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MELISSA M. RHINE,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OP COMMON PLEAS OP
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PROTECTION PROM ABUSE
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CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
97-1015 CIVIL TERM
NATHAN J. BURCHFIELD,
Defendant
IN REI PETITION FOR INDIRECT CRIMINAL CONTEMPT &
PETITION FOR REVOCATION OP PROBATION
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this 22nd day of September, 1997, the
defendant having appeared in open eourt and admitting that he is
in indirect criminal cont8mpt of the within protective order, he
is thus adjudged, and his probation heretofore imposed is
revoked. Sentence in both matters, jointly and severally, to
run concurrent one with the other, is that the defendant pay the
costs of prosecution and undergo imprisonment in the Cumberland
County Prison for a period of not less than five days nor more
than six months. The defendant to be paroled effective
Wednesday, September 24, 1997, on condition that he abide by the
instructions and directions of his parole officer, that he be
and remain in good behavior, that he abide strictly by the terms
and conditions of the protective order heretofore issued, and
that he enter into and successfully complete the White Deer Run
Inpatient Treatment Program and participate in any recommended
follow-up treatment.
By the Court,
William I. Gabig, Esquire
Assistant District Attorney
Probation Office
Sheriff CCP Ibg
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lliam Braught, Esquire
Assistant Public Defender
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MELISSA M. RHINE,
Plaintiff,
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
: NO. 97-1015 CIVIL TERM
NATHAN J. BURCHFIELD,
Defendant
CHARGE: INDIRECT CRIMINAL CONTEMPT
COMMONWEALTH'S PETITION FOR HEARING ON CHARGES
OF INDIRECT CRIMINAL CONTEMPT
William I. Gabig, Senior Assistant District Attorney of Cumberland County,
Pennsylvania, brings thc following Petition for a hearing on charges ofIndirect Criminal
Contempt:
I. A Protection from Abuse Order was issued by the Court. A true and correct copy of
the Order is attached.
2. The defcndant's violation of this Order is avcrrcd in the attached criminal complaint.
3. The victim requests thc filing of an Indircct Criminal Contempt Charge upon
information received.
4. The District Attorney's Officc approves thc filing of this criminal complaint.
5. The Commonwcalth is requesting a hearing on the charges of Indirect Crirninal
Contempt pursuant to 23 Pa. C.S.A. 9 6114.
6. The plaintiff and/or thc defendant may seek modification of the Order based on the
filing of this petition as the Court deems appropriate following the trial in addition to any other
sentence. 23 Pat C.S.A. 9 6114.
WHEREFORE, the Commonwcalth rcqucsts the dcfendant be commanded to appear
before the Court on the charge ofIndirect Criminal Contcmpt.
Respectfully submitted,
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Senior Assistant District Attorney
{Continuation oC 2.1
DeCendant Name: Nathan J. BUROIFIEID
POLICE
CRIMINAL COMPLAINT
Docket Number:
all oCwhich were against the peace and dignity oC the Commonwealth oC Pennsylvania and contrary to the Act
oC Assembly, or in violation of ,. 6113 of tho DR 1
(Sect1on) (Sub-Sect1on) (PA Statute) (counts)
2. of tho
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3. of tho
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4. of tho
(Sect1on) (Sub-Sect1on) (PA Statute) (counts)
3. I ask that a warrant of arrest or a summons be issued and that the defendant be required to answer the charges
I have made. (In order for a warrant of arrest to imme, the attached aflidavit of probable cause must be completed
and sworn to before the issuing authorit;y.
4. I verify that the facts set forth in this complaint are true and correct to the best of my knowledge or infonnation
and belief. This verification is made subject to the penalties of Section 4904 of the Crimes Code(l8 PAt C.S.
B 4904) relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
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AND NOW, on this date , 19 , I certify the compIalnt has been properly
completed and verified. An alfidaVlt oC probable cause must be completea' in order for a warrant to issue.
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Melissa M. Rhine,
Plaint.i ff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
v.
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 97-1015 CIVIL TERM
Nathan J. Burchfield,
De fendan I.
PROTECTION FROM ABUSE
AND CUSTODY
ORDER FOR CONTINUANCE
AND NOW, this
7' day of March, 1997, upon consideration of
this attached Motion for Continuance, the hearing scheduled for March
6, 1997, is hereby continued general [y.
This Order is entered without. prejudice t.o eit.her party to
request a hearing.
The Temporary Protect.ion Order shall remain in effect. for onn
year or unt.il modified or t.erminat.ed by t.he court..
The Cumberland Count.y Sheriff's Department shall att.empt t.o make
service at the plaintiff's request and wit.hoGt pre-payment. of fees,
but. service may be accomplished under any applicable Rule of Civil
Procedure.
Cert.ified copies of this Order for Continuance will be
provided to the Carlisle and Pennsylvania St.at.e Police Depart.ment.s by
t.he plaintiff's at.t.orney.
By t.he Court,
Juan Carey
At.t.orney for Plaint.iff
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purpose of facilitating custody arrallgements.
The defendant is enjoined from harassing and stalking the
plaintiff and from harassing the plaintiff's relatives.
The defendant is enjoined from entering the plaintiff's
place of employment, the home of the chi Id cllre provider, or any
other day care facility of the minor child.
The defendant is enjoined from removing, damaging,
destroying or sel ling any property owned solely by the plaintiff.
A violat ion of this Order may subject the defendant to: i)
arrest under 23 Pa.e.s. g6113; ii) a private criminal complaint
under 23 Pa.e.s. g6113.1; iii) a charge of indirect criminal
contempt under 23 Pa.C.S. g6114, punishable by imprisonment up to
six months and a fine of $100.00-$1,000.00; and iv) civil
contempt under 23 Pa.e.s. g6114. I. Resumption of co-residence on
the parl of the plailltiff and defendant shall nol nullify the
provisions of the court order.
This Order shall remain in effect unr i I modi fied or
lerminated by the Court and can be extended beyond its original
expi rat ion date if the Court finds that the defendant has
committed another act of abuse or has engaged in a pattern or
practice that indicates continued risk of harm to the plaintiff.
Temporary custody of Cayla M. Burchfield is hereby awarded
to the plaintiff. Melissa M. Rhine.
,\ hearing shall be held on this matter on the
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Melissa M. Rhine,
Plaint iff
I N THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS 01'
CUMIlERLAND ('oUNTI'. PENr-:SYLVAN I A
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NO. '1"-
('1\'11. TERM
Nathan J. Burchfield.
Defendant
PROTECT lOr-: FIW~I ABUSE
AND CUSTODY
NOTICE
You have been sued in court. I f you wish to defend ngainst the
clnims set forth in the following pages, you mllst take act ion prompt I)'
after this Petition. Order nnd :\otice arc sc'n'ed. hyappenring
personlllly or by attorney at the hl'arin~ sdll'duled hy the Court and
present ing to the Court your defensc's or objecl ions to the clnims set
forth a,"ainst you. You arc warned that if you fail to do so the Court
mllY proceed wi thout you. and 11 judgment may hl' entered against you by
the Ccourt without furlher notice for any money claimed in the Petition
or for any other clllimor relief requested hy the plaintiff. You may
Illse money or property or othc'r rights important to you.
!"imL AND CQ:nS
II the case goes to hearing nnd the jUdge grants a Protection
Order, a surcharge of $25.00 will be assessed against you. You omy
also be required to pay nltorney fees to Lel'al Sen'ices, Inc. for
their representation of the plaintiff.
You should take this paper to your lawyer at once.
have a lawyer or cannot afford one, go to or telephone
forth below to find out where you can get legal help.
If you do not
the office set
COURT ADMINISTRATOR, 4th FLOOR
CUMBERLAND COUNTY COURTHOUSE
CARI.I SI.E, PENNSYLVAN I A 17013
TELEPHONE NUMBER: (71~) 240-6200
AMERICANS WI'I'II DISAIIILlT-LES..N:T P.LI9,!Q
The Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County is required by law
to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. For
information about accessihle faci I it ies and reasonable accommodations
availnhle to disabled individuals having husiness hefore the court.
please contllct our officl'. All IIrrangements must be made at least 72
hours prior to llny hearing or business before the court. You must
attend the scheduled conference or hearing.
pounded on the plaintirr's bedroom window and rront door.
Pearing ror her sarety, the plaintirr asked the derendant to
leave and cal led the police who arrested the derendant. The
nexl morning, the derendant threatened the plainlirr stating
that she had better gel some kind on protection against him,
causing the plaintirr to rear ror her sarety.
b. On or aboul the summer or 1996, the derendanl
repeatedly harassed the plainlirr by bealing on her bedroom
window and telephoning her. The derendanl rollowed the
plainlirr, without proper authorization, to her place or
employment. There, the derendanl harassed the plaintirr in
ways including hitt ing her with change which he threw at
her. The plainlirr contacted the police and harassment
charges were broughl against the derendant.
c. On or ahout April 20, 1996, the derendant pulled the
plainlirr's hair causillg her to rear rurther abuse and leave
the residence. A rew days later when she returned lo the
residence, she round that the derendant had smashed their
child's hassinet and humidifier and burned several boxes or
thei r chi Id's clothing.
cl. On or about Septemher 5, 1'195. the derendant became
angry, grabbed the cat rrom the plaintirr's lap and threw it
against the wall. Then. the der..,ndllnt punched the
plainlirr, who was npproximnt..,ly six "mnths pregnant. in the
hnek or th.., head and slapped his llIother ror trying to stop
him.
e. Sincc on or about 1995, the defendant hns abused the
plaintiff in ways including, but not limited to: rcpentedly
thrcatening, harassing, and punching the plaintiff, slapping
/lnd shoving her, and pulling her hair. On one occasion, the
defendant threw thc plaint iff, who was pregnant, to the
ground and draggcd her by the hnir up thrcc stairs into the
house causing several bruises on her body. The dcfendant
has threatcned to commit suicide on several occnsions.
causing the plaintiff to fcar for her safcty.
6. The plaintiff desires that the defendant be prohibited from
having any direct or indirect contact with the plaintiff including,
hut not limited to, telephone and written communications, except for
the limited purpose of facilitating custody arrangements.
7 The plaintiff desires thnt the defendant be enjoined from
harassing and stalking the plaint iff. and from harassing the
plaintiff's relatives.
8. The plaintiff desires that the dcfcndant he restrained from
entering her place of employment, the home of the chi lei care pro\'idel.
or any other day care faci I i ty of the minor chi Id.
9. The plaintiff desires that the defendant be enjoined fr\lm
removing, damaging, destroying or sel ling any property owncd solely hy
the plaintiff.
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10, The apnrtment which the plaintiff is asking the Court to
order the defendant to stay away from is not owned or rented in thc
defendant's nam".
custody or visitut ion rights with respect to the chi Id.
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17. The best intcrests und permanent welfare of the minor chi Id
will bc met if custody is temporarily grunted to the plaintiff pending
a hcaring in this matter for reasons including:
a. The plaintiff is a responsible parent who can best take
care of the minor child and who has provided for the
emotional and physical necds of the chi Id since her birth.
b. The defendant has shown by his abuse of the plaintiff
that hc is not an appropriate role model for the minor
ch i Id.
WHEREFORE. pursuant to the provisions of the "Protection from
Ahuse Act" of Octoher ~, 1976, 2.1 Pa.C.S. y 6101 !Lt s.c_q.. as amendecl.
the plaint i ff prays this Honorable Court to grant the followin!,
re Ii er:
A. Grant a Temporary Order pursuant to the "Protection
from Abuse Act:"
1. Ordering the defendant to refrain from abusing the
plaintiff and placing her in fear of ahuse.
2. Ordering the defendunt to refrain from having any
direct or indirect contact with the plaintiff, but not
limited to, telephone and written communications,
except to faci I i tate custody arrangement~.
.1. Ordering the defendant to refrain from harassinl'
and ~talking the pldintiff and from harassing the
plaintiff's relatives.
4, Prohibiting the defendant from entering the
plllint iff's place of employment. the home of the chi Id
care provider. or any other day cure faci I ity of the
minor chi Id.
5. Prohibiting the defendant from removing, damaging.
destroying or selling property jointly owned solely by
the pia i n t iff.
6. Ordering the defendullt to stay away from the
plaintiff's residence located at 255 Plaza Drive.
Ooi I ing Springs. Cumherland County, Pennsylvania, which
the part ies have never shured. and any other residence
the pluint i ff may establish. except for the I imi ted
purpose of transferring custody or the parlie~' child.
TIll' defendant shall relllain in his vehicle at all times
during the transfer or custody.
7. Granting temporary custody of the minor chi Id to
the pia i n tiff .
O. Schedule a hearing in accordance with the provisions or
the "Protection from Abuse Act," and. after such hearing.
enter an order to he in erfect for a period of one year:
I. Ordering the defendant to rerrain from abusing the
plaintiff or placing her in fear of abuse.
2. Ordering the defendant to refrain from having any
direl't or indirect contact with the plaintiff. but not
limited to. telephone and written communications.
except to fac i I i tate custody arrangements.
J. ordering lhe defendant to refrain from harassing
and stalking the plaintiff and from harassing the
plaintiff's relatives.
4. Prohibiting the defendant from entering the
plaint i ff' s place of employment, the home of the chi Id
care provider, or any other day care facility of the
minor chi Id.
5. Prohibiting the defendant from removing, damaging,
destroying or sell ing property jointly owned solely by
the plaintiff.
6. Ordering the defendant to stay away from the
plainti ff's residence locllted at 255 Plaza Drive.
Boiling Springs, Cumberland County, Pennsylvllnia. whiLh
the parties have never shared, and any other residence
t he p 1/1 i n t iff ma yes t 11 b lis h. ex c e p t for t he I i m i t e d
purpose of transferring custody of the parties'
children, The defendant shall remain in his vehicle at
all times during the transfer of custody.
7. Ordering the defendant to pay $250.00 to reimburse
one of I.egal Services, Inc.'s funding sources for the
cost of I itigating this cllse.
The plaintiff further asks that this Petition be filed and served
wi thout payment of fees /lnd costs by the plaint i ff, pending a further
order at the hearing. /lnd that II certified copies of this Petition /lnd
order be dclivered to the Pennsylvanill State lInd the Carlisle Police
Depllrtmenls which have jurisdiction to enforce this Order.
The plaintiff prays for such other relief as may be just and
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: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: NO. 97-1015 CIVIL TERM
NATHAN J. BURCHFIELD,
Defendant
: CHARGE: INDIRECT CRIMINAL CONTEMPT
COMMONWEALTH'S PETITION FOR HEARING ON CHARGES
OF INDIRECT CRIMINAL CONTEMPT
William I. Gabig, Senior Assistant District Attomey of Cumberland County,
Pennsylvania, brings the following Petition for a hearing on charges oflndirect Criminal
Contempt:
I. A Tcmporary Protection from Abusc Order was issued by the Court. A true and
correct copy of the Order is attached.
2. The defendant's violation of this Order is averred in the attached criminal complaint.
3. The victim requests the filing of an Indirect Criminal Contempt Charge upon
information received.
4. The District Attorney's Office approves the filing of this criminal complaint.
5. The Commonwealth is requesting a hearing on the charges oflndirect Criminal
Contempt pursuant to 23 Pa. C.S.A. 96114.
6. The plaintitT and/or the dcfendant may seck modification of the Order based on the
filing of this petition as the Court decms appropriate following the trial in addition to any other
sentence. 23 Pa. C.S.A. 96114.
WHEREFORE, the Commonwealth rcqucsts thc defendant be commanded to appear
before the Court on the charge of Indirect Criminal Contempt.
Rcspcctfully submitted,
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William I. Gabi!?
Senior Assistant District Attorney
(Continuation of2.)
Defendant Name: Nathan J. BUROIFlEUJ
POLICE
CRIMINAL COMPLAINT
Docket Number:
all of which were against the peace and dignity of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and contrary to the Act
of Assembly, or in violation of 1. 6113 of the DR 1
(Section) (Sub-Section) (PA SlOtute) tcounts)
2. of the
(Section) (Sub-Section) (PA SlOtute) (counts)
3. of the
(Section) (Sub'Sectlon) (PA Statute) (counts)
4. of the
(Section) (Sub-Section) (PA Statute) (counts)
3, I ask that a warrant of arrest or a summons be issued and that the defendant be required to answer the charges
I have made. (In order for a WIll'tIUlt of arrest to issue, the attached affidavit of probable cause must be completed
and sworn to before the issuing authority_
4. I verify that the facts set forth in this complaint are true and correct to the best of my knowledge or information
and belieC, This verification is made subject to the penalties of Section 4904 of the Crimes Code(l8 PA. C,S.
B 4904) relati~~~SW/o~n;alsificatiOn to aut,h::~; -TiP L I
I ~_nt)
AND NOW, on this date . 19 , I certify the complaint has been properly
completed and verified. An afhdavlt 01 probable cause must be completed in order for a warrant to issue,
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poundcd on thc plaintiff's bcdroom window and front door.
Fcaring for her safcty, the plaint i ff IIskcd the defcndant to
Icave and callcd thc police who arrested the defendant. The
next morning, the dcfendant thrcatcned the plaintiff stating
that she had bctter get some kind on protection against him.
causing thc plaintiff to fear for hcr safety.
b. On or about the summer of 1996, the defcndant
repeatedly harassed the plaintiff by beating on hcr bedroom
window and telcphoning her. The defendant followcd the
plaintiff, without proper authorization, to her place of
cmployment. Thcre, thc dcfendant harasscd the plaintiff in
ways including hitting her with change which hc threw at
hcr. The plaint iff contacted the pol ice and harassment
charges were brought against the defendant.
c. On or about Apri I 20. ICJ9/i. the defendant pulled the
plaint iff's hair causing her to fear furthcr abuse and leave
the residence. A few days later whcn she rcturned to the
residence, she found that the defendant had smashed their
child's bassinct and humidifier and burncd scvcral boxes of
t hc i r chi I d's c lot h i ng .
d. On or about September 5, 1995, the defendant bccamc
angry, grabbed the cat from the plaintiff's lap and threw it
aga i ns t the wa II. Thcn. t he de fendan t punched t hc
plaintiff, who was IIpproximlltely six months pregnant, in thc
back of the head and slapped his nmther for trying to stop
him.
e. Sillce on or about 1995, the defendant has abused the
plaintiff in ways including, but not limited to: repeatedly
threatening, harassing, and punching the plaintiff, slapping
and shoving her, and pulling her hair. On one occasion, the
defendant threw the plaintiff, who was pregnant, to the
ground and dragged her by the hair up three stairs into the
house causing several bruises on her body. The defendant
has threatened to commit suicide on several occasions,
causing the plaintiff to fear for her safety.
6. The plaintiff desires that thc dcfendant bc prohibited from
having any dirc~t or indirect contact with thc plaintiff including,
hut not limitcd to, telephone IIndwritten communications. cxcept for
the limited purpose of facilitating custody arrangements.
7 The plaintiff desires that the defendant be enjoined from
harassing and stalking the plaintiff, and from harassing thr
plninl iff's rclat ives.
8. The plaintiff desires that the defendant be restrllined from
entering her place of employment, the home of the child ~are provider.
or allY other day ~are facility of the minor ~hild.
9. The plaintiff desires that the defendant be enjoined from
rcmoving, damllging, destroying or selling any propcrty owned solcly by
the p I a i n t i f r.
n. EXCLUSIVE POSSESSION
10. The apllrtmcnt which the plaintiff is asking the Court to
order thc dcfendllnt to stay away from is not owned or rcnted in the
defendant's 1Il1me,
custody or visitation rights with respect to the chi Id.
17. The best interests and permanent welfare of the minor child
will be met if custody is temporarily granted to the plaintiff pending
a hearing in this matter for reasons including:
a. The plaintiff is a responsible parent who can best take
care of the minor child and who has provided for the
emotional and physical needs of the chi Id since her birth.
b. The defendant has shown by his abuse of the plaintiff
that he is not an appropriate role model for the minor
ch II d.
WHEREfORE, pursuant to the provisions of the "Protection from
Ahu,;e Act" llf October ", 1976,23 Pa,C.S. ~ 6101 et. ~., a~ amended.
the plaintiff prays this Honorable Court to grant the following
rei i ~ f :
A. Grant a Temporary Order pursuant to the "Protection
from Abuse Act:"
1. Ordering the defendant to refrain from abusing the
plaintiff and placing her in fcar of abuse.
2. Ordering the defendant to refrain from having any
d:rect or indirect contact with the plaintiff, but not
limited to, telephone and written communications,
except to facilitate custody arrangements.
3. Ordering the defendant to refrain from harassing
and stalking the plaintiff and from harassing the
plaintiff's relatives.
4. Prohibiting the defendant from entering the
plnintiff's place of employment. the home of the child
care provider, or any other day care facility of the
minor child.
5. Prohibiting the defendant from removing, damaging.
destroying or selling property jointly owned solely by
the plaintiff.
6. Ordering the defendant to stay away from the
plnintiff's residencc located at 255 Plaza Drive,
Boiling Springs, Cumberland County. Pennsylvania, which
the parties have nevcr shared. nnd any other residencc
the plaint i ff may establ ish, except for the I imi ted
purpose of transferring custody of thc parties' child.
The defendant shall remain in his vehicle at all times
during the transfer of custody.
7. Granting temporary custody of the minor child to
the plaint i ff.
B. Schedule a hearing in accordance with the provisions of
the .Protection from Abuse Act,. and. after such hearing,
cnter an order to be in effect for a period of one year:
I. Ordcring the defendant to refrain from abusing the
plaintiff or placing her in fear of abuse.
2. Ordering the defendant to refrain from haVing any
direct or indirect contact with the plaintiff, but n01
limited to, telephone and written communications,
except to facilitate custody arrangements.
3. Ordering the defendant to refrain from harassing
and stalking the plaintiff and from harassing the
plaintiff's relatives.
4. Prohibiting the defendant from cntcring the
plaintiff's place of employment, thc home of the child
care provider, or any other day care facility of the
minor child.
5. Prohibiting the defendant from removing, damaging,
destroying or selling property jointly owned solely by
the plaintiff.
6. Ordering the defendant to stay away from the
plaintiff's residence locatcd at 255 Plaza Drive,
Boil ing Springs, Cumbcrland County, Pcnnsylvania. which
the parties have ncver shared, and any othcr residence
the plaintiff may establish. except fur the limited
purpose of transferring custody of the parties'
children. The defcndant shal I rcmain in his vehicle at
all times during the transfer of custody.
7. Ordering the defendant tu pay $250.00 to reimburse
one of ~egal Services, Inc. 's funding sources for the
cost of litigating this case.
The plaintiff further asks that this petition be filed and served
without payment of fees and costs by the plaintiff, pending a further
order at the hearing. and that a certified copies of this Petition and
Order be delivered to the Pennsylvania State and the Carlisle Police
Departments which have jurisdiction to enforce this Order.
The plaintiff prays for such other relief as may be just and
Melissa M. Rhine,
Plainti ff
IN TilE COURT OF COMMON PI,EAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
NO. 97-1015 CIVIL TERM
Nathan J. Burchfield,
Defendant
PROTECTION FROM ABUSE
AND CUSTODY
ORDER FOR CONTINUANCE
AND NOW, this
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day of March, 1997, upon consideration of
this attached Motion for Continuance, the hearing scheduled for March
6, 1997, is hereby continued generally.
This Order is entered without prejudice to either party to
request a hearing.
The Temporary Protection Order shall remain in effect for one
year or until modified or terminated by the court.
The Cumberland County Sheriff's Department shall attempt to make
service at the plaintiff's request and without pre-payment of fees,
but service may he accomplished under any applicable Rule of Civil
Procedure.
Certified copies of this Order for Continuance will be
provided to the Carl islc and Pennsylvania State Police Departments by
the plaintiff's attorney.
By the Court,
Joan Carey
Attorney for Plaintiff
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Nathan J. Burchfield
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remain in effect for one year or until modified or terminated by the
court after notice and hearing.
6. Certified copies of the Order for Continuance will be
delivered to the Carlisle and Pennsylvania State Departments by the
attorney for the plaintiff.
WHEREFORE, the plaintiff requests that the Court grant this
Motion and continue this matter generally, and that the Temporary
Protection Order remain in effect until further Order of Court.
Respectfully submitted,
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LEGAL SERVICES, INC.
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BURCIIFl ELD NATHAtl J
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s'r~VE WHISTLER , Sherlff or Deputy Sheriff of
CUMBERLAND County. Pennsylvania, who being duly sworn according
to law. says. the withln PROTECTION FROM A8USE was served
upon BURCII. J ~;LD NATHAN J
defendant. at 1720:00 HOURS, on the 26th day of February
the
1997 at
10:; LJUARRY IIILL ROAD
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C""nty, I'e>nnsy I vania. by hand; ng to NATHAN J. BURCHFIELD
a true and attested copy of the I'IWn:CTrUtl FRUM AHIl:?~:
t'Jgether wlth TI':MPllIlARY 1'1l0n;cTIUN IJRDI::R
and at the> sume t\mE' dlrectlng H1>e. attE'ntlon to the contents lhe>reof.
Sh':'l'iff's Costs:
Docket. tng
Service
Affidavlt
Surcharge
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thlS '7 ~ day of '-,J~
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~elissa M. Rhine,
Pia i nt i ff
IN TilE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
v.
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVAN[A
NO. 97- k'/..5 CIVIL TERM
Nathan J. Burchfield,
Defendant
PROTECTION FROM ABUSE
AND CUSTODY
AND NOW, this
TEMPORARY PROTECTION ORPER
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'1" day of February, 1997, Upon
presentation and consideration of the within Petition, and Upon
finding that the plaintiff, Melissa M. Rhine, now residing at 255
Plaza Drive, DOiling Springs, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, is
in immediate and present danger of abuse from the defendant,
Nathan J. Burchfield, the following Temporary Order is entered.
of birth: 10-30-71) now residing at [85 Quarry Hill Road,
The defendant, Nathan J, Burchfield, (SSN: unknown and date
Shippensburg, Cumberland County, PennsYlvania, is hereby enjoined
from Physically abusing the plaintiff, Melissa M. Rhine, or from
placing her in fear of abuse,
The defendant is ordered to stay away from the plaintiff's
residence located at 255 Plaza Drive, Boiling Springs, Cumberland
County, PennsYlvania, 8 residence which is not owned or leased by
the defendant, and from any other residence the plaintiff may
of the parties' child. The defendant shall remain in his vehicle
establish, except for the J imited purpose of transferring custody
at all times during the transfer of custody.
The defendant is ordered to refrain from having any direct
or indirect contact with the plaintiff, but not I imited to,
telephone and written communications. except for the limited
poundcd on the plaintiff's bedroom window and front door.
Fearing for her safety, the plaintiff asked the dcfendant to
leave and called the police who arrested the defendant. The
next morning, the defcndant threatened the plnintiff stating
that she had better get some kind on protcction against him,
causing the plaintiff lo fcar for her safety.
b. On or about thc summer of 1996, the defendant
repeatedly harassed thc plaintiff by beating on her bedroom
window and telephoning her. The defendant followed the
plaintiff, without proper authorization, to her place of
employment. There, the defendant harassed the plaintiff in
ways including hitting her with change which he threw at
her. The plaintiff contacted the police and harassment
charges were broughl against the defendant.
c. On or about Apri I 20, 1996, the defendanl pulled the
plaintiff's hair causing her to fear further abuse and leave
the residence. A few days later when she rcturned to the
residence, she found that thc defendant had smashed their
child's bassinet and humidifier and burned sevcral boxes of
their child's clothing.
d. On or about September 5, 1995, the defendant became
angry, grabbed the cat from the plaintiff's lap and threw it
lIgllinst the wall. Then, the defendant punched the
plaintiff, who was lIpproximately six months pregnant, in the
hack of the head lInd slapped his mother for trying to stop
him.
e. Since on or about 1995, the defendant has abused the
plaintiff in ways including, but not limited to: repeatcdly
threatening, harassing, and punching the plaintiff, slapping
and shoving her, and pulling her hair. On one occasion, the
defendant threw thc plaintiff, who was pregnant, to the
ground and dragged hcr by the hair up three stairs into the
house causing scveral bruises on her body. The defendant
has thrcatened to commit suicide on several occasions,
causing the plaintiff to fear for her safety.
6. The plaintiff desires that the defcndant be prohibited from
having any direct or indirect contact with the plaintiff including,
but not limited to, telephone and written communications, except for
the limited purpose of facilitating custody arrangements.
7. The plaintiff desircs that the defendant be enjoined from
harassing and stalking the plaintiff, and from harassing the
plaintiff's relativcs.
8. The plaintiff desires that the defendant be rcstrained from
entering her placc of employment, the home of the child care provider,
or any other day care facility of thc minor child.
9. The plaintiff desires that the defendant bc enjoined from
removing, damaging, destroying or selling any property owned solely by
the plaintiff.
n, EXCLUS[VE POSSESSION
10. The apartment which the plaintiff is asking the Court to
order the defendant to stay away from is not owned or rcnted in thc
defendant's name,
custody or visitation rights with respect to the child.
[7. The best interests and pcrmanent wclfare of the minor child
will bc met if custody is tempornrily grunted to the plaintiff pcnding
a hearing in this matter for reasons including:
a. The plaintiff is a responsible parent who can best take
care of the minor child and who has provided for thc
emotional and physical needs of thc chi Id since her birth.
b, The defendanl has shown by his abuse of the plaintiff
that he is not an appropriate role model for the minor
chi Id.
WIlEREFORE, pursuant to the provisions of the "Protection from
Abuse Act" of Octobcr ~, 1976, 23 Pa.C.S. Y 6101 tl se.9., as umended,
thc plaintiff prays this 1I0norable Court to grunl the following
re lief:
A. Grant a Temporary Order pursuunt to the "Protection
from Abuse Act:"
I. Ordering the dcfendunt to rcfrain from abusing the
plaintiff and placing her in feur of nbuse.
2. Ordering the defendant to refrain from having uny
direct or indirect contact with the plaintiff, but nol
limited to, telephonc und written communications,
except to faci litatc custody urrungcments.
J. Ordering the defendnnt 10 refrain from hurassing
and stRIking the plaintiff and from harRssing the
plaintiff's relativcs,
4. Prohihiting the dcfendRnt from enlering the
plnintiff's place of employment, the home of the child
care provider, or any other day carc facility of the
minor chi Id.
5, Prohibiting thc defendant from removing, damaging,
destroying or sclling property jointly owned solely by
the plaintiff.
6. Ordering the defendant to stay away from thc
plaintiff's residence located at 255 Plaza Drive,
Boiling Springs, Cumbcrland County, Pennsylvania, which
the parties have never shared. and any other residence
the plaintiff may establish. except for the limited
purpose of transferring custody of the parties' child.
The defendant shall rcmain in his vehicle at all times
during thc transfcr of custody.
7. Granting temporary custody of the minor child to
thc plaint i ff.
n, Schedule a hearing in accordance with thc provisions of
thc .protection from Abuse Act,. and, after such hearing,
enter an order to be in effect for a period of onc ycar:
I. Ordering thc defendant to refrain from abusing the
plaintiff or placing her in fear of abuse.
2. Ordcring the dcfendant to refrain from having any
direct or indirect contact with the plaintiff, but not
limited to. telephone und written communications,
except to facilitate custody arrangements.
J. Ordcring the defendant to refrain from harassing
and stalking the plaintiff and from harassing the
plaintiff's relatives.
4, Prohibiting the defendant from entering the
plaintiff's place of employment, the home of the child
care provider, or any other day care facility of the
minor child.
5. Prohibiting the defendant from removing, damaging,
destroying or selling property jointly owned so[ely by
the p I a i n t iff.
6. Ordering the defendant to stay awaJ from the
plaintiff's residence located at 255 Plaza Drive,
Boiling Springs, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, which
the parties have never shared, and any other residence
the plaint i ff may establ ish, except for the I imi ted
purpose of transferring custody of the parties'
children. The defendant shall remain in his vehicle at
at I times during the transfer of custody.
7. Ordering the defendant to pay $250.00 to reimburse
one of Legal Services, Inc. 's funding sources for the
cost of litigating this case.
The plaintiff further asks that this petition he filed and served
without payment of fees and costs by the plaintiff, pending a further
order at the hearing, and that a certified copies of this Petition and
Order be delivered to the Pennsylvania Slate and lhe C'arliste Policl'
Departments which have Jurisdiction to enforce this Order,
The plaintiff prays for such other relief as may he just and
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MELISSA M, RHINE.
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V,
97-1015 CIVIL
NATHAN J, BURCHFIELD,
Defendant
: CHARGE: INDIRECT CRIMINAL CONTEMPT
COMMONWEALTH'S PETITION FOR A HEARING ON CHARGES
OF INDIRECT CRIMINAL CONTEMPT
William Gabig, AssistantDistrict Attorney of Cumberland County. Pennsylvania.
brings the following Petition for a hearing on charges of Indirect Criminal Contempt:
1. A Protection from Abuse Order was issued by the Court, A true and correct
copy of the Order is attached,
2, The defendant's violation of this Order is averred in the attached criminal
complaint,
3, The victim requests the filing of an Indirect Criminal Contempt Charge upon
information received,
4, The District Attorney's Office approves the filing of this criminal complaint.
5, The Commonwealth is requesting a hearing on the charges oflndirect Criminal
Contempt pursuant to 23 Pa,C,S.A. ~ 6113,
6, The plaintiff and/or the defendant may seek modification of the Order based on
the filing of this petition as the Court deems appropriate following the trial in addition to
any other sentence, 23 Pa,C,S,A, ~6113,
WHEREFORE, the Commonwealth requests the defendant be commanded to
appear before the Court on the charge oflndirect Criminal Contempt.
Respectfully submitted.
W,(j' ·
William Gabig 1
AssistantDistrict Attorney
CASH OR NOMINAL BAIL BOND
CERTIFICATION OF BAIL
AND DISCHARGE
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COMMONWEALTH vs.l~"'" ftW1 AdtesII
Nathan J. Burchfield
185 ~ Hill Road
Shi nsbur. PA 17257
D ROR (no ",,"'ty) D Nominal Ball
IX! Ball (tolal amount sat. II any) $ 100.00
D CondItions 01 Release (aside I,am appealing al COllI when ,equlred:)
Appear at hearing on July 7, 1997. at 11:00
a.m.. Courtroan #4, Cunberland County
Courthouse, Carlisle. PA
(altach addendum, II necessary)
SECURITY OR SURETY IF ANY)
6(l Cash In full amount 01 bail
D Percentage cash bail
D Money lumlshed by
D Delendant
D 3nJ Party
JUOGE OR ISSUING AUTHORITV
Hon. Kevin A. Hess
$100.00
APPEARANCE OR BAIL BOND
'IllIS BOND IS VAUD FOR 'IllE ENTIRE PROCEEDINGS AND UNTIL
FUll AND FINAL DISPosmON OF 'IllE CASE INCLUDING FINAL
DISPOsmON OF ANY PETITION FOR WRIT OF CERTIORARI OR
APPEAL TIMELY ALED IN 'IllE SUPREME COURT OF 'IllE UNITED
STATES,
POlICE CASE NO
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CP 1[""1 NO 97-1015 Civil Term
DATE OF CHARGEISI
Contempt (Violation of
protection fran Abuse Order)
DATE AND TIME
NEXT COURT ACTION
lOCloTKlN Courtroan #4
. Co. Courthouse
D Other
7 7 97 - 11:00 a.m.
TC: D Delentlon Cenlor
I he",by corlily that ""lIiclont ball hIlS boon enlored
D By the delendant
D On behall 01 the defondant by:
(Nome & MtlJa 01 &nty) (L~ NoI
. Rolund 01 cash ball will be made within 20 days ollar
linal dlsposltlon, (PaRCr,P,4015(b))
. Relund 01 all olher types 01 ball will be made promptly alter
20 days 10010wlng Ilnal disposition, (PaRCr,P,4015(e))
. Bring Cash Ball Receipt to Cieri< 01 Court.
DISCHARGE THE ABIM,NAMED DEFENDANT FRDM CUSTODY IF
DETAINED FOR NO OTHER CAUSE THAN THE ABM STATED,
Given undor my hand and tho Ollicinl Seal 01 this Court.
this
day 01
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(Oetl! d Ccut a ~ Aut/lalfyJ
WE. THE UNDERSIGNED. defendant and surety, our successors. heir. and 81ligns. are jointly and severally bound to pay to the
Commonwoelth of Pennsylvonla tho sum of one hundred dollars 1$ 100.00 ),
SEE REVERSE SIDE FOR BAIL CONDITIONS
TO BE USED ONLY FOR PERCENTAGE CASH BAIL:
The undersigned about 10 become Surety in the case cited herein, being duly sworn (or afljrmcd), deposes and says:
1. I "'side at
snd my occupation Is
2. I have no undisposed of criminal cases against me pending
in tho Courts 01 tho aloresald CounlY. excopl as lollows:
my phone number is
and I Yt'Ofk tor
3. I am not Surely on any bond of any kind except as follows:
OAT[ AMOUNT OErENOANT
4. 1 have carclully read the foregoing alfidavit and know it is
true and correct.
I ACKNOWLEDGE THAT I AM LEGALLY RESPONSIBLE FOR THE FULL AMOUNT
The following ocknow#edgomanl is also applICable
/I Pen:entage Cash Bail Is used,
'IllIS BOND SIGNED ON
at Carlisle.
Julv 2
19-2L
PENNSYLVANIA
Signed and acknowledged before me this
2nd day 01 July
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Cumberland County Prothonotary's Office Page
Civil Case Inguiry
RHINE MELISSA M (VS) BURCHFIE~D NATHAN J
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Reference No..: Filed........:
Case Type....,: PROTECTION FROM ABUSE Time....,....:
Judgment......: ,00 Execution Date
Judge Assigned: HESS KEVIN A Sat/Dis/Gntd..
Jury Trial....
Hi~her Court 1
Hi her Court 2
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General Index Attorney Info
RHINE MELISSA M PLAINTIFF CAREY JOAN E
255 PLAZA DRIVE
BOILING SPRINGS PA 17007
BURCHFIELD NATHAN J
185 QUARRY HILL ROAD
SHIPPENSBURG PA 17257
2/26/1997
15:44
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02/26/97
02/26/97
02/27/97
PETITION FOR PROTECTION ORDER AND CUSTODY BILLED COUNTY
TEMPORARY PROTECTION ORDER 2/26/97 IN RE HEARING 3/06/97 AT
11:00 AM COURTROOM NO 4 KEVIN A HESS JUDGE
SHERIFF'S RETURN FILED
Litiqant.: BURCHFIELD NATHAN J
SERVED : 2/26/97 PFA
Costs....: S20,OO Pd By: 00/00/0000
03/06/97 MOTION FOR CONTINUANCE
03/07/97 ORDER FOR CONTINUANCE - DATED 3/7/97 - IN RE MOTION FOR CONTINUANCE
HEARING 3/6/97 IS CONTINUED GENERALLY - BY KEVIN A HESS J - COPIES
MAILED 3/7/97
03/12/97 SHERIFF'S RETURN FILED
Litigant.: BURCHFIELD NATHAN J
SERVED : 3/11/97 ORDER FOR CONTINUANCE
Costs...,: S28.06 Pd By: 00/00/0000
COMMONWEALTH'S PETITION FOR A HEARING ON CHARGES OF INDIRECT
CRIMINAL CONTEMPT
ORDER OF COURT - DATED 6/24/97 - IN RE COMMONWEALTH'S PETITION FOR
A HEARING ON CHARGES OF INDIRECT CRIMINAL CONTEMPT - WARRANT IS
ISSUED FOR THE ARREST OF THE DEFENDANT - BY EDGAR B BAYLEY J FOR
KEVIN A HESS J - PERSONALLY GIVEN TO DA'S OFFICE 6/24/97
07/02/97 CERTIFICATION OF BAIL AND DISCHARGE - S10,OO PD S100.00 BAIL PD---
07/07/97 ORDER OF COURT - DATED 717/97 - IN RE CONTEMPT PETITION - ADJUDGED
IN CONTEMPT - BY KEVIN A HESS J - NOTICE MAILED 7/8/97
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06/24/97
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POUG::E
CRIMINAL COMPLAINT
Docket Number:
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(Section) (Sub-Section) CPA Statute) (counts)
3, [ask that a warrant of arrest or a summons be issued and that the defendant be required to answer the charges
[ have made, (In order for a warrunt of arrest to issue, the attached aIlidavit of probable cause must be completed
and sworn to before the issuing authority.
4, [verify that the facts set forth in this complaint are true and correct to the best of my knowledge or information
and belief, This verification is made subject to the penalties of Section 4904 of the Crimes Code(lB PA, C,S,
84904) relating to unsworn falsification to authorities,
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AND NOW. on this date . 19 , [ certify the complaint has been properly
completed and verified, An affidaVIt of probable cause must be compleTeiT in order for a warrontto issue,
(Magisterial Ulstrlct)
AOPC 4'2.(4/96)(lntcr~ct Version)
SEAL
(ISSUing Authority)
2.3
(Continuation of 2,)
Defendant Na~e: Nathan J. (MID) BURGlFIElD
POLl~E
CRIMINAL COMPLAINT
Docket Number:
all of which were against the peace and dignity of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and contrary to the Act
of Assembly, or in violation of ,. 6113 of the DR 1
(Section) (Sub'Sectlon) (PA SlOtute) (counts)
2. of the
(Section) (Sub'Sectlon) (PA Slatute) (counts)
3. of the
(Section) (Sub. Section) (PA StBtute) (counts)
4. of the
(Section) (Sub-Section) CPA Statute) (counts)
3, [ask that a warrant of arrest or a summons be issued and that the defendant be required to answer the charges
[ have made, (In order for a warrant of arrest to issue, tho attached affidavit of probable cause must be completed
and swom to before the issuing authority.
4, [verify that the facts set forth in this complaint arc true and correct to the best of my knowledge or information
and belief, This verification is made subject to the penalties of Section 4904 of the Crimes CodeUS PA, C,S,
8 4904) relatin~:unj;o;n falsification to aut,h~:~ /bt., /7~ '-f/. ~X
I ~,gnBture o~,~nt~
AND NOW, on this date , 19 , [ certify the complaint has been properly
completed and verified, An alhdavlt of probable cause must be completeiI in order for a warrant to issue,
(Magisterial District)
AOPC 412-(4/96)(lnternct Version)
(ISSUing Authority)
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SEAL
(Continuution of 2,)
Docket Number:
POLICE
CRIMINAL COMPLAINT
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IMendunt Nume: Nathan J. (MID) BURGlFIE!1)
all of which were against the peace and dignity of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and contrary to the Act
of Assembly, or in violation of ,. 6113 of tho DR 1
(Soction) (Sub'Soctlon) (PA St.tuto) (counts)
2. of tho
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(Sub'Soctlon) (PA St.tuto) (counts)
3. of tho
(Section) (Sub-Sect;on) CPA Statute) (counts)
4. of tho
(Section) (Sub-Sect;on) (PA Statuto) (counts)
3, 1 ask that a warrant of arrest or a summons be issued and that the defendant be required to answer the charges
I have made, (In order for a warrant of arrest to issue, the attached affidavit of probable cause must be completed
and sworn to before the issuing authority.
4, [verify that the facts set forth in this complaint are true and correct to the best of my knowledge or information
and belief, This verification is made subject to the penalties of Section 4904 of the Crimes CodeOS PA, C,
B 4904) relating to unsworn falsification to authorities,
OcP/z/
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AND NOW, on this date , 19 . [ certify the complaint has been properly
completed and verified, An anldavlt of probable cause must be completcO in order for a warrant to issue,
(Mog1sterlOl District)
AOPC 412-C4/96)(lnternet Version)
SEAL
(ISSUing Authority)
2.3
Melissa M. Rhine,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
v.
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 97-1015 CIVIL TERM
Nathan J. Burchfield,
Defendant
PROTECTION FROM ABUSE
AND CUSTODY
HOTION FOR CONTINUANCE
The plaintiff, by and through her attorney, moves the Court for
an Order generally continuing the hearing in the above-captioned case
on the grounds that:
I. A Temporary Protection Order was issued by this Court on
February 26, 1997, scheduling a hearing for March 6, 1997, at 11:00
a.m.
2. The Cllmberland County Sheriff's Department served the
defendant with a certified copy of the Temporary Protection Order and
Petition for Protection Order on February 26, [997.
3. The defendant indicated to Legal Services, Inc. on March 3,
1997, that he desired legal representation in this matter.
4, Between March 3rd and the time of filing this motion, Legal
Sdrvices' staff had a conversation with the defendant, who indicated
that he wished to settle the matter by consent, and several
conversations with the Family Law Clinic, who said they may be
representing the defendant but that they have not yet been formally
retai~ed, Furthermore, because of miscom~unication, th~ defendant
understands that the hearing of March 6, 1997, is continued rather
than waived. Since the plaintiff's counsel could not reach the
defendant to clarify the confusion, the plaintiff agrees that the
matter be generally continued to avoid further confusion.
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Plaintiff
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Nathan J. Burchfield.
Defendant
PROTECT[ON FROM ABUSE
AND CUSTODY
TEMPORARY PROTECTION ORDER
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AND NOW, this :;I.:.IJ day of February, 1997, upon
presentation and consideration of the within Petition, and upon
finding that the plaintiff, Melissa M. Rhine, now residing at 255
Plaza Drivc, Boiling Springs, Cumbcrland County, Pennsylvania, is
in immediate and prcsent danger of abuse from the defendant,
Nathan J. Burchfield, the following Temporary Order is entcred.
The defendant, Nathan J. Burchfield, (SSN: unknown Rnd date
of birth: 10-30-71) now residing at 185 Quarry IIi II Road,
Shippensburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, is hereby enjoined
from physically abusing thc plaintiff, Melissa M. Rhine. or from
placing her in fear of abuse.
The defendant is ordered to stay away from the plaintiff's
residence located at 255 Plaza Drive, Boiling Springs, ~umberland
County, Pennsylvania, a residence which is not owned or leased by
the dcfcndant, and from any other residence the plaintiff ma)
establish, except for the limited purpose of transferring custody
of the parties' chi Id. The defendant shall remain in his vehicle
at all times during the transfer of custody.
The defendant is ordered to refrain from having any direct
or indirect contact with the plaintiff, but not limited to,
telephone and written communications, except for the limited
poundcd on the plaintiff's bedroom window and front door.
Fearing for her safety, the plaintiff asked the defendant to
leave and callcd the police who arrested the defendant. The
next morning, the defendant threatened thc plaintiff stating
that she had better get some kind on protection against him,
causing the plaintiff to fear for hcr safety.
b. On or about the summer of 1996, the defendant
repeatedly harassed the plaintiff by beating on her bedroom
window and telephoning her. The defendant followcd the
plaintiff, without proper authorization, to her place of
employment. There, the defendant harassed the plaintiff in
Ways including hitting her with change which he threw at
her. The plaintiff contacted the police and harassment
charges were brought against the defendant.
c. On or about Apri I 20, 1996, the defendant pulled the
plaintiff's hair causing her to fear further abuse and leave
the residence. A few days later when she returned to the
residence, she found that the defendant had smashed their
child's bassinet and humidifier and burned several boxes of
their child's clothing.
d. On or about September 5, 1995, the defendant became
angry, grabbed the cat from the plaintiff's lap and threw it
against the wall. Then, the defendant punched the
plaintiff, who was approximately six months pregnant, in the
back of the head and slapped his mother for trying to stop
him.
e, Since on or about [995, the defendant has abused the
plaintiff in ways including, but not limited to: repcatedly
threatening, harassing, and punching the plaintiff, slapping
and shoving her, and pulling her hair, On one occasion, the
defendant threw the plaint i ff. who was pregnant, to the
ground and dragged her by the hair up three stairs into thc
house causing several bruises on her body, The defendant
has threatened to commit suicide on several occasions,
causing the plaintiff to fear for her safety.
6. The plaintiff desircs that the defendant be prohibited from
having any direct or indircct contact with the plaintiff including,
hut not I imited to, telephone llnd written communications, except for
the limited purpose or facil italing custody arrangements.
7. The plaintiff desires that the defendant be enjoined from
harassing and stalking the plaintiff, and from harassing the
plaintiff's relatives.
8. The plaintiff desires that the defendant be restrained from
entering her place of employment, lhe home of the chi ld car~ pro~idcr.
or any other day care facility of the minor child.
9. The plaintiff desires that the defendant be cnjoined from
removing, damaging, destroying or selling any property owned solely hy
'he plaint iff.
B, EXCLUSIVE. POSSESSION
10. The apartment which the plaintiff is asking the Court to
order the defendant to stay away from is not owned or rented in the
defendant's name.
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custody or visitation rights with respect to thc chi Id.
17. The best interests und permanent welfare of the minor child
will be met if custody is temporarily grantcd to the plaintiff pending
a hearing in this matter for reasons inclUding:
a. The plaintiff is a responsible parent who can best take
care of the minor child and who has provided for the
emotional and physical needs of the child since her birth.
b. The defendant has shown by his abuse of the plaintiff
that he is not an appropriatc role model for thc minor
chi Id.
WIlEREFORE. pursuant to the provis ions of the "Protect ion from
Abuse Act" uf Octolh'r ~, 1976,23 Pa.C.S. 96101 !l.J. seq., as amended.
the plaint iff prays this Honorable Court to grant the followinp
re lie r:
A. Grant a Temporary Order pursuant to the "Protection
from Abusc Act:"
[. Ordering the defendant to refrain from abusing the
plaintiff and placing her in fear of abuse.
2. Ordering the defendant to refrain from having any
direcl or indirect contact with the plaintiff. but not
limited to, telephone and written communications.
except to faci I i tate custody arrangcments.
), Ordering the defcndnnt to refrain from harassing
and stalking the plaintiff and from harassing the
plaintiff's relatives.
4. Prohibiting the dcfendant from entering the
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plaintiff's placc of cmploymcnt, the homc of the child
care provider, or any other day carc facility of the
minor child.
S, Prohibiting the defcndant from removing, damaging,
destroying or selling propcrty jointly owned solely by
the plaintiff.
6, Ordering the defendant to stay away from the
plaintiff's residence located at 2SS Plaza Drivc,
Boiling Springs, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, which
the parties have never shared, and any other residcnce
the plaintiff may establish, except for the limited
purpose of transfcrring custody of the parties' child.
Thc defendant shall remain in his vehiclc at al I times
during the transfcr of custody,
7. Granting temporary custody of the minor child to
the plaintiff.
B. Schedule a hearing in accordance with the provisions of
the "Protection from Abuse Act," and, after such hearing,
enter an order to he in effect for a period of one year:
[, Ordering the defendant to refrain from abusing the
plaintiff or placing her in fear of abuse.
2. Ordering the defendant to refrain from having any
direct or inJirect contact with the plaintiff, but not
limited to, telephone and written communications,
except to facilitate custody arrangements.
3. Ordering the defendant to refrain from harassing
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and stalking the plaintiff and from harassing the
plaintiff's relatives.
4. Prohibiting thc defendant from entering thc
plaintiff's place of cmployment, the home of the child
care providcr, or any other day care facility of thc
minor child.
5. Prohibiting the defendant from rcmoving, damaging,
dcstroying or sclling property jointly owncd solely by
the plaintiff.
6, Ordering the dcfcndant to stay away from the
plaintiff's residence located at 255 Plaza Drive,
Boiling Springs, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, which
the parties have never shared, and any other rcsidence
the plaintiff may estllbl ish, cxcept for thc limited
purposc of transferring custody of the partics'
chi ldren. Thc defendant shall remain in his vehic Ie at
all times during the transfer of custody.
7. Ordering the defendant to pay $250.00 to reimbursc
one of Legal Services, Inc. 's funding sources for the
cost of I it igat ing this case.
The plaintiff further asks that this Pctition be filed and served
without payment of fees and costs by the plaintiff, pending a further
order at the hearing, and that a certified copies of this Petition and
Order be delivered to the Pennsylvania State and the Car[isle Police
Departments which have jurisdiction to enforce this Order.
The plaintiff prays for such othcr relief as may be just and
IN RE: INDIRECT CRIMINAL CONTEMPT
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this 15th day of January, 1998, the
Defendant, Nathan J, Burchfield, having appeared in open court
together with the Public Defender, Samuel W. Milkes, Esquire,
and having admitted to Indirect Criminal Contempt, the sentence
of the Court is that the Defendant pay the costs of prosecution,
a fine of $150.00, and that he undergo imprisonment in the
Cumberland County Prison for not less than four days nor more
than six months. Given the nature of the violation in this case
and the concern of the Court that the Defendant successfully
complete a treatment program, a condition of parole in this case
is that he abide by the terms of and successfully complete the
program of treatment proposed for him by his probation officer
at the Stevens Center, the Defendant to be released from
custody. We give him credit for time served since January 11,
1998.
By the Court,
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John A. Ahom, Esquire
Assistant District Attorney
Samuel W. Milkes, Esquire
Assistant Public Defender
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
97-1015 CIVIL TERM
CHARGE: PROTECTION FROM ABUSE
NATHAN J. BURCHFIELD
PETITION j 97-149
IN THE CASE OF NATHAN J. BURCHFIELD UNDER PROBATION FROM THE
CUMBERLAND COUNTY COURT OF COMMON PLEAS.
PETITION FOR REVOCATION OF PROBATION
To the Honorable Judges of Cumberland County Courts.
1. WHEREAS, on July 7, 1997, Nathan J. Burchfield was sentenced
by Judge Kevin A, Hess at 97-1015 Civil Term, Protection From
Abuse, in regards to a Contempt Petition to pay the costs of
prosecution, a fine of $100, and undergo supervised probation
for a period of six months. on condition he strictly abide by
the protective order in effect, and as amended, and tha~,he
undergo testing and successfully complete any recommenaed
treatment for alcohol abuse, In addition, it was ordered and
directed that the orders of February 26, 1997 and March 7,
1997, were amended to provide that the defendant shall have no
contact whatsoever in any form with the plaintiff, Melissa M,
Rhine.
2, WHEREAS, on July 14, 1997, the defendant read or had rea~,to
him Conditions of Probation, and before signing same he was
fully aware of its contents, The defendant's maximum
expiration date is January 7, 199B.
3. WHEREAS, Nathan J. Burchfield has v iolated probation condition
111, "you must comply with the laws of the United States, the
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the community in which you
reside, Any violation of the law for which a fine or
imprisonment may be imposed constitutes a violation of your
probation and parole", in that on September 16, 1997, a
criminal complaint was filed against the defendant by the
Pennsylvania State Police, charging him with Harassment,
Stalking and Loitering and Prowling at Night Time. The victim
in that case is Melissa M. Rhine,
4. WHEREAS, Nathan J. Burchfield has violated Court Order dated
July 7, 1997 which stated the defendant shall have no contact
whatsoever in any form with the plaintiff, Melissa M. Rhine,
and the defendant violated a special condition of probation
stating, "no contact, either direct or indirect with Melissa
Rhine", in that on September 16, 1997 the defendant showed up
at Melissa Rhine's residence and later telephoned her, A
criminal complaint was filed by the Pennsylvania State POlice,
charging Nathan Burchfield with Harassment, Stalking and
Loitering and Prowling at Night Time.
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: IN THE COURT OF Cm.IMON PLEAS OF
Plainlil1'
and on behalf of her minor child:
Cayla M, Burchfield
: Cm.mERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYI.V ANIA
Vll.
NO. 97.1015
CIVIL TERM
Nathan J. Burchfield,
Defendanl
PROTECTION FROM ABUSE
AND CUSTODY
NOTICE
You have been sued in court, If you wish to deli:nd against the claims set forth in the foUowing pages,
you must takc aClion promptly after Ihis Petition, Order and Notice are served, by appearing personally or
by attorney at the hearing scheduled by the Court and presenting to the Court your defenses or objections
10 the c1aim.~ set forth againMt you, Y ()U arc warned thai if you fail 10 do so thc Court may procced
withoul you, and a judgment may he entered against you hy the Court v.ithout further notice for any
moncy claimcd in Ihe Petition or for any other claim or relief requested by the plaintifI You may lose
moncy or property or olher righlM import.'lnt to you, Any Protection Order granted by a Court may be
considered In any subsequent domestic relations proceedlnl!s, Including custody actions.
FEES ANI) COSTS
If the case goes to hearing and the judge grants a Protection Order, a surcharge of S25.00 will be
assessed against you, You may also be required to pay up to $250,00 to reimburse one of Legal Services,
Inc. 's funding sources for Legal Services, Ine, 's representation of the plaintiff.
You have the right to be represented b)' counsel. You should take this paper to your lawyer at
once. If you do not have a lawyer or cannot alTOI'd one, go to or telephone the office set forth below
to find out where you can get legal help.
CUMBERLAND COUNlY BAR ASSOCIATION
2 LmERTY A VENUE
CARLISLE, PENNSYLVANIA 17013
TELEPHONE NUMBER: (717) 249-3166
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990
'll1e Court of Cornmon Pleas of Cwnberland County is required by law to comply with the Americans
with Disabilities Act of 1990. For infonnalion about accessiblc f.1cilities and reasonable accommodations
available to disabled individuals ha\ing business before the court. please contact our ollice, All
alTangemcnt~ must be made at least 72 hours prior to any hearing or business before the court, Y ou mll~1
allend the scheduled conference or hearing,
reasonable fear of bodily injul)'. Tills has induded, hut is nutlimiled tu, the foUowing specific
instances of ahu.~e:
a, On or about June 3, 1998, the defendant threalL'l1ed that
when he gels out of prison, he is going to kill his grandmothL'f, the
plaintiff and her child, Cayla, causing the plaintiff to fear for her
safety and the safety of her child,
b. On February 26, 1997, a Temporary Protection from Abu.,e
Order was entered under the above captioned number, On March
7, 1997, an Order lor Continuance was entered with the Temporary
Protection Order remaining in efieel lor one year or until modified
or tenninated by the Court, On July 7, 1997, Seplember 22, 1997,
and January 15, 1998, the defendant was found in Conlempt of the
above-mentioned Temporary Protection Ordcr, nle plaintifI's fcar
of ablL~e is exacerbated "eealL~c of the defcnd.1nl's histOl)' of a"lL~e
which includes the follov.ing: repcaledly hara.'lSing the plaintiff at
her place of employment and rcsidence. punching the plaintiff,
threatening her, slapping her, shoving her, pulling her hair. and
throwing her to the ground,
5, The plaintiJf hclieves and therefore avers Ihat she and lhe minor child arc in
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immediate and present danger (If abuse irom the delendant and thai they arc in need of protection
from such ablL~e,
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'll1e defendant, the falher of the child, currently is incarcerated in Cumberland County
Prison, Carlisle, Pennsylvania.
lie is single.
14. 111e plaintiff has previously participated in any litigation concerning cu.,tody of the
above mentioned child in this Court under the above-captioned case.
IS. Thc plaintiff has no knowledge of any custody proceedings concerning this child
pending before a court in this or any other jurisdiclion,
16, The plaintiff docs not know of any per.;on not a party 10 this action who ha.,
physical custody of the child or claims to have custody or visitation rights with respect 10 the child.
17. The best interests and pennanent weltare of the minor child will be met if custody
is temporarily granled to the plaintiff pending a hearing in this matter for reasons including:
a. The plaintiff is a responsible parenl who can best take care of the
minor child, and has provided lor the emotional and physical need, of the child
since her birth.
b. The defendant has shown by his abuse of the plaintiff that he is not
an appropriate role model for the minor child.
WHEREFORE, pW'Suantto the provisions of the "Protection from Abuse Act" of October
7, 1976,23 Pa.e.S. ~ 6101 ~ ~., as amended, the plaintitTprays this Honorable Court to grant
the following relief:
A. Grant a Temporal)' Order pummnt to the "Protection from Abuse Act:"
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2, Ordering the defendanlto refrain from having any
direct or indirect contact \vith the plaintiff including, but not limited
to, telephone and written communications,
3, Ordering the defendant to retrain from harassing and
stalking the plaintiff and from harassing the plaintifI's relatives,
4, Prohibiting the defendant from entering the plaintift's
plaee of employment and tile child's day eare facility.
5, Prohibiting the defendant Irom damaging or
destroying any property ov.ncd solely by the plaintiff.
6, Ordering the defendant to stay aIVay from the
plaintifI's currcnt rcsidencc, and any othcr residcnce the plaintiff
may cstablish,
7, Granting temporary clL~tody of the minor child 10 the
plaintiff,
8, Ordering the delendant to pay $250,00 to reimburse
one of Legal Services, Inc,'s funding sources for the cost of litigating
this case,
The plaintilf li,lIthcr a.~ks thaI this Petition he filcd and served wilhout payment of fees and
costs by the plain till; pending a further ordcr althc hcaring, and that a certified copy of this Order
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be delivered to the appropriate police department which has jurisdiction 10 enforce this Order.
The plaintiff prays for such other relief as may be just and proper.
Respectfu1\y submitted,
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Joan Carey / '
Philip C. Briganti
Jane Muller-Peterson
Andrea Levy
Attorneys for Plaintiff
LEGAL SERVICI<:S, INC.
8 Irvine Row
Cariisic, P A 17013
(717) 243-9400
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at the Plalntllrs school, business, or place of employmenL Defendant Is specifically ordered
to stay away from the following locations for the durntllln of this Onler: Plaintiff's residence
located at an undisclosed location which Phdntlff currently resides, and any other residence
the plaintiff may establish.
1i14. Except as provided In Parngrnph 5 of this Order, Defendant shall not contact the
Plaintiff by telephone or by any other means, Including third parties.
IiIS. Custody of the minor child, Cnyla M. Lburchfield, shall be liS follows: (see aUlIched
Custody Order).
D 6. Defendant shall immediately lum over to the Sherifi's Ofiiee, or to a local law enforcement
agency for delivery to the Sheriff's Office, the following weapons used or Ihreatened to be used by
Defendant in an act of abuse against Plaintifl' and/or the minor child/ren:
D 7. Defendant is prohibited from possessing, transfening or acquiring any other weapons for the
duration of this Order. Any weapons delivered to the sheriff under Paragraph 6 of this Order or
under Paragraph 6 of the Temporary Order shall nol be returned until further Order of Court.
iii 8. The following additional relief Is granted as authorized by ~61 08 of this Act:
a. Law enforcement agencies, human service agencies and school districts shall
not disclose the presence of the plaintiff and/or address, telephone number, or any other
demographic information about Plaintiff and/or child except by further Order of Court.
b. This Order shall remain In effect until modilied or terminated by the Court
and can be extended beyond its original expiration date if the Court finds that Defendant has
committed another act of abuse or has engaged in a pattern or practice that Indicates
continued risk of harm to Plaintiff.
c. Defendant is enjoined from damaging or destroying any property owned solely
by Plaintiff.
d. Defendant Is to refrain from harassing Plalntllrs relatives.
e. The court costs and fees are waived.
iii 13. THIS ORDER SUPERCEDES iii ANY PRIOR PFA ORDER ANI> IiIANY
PRIOR ORDER RELATING TO CHILD CUSTODY.
14. All provisions of this Order shall expire in one year, on
[insert expiration date].
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NOTICE TO TIll DEFENDANT
VIOLATION OF TIllS ORDER MAY RESULT IN YOUR ARREST ON TIlE
CHARGE OF INDIRECT CRIMINAL CONTEMPT Wl-llCH IS PUNISHABLE BY A FINE
OF UP TO SI,OOO AND/OR A JAIL SENTENCE OF UP TO SIX MONTIlS. 23 PA.C.S.
~6114. VIOLATION MAY ALSO SUBJECT YOU TO PROSECUTION AND CRIMINAL
PENALTIES UNDER THE PENNSYL V ANlA CRIMES CODE. THIS ORDER IS
ENFORCEABLE IN ALL FIFTY (50) STATES, TIlE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, TRIBAL
LANDS, U.S. TERRITORIES, AND THE COMMONWEALTH OF PUERTO RICO UNDER
TI-IE VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN ACTION, 18 U.S.C. ~2265. IF YOU TRAVEL
OUTSIDE OF THE STATE AND INTENTIONALLY VIOLATE nns ORDER, YOU MAY
BE SUBJECT TO FEDERAL CRIMINAL PROCEEDINGS UNDER TIlAT ACT. 18 U.S.C.
~~ 2261-2262. IF PARAGRAPH 12 OF nns ORDER HAS BEEN CHECKED, YOU MAY
BE SUBJECT TO FEDERAL PROSECUTION AND PENALTIES tINDER TIlE "BRADY"
PROVISIONS OF TIlE GUN CONTROL AC'1l0N, 18 U.S.C. ~922(G), FOR POSSESSION,
TRANSPORT OR RECEIPT OF FIREARMS OR AMMUNITION.
NOTICE TO LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICIALS
The police who have jurisdiction over the Plaintiff's residenee OR any loeation where a
violation of this Order oceurs OR where the Defendant may be located, shall enforce this Order.
An arrest for violation of Paragraphs I through 7 of this Order may be without warrant, based
solely on probable cause, whether or not Ihe violation is commiUed in the presence of the police.
23 Pa.C.S. ~6113.
Subsequc:nt 10 an arrest, the police oflicer shall seize all weapons used or threatened to be
used during the \iolation of the Protection Ordcr or during prior incidents of abuse. The [insert
the appropriale name or title] shall maintain possession of thc wcapons until further Order of this
Court. When the Defendant is placed under arrest for violation of the Order, the Defendant shall
be Iaken to the appropriatc authority or authorities beforc whom Defcndant is to bc arraigned. A
"Complaint tor Indirect Criminal Contempt" shall then be completed and signed by the police
officer OR the Plaintiff, PlaintifI's presence and signalurc are not required 10 file the complaint.
D 9. Defcndant is directcd 10 pay tcmporary support for [insert thc names of thc pcrsons for
whom support i.~ to bc paid] ____________________ as li,lIows: (inscrt amount,
frequency and other tenn.~ and conditions oflhe support order] _____. This Ordcr for
support shall remain in effect until a final support order is entered by this COUI1. Ilowcver, Ihis
Order shall lapse automatically if the Plaintitf does not file a complaint lor support with the Coort
within fitlecn days of the date of this Order. Thc amounl of this tempor3lY order docs not
necessarily reflect Defendant's correct support obligation, which shall be delermincd in accordancc
with the guidelines at the support hearing. Any adjustments in Ihe final amount of sopport shall be
credited, retroaclive to this date, 10 the appropriate party.
D 10. The costs of this aetion are waived as 10 the Plaintitl' and imposed on Defendanl.
D 11. Defendanl shall pay S. to Plaintiff as eompensalion for Plainlitl's OUI-of~pocket losses,
which are as follows:
OR
D Plaintiff is granted leavc to pres~111 a petition, with appropriate nolicc to Defendant, III
[insert the name of thc judge or court to which the petition should be presentcd] requcsling
recovery of out-of-pocket losses. Thc petition shall includc an exhibit ilemizing all claimed out-of-
pocket losses, copics of all bills and estimales of rcpair, and an Order scheduling a hcaring. No fee
shall be required by the Prothonotary's ollice for the liIing of this petition.
o 12. BRADY INDICATOR
1. D The Plaintiff or protected person(s) i.~ a spouse, former spouse, a person who eohahitalcs
or has cohabitcd with the Defendant, a parcnt of a common child, a child of thaI person, or a
child of the Defendanl.
2. D This Order is being enlered aftcr a hearing of which Ihe Delt.l1danl receivcd aetual nolice
and had an opportunity to be heard.
3. D Paragraph I of this Ordcr has bcen checked to reslrain thc Defcndanl from harassing,
stalking, or thrcatening Plaintiff or protecled person( s).
4. D Defendant rcpresents a crcdible threallo the physical salety of the Plaintiff or other
protected person(s) OR
o The terms of this Order prohibit Defendant from using, attempting 10 use, or threatcning III use
physical force against the Plaintiff or protected person that would reasonably be cxpccled 10 cause
bodily injwy.