Firearms – Civil Protection Orders
Order to Surrender Weapons without Notice – King County Only
Recently updated on April 9th, 2024 at 12:29 amLegalAtoms has developed the questions in collaboration with the Firearms unit at the King County, and the idea is to allow users to opt to keep firearms away from the respondent if they have access to one, or even if it’s just a risk factor. If the…
Read MoreWhat are the additional steps if I request firearms to be taken away
Recently updated on April 9th, 2024 at 12:29 amIf the court entered an Order to Surrender and Prohibit Weapons at the full hearing then the respondent will likely be ordered to appear for a compliance review hearing. You do not need to appear at the compliance review hearing but have the right to do so,…
Read MoreIn what situations can I request the court to take away firearms from the respondent
Recently updated on April 9th, 2024 at 12:56 amIf you have any of the following types of relationships: spouse/former spouse, current or former cohabitant as an intimate partner, have a child in common with the respondent or are a current or former dating partner of the respondent (just added this – need confirmation from DPAs) and the…
Read MoreHow are the firearms taken away from the respondent?
Recently updated on April 9th, 2024 at 12:37 amIf the court has ordered the respondent to surrender firearms based on an Order to Surrender and Prohibit Weapons (Issued without Notice), the police may or may not confiscate the firearms upon service of the temporary order. It is critically important for you to be aware that this may…
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