§ 26.52.005 Findings — Intent
§ 26.52.010 Definitions
§ 26.52.020 Foreign protection orders — Validity
§ 26.52.030 Foreign protection orders — Filing — Assistance
§ 26.52.040 Filed foreign protection orders — Transmittal to law enforcement agency — Entry into law enforcement information system
§ 26.52.050 Peace officer immunity
§ 26.52.060 Fees not permitted for filing, preparation, or copies
§ 26.52.070 Violation of foreign orders — Penalties
§ 26.52.080 Child custody disputes
§ 26.52.900 Short title — 1999 c 184
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Terms Used In Washington Code > Chapter 26.52 - Foreign protection order full faith and credit act

  • Answer: The formal written statement by a defendant responding to a civil complaint and setting forth the grounds for defense.
  • Arrest: Taking physical custody of a person by lawful authority.
  • Habeas corpus: A writ that is usually used to bring a prisoner before the court to determine the legality of his imprisonment. It may also be used to bring a person in custody before the court to give testimony, or to be prosecuted.
  • Injunction: An order of the court prohibiting (or compelling) the performance of a specific act to prevent irreparable damage or injury.
  • Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
  • person: may be construed to include the United States, this state, or any state or territory, or any public or private corporation or limited liability company, as well as an individual. See Washington Code 1.16.080
  • Probable cause: A reasonable ground for belief that the offender violated a specific law.
  • Venue: The geographical location in which a case is tried.
  • Writ: A formal written command, issued from the court, requiring the performance of a specific act.