Protection Orders

IF...

• You are a victim of domestic violence or fear violence by a 'family or household member.' The 'family or household' member can be.

1. 1. Persons who are married.
   2. Persons who have been married.
   3. Persons who have a child in common.
   4. Adult persons who are related.
   5. Adult persons who reside(d) together.
   6. Persons 16 years of age and older who have been or are dating.

IF...

• You are seriously alarmed, annoyed, or harassed by conduct which serves no legitimate or lawful purpose.
• No relationship with the person harassing you is necessary.

IF...

• You are a married person or persons with a child in common who are filing for divorce, legal separation, custody, or action to determine parentage.

You should contact Ferry County Superior Court by going to the office of the Ferry County Clerk on the third floor of the courthouse (350 East Delaware, Republic, Washington 99166).

If you have a court order, it is important to remember:

1. Keep a certified copy of your order with you at all times.
2. The order is enforceable throughout the State of Washington.
3. If there is a violation of your court order, call 9-1-1 or your local police. Tell them you have a court order and it is being violated.

Whether or not you have a court order, if you are being harassed, threatened, or assaulted, call 9-1-1, or your local police!!

A Protection Order can:

• Prohibit contact of any kind.
• Remove abuser from shared residence and prohibit them from returning.
• Can be tailored to individual needs.

An Order of Protection can be obtained through Ferry County District Court or Ferry County Superior Court. The court will review the paperwork and grant or deny a temporary emergency order effective for up to 14 days. The other party must be served with the petition, notice of hearing, and temporary order. A hearing is scheduled within 2 weeks at which time the court may deny the petition or grant an order effective for up to one year or more. Forms and instructions are provided by the District Court Clerk or County Clerk's Office.

There is no cost to petitioner.

Potential arrest if abuser violates 'restraint' provisions or enters a residence where prohibited from entering. Possible criminal or contempt charges.

An Antiharassment Order can:

• Prohibit harassment and contact of any kind.
• Restrain party from coming within a specific distance from petitioner's workplace, school, residence, etc.

An Antiharassment Order can be obtained at Ferry County District Court. Person files a petition which involves filling our paperwork. After reviewing your petition, the court may grant or deny a temporary emergency order effective for up to 14 days. The other party is served with the petition, notice of hearing, and temporary order. A hearing is held within 14 days at which time the court may deny the petition or grant an order effective for up to one year. Forms and instructions are provided by the District Court Office.

Filing fee is $73.00. Additional costs can include copy and service fees. Fees may be waived if you can prove you are unable to pay.

Violator may be arrested. Possible criminal or contempt charges.