Recently updated on October 13th, 2026 at 01:46 pm
Prepare your Court Forms for Civil Protection Orders Online
This website helps victims with creating paperwork online for civil protection orders at Franklin County.
HOW IT WORKS
1. Take Screening
Start with an online screening tool to help you decide which civil protection order fits your situation the best.
2. E-File with the Clerk’s Office for Free
File the paperwork for free.
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?
Take Online Screening
Step through this screening tool which asks some general questions 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)
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.
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.
Antiharassment Protection Order
For protection against any kind of unlawful or harassing behavior that is annoying or stressful and that serves no lawful purpose.
There is a $53.00 filing fee. When you’re preparing your documents here online, you can ask the court for a waiver and the appropriate forms are auto-generated. For reference, the waiver packet can be found here.
Vulnerable Adult Protection Order
Vulnerable adults are senior citizens or other persons who have physical or mental disabilities. This protection order is aimed at protecting them from someone who is mistreating them or exploiting them financially.
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.
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 can be requested by a family or household member or a law enforcement agency.
RESOURCES
WA State Coalition Against Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault.
- (206) 389-2515
SARC is a community-based advocacy center for victims and their families of crimes such as sexual violence, identity theft, homicide, child physical abuse, elder abuse, assault, gang violence, fraud, burglary, hate crimes, DUI/DWI crashes, property crimes, kidnapping and human trafficking.
Domestic Violence Services of Benton and Franklin Counties is a community-based advocacy center, which assists both female and male victims of domestic violence in Benton and Franklin Counties. They offer crisis intervention, medical and legal advocacy, support groups, and more.
An online guide to free civil legal services for low-income persons and seniors in Washington.
For a state-wide court directory, court order forms and instructions, resources, and more.
CONVENIENCES
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.
Resources
Learn about free community and pro bono resources. Connect with them and share your case data with a few clicks.
Comprehensive
Covers all common situations such as those involving minors, or firearms, or others permitted by Washington State law, thereby saving you time.
Forms Selection
The correct forms, in their most up-to-date versions, are automatically selected based on your situation.
Automated Checks
Run automated checks to verify the correctness of your responses and to avoid mistakes that may cause delays in securing a protection order.
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.
