RCW 7.105.320
Law enforcement stand-by to recover possessions—Other than for extreme risk protection orders.
(1) When an order is issued under this chapter upon request of the petitioner, the court may order a law enforcement officer to accompany the petitioner and assist in placing the petitioner in possession of those items indicated in the order or to otherwise assist in the execution of the order of protection. The order must list all items that are to be included with sufficient specificity to make it clear which property is included. Orders issued under this chapter must include a designation of the appropriate law enforcement agency to execute, serve, or enforce the order. Any appropriate law enforcement agency should act where assistance is needed, even if the agency is not specifically named in the order, including assisting with the recovery of firearms as ordered.
(2) Upon order of a court, a law enforcement officer shall accompany the petitioner and assist in placing the petitioner in possession of all items listed in the order and to otherwise assist in the execution of the order.
(3) When the respondent is ordered to vacate the residence or other shared property, the respondent may be permitted by the court to remove personal clothing, personal items needed during the duration of the order, and any other items specified by the court, while a law enforcement officer is present.
(4) Where orders involve surrender of firearms, dangerous weapons, and concealed pistol licenses, those items must be secured and accounted for in a manner that prioritizes safety and compliance with court orders.
[ 2022 c 268 § 18; 2021 c 215 § 41.]
NOTES:
Effective dates—2022 c 268: See note following RCW 7.105.010.
Effective date—2022 c 268; 2021 c 215: See note following RCW 7.105.900.
Structure Revised Code of Washington
Title 7 - Special Proceedings and Actions
Chapter 7.105 - Civil Protection Orders.
7.105.065 - Jurisdiction—Vulnerable adult protection orders.
7.105.070 - Jurisdiction—Extreme risk protection orders.
7.105.080 - Personal jurisdiction over nonresidents.
7.105.085 - Out-of-state child custody jurisdictional issues.
7.105.100 - Filing—Types of petitions.
7.105.105 - Filing—Provisions governing all petitions.
7.105.110 - Filing—Provisions applicable to specified orders.
7.105.120 - Filing—Court clerk duties.
7.105.150 - Service—Methods of service.
7.105.155 - Service—Completion by law enforcement officer.
7.105.160 - Service—Materials.
7.105.175 - Service—Development of best practices.
7.105.200 - Hearings—Procedure.
7.105.205 - Hearings—Remote hearings.
7.105.215 - Hearings—Extreme risk protection orders.
7.105.220 - Hearings—Vulnerable adult protection orders.
7.105.225 - Grant of order, denial of order, and improper grounds.
7.105.230 - Judicial information system consultation.
7.105.235 - Compliance hearings.
7.105.240 - Appointment of counsel for petitioner.
7.105.250 - Protection order advocates and support persons.
7.105.255 - Judicial officer training.
7.105.300 - Application—RCW 7.105.305 through 7.105.325.
7.105.305 - Ex parte temporary protection orders—Other than for extreme risk protection orders.
7.105.315 - Duration of full protection orders—Other than for extreme risk protection orders.
7.105.325 - Entry of protection order data—Other than for extreme risk protection orders.
7.105.330 - Temporary protection orders—Extreme risk protection orders.
7.105.335 - Full orders—Extreme risk protection orders.
7.105.340 - Surrender of firearms—Extreme risk protection orders.
7.105.345 - Firearms return and disposal—Extreme risk protection orders.
7.105.350 - Reporting of orders—Extreme risk protection orders.
7.105.355 - Sealing of records—Extreme risk protection orders.
7.105.360 - Certain findings and information in orders.
7.105.365 - Errors in protection orders.
7.105.370 - Sealing of records—Recommendations.
7.105.375 - Dismissal or suspension of criminal prosecution in exchange for protection order.
7.105.400 - Reissuance of temporary protection orders.
7.105.405 - Renewal of protection orders—Other than extreme risk protection orders.
7.105.410 - Renewal—Extreme risk protection orders.
7.105.455 - Enforcement and penalties—Antiharassment protection orders.
7.105.460 - Enforcement and penalties—Extreme risk protection orders—False petitions.
7.105.465 - Enforcement and penalties—Knowledge of order.
7.105.470 - Enforcement—Prosecutor assistance.
7.105.505 - Termination—Extreme risk protection orders.
7.105.510 - Modification or termination—Vulnerable adult protection orders.
7.105.515 - Reporting of modification or termination of order.
7.105.555 - Judicial information system—Database.
7.105.560 - Title to real estate—Effect of chapter.
7.105.565 - Proceedings additional—Filing of criminal charges not required.
7.105.570 - Other authority retained.
7.105.580 - Protection order commissioners—Appointment authorized.
7.105.900 - Findings—2021 c 215.
7.105.902 - Recommendations on improving protection order proceedings.