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LOIDA MERCEDES STEVENSON,
for herself and on behalf of her minor children:
MARK CHRISTOPHER STOKES, JR.,
MATTHEW ADAM STOKES, and
CHRISTOPHER MICHAEL STOKES,
Plaintiffs
vs.
MARK CHRISTOPHER STOKES, SR.,
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
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CIVIL TERM
: PROTECTION FROM ABUSE
NOTICE OF HEARING AND ORDER
YOU HAVE BEEN SUED IN COURT. If you wish to defend against the claims set forth in the
following papers, you must appear at the hearing scheduled herein. If you fail to do so, the case may proceed
against you and a FINAL Order may be entered against you granting the relief requested in the Petition. In
particular, you may be evicted from your residence and lose other important rights.
A hearing on this matter is scheduled On the Jod'~ day of .
in Courtroom No.L on the 4th Floor of the Cumberland County Courthou
Carlisle, Pennsylvania.
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, 1 Courthouse Square,
You MUST obey the Order that is attached until it is modified or terminated by the court after notice
and hearing, If you disobey this Order, the police may arrest you. Violation of this Order may subject you
to a charge of indirect criminal contempt which is punishable by a fine of up to $1,000,00 and/or up to six
months in jail under 23 Pa. C.S. ~6ll4. Violation may also subject you to prosecution and criminal penalties
und(ll" the Pennsylvania Crimes Code, Under federal law, 18 U.S,C, ~226S, this Order is enforceable
anywhere in the United States, tribal lands, U.S. Territories and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. If you
travel outside of the state and intentionally violate this Order, you may be subject to federal criminal
proceedings underthe Violence Against Women Act, 18 U.S,C, ~ 2261-2262.
You should take this paper to your lawyer at once. You have the right to have a lawyer represent
you at the hearing, The court will not, however, appoint a lawyer for you. If you do not have a lawyer or
Camlot afford one, go to or telephone the office set forth below to find out where you can get legal help. If
you Camlot find a lawyer, you may have to proceed without one,
CUMBERLAND COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION
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
DisabilitiesActof 1990. For information about accessible facilities and reasonable accommodations available to disabled
individuals having business before 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.
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LOIDA MERCEDES STEVENSON, : In the Court of Common Pleas of
for herself and on behalf of her minor children:
MARK CHRISTOPHER STOKES, JR, : CUMBERLAND County,
MATTHEW ADAM STOKES, and
CHRISTOPHER MICHAEL STOKES, : PENNSYLVANIA
Plaintiffs
vs.
: Civil Action - Law
; No. 01- <I?:s
MARK CHRISTOPHER STOKES, SR.,
Defendant
: Protection From Abuse
TEMPORARY PROTECTION FROM ABUSE ORDER
Defendant's Name is: MARK CHRISTOPHER STOKES, SR.
Defendant's Date of Birth is: October 21, 1963
Defendant's Social Security Number is: 080-56-5085
Name( s) of All protected persons, including Plaintiff and minor children:
L WIDA MERCEDES STEVENSON
2. MARK CHRISTOPHER STOKES, JR.
3, MATTHEW ADAM STOKES
4. CHRISTOPHER MICHAEL STOKES
AND NOW, on 23rd Day of January, 2001 upon consideration of the attached
Petition for Protection from Abuse, the court hereby enters the following Temporary
Order:
Plaintiff's request for a temporary protection order is granted.
1. Defendant shall not abuse, harass, stalk or threaten any of the above persons in any
place where they might be found,
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2. Defendant is prohibited from having ANY CONTACT with Plaintiff, or any other
person protected under this Order, at any location, including but not limited to any
contact at Plaintiff's school, business, or place of employment. Defendant is
specifically ordered to stay away from the following locations for the duration of
this order.
Plaintiff's current residence, which is confidential, and any other residence
she and her minor children may establish for themselves during the term of
this Order.
Wherever Plaintiff andlor her minor children may be employed during the
term of this Order.
The schools ofthe minor children, which are confidential.
3. Defendant shall not contact Plaintiff, or any other person protected under this
Order, by telephone or by any other means, including through third persons.
4. The following additional relief is granted:
Defendant is prohibited from having any contact with Plaintiff's relatives
and Plaintiff's children listed in this petition.
Defendant is ordered to refrain from harassing Plaintiff's relatives and the
parties' minor children.
5. A certified copy of this Order shall be provided to the police department where
Plaintiff resides and any other agency specified hereafter:
APPROPRIATE POLICE DEPARTMENTS
6. The sheriff, police or other law enforcement agencies are directed to serve the
Defendant with a copy of the Petition, any Order issued, and the Order for Hearing
without prepayment of costs, The Petitioner will inform the designated authority of
any addresses, other than the Defendant's residence, where Defendant can be
served. The Prothonotary is directed to file this Petition and Order without
prepayment of costs.
7. TIllS ORDER APPLIES lMMEDIATEL Y TO DEFENDANT AND SHALL
REMAIN IN EFFECT UNTIL JULY 23, 2002 OR UNTIL OTHERWISE
MODIFIED OR TERMINATED BY TIllS COURT AFTER NOTICE AND
HEARING.
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Defendant is hereby notified that violation of this Order may result in arrest for
indirect criminal contempt, which is punishable by a fine of up to $1,000.00 and/or up
to six months in jail. 23 Pa.C.S. ~6ll4. Consent of the Plaintiff to Defendaot's return
to the residence shall not invalidate this Order, which can only be changed or
modified through the filing of appropriate court papers for that pUlpose. 23 Pa.C.S.
~6ll3. Defendant is further notified that violation of this Order may subject hinlIher
to state charges and penalties under the Pennsylvania Crimes Code and to federal
charges and penalties under the Violence Against Women Act, 18 US.c. ~~226l-
2262.
NOTICE TO LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICIALS
This Order shall be enforced by the police who have jurisdiction over the plaintift's
residence OR any location where a violation of this order occurs OR where the
defendant may be located. If defendant violates Paragraphs 1 through 3 of this Order,
defendant shall be arrested on the charge oflndirect Criminal Contempt. An arrest
for violation of this Order may be made without warrant, based solely on probable
cause, whether or not the violation is committed in the presence of law enforcement.
Subsequent to an arrest, the law enforcement officer shall seize all weapons used or
threatened to be used during the violation of this Order OR during prior incidents of
abuse. Weapons must forthwith be delivered to the Sherifl's office of the county
which issued this Order, which office shall maintain possession of the weapons until
further Order of this court, unless the weaponls are evidence of a crime, in which
case, they shall remain with the law enforcement agency whose officer made the
arrest.
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Joan Carey, Attorney for Plaintiff
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LOIDAMERCEDES STEVENSON, : In the Court of Common Pleas of
for herself and on behalf of her minor children:
MARK CHRISTOPHER STOKES,JR., : CUMBERLAND County,
MATTHEW ADAM STOKES, and
CHRISTOPHER MICHAEL STOKES, : PENNSYLVANIA
Plaintiffs
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; No. 01- '-170'
MARK CHRISTOPHER STOKES, SR,
Defendant
: Protection From Abuse
PETITION FOR PROTECTION FROM ABUSE
I. Plaintiff's nanle is:
LOIDA MERCEDES STEVENSON
2, I, (the Plaintift), am filing this Petition on behalf of:
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- and as Parent of minor Plaintiff(s)
3. Name(s) of ALL person(s), including minor children, who seek protection from abuse.
a. LOIDA MERCEDES STEVENSON
b. MARK CHRISTOPHER STOKES, JR
c. MATTHEW ADAM STOKES
d. CHRISTOPHER MICHAEL STOKES
4. Plaintiff's Address is : CONFIDENTL\L
5, Defendant's Name is:
MARK CHRISTOPHER STOKES, Sa.
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6. Defendant is believed to live at the following address:
clo Marvin Stokes, 35 Arthur Place, Red Bank, NJ 07701.1707
7. Defendant's Social Security Number is:
080.56.5085
8. Defendant's Date of Birth is:
October 21, 1963
9, Defendant's Place of employment is:
unknown to Plaintiff.
10, Defendant is an adult.
1 L The relationship between the Plaintiff and the Defendant is:
Parents ofthe same children
Ex-Spouse
12, The Plaintiff and the Defendant been involved in the following court actions:
a. Divorce
13. Other details of the court action are:
Divorce - Pennsylvania
14, The defendant has been involved in a criminal court action.
15. The defendant is not currently on probation I parole
16. Plaintiff and Defendant are the parents of the fo\1owing minor childlren:
a. MARK CHRISTOPHER STOKES, JR.
Age:17 years old
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b, MATTHEW ADAM STOKES
Age:16 years old
Child's address is: CONFIDENTIAL
c. CHRISTOPHER MICHAEL STOKES
Age:ll years old
Child's address is: CONFIDENTIAL
17. There is an eJcisting court order regarding the custody of the Plaintiffs !j1Jd Defendant's minor children.
The terms of the order are: Judge Gloria Sosa Lintner, of the Family Court of the State of New
York, New York County, entered an Order on December 19, 2000, Docket Nos. N3716-N3718/00,
regarding the parties' minor children, placing them with The Administration for Children's
Services of New York County, New York, for up to 12 months, with an immediate trial discharge
to the mother, Plaintiff. Cumberland County Children & Youth Services is monitoring the
childrens' case through an interstate agreement with ACS of New York.
County: New York County
State: New York
18, The facts of the most recent incident of abuse are as follows:
On about Wednesday, June OS, 1996
location: New York, New York
On June 5, 1996, in New York County, New York, Defendant pled guilty to the crimes of
endangering the welfare of a child, sexual abuse in the first degree and sodomy in the first degree
for sexually assaulting Plaintiff's daughter from the time the child was 10 years old until she was
14 years old. On July 22,1996,. Defendant was sentenced to state prison for 1-112 to 4-112 years.
During the hearing, Defendant threatened Plaintift'that when he got out of prison, he would find
her and the parties' children and kill them. Plaintiff fears for her safety and that of her minor
children. Defendant was released from Bare Hill Correctional Facility, Malone, New York on
January 18, ZOO1.
On or about January 19, 2001, when one ofPlaintitT's children telephoned his paternal
grandfather to speak with him, Defendant answered .tOO telephone. Defendant demanded to
know Plaintiff's whereabouts, but the child did not give him any information.
19. Prior incidents of abuse that the Defendant has committed against Plaintiff or the minor childlren,
(including any threats, injuries, or incidents of stalking) are as follows:
In or about March 1994, when Plaintift'tried to leave with their children, Defendant grabbed her
by the arm, shoved her against the waD, choked her, punched her in the stomach, blocked the
door with bis body as she tried to get out, and threatened to hunt her down and kill her and
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their children if she took the children.
From approximately 1988 through 1994, Defendant abused Plaintiff and the parties' children in
ways including, but not limited to, shoving, slapping, puncbing, and kicking them. In addition,
Defendant cboked Plaintift', hit ber with objects such as a bat and a broom stick, stabbed her in
the hand with a pencil, and punched her in tbe abdomen wben she was six months pregnant.
Defendant isolated Plaintift' from her family and friends by refusing to allow her to leave the
home, and regularly locked her in the house so that sbe was unable to get out. During one
incidept when Defendant had locked Plaintift' and the parties' infant in the house, the house next
door caught on fire, and when firefighters evacuated residents in neighboring houses for their
safety, Plaintiff' and ber infant could not get out and the firefighters could not get the doors open
from tbe outside until Defendant was contacted and returned to unlock the doors.
20, The police department(s) or law enforcement agencies that should be provided with a copy of the
protection order are:
APPROPRIATE POLICE DEPARTMENTS
21. There is an immediate and present danger of further abuse from the Defendant.
22. FOR THE REASONS SET FORTH ABOVE, I REQUEST THAT THE COURT ENTER A
TEMPORARY ORDER, and AFTER HEARING, A FINAL OlIDER THAT WOULD DO THE
FOLLOWING:
a. Restrain Defep.dant D::om abusing, threatening, harassing, or st~lking Plaintiff and/or
minor child/ren in any place where Plaintiff may be found.
b, Prohibit Defendant from having any contact with Plaintiff and/or minor child/ren,
either in person, by telephone, or in writing, personally or through third persons,
including but not limited to any contact at Plaintiffs schoo~ business, or place of
employment, except as the court may find necessary with respect to partial custody
and/or visitation with the minor child/ren.
c. Prohibit Defendant from having any contact with Plaintiffs relatives and Plaintiffs
children listed in this petition, except as the court may find necessary with respect to
partial custody and/or visitation with the minor child/ren,
d, Order Defendant to pay the costs of this action, including filing and service fees,
e. Order the following additional relief, not listed above:
Order Defendant to refrain from harassing Plaintiff's relatives and the parties'
minor cbildren.
Order Defendant to pay $250.00 to one of MidPenn Legal Services' funding
sources to pay the cost of litigating this case.
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g, Order the police or other law enforcement agency to serve the Defendant with a
copy of this Petition, any Order issued, and the Order for Hearing, The petitioner
will inform the designated authority of any addresses, other than the Defendant's
residence, where Defendant can be served.
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Joan Carey, Art. for PI .
Agency: MidPeml Legal Services
8 Irvine Row
Carlisle, PA 17013
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statements contained in the above Petition are true and correct to the best of my knowledge. I
understand that any false statements are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa,C, S. ~4904, relating
to unsworn falsification to authorities.
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LOIDA MERCEDES STEVENSON, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
for herself and on behalf of her minor children::
MARK CHRISTOPHER STOKES, JR., : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
MATTHEW ADAM STOKES, and
CHRISTOPHER MICHAEL STOKES, : CIVIL ACTION - LAW
Plaintiffs
vs.
MARK CHRISTOPHER STOKES, SR,
Defendant
: NO. 01-475 CIVIL TERM
: PROTECTION FROM ABUSE
ORD~R FOR CONTINUANCE
AND NOW, this~ day of February , 2001, upon consideration of the attached Motion for
Continuance, the matter scheduled for hearing on February 1, 2001, by this Court's Order of
January 23,2001, is hereby rescheduled for hearing on Monday, February 26, 2001, at 1:30 p.m.
in Conrtroom No.3 on the 41h Floor of the Cumberland County Courthouse, 1 Courthouse Square,
Carlisle, Pennsylvania.
The Temporary Protection From Abuse Order shall remain in effect for a period of 18 months
from the date it was entered, through July 23, 2002, or until further Order of Court, whichever comes
first.
Joan Carey, Attorney for Plaintiff
Mid-Penn Legal Services
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LOIDA MERCEDES STEVENSON, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
for herself and on behalf of her minor children::
MARK CHRISTOPHER STOKES, JR., : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
MATTHEW ADAM STOKES, and
CHRISTOPHER MICHAEL STOKES, : CIVIL ACTION - LAW
Plaintiffs
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MARK CHRISTOPHER STOKES, SR,
Defendant
: NO. 01-475 CIVIL TERM
: PROTECTION FROM ABUSE
MOTION FOR CONTINUANCE
Plaintiff, Loida Mercedes Stevenson, by and through her attorney, Joan Carey ofMidPenn
Legal.Services, moves the Court for an Order rescheduling the hearing in the above-captioned case
on the grounds that:
1. A Temporary Protection From Abuse Order was issued by this Court on
January 23,2001, scheduling a hearing for February 1, 2001, at 3:30 p.m,
2. MidPenn Legal Services staff mailed a certified copy of the Notice of Hearing,
Temporary Protection From Abuse Order and Petition for Protection From Abuse to the Monmouth
County Sheriff's Department in Freehold, New Jersey, and requested that they serve Defendant with
the documents, On February 1, 2001, Officer ScIunidt of the Monmouth County Sheriff's
Department told MidPenn Legal Services staff that their deputies attempted to serve Defendant at
the address provided, but were advised by Defendant's father that he did not live there.
3. Plaintiff requests that the hearing be rescheduled pending service of Defendant.
4. Plaintiff requests that the Temporary Protection From Abuse Order remain in effect
for a period of 18 months from the date it was entered, through July 23, 2002, or until further Order
of Court, whichever comes first.
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WHEREFORE, Plaintiff requests that the Court grant this Motion and reschedule this matter
for hearing, and that the Temporary Protection From Abuse Order remain in effect for a period of
18 months from the date it was entered, through July 23,2002, or until further Order of Court,
whichever comes first.
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MidPenn Legal Services
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LOIDAMERCEDES STEVENSON, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
for herself and on behalf of her minor children::
MARK CHRISTOPHER STOKES, JR., : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
MATTIIEW ADAM STOKES, and
CHRISTOPHER MICHAEL STOKES, : CIVIL ACTION - LAW
Plaintiffs
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MARK CHRISTOPHER STOKES, SR.,
Defendant
: NO, 01-475 CIVIL TERM
: PROTECTION FROM ABUSE
ORD~RFORCONTThmANCE
AND NOW, this~ day of March, 2001, upon consideration of the attached Motion for
Continuance, the matter scheduled for hearing on February 26, 2001, by this Court's Order of
February 16, 2001, is hereby rescheduled for hearing on Tnesday, April 10, 2001, at 2:30 p.m.
in Courtroom No.3 on the 4th Floor of the Cumberland County Courthouse, 1 Courthouse Square,
Carlisle, Peoosylvania,
The Temporary Protection From Abuse Order shall remain in effect for a period of 18 months
from the date it was entered, through July 23, 2002, or until further Order of Court, whichever comes
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LOIDA MERCEDES STEVENSON, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
for herself and on behalf of her minor children::
MARK CHRISTOPHER STOKES, JR" : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
MATTHEW ADAM STOKES, and
CHRISTOPHER MICHAEL STOKES, : CIVIL ACTION - LAW
Plaintiffs
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MARK CHRISTOPHER STOKES, SR,
Defendant
: NO. 01-475 CIVIL TERM
: PROTECTION FROM ABUSE
MOTION FOR CONTINUANCE
Plaintiff, Loida Mercedes Stevenson, by and through her attorney, Joan Carey ofMidPeffil
Legal Services, moves the Court for an Order rescheduling the hearing in the above-captioned case
on the grounds that:
1. On February 16, 2001, a Motion was filed and an Order for Continuance entered
rescheduling the hearing for February 26, 2001, at 1:30 p.m, in Courtroom No.3.
2, Plaintiffhas no knowledge of Defendant' s whereabouts since his release from prison
in New York State, although efforts are being made to locate him,
3. Plaintiff requests that the hearing be rescheduled pending service of Defendant.
4, Plaintiff requests that the Temporary Protection From Abuse Order remain in effect
for a period of 18 months from the date it was entered, through July 23,2002, or until further Order
of Court, whichever comes first,
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff requests that the Court grant this Motion and reschedule this matter
for hearing, and that the Temporary Protection From Abuse Orner remain in effect for a period of
18 months from the date it was entered, through July 23, 2002, or until further Order of Court,
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CONTINUED TEMPORARY ORDER
AND NOW, this 9th Day of April, 2001, pursuant to 23 Pa,C.S. S6107(c), the
terms and conditions of the Temporary Order issued on 23rd Day of January, 200],
in the above-captioned case are hereby continued in full force and effect until
further order of the court,
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MATTHEW ADAM STOKES, and
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MARK CHRISTOPHER STOKES, SR.,
Defendant
: NO, 01-475 CIVIL TERM
: PROTECTION FROM ABUSE
MOTION FOR CONTINUANCE
Plaintiff, Loida Mercedes Stevenson, by and through her attorney, Joan Carey of MidPenn
Legal Services, moves the Court for an Order rescheduling the hearing in the above-captioned case
on the grounds that:
1, A Temporary Protection From Abuse Order was issued by this Court on
January 23,2001, scheduling a hearing for February 1,2001, at 3 :30 p.m,; because the defendant was
not served, the hearing was continued to February 26, 200 I, and again to April 10, 2001, at 2:30 p,m.
2, In early April, the defendant retained the Family Law Clinic to represent him, and
the parties agree, by and through their respective counsel, that the hearing be rescheduled to afford
them time to execute a Consent Agreement.
3, The Plaintiff requests that the Temporary Protection From Abuse Order remain in
effect for a period of eighteen months from the date it was entered or until further Order of Court,
whichever comes first.
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WHEREFORE, the Plaintiff requests that the Court grant this Motion and reschedule this
matter for hearing, and that the Temporary Protection From Abuse Order remain in effect for a
period of eighteen months from the date it was entered or until further Order of Court, whichever
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: Protection From Abuse
ACCEPTANCE OF SERVICE
I, Steven Boell, Legal Intem, do hereby certifY that on April 10, 2001, I accepted service of
the Temporary Protection From Abuse Order, Petition for Protection From Abuse, and Continuances
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: NO. 01-475
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ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this ~1 ~ay of m~/' ,2001, upon consideration of
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MARK CHRISTOPHER STOKES, SR,
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PETITION FOR A CONTINUANCE
The Petitioner, Mark Christopher Stokes, Sr., by his attorneys, the Family Law Clinic,
hereby petitions this Honorable Court to grant a continuance of the hearing in this matter,
currently scheduled for May 30, 2001 at 9:30 a.m. In support of his petition, Petitioner
represents the following:
1. The Petitioner is Mark Christopher Stokes, Sr.
2. On January 23, 2001 a Temporary Protection From Abuse Order was issued
against the Petitioner.
3. The Temporary Protection From Abuse Order was issued on behalf of Loida
Mercedes Stevenson, Mark Christopher Stokes, Jr., Matthew Adam Stokes and
Christopher Michael Stokes.
4. The Temporary Protection From Abuse Order is to remain in effect until July 23,
2002 or until otherwise modified or terminated by this Court.
5. Under the Temporary Protection From Abuse Order, Petitioner is to have NO
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7. Petitioner wishes to attend the scheduled hearing and oppose the entry of a PF A
Order.
8. Petitioner began anew job on May 1,2001, for which he has a probation period of
90 days. Petitioner may not miss a day of work until his 90 days probation
expires on or about August 1, 2001.
9. Plaintiffs, by their attorney, MidPeun Legal Services, have consented to this
continuance.
10. Petitioner asks that this Court reschedule the hearing in this matter until some
time after August 1, 2001, so that he can attend the hearing.
WHEREFORE, Petitioner respectfully requests that this Court grant a continuance in this
matter until after August 1, 2001, to allow time for Mr. Stokes' work probation period to expire
so that Mr. Stokes can attend the hearing scheduled in this matter.
Date: May 29, 2001
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true and correct copy of the Petition For a Continuance on the following individual, by fIrst class
mail, postage prepaid:
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MidPenn Legal Services
8 Irvine Row
Carlisle, P A 17013
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MARK CHRISTOPHER STOKES, SR.,
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ORDER ALLOWING DEFENDANT TO TESTIFY BY TELEPHONE
AND NOW, this c; day of ~, 2001, pursuant to Pa.R.C,P.
1930.3 and upon review of the attached Uncontested Petition to allow Defendant, Mark C.
Stokes, to Testify by Telephone, it is hereby ordered that Mark C. Stokes, may testify by
telephone at the Protection From Abuse hearing scheduled for Tuesday, August 7,2001 at 3:30
p.rn. for the limited purpose of addressing telephone contact between hinIself and the parties'
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: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
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MARK CHRISTOPHER STOKES, SR.,
Defendant/Petitioner
UNCONTESTED PETITION TO ALLOW DEFENDANT,
MARK C, STOKES, TO TESTIFY BY TELEPHONE
Petitioner, Mark C. Stokes, hereby petitions this Court, pursuant to Pa.R.c.P. 1930.3, to
allow hin1 to testify by telephone in the Protection From Abuse hearing in this case. In support
of his petition, Petitioner represents the following:
1. A Protection From Abuse hearing has been scheduled in this matter for Tuesday,
August 7,2001 at 3:30 p.m,
2. While denying the allegations of abuse, Petitioner will consent to entry of a
Protection From Abuse Order. The only issue as to which the parties do not currently agree is
related to telephone contact between Petitioner and the parties' children.
3. Petitioner is unable to appear for the hearing because he lives and works in New
York City as a window washer and cannot afford to miss a day of work and pay for the costs of a
trip to Central Pennsylvania at this time.
4. On August 7 at 3:30 p.rn, Petitioner will be available to participate in the hearing
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purpose set forth above.
6. Pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. 1930.3, the Court may permit a party to testify by telephone
in domestic relations matters.
WHEREFORE, Petitioner asks the Court to allow the Petitioner to testify by telephone at
the Protection From Abuse hearing on Tuesday, August 7,2001 at 3:30 p.m. for the limited
purpose of addressing telephone contact between hinIself and the parties' children.
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: PROTECTION FROM ABUSE
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Debra Hart Munchel, Certified Legal Intern at the Family Law Clinic, hereby certify
that I anI serving a true and correct copy of the Uncontested Petition to Allow Defendant, Mark
C. Stokes, to Testify by Telephone on the following person by hand delivery this 3'd day of
August, 2001:
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MidPeml Legal Services
8 Irvine Row
Carlisle, P A 17013
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Plaintiffs
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: PENNSYLVANIA
: CNlL ACTION - LAW
: NO. 01-475
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MARK CHRISTOPHER STOKES, SR.,
DefendantlPetitioner
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AND NOW, this <It day of ~2001, by agreement of the parties, this matter is
generally continued in order for the parties to execute a Consent Agreement. The January
23,2001 Temporary Order shall remain in effect,
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: No. 01-475
MARK CHRISTOPHER STOKES, SR.,
Defendant
: Protection From Abuse
FINAL ORDER OF COURT
Defendant's Name is: MARK CHRISTOPHER STOKES, SR.
Defendant's Date of Birth is: October 21,1963
Defendant's Social Security Number is: 080-56-5085
Name(s) of All protected persons, including Plaintiff and minor children:
1. LOIDA MERCEDES STEVENSON
2. MARK CHRISTOPHER STOKES, JR.
3, MATTHEW ADAM STOKES
4, CHRISTOPHER MICHAEL STOKES
AND NOW, this 5th Day of October, 2001 the court having jurisdiction over the
parties and the subject-matter, it is ORDERED, ADJUDGED and DECREED as
follows:
Plaintiff, Loida Mercedes Stevenson, is represented by Joan Carey of MidPenn Legal
Services; Defendant, Mark Christopher Stokes, Sr" is represented by Debra Hart
Munchel, Certified Legal Intern and Ten 1. Henning, Supervising Attorney of Family
Law Clinic,
Defendant, although agreeing to the terms of this Order, does not admit the
allegations made in the Petition,
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1. Defendant shall not abuse, stalk, harass, threaten the Plaintiff or any other protected
person in any place where they might be found.
2. Except as provided in Paragraph 3 of this Order, Defendant is prohibited from
having ANY CONTACT with the Plaintiff, or any other person protected under
this Order, at any location, including but not limited to any contact at Plaintiffs
school, business, or place of employement. Defendant is specifically ordered to
stay away from the following locations for the dUlation of this order.
Plaintiffs current residence, which is confidential, and any other residence she
and her minor children may establish for themselves during the term of this
Order.
Wherever Plaintiff and/or her minor children may be employed dnring the
term oHhis Order.
The schools of the minor children, which are confidential.
Defendant shall not contact the Plaintiff, Loida Mercedes Stevenson,
by telephone or by any other means, including through third persons.
3. Custody of the following minor children:
1. MARK CHRISTOPHER STOKES JR.
2, MATTHEW ADAM STOKES
3. CHRISTOPHER MICHAEL STOKES
shall be as follows:
. PARAGRAPH 3 OF THIS ORDER IS NOT A CUSTODY
ORDER AND IS NOT INTENDED TO GIVE
DEFENDANTIFATHER ANY CUSTODIAL RIGHTS.
PARAGRAPH 3 OF THIS ORDER IS INTENDED TO
LIMIT AND DEFINE THE PARAMETERS OF
DEFENDANTIFATHER'S CONTACT WITH THE
CHILDREN WHO ARE PROTECTED PERSONS UNDER
THIS PROTECTION FROM ABUSE ORDER.
DefendantlFather of Plaintiffs children listed in this Order,
shall be permitted contact of a non-harassing nature with the
children as follows:
Father is permitted to write letters to the children at a Post
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Father shall provide the children with his telephone number
and prepaid telephone cards and the children shall be
per.mitted to call the Father as they desire. Plaintiff shall not
interfere with the children calling their father if the children
wish to do so.
Any such non-harassing contact between DefendantlFather
and the children shall not be a violation ofthis Order,
4. The following additional relief is granted as authorized by g6l08 of the Act:
Defendant is prohibited from having any contact with Plaintiff's relatives and
Plaintiff's children, except as provided in Paragraph 3 ofthis Order.
Defendant is ordered to refrain from harassing Plaintiff's relatives and
Plaintiff's children.
The court costs and fees are waived.
5. A certified copy of this Order shall be provided to the police department where
Plaintiff resides and any other agency specified hereafter:
APPROPRIATE POLICE DEPARTMENTS
6. THIS ORDER SUPERSEDES:
1. ANY PRIOR PF A ORDER
7. All provisions of this order shall expire on: February:z.~, 2003
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CHARGE OF INDIRECT CRIMINAL CONTEMPT wmCH IS PUNISHABLE BY
A FINE OF UP TO $1,000 ANDIOR A JAIL SENTENCE OF UP TO SIX
MONTHS. 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 (SO) STATES, THE DISTRICT
OF COLUMBIA, TRIBAL LANDS, US. TERRITORIES AND THE
COMMONWEALTH OF PUERTO RICO UNDER THE VIOLENCE AGAINST
WOMEN ACT, IS US.C, ~226S.IF YOU TRAVEL OUTSIDE OF THE STATE
AND INTENTIONALLY VIOLATE TillS ORDER, YOU MAY BE SUBJECT TO
FEDERAL CRIMINAL PROCEEDINGS UNDER THAT ACT.lSUS,C ~~226l-
2262. IF THE BRADY INDICATOR PARAGRAPH APPEARS IN THE ORDER,
YOU MAY BE SUBJECT TO FEDERAL PROSECUTION AND PENALTIES
UNDER THE "BRADY" PROVISIONS OF THE GUN CONTROL ACT, IS US.c.
~922(G), FOR POSSESSION, TRANSPORT OR RECEIPT OF FIREARMS OR
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NOTICE TO LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICIALS
The police who have jurisdiction over the plaintiffs residence OR any location where a
violation of this order occurs OR where the defendant may be located, shall enforce
this order. An arrest for violation of Paragraphs 1 through 3 of this order may be
without warrant, based soley on probable cause, whether or not the violation is
committed in the presence of the police. 23 Pa.C,S, ~113.
Subsequent to arrest, the police officer shall seize all weapons used or threatened to be
used during the violation of the protection order or during prior incidents of abuse.
The shall maintain possession of the weapons until further order ofthis Court.
When the defendant is placed under arrest for violation of this order, the defendant
shall be taken to the appropriate authority or authorities before whom defendant is to
be arraigned. A "Complaint for Indirect Criminal Contempt" shall then be completed
and signed by the police officer OR the plaintiff. Plaintiffs presence and signature are
not required to file the complaint.
If sufficient grounds for violation of this order are alleged, the defendant shall be
arraigned, bond set and both parties given notice of the date of the hearing.
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Judge
This Or er is entered pursuan to the consent of Plaintiff and Defendant:
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Mark Christopher Stokes, Sr., Defendant
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Attorney for Plaintiff
MidPenn Legal Services
8 Irvine Row
Carlisle, P A 17013
(717) 243-9400
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Debra Hart Munchel
Certified Legal Intern for Defendant
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Thomas M. Place
Robert E. Rains
Supervising Attorneys
Family Law Clinic
45 North Pitt Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
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