Pennsylvania Code (Last Updated: April 5, 2016) |
Title 231. RULES OF CIVIL PROCEDURE |
PART I. GENERAL |
Chapter 1950. ACTIONS PURSUANT TO THE PROTECTION OF VICTIMS OF SEXUAL VIOLENCE OR INTIMIDATION ACT |
Section 1955. Enforcement
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A plaintiff may file a private criminal complaint against a defendant alleging indirect criminal contempt for a violation of any provision of a protection order or agreement with the court, the Office of the District Attorney or the magisterial district judge in the jurisdiction or county where the violation occurred. However, in a county of the first class, a complaint may be filed only with the Family Division of the Court of Common Pleas or the Office of the District Attorney.
Official Note
See 42 Pa.C.S. § 62A13.