26.60.060 – Domestic partnerships created by subdivisions of the state.
RCW 26.60.060 Domestic partnerships created by subdivisions of the state. (1)(a) A domestic partnership created by a subdivision of the state is not a state registered domestic partnership for the purposes of a state registered domestic partnership under this chapter. Those persons desiring to become state registered domestic partners under this chapter must register pursuant […]
26.55.901 – Relation to electronic signatures in global and national commerce act.
RCW 26.55.901 Relation to electronic signatures in global and national commerce act. This chapter modifies, limits, or supersedes the electronic signatures in global and national commerce act, 15 U.S.C. Sec. 7001 et seq., but does not modify, limit, or supersede Section 101(c) of that act, 15 U.S.C. Sec. 7001(c), or authorize electronic delivery of any […]
26.55.902 – Applicability.
RCW 26.55.902 Applicability. This chapter applies to a Canadian domestic violence protection order issued before, on, or after January 1, 2020, and to a continuing action for enforcement of a Canadian domestic violence protection order commenced before, on, or after January 1, 2020. A request for enforcement of a Canadian domestic violence protection order made […]
26.55.903 – Effective date—2019 c 263 §§ 901-915, 1001, and 1002.
RCW 26.55.903 Effective date—2019 c 263 §§ 901-915, 1001, and 1002. Sections 901 through 915, 1001, and 1002 of this act take effect January 1, 2020. [ 2019 c 263 § 1003.]
26.60.010 – Finding.
RCW 26.60.010 Finding. Many Washingtonians are in intimate, committed, and exclusive relationships with another person to whom they are not legally married. These relationships are important to the individuals involved and their families; they also benefit the public by providing a private source of mutual support for the financial, physical, and emotional health of those […]
26.60.015 – Intent.
RCW 26.60.015 Intent. It is the intent of the legislature that for all purposes under state law, state registered domestic partners shall be treated the same as married spouses. Any privilege, immunity, right, benefit, or responsibility granted or imposed by statute, administrative or court rule, policy, common law or any other law to an individual […]
26.55.005 – Short title.
RCW 26.55.005 Short title. This chapter may be cited as the uniform recognition and enforcement of Canadian domestic violence protection orders act. [ 2019 c 263 § 901.]
26.55.010 – Definitions.
RCW 26.55.010 Definitions. The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise. (1) “Canadian domestic violence protection order” means a judgment or part of a judgment or order issued in a civil proceeding by a court of Canada under law of the issuing jurisdiction which relates to domestic violence. […]
26.55.015 – Enforceability—Evidence—Extent—Filing not required.
RCW 26.55.015 Enforceability—Evidence—Extent—Filing not required. (1) A Canadian domestic violence protection order that identifies both a protected individual and a respondent and appears valid on its face is prima facie evidence of its enforceability under chapter 215, Laws of 2021. (2) A Canadian domestic violence protection order is enforceable only to the extent it prohibits […]
26.55.020 – Enforcement of Canadian domestic violence protection order by law enforcement officer.
RCW 26.55.020 Enforcement of Canadian domestic violence protection order by law enforcement officer. (1) If a law enforcement officer determines under subsection (2) or (3) of this section that there is probable cause to believe a Canadian domestic violence protection order exists and that one or more of the provisions of the order identified in […]