Washington legal term
Full protection order in Washington Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Washington legislative session
In Washington criminal law, “Full protection order” 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 protection order” mean in Washington criminal law?
"Full protection order" means a protection order that is issued by the court after notice to the respondent and where the parties had the opportunity for a full hearing by the court. (RCW 7.105.010)
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