An action for a protection order should be filed in the county or municipality where the petitioner resides. The petitioner may also file in:
(1) The county or municipality where an act giving rise to the petition for a protection order occurred;
(2) The county or municipality where a child to be protected by the order primarily resides;
(3) The county or municipality where the petitioner resided prior to relocating if relocation was due to the respondent's conduct; or
(4) The court nearest to the petitioner's residence or former residence under subsection (3) of this section.
[ 2021 c 215 § 9.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2021 c 215: See note following RCW 7.105.900.