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RCW 26.55.005 Short title.
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This chapter may be cited as the uniform recognition and enforcement of Canadian domestic violence protection orders act. [ 2019 c 263 s 901.]
RCW 26.55.010 Definitions.
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The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise. (1) "Canadian domestic violence protection order" means a judgment or part of a judgment or order issued in a civil proceeding by a court of Canada under law of the issuin…
RCW 26.55.015 Enforceability—Evidence—Extent—Filing not required.
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(1) A Canadian domestic violence protection order that identifies both a protected individual and a respondent and appears valid on its face is prima facie evidence of its enforceability under chapter 215, Laws of 2021. (2) A Canadian domestic violence protection order is enforce…
RCW 26.55.020 Enforcement of Canadian domestic violence protection order by law enforcement officer.
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(1) If a law enforcement officer determines under subsection (2) or (3) of this section that there is probable cause to believe a Canadian domestic violence protection order exists and that one or more of the provisions of the order identified in RCW 26.55.015 have been violated,…