WA State Protection Orders - Restraining Orders vs DV Protection Orders

Beckwith DV Law is on your side.In Washington State, there are a few different types of court orders that can be issued to prevent contact between two people.Although it’s common for people to refer to all court orders preventing contact as restraining orders, the type of order that is issued will depend on who initiates the order as well as the relationship between the accuser and the accused.Types of Court Orders that Prevent ContactDomestic Violence Protection Order (DVPO) – issued at the request of the alleged victim (petitioner) as a civil remedy for domestic violence. An accusation of domestic violence can sometimes be enough evidence for a judge to issue a DV Protection Order on the accused person (respondent). If a person wants to avoid involving law enforcement, but wants protection from being assaulted, harassed or stalked, they may want to consider a Domestic Violence Protection Order (DVPO).Restraining Order – a civil order that can be temporary or permanent. Restraining Or...