Washington State law goes beyond making domestic violence a crime. The law has several provisions to support the victims of domestic violence.
Protection Orders
- Sexual Assault Protection Order – RCW 7.90
- Domestic Violence Protection Order – RCW 26.50
- Anti-Harassment Order – RCW 10.14
- Vulnerable Adult Protection Order – RCW 74.34.110
- Criminal DV No-Contact Orders – RCW 10.99
- Evidence Rules in Protection Order hearings – ER 1101
Privacy and Confidentiality
- Sexual Assault Advocate Privilege – RCW 5.60.060(7)
- Mental Health Therapist & Client Privilege – RCW 18.22.105
- Domestic Violence Advocate Privilege – RCW 5.60.060(8)
- Confidentiality of Rape Crisis Center Records – RCW 70.125.065
- Client Records of Domestic Violence Programs – RCW 70.123.075
- Washington State Criminal Records Privacy Act – RCW 10.97
- Medical Records, Health Care Information Access & Disclosure – RCW 70.02
- Sealing of Court Records – Wash. Court Rule GR 15
- Public Disclosure Act – Information held confidential RCW 50.13.015
- Address Confidentiality – RCW 40.24
- Child victims of sexual assault, confidential – RCW 10.97.130
- Victim Polygraphing – RCW – 10.58.038
Other Civil Legal Needs
- Right to Support Person – RCW 70.125.060
- Housing: Right to Terminate Tenancy or Lease – RCW 59.18.575
- Interpreters: Right to, Deaf and Hard of Hearing – RCW 2.42
- Non-English Speaking – RCW 2.43
- Employment: Washington Law Against Discrimination – RCW 49.60
- Employment: Washington State Family Leave Act – RCW 49.78
- Washington Unemployment Compensation – RCW 50.20
- Domestic Violence Leave – RCW 49.76
Mandatory Reporting
Rape Shield
Criminal Cases
- Sex Offenses – RCW 9A.44
- Communications with a Minor for Immoral Purposes – RCW 9.68A.090
- Harassment – RCW 9A.46
- Indecent Exposure – RCW 9A.88.010
- Sexual Exploitation of Children – RCW 9.68
- Stalking – RCW 9A.46.110
- Unlawful Imprisonment – RCW 9A.40.040
- Voyeurism – RCW 9A.44.115
- Limitations of Actions (Statute of Limitations)
- Crime Victims Rights– RCW 7.69.030
- Child Crime Victim Rights – RCW 7.69A.030
- Crime Victims Compensation – RCW 7.68, WAC 296-20-220