Domestic Violence Resources

The Kirkland Police Department has a Domestic Violence Victim Advocate to aid victims who live within Kirkland, Clyde Hill, Hunts Point, and Yarrow Point. The KPD Advocate is not confidential, meaning that if you report a crime, they have to report it to Law Enforcement as they are mandatory reporters. The KPD Advocate can refer you to a confidential, Community Based Advocate.

The Domestic Violence Victim Advocate can be reached Monday to Thursday from 6:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. by calling (425) 587-3509 or emailing sdawson@kirklandwa.gov.

The advocate can provide victims with information on the following:

• Assistance through the legal process for cases filed by the City of Kirkland
• Accompany victims to court
• Safety planning
• Domestic violence prevention and education
• Referrals to community-based programs
• Protection order guidance

11740 NE 118th St, Kirkland, WA 98034
Hours:
Monday - Friday 
8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. & 12:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Phone: (425) 587-3160
Fax: (425) 587-3161
Click here for more information

Attending a Hearing Virtually?

Please call or log in from your computer at least 10 minutes before the scheduled hearing and wait for court personnel to check you in. For court times, contact the court at the phone number above. 

Zoom Hearing by Video

1. Go to: https://zoom.us/join
   
   • To download desktop software or mobile apps, go to: https://zoom.us/download
2. Join the meeting by typing in the:
   • Meeting ID: 477 941 9397
   • Password: 174383

To appear by video, you will need to have an electronic device with internet connection. You may use a smart phone, iPad/tablet or computer with a microphone, speaker, and optional webcam. You will also need to install the free ZOOM App before the conference begins.

Zoom Hearing by Phone/Audio Only:

1. Dial: 888-475-4499 or 877-853-5257 (US toll-free)
2. Join the meeting by following the following voice prompts:

• Meeting ID: 477 941 9397
• Password: 174383

Tips:

• You will be joined to the meeting in a muted mode.
• To mute or unmute hit (star) *6
• To raise a virtual hand, hit *9

Important Tips: 

• When you join the virtual courtroom, you may be in a "waiting room" until the court clerk opens the meeting. Do not announce yourself, the clerk will obtain names of those in attendance.
• There may be several cases set on the docket at the same time. If you are represented by an attorney, talk to your attorney before the hearing date to discuss your case. 
• You should remain muted until your case is called to reduce background noise. When your case is called, unmute your device. The Judge will ask you to identify yourself, speak loudly and clearly. Follow directions from the Judge when it is your turn to speak.
• Hearings will be recorded using the court recording system. You may leave the ZOOM virtual hearing after your case has been resolved. 

Once you have decided that a Domestic Violence Protection Order is right for your situation, you can reach out to the King County Protection Order Advocates. Their team can help walk you through the process of obtaining an order.

Protection Order Advocacy Program

• Seattle (and North King County)

Call: (206) 477-1103
Email: paopoapsea@kingcounty.gov

• Kent (South King County)

Call: (206) 477-3758
Email: paopoapmrjc@kingcounty.gov

Click here to get more information about the location closest to you. 

If you feel an immediate threat to your safety, call 911.

If you don’t feel an immediate threat to your safety and wish to report a No Contact Order or Protection Order violation that occurred within Kirkland City limits, please call the non-emergency police line at (425) 577-5656.

It’s important to have a safety plan in place so you know how you would protect yourself if an incident occurred. A safety plan is a personalized, practical, interactive safety plan to improve your safety while experiencing abuse, preparing to leave an abusive situation, or after you leave. 

KEEP IN MIND:

• Once you complete your safety plan, be sure to keep it in an accessible but secure location. You should also consider giving a copy of your safety plan to someone that you trust.
• If you don't feel safe keeping the printed safety plan or emergency contact card with you, then you can still use the safety tips. Try to memorize at least one phone number of someone you can call any time.
• You know your situation better than anyone else; trust your judgment and weigh your options before taking any steps.

If you’d like to speak to a confidential advocate to discuss safety planning, call 1.800.799.SAFE. 

For a full list of resources, please visit the King County Domestic Violence, Stalking, Sexual Assault, and Human Trafficking Guide for Survivors, also accessible by scanning this QR code: 

King County Prosecutor's Victim Advocates work with victims for felony DV cases. To get information on your felony case, or to get support from an advocate, contact:

Office hours:
Monday - Friday 
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Phone: 206-477-3743
Fax: 206-205-6104

DVHopeline is a free, safe, and confidential domestic violence advocacy helpline for any person, from any community, of any age, gender, or ability. You can call the DVHopeline in any language and they will provide an interpreter. Call 206-737-0242. 

Peace in the Home Helpline is a 24/7 hotline which connects survivors to an advocate who speaks their language with one call. Call 888-847-7705.

LifeWire is a leading provider of safety, stability, and healing for survivors of domestic violence in Washington State. Call 1-800-827-8840.

YWCA works to increase wellness and safety in the community through Health & Safety programs. They are on a mission to connect low-income women and men to accessible health care resources. Call 425-226-1266.

Salvation Army DV Programs helps all gender individuals and families surviving domestic violence. Their services are unified under a single mission: To address domestic violence through programs that promote safety, healing, and empowerment, with the autonomy of each person as a core value. Call 206-447-9947.

ReWa provides social services, advocacy, and family law legal services. ReWA has empowered thousands of women to recover from violence and live healthy lives that are full of possibility. Call 206-721-0243

Consejo offers holistic mental health and wellness services. Get support today for substance use, domestic violence, & more. Call 206-461-4880.

API Chaya provides free, confidential, and language-accessible wraparound services for survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking. Call 206-325-0325

Jewish Family Service works with survivors of domestic violence, specifically intimate partner violence. Call 206-461-3240.

NW Justice Project  provides free legal assistance to address fundamental human needs such as housing, family safety, income security, health care, education, and more. Call 253-856-5140. 

Call NORCOM Non-Emergency at 425-577-5700.

RCW 7.69.030: Rights of victims, survivors, and witnesses

RCW 7.69A.030: Rights of child victims and witnesses

RCW 7.69.032: Right to make statement before post sentence release of offender

RCW 59.18.575: Victim protection Notice to landlord Termination of rental agreement Procedures

RCW 49.76.030: Domestic violence leave - Victims and family members

It is the Judge’s decision whether to impose a domestic violence no-contact order. It is important to remember that the order is against the defendant, and it is their responsibility to abide by it. If the defendant engages in any communication in violation of the order, even if the defendant did not initiate the communication, they face additional criminal charges. Prior to arraigning domestic violence defendants, the domestic violence advocate will attempt to contact victims to understand how they feel about a NCO and if they need family modifications to the NCO.

If you are the victim of a court case and would like to modify or terminate the existing No-Contact Order (NCO), you may file a Motion to Modify or Terminate with the Court. Please note that this does not happen on the same day. Your NCO modification will be reviewed by the Judge who has the discretion to schedule your court date. When your court date is scheduled you and the defendant will need to appear in person at court.

It’s mandatory that a police officer responding to a domestic violence incident complete a police report whether an arrest occurs. The Kirkland Prosecutor’s Office will review the police report to determine whether to file charges. If charges are filed, only the prosecutor has the authority to ask the court to dismiss the charges. A judge must approve the prosecutor’s request to dismiss a case. The victim is a witness to the city and has no authority to drop charges. In many cases, the city will prosecute a case even if the victim refuses to testify. The Kirkland Prosecutor’s Office may choose not to file charges.

The WA law requires a police officer responding to an incident of domestic violence to make an arrest if the officer has probable cause to believe that an assault or other serious domestic violence offense was committed within the previous four hours.

If the officer determines that family or household members have assaulted each other, the officer will arrest the person they believe to be the primary aggressor. State law also requires mandatory arrest for violations of no-contact orders and protection orders. Even invited contact.

A person arrested for a domestic violence offense will usually be held in jail until they appear before a judge, usually the following day. The court may require a defendant charged with domestic violence to sign a no-contact order as a condition of release from jail

Arraignment – The first hearing where the defendant appears before the Judge. Usually occurs within 48 hours of an arrest. The defendant is told the charges they are facing, the defendant pleads guilty or not guilty, and bail and bond conditions are set.

Pretrial(s) – The hearing that occurs after a person is charged with a crime but before a trial or sentencing of the crime. If a plea deal is offered by the City and accepted by the defendant, there will not be any additional pretrials. If the defendant doesn’t accept a plea deal, then case will be continued and another pretrial will take place, repeating the process until a plea deal is accepted or the case moved to a Readiness Hearing.

Readiness Hearing – The hearing that determines if a case will be confirmed for trial. If the City and defense are ready to proceed then the date of trial will be set.

Jury Trial – The City and the defense attorney present the case to a jury who decides if the defendant is guilty or not guilty.

Sentencing – The hearing where the Judge determines the penalty for the defendant who was either found guilty or plead guilty.