Rule LFLR 12 - DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PROTECTION ORDERS(a) Applicability. This rule applies to all petitions for domestic violence protection orders brought pursuant to the Civil Protection Orders Act, whether filed separately or under another cause of action.(b) Mandatory Forms. The parties shall utilize any applicable local and state mandatory forms, including form Orders. Forms are available from the King County Clerk's Office, the Protection Order Advocate's Office, and https://www.kingcounty.gov/courts/clerk.(c) Return Hearing. Every Temporary Order of Protection or Order of Modification entered without notice shall set a return hearing on the family law calendar on such notice as prescribed in Chapter 7.105 RCW. Copies of any writings or other documentary evidence provided to the court must be provided to the other party's attorney. If the other party is not represented, the copies should be handed to either courtroom staff or a domestic violence advocate in the courtroom with a request that they provide the copies to the other party.King Cnty. Sup. L. Ct. R. LFLR 12
Adopted effective 9/1/2004; 9/1/2023.