Court

Government entity authorized to resolve legal disputes. Judges sometimes use "court" to refer to themselves in the third person, as in "the court has read the briefs."

Source: U.S. Courts

The place Petitioner goes to get the order AND the person—either a Judge or Court Commissioner—who signs the order which grants help to the Petitioner. Refers to any Municipal, District or Superior Court.

Source: Washington Courts.

Last reviewed October 2021