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10.99.040 – Duties of court -- No-contact order | Washington Law

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10.99.040 – Duties of court -- No-contact order

Washington Criminal Procedure § 10.99.040

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RCW 10.99.040 - Duties of court -- No-contact order (1) Because of the serious nature of domestic violence, the court in domestic violence actions:(a) Shall not dismiss any charge or delay disposition because of concurrent dissolution or other civil proceedings;(b) Shall not require proof that either party is seeking a dissolution of marriage prior to instigation of criminal proceedings;(c) Shall waive any requirement that the victim's location be disclosed to any person, other than the attorney

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In simple terms: Learn about Washington's Duties of court -- No-contact order law, including definitions, penalties, and legal implications.. This means people must follow this rule, and breaking it can lead to criminal penalties.