Police Department

Domestic Violence Support

SPD’s Domestic Violence Unit works to protect survivors and hold offenders accountable. This section explains available resources, protection orders, and how the Spokane Regional DV Team can help.

SPD Domestic Violence Unit

The Spokane Police Department Domestic Violence Unit takes an offender-focused approach to reduce and prevent domestic violence, with special attention to intimate partner violence.

Our specialized team

• Contacts suspects in jail with deterrent messaging
• Reaches out to victims to offer support and resources
• Conducts routine home visits to ensure victim safety and offender compliance

All domestic violence cases — from misdemeanor to felony — are reviewed thoroughly and referred for prosecution when appropriate.

Our Goals:

1. Protect the most vulnerable from the most dangerous offenders
2. Pursue focused deterrence, enforcement, and prosecution
3. Reduce re-victimization and prevent additional trauma
4. Decrease DV-related calls for service over time

Spokane Regional Domestic Violence Team (SRDVT)

Located at:
Family Justice Center
930 N Monroe St, Spokane, WA 99201
509.477.3656
Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

SRDVT partners include:

• Spokane Police Department
• Spokane County Sheriff’s Office
• Spokane County Prosecutor’s Office
• YWCA Legal Advocates

Together, this team investigates DV cases, prosecutes offenders, and supports victims throughout both civil and criminal legal processes.

Orders for Protection

An Order for Protection is a court-issued civil order that prohibits an abusive person from contacting, harassing, or harming you. It can:

• Order the abuser to stop violent or threatening behavior
• Prohibit contact via phone, social media, in person, or through third parties
• Provide access to essential property like your home, car, or pet

Orders cannot establish child support, alimony, or permanent custody.

Filing an Order for Protection

You will first request a Temporary Order for Protection, which may be granted the same day. A follow-up hearing is scheduled within about two weeks.

• Start the Protection Order Process
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Where to File

• Spokane County Superior Court (if minor children are involved or you're seeking exclusive residence):
  Room 300, 1116 W Broadway Ave
• Spokane County District Court (if no shared children or residence):
  Public Safety Building, 1100 W Mallon Ave (paperwork at Window 6–8)

Legal advocates at the YWCA (930 N Monroe St) can help you complete the paperwork and navigate the court process.