Washington · Revised Code of Washington — Title 10, Criminal Procedure
RCW Title 10 § 10.66.040: Ex parte temporary order—Hearing—Notice
What this law says, in plain English
A court may issue a temporary off-limits order without notice if serious harm will result, lasting up to 14 days. A full hearing occurs within 14 days. If the respondent is a known drug trafficker in a drug-activity area, a one-year off-limits order prohibits contact with that area.
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