Anti-harassment Order
COWLITZ COUNTY CLERK’S OFFICE
ANTI-HARASSMENT ORDER
What is Unlawful Harassment:
Per RCW 10.14.020 “Unlawful Harassment” means a knowing and willful course of conduct directed at a specific person which seriously alarms, annoys, harasses, or is detrimental to such person, and which serves no legitimate or lawful purpose. Personal harassment through repeated invasions of a person’s privacy by acts and words showing a pattern of harassment designed to coerce, intimidate or humiliate the victim.
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Who May Obtain The Order?
Parties over the age of 18 who have no relationship with the person harassing them and children are not involved, should apply for an anti-harassment order through District Court. If the parties are under age 18, or if there is a family law case existing between the parties, the application should be through Superior Court. If there are acts of domestic violence, please review the section under “Protection Order”.
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How Is An Order Obtained?
The party requesting the protection (petitioner) should go to the proper court and fill out a petition. After reviewing your petition, the court may grant or deny a temporary emergency order effective up to 14 days. The other party is served w/petition, notice of hearing and temporary order. A hearing is held within 14 days at which time the court may deny or grant an order effective for up to one year.
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What Is The Cost?
Filing fee is $63.00 in District Court and $53 in Superior Court, but may be waived if you qualify for indigency.
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What Happens If The Order Is Knowingly Violated?
Violator may be arrested. Possible criminal or contempt charges may be filed.
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