(1) Any proceeding under this chapter is in addition to other civil or criminal remedies.

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(2) Nothing in this chapter shall be construed as requiring criminal charges to be filed as a condition of a protection order being issued.

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Effective date2022 c 268; 2021 c 215: See note following RCW 7.105.900.