Who Qualifies for a Civil Sexual Assault Protection Order?
If there has been nonconsensual sexual conduct or penetration with you, your child, or a vulnerable adult, the victim qualifies for a Sexual Assault Protection Order. If you are in unsure, please feel free to call the Thurston County Clerk’s Office at (360) 709-3268 or (360) 709-3275 and speak privately with one of our Protection Order Liaisons. When should I Obtain a Sexual Assault Protection Order? You should seek a Protection Order to keep the abuser from you as soon as possible. Sexual Assault Protection Orders are routinely entered by the Prosecuting Attorney in adult and juvenile criminal cases. However, sometimes there is insufficient basis for the Prosecutor to file criminal charges. If criminal charges have not yet been filed or will not be filed by the Prosecutor (or if you were unable to obtain a Protection Order in the criminal case), a civil Sexual Assault Protection Order should be sought. Where do I go to get a Sexual Assault Protection Order? Contact the Prosecutor or P
