permanent parenting plan
- 26.09.187. Criteria for establishing permanent parenting plan
- 26.09.191. Restrictions in temporary or permanent parenting plans
- 26.09.194. Proposed temporary parenting plan -- Temporary order -- Amendment -- Vacation of order
- 26.09.197. Issuance of temporary parenting plan -- Criteria
- 26.09.210. Parenting plans -- Interview with child by court -- Advice of professional personnel
- 26.09.225. Access to child's education and health care records
- 26.09.255. Remedies when a child is taken, enticed, or concealed
- 26.09.260. Modification of parenting plan or custody decree
- 26.09.270. Child custody -- Temporary custody order, temporary parenting plan, or modification of custody decree -- Affidavits required
- 26.09.280. Parenting plan or child support modification or enforcement -- Venue
- 26.09.430. Notice requirement
- 26.09.440. Notice--Contents and delivery
- 26.09.450. Notice--Relocation within the same school district
- 26.09.460. Limitation of notices
- 26.09.470. Failure to give notice
- 26.09.480. Objection to relocation or proposed revised residential schedule
- 26.09.500. Failure to object
- 26.09.520. Basis for determination
- 26.09.525. Substantially equal residential time
- Chapter 26.11. Nonparental Child Visitation--Relatives
- Chapter 26.16. Husband and Wife- Rights and Liabilities- Community Property
- Chapter 26.19. Child Support Schedule
- Chapter 26.23. State Support Registry
- Chapter 26.26A. Uniform Parentage Act
- Chapter 26.26B. Miscellaneous Parentage Act Provisions
- 26.26B.010. Mandatory use of approved forms
- 26.26B.020. Judgment or order determining parent and child relationship--Support judgment and orders--Residential provisions--Custody--Restraining orders--Notice of modification or termination of restraining order
- 26.26B.030. Support orders--Compliance with RCW 26.23.050
- 26.26B.040. Support orders--Time limit, exception
- 26.26B.050. Restraining order--Knowing violation--Penalty--Law enforcement immunity
- 26.26B.060. Costs
- 26.26B.070. Proof of certain support and parentage establishment costs
- 26.26B.080. Enforcement of judgments or orders
- 26.26B.090. Modification of judgment or order--Continuing jurisdiction
- 26.26B.100. Health care coverage
- 26.26B.110. Relinquishment of child for adoption--Notice to other parent
- 26.26B.120. Parenting plan--Designation of parent for other state and federal purposes
- 26.26B.130. Judicial proceedings for parenting and support of a child
- Chapter 26.27. Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction Act
- Article 1. General Provisions
- 26.27.011. Short title
- 26.27.021. Definitions
- 26.27.041. Application to Indian tribes
- 26.27.051. International application of chapter
- 26.27.061. Effect of child custody determination
- 26.27.081. Notice to persons outside state
- 26.27.091. Appearance and limited immunity
- 26.27.101. Communication between courts
- 26.27.111. Taking testimony in another state
- 26.27.121. Cooperation between courts--Preservation of records
- Article 2. Jurisdiction
- 26.27.201. Initial child custody jurisdiction
- 26.27.211. Exclusive, continuing jurisdiction
- 26.27.221. Jurisdiction to modify determination
- 26.27.231. Temporary emergency jurisdiction
- 26.27.241. Notice -- Opportunity to be heard -- Joinder
- 26.27.251. Simultaneous proceedings
- 26.27.261. Inconvenient forum
- 26.27.271. Jurisdiction declined by reason of conduct
- 26.27.281. Information to be submitted to court
- 26.27.291. Appearance of parties and child
- Article 3. Enforcement
- 26.27.401. Definitions
- 26.27.411. Enforcement under Hague Convention
- 26.27.421. Duty to enforce
- 26.27.431. Temporary visitation
- 26.27.441. Registration of child custody determination
- 26.27.451. Enforcement of registered determination
- 26.27.461. Simultaneous proceedings
- 26.27.471. Expedited enforcement of child custody determination
- 26.27.481. Service of petition and order
- 26.27.491. Hearing and order
- 26.27.501. Authorization to take physical custody of child
- 26.27.511. Costs, fees, and expenses
- 26.27.521. Recognition and enforcement
- 26.27.531. Appeals
- 26.27.541. Role of prosecutor or attorney general
- 26.27.551. Role of law enforcement
- 26.27.561. Costs and expenses
- Article 1. General Provisions
- Chapter 26.51. Abusive Litigation--Domestic Violence
- 26.51.010. Findings--Intent
- 26.51.020. Definitions
- 26.51.030. Order restricting abusive litigation--Who may request, when--Instructions, brochures, and forms--Fees
- 26.51.040. Hearing--Procedure
- 26.51.050. Evidence creating a rebuttable presumption that the litigation is primarily for the purpose of harassing, intimidating, or maintaining contact with the other party
- 26.51.060. Burden of proof--Dismissal or denial of pending abusive litigation--Entry of order restricting abusive litigation
- 26.51.070. Filing of new case or motion by person subject to an order restricting abusive litigation--Requirements--Procedures
- 26.51.900. Construction
- 26.51.901. Effective date
- Chapter 26.52. Foreign Protection Order Full Faith and Credit Act
- Chapter 26.09. Dissolution of Marriage - Legal Separation
- Title 36. Counties
- Title 46. Motor Vehicles
- Title 59. Landlord and Tenant
- Chapter 59.18. Residential Landlord-Tenant Act
- 59.18.030. Definitions
- 59.18.200. Tenancy from month to month or for rental period--End of tenancy--Armed forces exception--Exclusion of children--Conversion to condominium--Demolition, substantial rehabilitation of the premises--Notice
- 59.18.570. Victim protection--Definitions
- 59.18.575. Victim protection--Notice to landlord--Termination of rental agreement--Procedures
- 59.18.580. Victim protection--Limitation on tenant screening service provider disclosures and landlord's rental decisions
- 59.18.585. Victim protection--Possession of dwelling unit--Exclusion of others--New lock or key
- Chapter 59.18. Residential Landlord-Tenant Act
- Title 70. Public Health and Safety
- Title 71. Mental Illness
- Title 71A. Developmental Disabilities
- Title 74. Public Assistance
- Part IV. Rules for Superior Court
