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Immediate Restraining Order (Ex Parte) and Hearing Notice

RCW 26.26.590, 26.50; CR 65 (b)

Mandatory Form (07/2017)

FL Parentage 322

Superior Court of Washington, County of

In re parentage / parenting and support:

Petitioner (person who started this case):

And Respondent/s (other party/parties):

No.

Immediate Restraining Order (Ex Parte) and Hearing Notice

(TPROTSC / ORTSC)

Clerk’s action required: 2, 13

1. This Order starts immediately and ends after the hearing listed below.

2. Hearing Notice

The court will consider extending this order and the other requests made by the protected person at a court hearing:

on: at: a.m. p.m.

at: ,

Warning! If you do not go to the hearing, the court may make orders against you without hearing your side.

3. This Order restrains (name):

Warning! You must obey this order or you may be jailed.

Violation [of sections 6-8] of this order with actual notice of its terms is a criminal offense under Chapter 26.50 RCW and will subject a violator to arrest.

Violation of any part of this order may result in financial penalties or contempt of court.

This order is enforceable in all 50 U.S. states, the District of Columbia, and U.S. territories and tribal lands (18 U.S.C. § 2265).

4. This Order protects (name/s):

and the following children, who are under 18 (if any)

Child’s name Age Child’s name Age

5. Findings

The court has reviewed the Motion for Immediate Restraining Order, supporting documents, and any other evidence considered on the record, including .

The court finds there would be irreparable harm as described in the Motion if this order is not granted.

If hearing date is more than 14 days away – There is good cause to keep this order in effect until the hearing date (which is between 14 and 28 days after this order is issued) because (describe the good cause):

Other findings:

Court orders to the Restrained Person listed in 3:

6. Do not disturb

Does not apply.

The Restrained Person must not disturb the peace of the Protected Person or of any child listed in 4.

7. Stay away

Does not apply.

The Restrained Person must not go onto the grounds of or enter the Protected Person’s home, workplace, or school, and the daycare or school of any child listed in 4.

The Restrained Person must not knowingly go or stay within feet of the Protected Person’s home, workplace, or school, or the daycare or school of any child listed in 4.

8. Do not hurt or threaten

Does not apply.

The Restrained Person must not:

• Assault, harass, stalk or molest the Protected Person or any child listed in 4; or

• Use, try to use, or threaten to use physical force against the Protected Person or children that would reasonably be expected to cause bodily injury.

9. Surrender weapons

Does not apply.

The Restrained Person must follow the Order to Surrender Weapons Issued Without Notice (form All Cases 2-030) signed by the court and filed separately.

Findings – The court finds irreparable injury could result if this order is not issued until the time for response has elapsed.

10. Protect children

must not take the children listed in 4 out of Washington state.

Until the hearing, the children listed in 4 will live with (name):

Other:

11. Bond

No bond or security is required.

must file a bond or post security. Amount: $ .

12. Other immediate orders

Does not apply.

13. To the Clerk:

Provide a copy of this order and the Law Enforcement Information Sheet to the agency listed below within one court day. The law enforcement agency must enter this order into the state’s database.

Name of law enforcement agency where the protected person lives:

Ordered.

Date

Time

Judge or Commissioner

Presented by:

Sign here

Print name (if lawyer, also list WSBA #)

Date

To the Protected Person:

Warning! You must have this order served on the Restrained Person before it can be enforced.

1. Fill out a Law Enforcement Information Sheet (form All Cases 01.0400) and give it to the clerk.

2. You must have this Order, and the paperwork you filed with the court to get this Order, personally served on the Restrained Person by someone 18 or older who is not a party to this case. (Do not serve the Law Enforcement Information Sheet on the Restrained person – it is only for law enforcement.)

3. After serving, the server fills out a Proof of Personal Service (FL All Family 101) and gives it to you. Then:

▪ File the original Proof of Personal Service with the court clerk.

▪ Give a copy of the Proof of Personal Service to the law enforcement agency listed above.

▪ Go to the hearing.

▪ Bring proposed orders to the hearing.

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What the Sealed Birth Certificate or Paternity Document Cover Sheet Is

A Sealed Birth Certificate or Paternity Document Cover Sheet is a brief, standardized page used to submit a court-sealed birth certificate, paternity finding, or related family-law record to an agency, court clerk, or third party. It identifies the sealed document, explains confidentiality status, lists the submitting party and contact information, and notes any applicable court docket numbers or redaction instructions. The cover sheet helps receiving offices process sealed records properly while preserving restricted access and ensuring chain-of-custody metadata accompanies the physical or electronic package.

Why a Proper Cover Sheet Matters

A correctly completed cover sheet reduces processing delays, clarifies confidentiality requirements, and preserves legal protections attached to sealed records. It signals handling instructions to clerks and organizations that receive the document and helps avoid inadvertent disclosure or misfiling.

Why a Proper Cover Sheet Matters

Who Typically Prepares or Receives This Cover Sheet

The cover sheet is completed by attorneys, court clerks, vital records offices, or parties authorized under a sealed order.

  • Family law attorneys preparing documents for submission to courts or agencies, ensuring compliance with sealed-order instructions.
  • Court clerks or judicial staff routing sealed records to authorized recipients per docket and access rules.
  • Vital records offices and registrars receiving requests for certified copies under sealed or restricted status.

Receiving organizations include state vital records offices, family court clerks, hospitals, or agencies that must verify sealed status before granting access.

Key Signers and Submitters

Court Clerk

A court clerk or deputy clerk signs or stamps submissions when records are transmitted under court order. The clerk's endorsement documents chain of custody and confirms the filing aligns with docket instructions and access restrictions.

Family Law Attorney

An attorney of record completes the cover sheet when forwarding sealed certificates to agencies or opposing counsel. The attorney certifies authority to access sealed records and includes case numbers, service details, and contact information for any follow-up requests.

Essential Data Elements on the Cover Sheet

Document title: Type of sealed record
Court docket: Docket or case number
Submitting party: Name and role
Contact details: Phone and email
Confidentiality: Sealed status noted
Handling notes: Restriction or redaction

Risks of an Incorrect or Incomplete Cover Sheet

Unauthorized disclosure: Civil liability
Evidence challenges: Chain-of-custody gaps
Administrative delay: Processing holds
Return to sender: Noncompliant submissions
Court sanctions: Contempt or fines
Privacy breaches: Regulatory exposure

Common Preparation Errors to Avoid

  • Omitting the court docket number, which prevents clerks from matching the cover sheet to the sealed order and slows processing.
  • Providing incomplete contact information, leaving receiving agencies unable to verify authorization or request necessary clarifications.
  • Failing to mark the document as "sealed" or to include explicit handling instructions, risking inadvertent public disclosure.
  • Attaching uncertified copies instead of certified originals or redacted versions when the order requires otherwise, which can lead to rejection.

Practical Examples of Use

Two brief scenarios illustrate how the cover sheet is used in different workflows to maintain confidentiality while enabling necessary verification.

Case Study 1

An attorney sends a sealed paternity ruling to a state registrar for issuance of a certified copy

  • The registrar requires the court docket and attorney contact for verification
  • The cover sheet ensured the registrar processed the request under sealed status without release of nonessential information and logged the request for audit purposes.

Case Study 2

A family court clerk forwards a sealed birth certificate to a hospital for benefits verification

  • The hospital requests written proof of sealed access authority
  • The cover sheet provided necessary case identifiers and contact details, allowing the hospital to grant limited review under the court order.

Step-by-Step: Completing the Cover Sheet

Follow these sequential steps to prepare a compliant cover sheet that preserves sealed status and supports efficient processing.

  • 01
    Identify document: Enter document type and filing date.
  • 02
    Add docket info: Record the court case or docket number.
  • 03
    Provide contact: Include name, phone, and email.
  • 04
    State handling: Note sealed status and access instructions.

How Submission and Routing Typically Work

A cover sheet accompanies the sealed record and directs the receiving office on verification, restricted handling, and record control steps.

  • Upload or mail: Submit paper or encrypted electronic file.
  • Clerk verification: Match docket and sealed order.
  • Access control: Restrict or redact as instructed.
  • Audit log: Record receipt and recipient details.

What a Professional Cover Sheet Includes

A professional cover sheet is concise, authoritative, and conforms to court or agency requirements so receiving staff can act without requests for clarification.

Clear title

A single-line title such as 'Sealed Birth Certificate Cover Sheet' or 'Sealed Paternity Document Cover Sheet' to signal restricted status at first glance and guide processing staff.

Case identifiers

Full court name and docket/case numbers placed prominently to enable clerks to match the submission to the sealed order and avoid misfiling.

Submitting party

Name, firm or agency, role (e.g., Attorney of Record), and a direct phone and email for verification or urgent follow-up regarding access authorization.

Document inventory

A short list of included items (e.g., certified copy, redacted exhibit A) so recipients can confirm completeness without opening sealed content unnecessarily.

Handling instructions

Explicit directions such as 'Do not release to public' or 'Provide certified copy only to authorized party' with reference to the sealing order or statutory citation where applicable.

Clerk endorsement

Space for receiving clerk signature, stamp, date, and chain-of-custody notes to document the transfer and preserve evidentiary integrity.

Digital Workflow Settings for Electronic Submission

When sending electronically, configure the workflow to preserve confidentiality and produce an audit trail that documents access and transfer events.

Field Configuration
Access control Require recipient authentication
Encryption Use TLS in transit and AES-256 at rest
Audit trail Capture signer IP, timestamps, and download events
Retention policy Set secure storage and retention rules

Technical and Integration Considerations

Electronic submission requires secure transport, recipient authentication, and an auditable history to demonstrate who accessed sealed materials.

  • Authentication: Use strong signer verification
  • Storage: Encrypted, access-controlled repository
  • Integrations: E-filing and records systems

Processing Times and Deadlines to Expect

Processing and release times vary by court and vital records office; some have expedited paths while others require formal requests and verification steps.

Initial verification:

Typically completed within a few business days, depending on docket review workload

Standard processing:

Varies by agency; many offices process sealed-document requests in 2–8 weeks

Expedited option:

Some registrars offer 24–72 hour expedited service for additional fee

Court-ordered releases:

Release only after clerk confirms compliance with the sealing order

Recordkeeping:

Receiving agencies may log access immediately upon receipt

eSignature Pricing Comparison for Cover Sheet Workflows

Comparing vendor pricing and core capabilities can inform cost decisions for recurring sealed-document workflows; signNow is listed first per vendor table conventions.

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Starting Price $8/user/mo $15/user/mo $14/user/mo $19/user/mo $15/user/mo
Free Trial 7-day free trial Varies by plan Varies by plan Varies by plan Varies by plan
Bulk Send Yes Yes Yes Yes No
Audit Trail Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
HIPAA Compliant Yes Yes Yes No No

Frequently Asked Questions and Troubleshooting

Answers to common questions about completing, submitting, and protecting sealed birth certificates and paternity documents during transfer and eSubmission.


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