7.90.030 - Petition -- Who may file. - Washington Statutes

Petition — Who may file.

(1) A petition for a sexual assault protection order may be filed by a person:

     (a) Who does not qualify for a protection order under chapter 26.50 RCW and who is a victim of nonconsensual sexual conduct or nonconsensual sexual penetration, including a single incident of nonconsensual sexual conduct or nonconsensual sexual penetration; or

     (b) On behalf of any of the following persons who is a victim of nonconsensual sexual conduct or nonconsensual sexual penetration and who does not qualify for a protection order under chapter 26.50 RCW:

     (i) A minor child;

     (ii) A vulnerable adult as defined in RCW 74.34.020 or 74.34.021; or

     (iii) Any other adult who, because of age, disability, health, or inaccessibility, cannot file the petition.

[2007 c 212 § 2; 2006 c 138 § 3.]