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Protection order process videos

Learn about the protection order process through a series of videos.

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1 - Overview

This is the first of 5 protection order process videos developed to explain the protection order process in King County. This video provides a brief overview of the protection order process and assessing which protection order might best meet your needs.


2 - How to prepare and file a protection order

This is the second of 5 protection order process videos developed to explain the protection order process in King County. This video will focus on how to prepare and file a protection order.


3 - The ex-parte hearing and service

This is the third of 5 protection order process videos developed to explain the protection order process in King County. This video will focus on the ex-parte hearing and service of your civil protection order.


4 - The return hearing

This is the fourth of 5 protection order process videos developed to explain the protection order process in King County. This video will explain what to expect during your return hearing.


5 - How to renew, modify, or terminate

This is the fifth and final protection order process video developed to explain the protection order process in King County. This video will focus on how to renew, modify or terminate a protection order.

Additional helpful instructional videos and tutorials

How to Complete a Proof of Service Document

Watch this step-by-step instructional video on how to complete the proof of service document required Civil Protection Order proceeding. Proof of Service is required in any Civil Protection Order process to prove that the responding party was served with timely notice of the court date of the hearing and the pleadings associated with the case.


Watch this video to learn more about staying safe online

Whenever someone is considering filing for a civil protection order it is always important to understand how to protect themselves while pursuing protection.


How to Create a POP account

Filing for a Civil Protection Order can be overwhelming. The King County Protection Order Portal (POP) is an easy-to-use way to file including built in tools, helpful videos, and resources.

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