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RCW 26.51.900 Construction—2020 c 311. This act shall be construed liberally so as to effectuate the goal of protecting survivors of domestic violence from abusive litigation. [ 2020 c 311 § 11.]
Structure Revised Code of Washington
Revised Code of Washington
Title 26 - Domestic Relations
Chapter 26.51 - Abusive Litigation—Domestic Violence.
26.51.010 - Findings—Intent.
26.51.020 - Definitions.
26.51.030 - Order restricting abusive litigation—Who may request, when—Instructions, brochures, and forms—Fees.
26.51.040 - Hearing—Procedure.
26.51.050 - Evidence creating a rebuttable presumption that the litigation is primarily for the purpose of harassing, intimidating, or maintaining contact with the other party.
26.51.060 - Burden of proof—Dismissal or denial of pending abusive litigation—Entry of order restricting abusive litigation.
26.51.070 - Filing of new case or motion by person subject to an order restricting abusive litigation—Requirements—Procedures.
26.51.900 - Construction—2020 c 311.
26.51.901 - Effective date—2020 c 311.