Petition For Protection Order {PO 001}

PO 001 - PETITION FOR PROTECTION ORDER. This form is used in Washington State to request a court order for protection from various types of harm. It allows individuals to seek protection against a respondent for reasons such as domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, harassment, or abuse of a vulnerable adult. The form requires identifying the respondent (the person being restrained) and the protected person (the one seeking protection). It asks for details on the relationship between the parties and jurisdictional information, as well as requests for immediate protection, temporary surrender of weapons, and specific protections needed. The petitioner must provide information on any previous related court cases and a detailed statement of recent and past incidents that led to the petition. The form also includes options to request assistance from law enforcement, specify the duration of the protection order, and indicate whether the petitioner wants to be notified if the restrained person seeks to restore firearm rights in the future. Additionally, there is a certification of the truthfulness of the information provided. Attachments with the form offer definitions of relevant terms and details about vulnerable adults if applicable. www.FormsWorkflow.com