# RCW 7.105.370: RCW 7.105.370: Sealing of records—Recommendations

> Washington · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T7_C105_S370

## Section

- **Citation:** RCW 7.105.370
- **Heading:** RCW 7.105.370: Sealing of records—Recommendations
- **Jurisdiction:** Washington
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Washington Code / Title 7 / Chapter 105 / Section 370

## Text

The judicial information system committee's data dissemination committee shall develop recommendations on best practices for courts to consider for whether and when the sealing of records in protection order cases is appropriate or necessary under this chapter. The committee shall also consider methods to ensure compliance with the provisions of the federal violence against women act under 18 U.S.C. Sec. 2265(d)(3) that prohibit internet publication of filing or registration information of protection orders when such publication is likely to reveal the identity or location of the person protected by the order.

## Nearby sections

- [RCW 7.105.010 RCW 7.105.010: Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T7_C105_S010.md)
- [RCW 7.105.050 RCW 7.105.050: Jurisdiction—Domestic violence protection orders, sexual assault protection orders, stalking protection orders, and antiharassment protection orders.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T7_C105_S050.md)
- [RCW 7.105.065 RCW 7.105.065: Jurisdiction—Vulnerable adult protection orders.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T7_C105_S065.md)
- [RCW 7.105.070 RCW 7.105.070: Jurisdiction—Extreme risk protection orders.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T7_C105_S070.md)
- [RCW 7.105.075 RCW 7.105.075: Venue.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T7_C105_S075.md)
- [RCW 7.105.080 RCW 7.105.080: Personal jurisdiction over nonresidents.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T7_C105_S080.md)
- [RCW 7.105.085 RCW 7.105.085: Out-of-state child custody jurisdictional issues.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T7_C105_S085.md)
- [RCW 7.105.100 RCW 7.105.100: Filing—Types of petitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T7_C105_S100.md)
- [RCW 7.105.105 RCW 7.105.105: Filing—Provisions governing all petitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T7_C105_S105.md)
- [RCW 7.105.110 RCW 7.105.110: Filing—Provisions applicable to specified orders.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T7_C105_S110.md)
- [RCW 7.105.115 RCW 7.105.115: Forms, instructions, etc.—Duties of the administrative office of the courts—Recommendations for filing and data collection.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T7_C105_S115.md)
- [RCW 7.105.120 RCW 7.105.120: Filing—Court clerk duties.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T7_C105_S120.md)
- [RCW 7.105.150 RCW 7.105.150: Service—Methods of service.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T7_C105_S150.md)
- [RCW 7.105.155 RCW 7.105.155: Service—Completion by law enforcement officer.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T7_C105_S155.md)

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Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T7_C105_S370. Check the current official text before relying on it. Not legal advice.