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Shcri Lou Lelevcr,
: IN TIIIi COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintilf
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
NO. 98.
122 CIVIL TERM
Bryan Kcller I'Iorton, Sr.,
Defendant
PRo'mCT/ON FROM ABUSE
AND NOW, this
ORDRR FOR CONTINlJANCJo:
JJ./Y~ day of January, 1998, upon consideration of thc allached Motion
1'01' Continuance, the hcaring schcduled for thc 14th day of Janu.1ry, 1998, at 2:00 p.m. is hereby
continued generally. This Ordcr is entcred without prcjudice 10 cithcr party to rcqucst a hearing.
The Temporary Protection Order shall remain in effect for one year or until modified or
tenninated by the court.
The Cumberland County Shctill's Department shall attempt to make service at the
plaintiffs request and without pre-payment of fees, but service may be accomplished under any
applicable Rule of Civil Procedure.
TItis Order shall be docketed in the office of the Prothonotary and fOIWarded to the Sheriff
for service.
A certified copy of this Order for Continuance will be provided to the Middlesex Township
Police Department by the plaintifl's allorney. . ...,-,
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Joan Carey, Attorney for Plaintiff
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: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
I'laintill'
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, I'ENNSYL VANIA
v.
: NO. 9H-
122 CIVIL TERM
Bryan Keller Horton, Sr.,
Defendant
; PROTECTION FROM ABUSE
MOTION FOR CONTINUANCE
TIle plaintiff, by and through her altorney, moves the Court for an Order generally
continuing the hearing in the above-captioned case on the grounds that;
1. A Temporary Protection Order was issued by thi~ Court on January 9, 1998,
scheduling a hearing for January 14, 1998, at 2:00 p.m.
2. The Cumberland County Sheriffs Department selVed the defendant with a certified
copy of the Temporary Protection Order and Petition for Protection Order on January 9, 1998, at
approximately 3:35 p.m. at Cumberland County Prison, Carlisle, Pennsylvania.
3 The parties agree that the hearing be generally continued to altempt to resolve
contested issues.
4. The plaintiff requests that the Temporary Protection Order remain in effect for one
year or until modified or tenninated by the court after notice and hearing.
5. A certified copy of the Order for Continuance will be delivered to the Middlesex
Township Police Department by the attorney for the plaintUI
WHEREFORE, the plaintifi'requests that the Court grant this Motion and continue this
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m:lIler gcncrally, and Ihallhc Tcmporary Prolcetion Ordcr remain in cIlcclunlil Iurther Order of
Court.
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LEGAL SERVICES, INC.
8 IJvinc Row
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-9400
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Sheri Lou Lefever,
IN TI IE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
PllIinlill'
CUMOERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
Bryan KeUer Horton, Sr.,
Defendant
: NO. 98- I d- '.).. CIVIL TERM
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: PROTECTION FROM ABUSE
TEMPORARY PROTECTION ORDER
AND NOW, this 9 ~daY of January, 1998, upon presentation and consideration of the
within Petition, and upon finding that the plaintiff, Sheri Lou Lefever, now residing at 137
Wertzville Road, Regency Woods N, Car\isle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, is in immediate
and present danger of abuse from the defendant, Bryan KeUer Horton, Sr., the foUowing
Temporary Order is entered.
The defendant, Bryan KeUer Horton, Sr., (SSN: unknown and date of birth: 2/14/63) now
incarcerated in Cumberland County Prison, Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, is hereby
enjoined from physically abusing the plaintiff, Sheri Lou Lefever, or placing her in fear of abuse.
The defendant is is ordered to stay away from the plaintifi's residence located at 137
WertzviUe Road, Regency Woods N, Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, a residence
which is leased solely by the plaintiff, and any other residence the plaintiff may establish.
The defendant is ordered to refrain from having any direct or indirect contact with the
plaintiff including, but not limited to, telephone and written communications.
The defendant is enjoined from harassing and stalking the plaintiff and from harassing the
plaintifi's relatives or her minor children.
The defendant is enjoined from entering the plaintifi's place of employment or the schools
of her minor children.
'I1le dcfcndant ill cluoincd frum rcmoving. damaging. dcstruying or sclling any propcrty
own cd owned solely by thc plllintiIl:
A vloIatlnn ofthl~ Order may ~uhjcct the defendant 10: I) arrest under 23 l'a.C.S.
ti6113: II) a private criminal complaint under 23 l'a.C,S. ti61 13.1; III) a charge of Indirect
criminal contempt under 23 Pa.C.S. ti6114, punishable by Imprisonment up to six months
and a fine ofSIOO.OO-SI,OOO.OO; and Iv) civil contempt under 23 Pa.C.S. ti6114.1.
Resumption of co-residence on the part of the plalntllTand defendant shall not nullity the
provlslon~ of the court order.
This Order shall remain in effect until modified or lerminated by the Court and can be
extended beyond its original expiration date if the Court finds thaI 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.
A hearing shall be held on this matter on the /Itll day of January 1998, at
,;( : 00 /.m., in Courtroom No. 5, Cumberland County Courthouse, Carlisle, Pennsylvania.
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The plaintiff may proceed without pre-payment of fees pending further order of court.
The Cumberland County Sherifl's Department shall attempt to make service at the
plaintiff's request and without pre-payment of fees, but service may bc accomplished under any
applicable rule of Civil Procedure.
This Order shall be docketed in the officc of the Prothonotary and fOIwarded 10 the Sheriff
for service. The Prothonotary shall not send a copy of this Order to the defendant by mail.
The Middlcsex Township Police Dcpartment will be provided with a certified copy of this
Order by the plaintifl's attorney. This Order shall be enforced by any law enforccment agcncy
whcre a violation occurs by alTcst for indirect criminal contcmpt without walTant upon probable
causc that this Order has been violated, whcther or not the violalion is commilled in the presence
of the police officer. In lhe event that an alTesl is made under this section, the defendant shall be
taken without unnecessary delay before the court that issued the order. When that court is
unavailable, the defendant shall be taken before the appropriate district justice. (23 Pa.C.S. ~
6113).
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Shcri Lou Lefcvcr,
: IN TI IE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintil1.
v.
: ClJMOERI.AND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: NO. 98- I d :::l.. CIVil, TERM
: PROTECTION FROM ABUSE
Bryan Kcllcr Horton, Sr.,
Dcfcndant
NOTICI<;
You have been sued in court. If you wish to defend against the claims set forth in the following pages,
you must take action promptly after this Petition, Order and Notice are selVed, by appearing persoruilly or
by attorney at the hearing scheduled by the Court and presenting to thc Court your defenses or objections
to the claims set forth against you. You are warned that if you fail to do so the Court may proceed
without you, and a judgment may be entered against you by thc Court without further notice for any
money claimed in the Petition or for any other claim or rclief requested by the plaintiff. You may lose
money or property or other rights important to you.
FEES AND COSTS
If the case goes to hearing and the judge grants a Protection Ordcr, a surcharge of $25.00 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 soW'Ces for Legal Services, Inc. 's represenbtion of the plaintiff.
You should take this paper to your lawyer at once. If you do not have a lawyer or cannot afford
one, go to or telephone the office set forth below to find out where you can get legal help.
CUMBERLAND COUNTY BAR ASSOCIA nON
2 LIBERTY AVENUE
CARLISLE, PENNSYLVANIA 17013
TELEPHONE NUMBER: (717) 249-3166
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990
The Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County is required by law to comply with the Americans
with Disabilities Act of 1990. For infonnation about accessible facilitics and reasonable accommodations
available to disabled individuals having business betore the court, please contact our office. All
arrangements must be made at least 72 hours prior to any hearing or business before the court. You must
attend the scheduled conference or hearing.
Sheri Lou Lefever,
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plainlifi'
v.
: CUMBERLAND COUNrv, PENNSYJ.V ANIA
; NO. 98. / ~;;1 CIVIL TERM
Bryan Keller Horton, Sr.,
Defendant
: PROTECTION FROM ABUSE
PETITION FOR PROTECTION ORDER
RELIEF UNDER THE PROTECTION FROM ABUSE
ACT, 23 Pa.C-S. Ii 6101 et seq.
A. ABUSE
I. The plaintiff, Sheri Lou Lefever, is an adult individual residing at 137 Wertzville
Road, Regency Woods N, Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17013.
2. The defendan~ Bryan Keller Horton, Sr., (SSN: unknown)(Date of Birth:
2/14/63), is an adult individual currently incarcerated in Cumberland County Prison, Carlisle,
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, 17013.
3. The defendant has had an intimate relationship with the plaintiff.
4. Sinee approximately December 1997, the defendant has attempted to cause and has
intentionaUy, knowingly, or recklessly caused bodily injury to the plaintiff, has placed the plaintiff
in reasonable fear of imminent serious bodily injury, and has knowingly engaged in a course of
conduct or repeatedly committed acts toward the plaintiff under circumstances which have placed
the plaintiff in reasonable fear of bodily injwy. 1bis has included, but is not limited to, the
following specific instances of abuse:
a. On or about January 4, 1998, the defendant grabbed the
plaintiff by the hair, pulled her head backwards, and repeatedly
punched the plaintilT in lhc face causing swelling. bruising, and a
laceration. The pJainlilT fell to the floor and the the defendant
continued to repeatedly punch her in the facc and head. Whcn thc
plaintiff's I S year old daughter entered the room and screamed in
fear for her mother's safety, the defendant ran outsidc and took the
plaintiff's car without permission fleeing the scene. The plaintiff
contacted the police, who later arrested the defendant placing him in
Cumberland County Prison. The plaintiff was taken to Holy Spirit
Hospital by ambulance where she received treatment including
x-rays of her face and neck and stitches for the laceration.
b. On or about Deccmber 27, 1997, the defendant forcefully
threw a box at the plaintiff, hitting her with it causing her pain. This
incident was witncssed by the plaintiff's 12 year old daughter who
feared for her mother's safety and that of her own.
S. The plaintiff believes and therefore avers that she is in immediate and present
danger of abuse from the defendant and that she is in need of protection from sueh abuse.
6. The plaintiff desires that the defendant be prohibited from having any direct or
indirect contact with the plaintiff including, but not limited to, telephone and written
communications.
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7. '/111: plaintiJT dcsircs thatthc dclcndant hc cruoincd from harassing and stalking thc
plain tilT, and from harn.~Ring the plaintiffs relatives, or hcr minor childrcn.
8. The plaintiff dcsircs that thc defcndant be restraincd from entcring hcr pIacc of
cmployment or the schools of her minor children.
9. The plaintiff desircs that the defendant be enjoined from removing, damaging,
destroying or selling any property owned solely by thc plaintiff.
10. Thc homc which the plaintiff is asking the Court to order thc defendant to stay
away from is not owned or rented in the defendant's name.
I 1. The defendant is currently incarcerated in Cumberland County Prison, Carlisle,
Pennsylvania.
B. LOSSES AND REIMBURSEMENT :FOR COST OF CASE
12. The plaintiff has suffered losses as a result of the abuse by the defendant. The
losses are listed on Exhibit A attached.
13. The plaintiff asks that the defendant be ordered to pay $250.00 to reimburse one of
Legal Services, Inc.'s funding sources for the cost of litigating this case.
WHEREFORE, pursuant to the provisions of the "Protection from Abusc Act" of October
7, 1976,23 Pa.C.S. ~ 6101 et ~., as amended, the pIaintitfprays this Honorable Court to grant
thc foUowing relief:
A. Grant a Temporary Order pursuant to the "Protection from Abuse Act:"
1. Ordering the defendant to refrain from abusing the
plaintiff or placing her in fear of abuse.
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2. Ordering the defent/antlo refrain from having any
direct or indirect contact wilh Ihe plaintiff including, but not limited
to, tclcphonc and written communications.
3. Ordering the defendant to refrain from harassing and
stalking the plaintiff and from harassing the plaintiffs relatives and
her minor children.
4. Prohibiting the defendant from entering the plaintifl's
place of employment or the schools of the minor children.
5. Prohibiting the defendant from rcmoving, damaging,
destroying or seIling property owned solely by the plaintiff.
6. Ordering the defendant to stay away from the
plaintiffs residence located at 137 WertzviIIe Road, Regency Woods
N, Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, and any other
residence the plaintiff may establish.
B. Schedule a hearing in accordance with the provisions of the "Protection from
Abuse Act, " and, after such hearing, enter an order to be in effect for a period of one year:
1. 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 indirect contact with the plaintiff including, but not limited
to, telephone and written communications.
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3. Ordcring thc lIclcnllantlo rcfrain from harassing and
sl.,lking the plaintiff and from harlJllsing the plaintin's rclalives and
her minor childrcn.
4. Prohibiting the defendant from cntering the plain tift's
place of employment or the schools of the minor children.
5. Prohibiting the defendant from removing, damaging,
destroying or selling property owned solely by the plaintiff.
6. Ordering the defendant to stay away from the
plaintiff's residence located at 13 7 Wertzville Road, Regcncy Woods
N, Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, and any other
residence the plaintiff may cstablish.
7. Ordering the defendant to reimburse the plaintiff's
out-of-pocket losses suffered as a resuIl of the abuse including but
not limited to the losses listed on the attached sheet marked Exhibit
A.
8. Ordering the defendant to pay $250.00 to reimburse
one of Legal Setvices, 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 hcaring, and that a certified copy/certified
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eopics of this Petition and Order be delivered to the Middlcscx TowlIshlp Policc Department
which has jurisdiction 10 enforce this Order.
The plaintiff prays for such other relicf as may hc jusl and proper.
Rcspeetfully suhmitted,
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LEGAL SERVICES, INC.
8 Irvine Row
Carlisle, PA 17013
(71 7) 243.9400
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The above-named plaintiff, Sheri LOll Lefever, verifies thaI the slatements made in Ihe
above Petition are true and correct. The plaintiff undlo'l'SllInds that false statcmenl8 herein are made
subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. ~ 4904 relating 10 unsworn falsification to authorities.
Date: I ~/97
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Shen Lou Lefever, Plaintiff
: NO. 98-
CIVIL TERM
Sheri Lou Lcfever,
: IN nm COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plain lilT
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
Bryan Kcller Horton, Sr.,
Defendant
: PROTECTION FROM ABUSE
OUT.Ol<'-POCKI<:T LOSSES
The plaintiff requests that the defendant reimburse her out-of-pocket losses, including but
not limited to the following:
Any and all medical expenses not reimbursed through the plaintift's mcdical insurance
coverage relating to injuries she sustained a.~ a rcsult of the incident on or about January 4, 1998.
(The hospital has not biDed the plaintiff as of the filing of this petition).
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CASE NO: 1998-001:: P
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA:
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
LEFEVER SHERI LOU
VS.
HORTON BRYAN KELLER SR
TREVOR ){ENT
CUMBERLAND County, Pennsylvania. who
to law. says. the within PROTECTION FROM ABUSE
upon HORTON BRYAN KELLER SR
defendant. at 1535:00 HOURS, on the 9th day of January
1998 at CUMBERLAND COUNTY PRISON 1101 CLAREMOlJNT ROAD
CARLISLE. PA 17013 ,CUMBERLAND
, Sheriff or Deputy Sheriff of
being duly sworn according
was served
the
County, Pennsylvania, by handing to BRYAN HORTON
a true and attested copy of the PROTECTION FROM ABUSE
together with TEMPORARY PROTECTION ORDER AND PETITION
and at the same time directing ~ attention to the contents thereof.
Sheriff's Costs:
Docketing
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Affidavit
Surcharge
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SIIERIFT'S RETUIUI ' REGULAR
CASE NO: 1998-00122 P
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA:
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
~EFEVER SHERI LOU
VS.
HORTON BRYAN KELLER SR
WESLEY COOK . Sheriff or Deputy Sheriff of
CUMBERLAND County. Pennsylvania. who being duly sworn according
to law. says, the within ORDER FOR CONTINUANCE was served
upon HORTON BRYAN KELLER SR the
defendant, at 1500:00 HOURS. on the 14th day of January
1998 at CUMBERLAND CO. SHERIFF'S DEPT. ONE COURTHOUSE SQUARE
CARLISLE, PA 17013 . CUMBERLAND
County, Pennsylvania, by handing to BRYAN KELLER HORTON SR.
a true and attested copy of the ORDER FOR CONTINUANCE
and at the same time directing His attention to the contents thereof.
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Affidavit
Surcharge
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