Washington Revised Code Title 7. Special Proceedings and Actions § 7.90.030. Petition--Who may file (Effective until July 1, 2022)
Current as of April 06, 2022 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
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(1) A petition for a sexual assault protection order may be filed by a person:
(a) Who does not qualify for a protection order under chapter 26.50 RCW and who is a victim of nonconsensual sexual conduct or nonconsensual sexual penetration, including a single incident of nonconsensual sexual conduct or nonconsensual sexual penetration; or
(b) On behalf of any of the following persons who is a victim of nonconsensual sexual conduct or nonconsensual sexual penetration and who does not qualify for a protection order under chapter 26.50 RCW:
(i) A minor child;
(ii) A vulnerable adult as defined in RCW 74.34.020 or *74.34.021; or
(iii) Any other adult who, because of age, disability, health, or inaccessibility, cannot file the petition.
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