Washington legal term
Temporary protection order in Washington Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Washington legislative session
In Washington criminal law, “Temporary 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 “Temporary protection order” mean in Washington criminal law?
"Temporary protection order" means a protection order that is issued before the court has decided whether to issue a full protection order. (RCW 7.105.010)
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