Filing Restraining Order Guide

Summary

In Washington, you can apply for a restraining order at your local superior court. For Edgewood residents, this is the Pierce County Superior Court. To support your application, arrange text messages in chronological order, print screenshots, highlight specific threats, and describe the context of each message. Consult a legal professional for personalized advice.

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I need help filing a restraining order
Hello ****, I'll be happy to guide you. In California, you can request a restraining order from the local courthouse. Could you please let me know your city so that I can provide the relevant details of your nearest court?
I'm in Washington
In Washington, you can apply for a restraining order at your local superior court. Can you please share your city so I can provide you with more specific information?
Edgewood
Great, ****. In Edgewood, you can file for a restraining order at the Pierce County Superior Court.

Pierce County Superior Court


Phone: (*) *-*
Address: * Tacoma Ave S, Tacoma, WA *
Website: www.piercecountywa.gov
I need help filling it out and organizing the text messages
Sure ****, I can guide you with that. In California, to support a restraining order application, you need to:
- Arrange text messages in chronological order.
- Print screenshots, if possible.
- Highlight or mention specific dangerous threats.
- Describe each text's context and why it made you feel unsafe.
Please consult a legal professional for personalized advice.