Provides advocacy services in King County Superior Court to current or former intimate partner victims of domestic violence. Services include: assistance in filing for temporary domestic violence protection orders, information and referral to social service agencies, domestic violence information, advocacy, court preparation and accompaniment to full order hearings (advocates cannot speak in court), online portal for completing and generating protection order documents for the following civil protection order case types: Domestic Violence Protection Order, Sexual Assault Protection Order, Anti-Harassment Protection Order, Stalking Protection Order and Vulnerable Adult Protection Order. Maintains website with instructions and information on protection orders and maintains the Protection Order Portal (POP) which is accessible by link on the website or at this direct site: http://kcpao.kingcounty.gov/POP A DV protection order is a two part process which includes the filing of a temporary order and then a full protection order entered approximately 14 days later, if granted by the court. Temporary Domestic Violence Protection Order: A civil order that restrains the abuser (restrained person/respondent) from committing further acts of assault or violence against the person who has been victimized (protected person/petitioner). The petitioner (person seeking protection) must fill out a packet of forms that include providing a description of the acts of domestic violence that have occurred and the protections they are seeking. They will be asked to describe the most recent incident of domestic violence or fear of imminent harm and a history of any other incidents of domestic violence. Upon filing, the Petitioner should be prepared to provide the respondent’s home and/or work address or any contact information and birth date to help ensure that Law Enforcement can enter and serve the order on the respondent. A judge or commissioner will review the paperwork, ask questions, and decide whether or not to grant the temporary order (for 14 days). Full Domestic Violence Protection Order: An order that is granted after the court determines by a "preponderance of evidence" that domestic violence has occurred. At the full hearing, the judicial officer will give both parties (petitioner and respondent) the chance to talk about the allegations of domestic violence and whether the order should be granted or not. The full order can be in effect for one year or longer, in some cases. The process to obtain the full order may last for two to four hours, but the actual full hearing itself may only be about 15 to 30 minutes. Any time prior to the expiration date, the petitioner may return to court and request that the order be modified (to be made more or less restrictive) or terminated. The petitioner may also request a renewal of the full order up to three months before its expiration date.

Municipal court is a court of limited jurisdiction.   Municipal court judge is authorized by Washington state statute to preside over criminal misdemeanors, gross misdemeanors, traffic infractions and other city of Renton code violations. Also handles vehicle impounds.   The municipal court does not do the following:   -  Small claims cases -  Civil cases -  Change-of-name cases   -  Issue marriage licenses

Issues the following protection/restraining orders:   Domestic Violence Protective/Restraining Orders Issues orders that protects the petitioner from abuse or threats of abuse from a current or former spouse, boyfriend/girlfriend, someone they have a child with, someone they live with or someone they are related to through blood or marriage.   No Contact Order Issues orders that protect victims of crime from contact with the person accused of committing the crime.   Incident must have been reported to the police. Criminal charges must be pending. The court may issue a no contact order as part of bail hearing, arraignment or sentencing.   Anti-harassment/Stalking Protection Orders Issues orders that will protect the petitioner from another person whose behavior is abusive, threatening, exploitative or seriously alarming.    The primary purpose is to order the "respondent" to not contact or harm the "petitioner. "    Sexual Assault Protection Orders Issues orders that can require the person who committed a sexual assault to stay away from their victim, their home, school, work or other places they request, and to have no further contact with them.   Vulnerable Adult Protection Order Issues orders that protects a vulnerable adult who has been abandoned, abused, subject to financial exploitation, or neglect or threat thereof.   Can be filed by an interested person on behalf of a vulnerable adult.

Manages a website where applicants can (1) learn about different types of Protection Orders and (2) fill out a Petition for Protection Order. The service does not provide legal assistance. Forms can be sent via email ([email protected]), online portal, or dropped off in person at a courthouse. Website provides important information about application process and how the process works. Can assist with the following: Antiharassment Protection Orders, Stalking Protection Orders, Domestic Violence Protection Orders, Sexual Assault Protection Orders, and Temporary Extreme Risk Protection Orders.

SeaTac Municipal Court is a court of limited jurisdiction. The court judge presides over: - Civil and traffic infractions - Criminal misdemeanors - Gross misdemeanors   The court provides related services, including:   - Free legal representation for indigent persons - Court Support Service Supervision   - Public defense screener services - DVMRT classes - Port of Seattle contract for Municipal Court Services - Resource Center

Manages a website where applicants can (1) learn about different types of Protection Orders and (2) fill out a Petition for Protection Order. The service does not provide legal assistance. Forms can be sent via email ([email protected]), online portal, or dropped off in person at a courthouse. Website provides important information about application process and how the process works. Can assist with the following: Antiharassment Protection Orders, Stalking Protection Orders, Domestic Violence Protection Orders, Sexual Assault Protection Orders, and Temporary Extreme Risk Protection Orders.

Manages a website where applicants can (1) learn about different types of Protection Orders and (2) fill out a Petition for Protection Order. The service does not provide legal assistance. Forms can be sent via email ([email protected]), online portal, or dropped off in person at a courthouse. Website provides important information about application process and how the process works. Can assist with the following: Antiharassment Protection Orders, Stalking Protection Orders, Domestic Violence Protection Orders, Sexual Assault Protection Orders, and Temporary Extreme Risk Protection Orders.

Manages a website where applicants can (1) learn about different types of Protection Orders and (2) fill out a Petition for Protection Order. The service does not provide legal assistance. Forms can be sent via email ([email protected]), online portal, or dropped off in person at a courthouse. Website provides important information about application process and how the process works. Can assist with the following: Antiharassment Protection Orders, Stalking Protection Orders, Domestic Violence Protection Orders, Sexual Assault Protection Orders, and Temporary Extreme Risk Protection Orders.

Provides free 1-hour appointments with a family law attorney for advice and consultation on family law legal issues (divorce, legal separation, custody, parenting plans, child support). Attorneys at the clinic do not provide full representation or represent clients in court.

Provides assistance for victims of domestic violence. Offers   -  Education (both individual and group) -  Assistance with restraining orders -  Assistance with finding safe shelters -  Safety planning   -  Emergency assistance such as food vouchers and transportation.

Provides the following services at the district courts: Protection orders and name change petitions can be obtained at the clerk's office  Domestic Violence Protective Orders Issues orders that protects the petitioner from abuse or threats of abuse from a current or former spouse, boyfriend/girlfriend, someone they have a child with, someone they live with or someone they are related to through blood or marriage.  Antiharassment/Stalking Protection Orders Issues orders that will protect the petitioner from another person whose behavior is abusive, threatening, exploitive or seriously alarming.  The primary purpose is to order the "respondent" to not contact or harm the "petitioner. "   No Contact Order Issues orders that protect victims of crime from contact with the person accused of committing the crime.  Incident must have been reported to the police. Criminal charges must be pending. The court may issue a no contact order as part of bail hearing, arraignment or sentencing.  Sexual Assault Protection Orders Issues orders that can require the person who committed a sexual assault to stay away from their victim, their home, school, work or other places they request, and to have no further contact with them  Name Changes Clerk's office accepts name change petitions and orders for people who want to officially change their names. The case will then be presented to a judge for approval and signature.  The court will record your name change with the King County Auditor. Recording takes 6 to 8 weeks to process.   Weddings District Court judges can perform civil wedding ceremonies.  Weddings can be performed before 8:30am, after 4:30pm, and on weekends and holidays. On the day of the ceremony bring a valid marriage license and two witnesses.  Forms available online in Khmer, Chinese, Korean, Laotian, Russian, Spanish and Vietnamese.

Manages a website where applicants can (1) learn about different types of Protection Orders and (2) fill out a Petition for Protection Order. The service does not provide legal assistance. Forms can be sent via email ([email protected]), online portal, or dropped off in person at a courthouse. Website provides important information about application process and how the process works. Can assist with the following: Antiharassment Protection Orders, Stalking Protection Orders, Domestic Violence Protection Orders, Sexual Assault Protection Orders, and Temporary Extreme Risk Protection Orders.

Manages a website where applicants can (1) learn about different types of Protection Orders and (2) fill out a Petition for Protection Order. The service does not provide legal assistance. Forms can be sent via email ([email protected]), online portal, or dropped off in person at a courthouse. Website provides important information about application process and how the process works. Can assist with the following: Antiharassment Protection Orders, Stalking Protection Orders, Domestic Violence Protection Orders, Sexual Assault Protection Orders, and Temporary Extreme Risk Protection Orders.

Issues the following protection/restraining orders:   Domestic Violence Protective/Restraining Orders Issues orders that protects the petitioner from abuse or threats of abuse from a current or former spouse, boyfriend/girlfriend, someone they have a child with, someone they live with or someone they are related to through blood or marriage.   No Contact Order Issues orders that protect victims of crime from contact with the person accused of committing the crime.   Incident must have been reported to the police. Criminal charges must be pending. The court may issue a no contact order as part of bail hearing, arraignment or sentencing.   Anti-harassment/Stalking Protection Orders Issues orders that will protect the petitioner from another person whose behavior is abusive, threatening, exploitative or seriously alarming.    The primary purpose is to order the "respondent" to not contact or harm the "petitioner. "    Sexual Assault Protection Orders Issues orders that can require the person who committed a sexual assault to stay away from their victim, their home, school, work or other places they request, and to have no further contact with them.   Vulnerable Adult Protection Order Issues orders that protects a vulnerable adult who has been abandoned, abused, subject to financial exploitation, or neglect or threat thereof.   Can be filed by an interested person on behalf of a vulnerable adult.

Manages a website where applicants can (1) learn about different types of Protection Orders and (2) fill out a Petition for Protection Order. The service does not provide legal assistance. Forms can be sent via email ([email protected]), online portal, or dropped off in person at a courthouse. Website provides important information about application process and how the process works. Can assist with the following: Antiharassment Protection Orders, Stalking Protection Orders, Domestic Violence Protection Orders, Sexual Assault Protection Orders, and Temporary Extreme Risk Protection Orders.

Legal advocate is available to assist victims of domestic violence with misdemeanor domestic violence cases.   Services include: - Helping victims process protection orders - Accompanying victims to court proceedings - Transporting victims to social services and other basic needs

Manages a website where applicants can (1) learn about different types of Protection Orders and (2) fill out a Petition for Protection Order. The service does not provide legal assistance. Forms can be sent via email ([email protected]), online portal, or dropped off in person at a courthouse. Website provides important information about application process and how the process works. Can assist with the following: Antiharassment Protection Orders, Stalking Protection Orders, Domestic Violence Protection Orders, Sexual Assault Protection Orders, and Temporary Extreme Risk Protection Orders.

Manages a website where applicants can (1) learn about different types of Protection Orders and (2) fill out a Petition for Protection Order. The service does not provide legal assistance. Forms can be sent via email ([email protected]), online portal, or dropped off in person at a courthouse. Website provides important information about application process and how the process works. Can assist with the following: Antiharassment Protection Orders, Stalking Protection Orders, Domestic Violence Protection Orders, Sexual Assault Protection Orders, and Temporary Extreme Risk Protection Orders.

Provides legal advocacy for issues related to domestic violence, sexual assault and family law. Please note - no attorney on staff, legal advocacy and referrals only. Distributes packets of self-help forms and assistance filing for protection orders. Legal clinic offered by attorney on an as needed basis for Vashon Island residents.

Provides advocacy services in King County Superior Court to current or former intimate partner victims of domestic violence. Services include: assistance in filing for temporary domestic violence protection orders, information and referral to social service agencies, domestic violence information, advocacy, court preparation and accompaniment to full order hearings (advocates cannot speak in court), online portal for completing and generating protection order documents for the following civil protection order case types: Domestic Violence Protection Order, Sexual Assault Protection Order, Anti-Harassment Protection Order, Stalking Protection Order and Vulnerable Adult Protection Order. Maintains website with instructions and information on protection orders and maintains the Protection Order Portal (POP) which is accessible by link on the website or at this direct site: http://kcpao.kingcounty.gov/POP A DV protection order is a two part process which includes the filing of a temporary order and then a full protection order entered approximately 14 days later, if granted by the court. Temporary Domestic Violence Protection Order: A civil order that restrains the abuser (restrained person/respondent) from committing further acts of assault or violence against the person who has been victimized (protected person/petitioner). The petitioner (person seeking protection) must fill out a packet of forms that include providing a description of the acts of domestic violence that have occurred and the protections they are seeking. They will be asked to describe the most recent incident of domestic violence or fear of imminent harm and a history of any other incidents of domestic violence. Upon filing, the Petitioner should be prepared to provide the respondent’s home and/or work address or any contact information and birth date to help ensure that Law Enforcement can enter and serve the order on the respondent. A judge or commissioner will review the paperwork, ask questions, and decide whether or not to grant the temporary order (for 14 days). Full Domestic Violence Protection Order: An order that is granted after the court determines by a "preponderance of evidence" that domestic violence has occurred. At the full hearing, the judicial officer will give both parties (petitioner and respondent) the chance to talk about the allegations of domestic violence and whether the order should be granted or not. The full order can be in effect for one year or longer, in some cases. The process to obtain the full order may last for two to four hours, but the actual full hearing itself may only be about 15 to 30 minutes. Any time prior to the expiration date, the petitioner may return to court and request that the order be modified (to be made more or less restrictive) or terminated. The petitioner may also request a renewal of the full order up to three months before its expiration date.

ELAP provides free 1-hour appointments with a family law attorney for advice and consultation on family law legal issues involving domestic violence. Attorney volunteers are not able to provide full representation or represent clients in court.