Washington legal term
Full hearing in Washington Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Washington legislative session
In Washington criminal law, “Full hearing” is a term defined by statute rather than by its everyday meaning. Its statutory definition — quoted verbatim below — controls how the term is applied throughout the Washington criminal code.
What does “Full hearing” mean in Washington criminal law?
"Full hearing" means a hearing where the court determines whether to issue a full protection order. (RCW 7.105.010)
Statutes defining or using this term
Related terms in the same statutes
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