Domestic Violence Protection Order Process

The Pattern Forms Committee, Domestic Violence Task Force, wishes to thank the King County Bar Association for permission to use Domestic Violence Protection Orders Clerk's and Court Administrator's Handbook as the basis for this publication.

• Domestic Violence: An Overview
• Types of Protection Orders Available
• How to Obtain a Protection Order
• Jurisdiction of Courts
• Service of Protection Orders
• Violation of Protection Orders
• Commonly Asked Questions
• Glossary of Terms
• Forms and Instructions
• Resources