History & Purpose
Since Washington’s implementation of Chapter 7.105 RCWExternal link - opens in a new window, Washington’s civil protection order (CPO) law, courts have adapted to an increase in filings, the number of hearings, length of time to conduct hearings, and length of time to prepare for hearings, largely without additional funding.
This Project uses pass‑through funding appropriated by the Legislature to reimburse participating trial courts for:
- using pro tems to cover their civil protection order dockets;
- time spent training pro tems; and
- other expenditures related to providing pro tem training on protection orders.
What is a “pro tem”?
A judge or commissioner pro tempore (commonly referred to as a “pro tem”) is a judicial officer who is temporarily appointed. Individuals serving as pro tems may include judges from other jurisdictions, retired judges, or practicing attorneys.
Download the FY25 Report DownloadHelpful Resources
For Court Staff
For Pro Tems
- Education PortalExternal link - opens in a new window
- Education Portal Registration InstructionsDownload
- Education Portal Login InstructionsDownload
- Civil Protection Order ChartDownload
- Coercive Control Bench CardDownload
- Continuance Request Bench CardDownload
- CPO Form Orders Webinar SeriesExternal link - opens in a new window
- CPO ScriptDownload
- CPO Tip SheetDownload
- DV Fact SheetDownload
- DV Manual for Judges, Chapter 8: Civil Protection OrdersDownload
- Interpreter Bench CardDownload
- Procedural Justice Bench CardDownload
- Pro Tem Forum SlidesExternal link - opens in a new window
- Sexual Violence Bench Guide, Chapter 9: Civil Protection OrdersDownload
- Trauma-Informed Bench CardDownload
- Unrepresented Litigant Bench CardDownload
- GJC GBV Training & Resource Library
Upcoming Events
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Pro Tem Forum
Pro Tems Only
Thursday, April 2, 12:00-1:00pm
Retired Commissioner Jennie Laird will facilitate monthly pro tem forums on relevant protection order hearing topics. April's forum will focus on Procedural Justice issues, including introductory remarks to make at the beginning of each docket and hearing.
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Pro Tem Forum
Pro Tems Only
Thursday, May 7, 12:00-1:00pm
Retired Commissioner Jennie Laird will facilitate monthly pro tem forums on relevant protection order hearing topics. May's forum will focus on the elements of coercive control.
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Pro Tem Forum
Pro Tems Only
Thursday, June 4, 12:00-1:00pm
Retired Commissioner Jennie Laird will facilitate monthly pro tem forums on relevant protection order hearing topics. In June's forum, we will walk through a scenario, discuss possible outcomes, and review filling out the relevant forms.
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Pro Tem Forum
Pro Tems Only
Thursday, July 2, 12:00-1:00pm
Retired Commissioner Jennie Laird will facilitate monthly pro tem forums on relevant protection order hearing topics. July's forum will focus on case law review from recent CPO decisions.
Register
Contact Us
To request additional information, or to request information on this webpage in an alternate format, please contact Jessica Janét at Jessica.Janet@courts.wa.gov.
