Civil Protection Order General
What can I do about Unwanted Texts and Calls in the Washington State?
Recently updated on March 20th, 2024 at 10:37 amUnderstanding 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…
Read MoreRestraining 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…
Read MoreRecap – 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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