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No Contact Order

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No Contact Order

Nature of proceeding

Criminal, in context of pending criminal action.

Who may obtain an order

Any Victim of a Domestic Violence related crime that has been reported to the police. Criminal charges must be pending. Judge must consider issuance pending release of defendant from jail, at time of arraignment, or at sentencing.

Jurisdiction

District, Municipal, or Superior Court.

Cost to petitioner

None.

How does the respondent receive notice

Verbal and written notice given at bail hearing, arraignment, or sentencing.

Respondent Consequences if order is knowingly violated

Mandatory arrest. Release pending trial may be revoked. Additional criminal or contempt charges may be filed. Class C felony if assault or reckless endangerment, otherwise Gross Misdemeanor.

Maximum duration of order

Until trial and sentencing are concluded. Post-sentencing provision lasts for possible maximum of sentence in Superior Court or two years in District or Municipal court.

CONTACT


Municipal Court
340 East Main Street
Auburn WA 98002
Phone: 253-931-3076
Fax: 253-804-5011

Hours
Clerk's Window
M-F 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Walk-in
M-F 8:00 AM - 8:25 AM

Juror Check In
8:00 AM
340 East Main Street
Auburn, WA 98002

Juror Assembly Clerk
Phone: 253-931-3076

 

 

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