Recently updated on December 20th, 2022 at 09:56 pm

Prepare your Court Forms for Civil Protection Orders Online

This website helps victims with creating paperwork online for civil protection orders at the Cowlitz County.

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HOW IT WORKS

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1. Take Screening

Start with an online screening tool to help you decide which civil protection order fits your situation the best.

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2. E-File with the Clerk's Office Free

File the paperwork for free. For Anti-harassment Petition & Order the court may charge a filing fee. The court will reply to you electronically with information on how to pay for that process. The Clerk’s office will reply to you electronically with any questions or directions for you.

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3. File with the Clerk

You can formally begin the case by e-filing with the court. (You can also download the documents and file in person)

WHICH TYPE OF PROTECTION ORDER TO ASK FOR?

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Take Online Screening

Step through this screening tool which asks some general question without asking any personal information to suggest the most suitable protection order.

If you already know which specific protection order you need, you can skip to the next section.

TYPES OF CIVIL PROTECTION ORDERS (CPOs)

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Domestic Violence Protection Order

Domestic violence is abuse from a romantic partner, or a family or a household member. The abuse can involve physical or sexual violence, or a pattern of harassment or controlling behavior or merely threats to harm.  

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Sexual Assault Protection Order

This protection order applies to situations involving unwanted sexual conduct by someone who is not a romantic partner or a member of the victim's family or household. 

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Anti-harassment Protection Order

For protection against any kind of unlawful or harassing behavior that is annoying or stressful and that serves no lawful purpose.

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Vulnerable Adult Protection Order

Vulnerable adults means senior citizens or other persons who have physical or mental disabilities. This protection order is aimed at protection them from someone who is mistreating them or exploiting them financially.

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Stalking Protection Order

May be filed by someone who is experiencing stalking conduct by someone who is not a romantic partner or, a family or household member.

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Extreme Risk Protection Order

This is aimed at restricting access to firearms from someone who poses significant danger to self or others. This protection order must be requested by a family or household member or a law enforcement agency. 

RESOURCES

WA State Coalition Against Domestic Violence.

  • (206) 389-2515

For a state-wide court directory, court order forms and instructions, resources, and more.

for Cowlitz County clients Northwest Justice Project Emergency Support Shelter for Cowlitz County clients

An online guide to free civil legal services for low-income persons and seniors in Washington.

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CONVENIENCES

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Privacy

You can explore legal options for getting a protection order while maintaining your complete privacy.  Nothing is shared with the government unless you share or submit.

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Resources

Learn about free community and pro bono resources. Connect with them and share your case data with a few clicks.

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Comprehensive

Covers all common situations such as those involving minors, or firearms, or others permitted by the Washington State law, thereby saving you time. 

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Forms Selection

Correct form, and the most updated versions are automatically selected based on your situation. 

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Automated Checks

Run automated checks to verify correctness of your responses and to avoid mistakes that may cause delays in securing a protection order.

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Simplified

All questions are presented in plain non-legal language. Difficult concepts are broken down into simpler steps. 

CONTACT TECHNICAL SUPPORT

This contact form is for technical support questions only. For non-technical questions please contact the victim advocates at the telephone numbers listed at the bottom of this page.  

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