Frequently Asked Questions

Immediately report the crime to police. Once a police report is made, the crime can be investigated and the prosecutor can take action. This action can include seeking a Restraining Order ("No Contact" Oder) from the court or making criminal charges. Also, Once you have reported the crime the City of Aberdeen has a victim coordinator who can help direct you to other services or assistance in the community.

Contact the Domestic Violence Victim /  Witness Coordinator at 360-537-3256. 

Contact the Domestic Violence Center of Grays Harbor at 360-538-0733

Here are some help resource links:

Domestic Violence Center of Grays Harbor

Crisis Support Network

You may call the Domestic Violence Victim / Witness Coordinator at 360-537-3256 or the Prosecutors office at 360-537-3232

The Prosecutor wants to meet with victims and witnesses to go over their statements to police and gather any other information they may have to offer. This helps clarify what remedies may be available to the victim.

Even if you don't want to press charges, please come to the appointment. The Prosecutor would still like to go over the information and hear any additional details you may have to offer. If you still do not want charges brought, you will have an opportunity to sign a "Waiver of Prosecution" form.

Please call the Prosecutor's office at 360-537-3231 or the Domestic Violence Victim / Witness Coordinator at 360-537-3256 to schedule an appointment to sign a waiver or prosecution form. It will not guarantee that charges will not be filed or pursued, but it will officially inform the court that you do not wish the case to proceed. 

If a protected party wishes for the Court to modify or rescind the no contact order, the protected party is required to appear at Court to request a hearing. The instructions and documents you need to fill out are located on the Aberdeen Municipal Court web page.  

This form lets the Court know you, the victim, are satisfied with the with the City's response, and do not want further action taken. 

You can see the complete jail roster at the Grays Harbor County's website. If you wish to be notified of when the person is being released. You can click the "Register" button to the right of the person's name and you will be notified of when they are released.