What can I do about Unwanted Texts and Calls in the Washington State?

Understanding Unwanted Texts and Calls Unwanted messages and calls often come from telemarketers, debt collectors, or even you can get harassed, threatened, or stalked via messages and calls by a neighbor, friend, co-worker, or even a complete stranger. In Washington State, these communications are regulated by both federal and state laws, primarily the Telephone Consumer…

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Restraining Orders in the Washington State

Recently updated on December 15th, 2023 at 02:00 am Overview A restraining order, is formally known as a Civil Protection Order in the Washington State as these are governed by state law (as opposed to Federal Law). The name of similar legal orders varies from state to state. However, the basic idea is the same…

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Recap – HB 1320 Technology Requirements

Recently updated on December 5th, 2023 at 10:49 pmThis article is still being written This page summarizes the technology requirements for the Washington State House Bill: HB 1320 – 2021-22 Modernizing, harmonizing, and improving the efficacy and accessibility of laws concerning civil protection orders. 1. Technology has enabled online filing of petitions, electronic service of…

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