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CYNTHIA L. WELLS,
PLAINTIFF
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
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: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYL VANIA
: NO. 2001- 304? CIVIL TERM
JOSEPH JOHN WELLS, SR.,
DEFENDANT
: PROTECTION FROM ABUSE
NOTICE OF HEARING AND ORDER
YOU HAVE BEEN SUED IN C01:JR.T. 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 !;td./yd-t( ,DlJ,AT
II: I~ A...M., IN COURTROOM NO.:3 OF TiE CUMBERLAND
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COUNTY COURTHOUSE, CARLISLE, PENNSYLVANIA.
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 injail under 23 Pa.C.S. ~6114. Violation may also subject you
to prosecution and criminal penalties under the Pennsylvania Crimes Code. Under federal law, 18
U.S.C. ~2265, 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 under the 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 cannot afford one, go to ortelephone the office set forth below to fmd
out where you can get legal help. If you cannot 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 Disabilities Act of 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
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Cynthia L. Wells
Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON
: PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
: PENNSYL VANIA
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: No. 0/- 304( C~ I..L<.--
Joseph John Wells Sr.
Defendant
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: PROTECTION FROM ABUSE
TEMPORARY PROTECTION FROM ABUSE
ORDER
Defendant's Name is: Joseph John Wells Sr.
Defendant's Date of Birth is: August 14, 1970
Defendant's Social Security Number is: 203-64-1818
Name(s) of All protected persons, including Plaintiff and minor children:
1. Cynthia L. Wells
AND NOW, oJl/lA tW. tz~,J; consideration of the attached Petition for
Protection froJ~ 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.
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 Plaintiffs 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 residence located at 5 Pewter Lane/Boiling Springs, Pennsylvania.
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Plaintiff's place of employment located at Gold's Gym, Carlisle Plaza Mall,
Carlisle, Pennsylvania.
Any contact by the parties in reference to transfer of custody of the minor
child shall not be deemed a violation ohhis Order.
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:
This Order shall be docketed in the office. of the Prothonotary l\lild forwarded
to the Sheriff for semce. The Prothonotary shall not send a copy liftbis
Order to Defendant by mail.
This Order shall remain in effect until modified or terminated by the Court
and can be extended beyond its original expiration date if the Court fmds
that Defendant has committed an act of abuse or has engaged in a pattern or
practice that indicates risk of harm to Plaintiff.
Defendant shall not damage or destroy any property owned jointly by the
parties or solely by Plaintiff.
Defendant shall not harass Plaintiff's relatives.
Any non-threatening, non-harassing phone calls to Plaintiff in reference to
periods of custody with the parties minor child shall not be deemed a
violation ohhis Order.
5. A certified copy of this Order shall be provided to the police department where
Plaintiff resides and any other agency specified hereafter:
Pennsylvania State Police
Carlisle Borough Police
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.
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7. THIS ORDER APPLIES IMMEDIATELY TO DEFENDANT AND SHALL
REMAIN IN EFFECT UNTIL NOVEMBER 18, 2002 OR UNTIL
OTHERWISE MODIFIED OR TERMINATED BY THIS COURT AFTER
NOTICE AND HEARING.
NOTICE TO THE DEFENDANT
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. ~6114. Consent of the Plaintiff to Defendant'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 purpose. 23 Pa.C.S.
~6113. Defendant is further notified that violation of this Order may subject himlher
to state charges and penalties under the Pennsylvania Crimes Code and to federal
charges and penalties under the Violence Against Women Act, 18 U.S.C. ~~2261-
2262.
NOTICE TO LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICIALS
This Order shall be enforced by the police who have jurisdiction over the plaintiff's
residence OR any location where a violation of this order occurs OR where the
defendant may be located. If defendant violates Paragraphs I through 3 of this
Order, defendant shall be arrested on the charge of Indirect 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 oflaw
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 Sheriff'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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Cynthia 1. Wells
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON
: PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
: PENNSYL VANIA
Plaintiff
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Joseph John Wells Sr.
Defendant
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: PROTECTION FROM ABUSE
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PETITION FOR PROTECTION FROM ABUSE
I. Plaintiff's name is:
Cynthia L. Wells
2. I, (the Plaintiff), am filing this Petition on behalf of:
- myself
3. Name(s) of ALL person(s), including minor children, who seek protection from
abuse.
a. Cynthia L. Wells
4. Plaintiff's Address is: 5 Pewter Lane, Boiling Springs, PA 17007
5. Defendant's Name is:
Joseph John Wells Sr.
6. Defendant is believed to live at the following address: ~/
809 Boiling Springs Road, Mechanicsburg, P A 1..;&M J7 D ~ <:>
7. Defendant's Social Security Number is:
203-64-1818
8. Defendant's Date of Birth is:
August 14, 1970
9. Defendant's Place of employment is:
Lear Corporation, Carlisle
10. Defendant is an adult.
11. The relationship between the Plaintiff and the Defendant is:
Spouse
12. The Plaintiff and the Defendant been involved in the following court actions:
a. Divorce
b. Custody
13. Other details of the court action are:
Plaintiff and Defendant are currently involved in the above
matters which have been fIled in the Cumberland County Court
of Common Pleas, Carlisle, Pennsylvania
14. The defendant has been involved in a criminal court action.
15. The facts of the most recent incident of abuse are as follows:
On or about May 14, 2001, while at a Domestic Relations Support
Conference, Defendant became agitated, yelled at Plaintiff, and threatened
that this will be over one way or another by the end of the month causing
Plaintiff to fear for her safety. Plaintiffs fear was exacerbated because ofthe
history of violence by Defendant. Defendant was told by his attorney and the
support conference officier to calm down.
16. Prior incidents of abuse that the Defendant has committed against Plaintiff or the
minor child/ren, (including any threats, injuries, or incidents of stalking) are as
follows:
On or about March 8, 2001, MidPenn Legal Services sent a Warning Letter
to Defendant on behalf of Plaintiff. (See Exhibit A). .
On or about February 26, 2001, Defendant stood in front of Plaintiff and
screamed in her face. When Plaintiff asked Defendant to leave the residence,
he refused. Plaintiff called the police who spoke to Defendant, and Defendant
hung up on the officier. When Defendant was leaving the residence, he got in
Plaintiff's face and called her vile names causing her to fear he was going to
hurt her.
On or about December 23, 2000, Defendant pushed Plaintiff down the
hallway as she held the parties minor child. Defendant screamed at Plaintiff,
shoved b,er, and restrained her in the corner by holding her shoulder and
leaning on her with his weight. Plaintiff called the police who came to the
residence and helped her to gather her belongings and leave. Defendant was
charged with harassment.
In or about the beginning of June 2000, Defendant called Pblintiff on the
phone and threatened that he would blow his head off if he lost their baby
causing her to fear for herself and the baby because of his instability.
On or about March 23, 2000, Defendant held Plaintiff around the neck,
pushed her head against the coffee table, and punched her in the side of the
head causing her to suffer from dizziness and a headache. She sought
medical attention at the emergency room and was diagnosed with a mild
concussion.
17. The police department(s) or law enforcement agencies that should be provided
with a copy of the protection order are:
Pennsylvania State Police
Carlisle Borough Police
18. There is an immediate and present danger of further abuse from the Defendant.
19. FOR THE REASONS SET FORTH ABOVE, I REQUEST THAT THE
COURT ENTER A TEMPORARY ORDER, and AFTER HEARING, A
FINAL ORDER THAT WOULD DO THE FOLLOWING:
a. Restrain Defendant from abusing, threatening, harassing, or
stalking 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 Plaintiff's school, business, or place of
employment, except as the court may find necessary with
respect to partial custody and/or visitation with the minor
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child/ren.
c. Order Defendant to pay the costs of this action, including filing
and service fees.
d. Order the following additional relief, not listed above:
Defendant shall not damage or destroy any property
owned jointly by the parties or solely by Plaintiff.
Defendant shall not harass Plaintiff's relatives.
Defendant shall pay $250.00 to one of Mid Penn Legal
Services funding sources as reimbursement for litigation in
this case.
Any non-threatening, non-huassing phone calls to Plaintiff
in reference to periods of custody with the parties minor
child shall not be deemed a violation of this Order.
e. Grant such other relief as the court deems appropriate.
f. 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.
Date:
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David Lopez, Attorney for
MID-PENN LEGAL SE
8 Irvine Row
Carlisle, P A 17013
(717) 243-9400
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VERIFICATION
I verifY that I am the Petitioner as designated in the present action and that the facts and
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. 94904, relating
to unsworn falsification to authorities.
Dated:
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8 Irvine Row, Carlisle, PA 17013
Phone 717-243-9400 FAX 717-243-8026
March 8, 2001
Joseph J. Wells, Sr.
806 Boiling Springs Road
Mechanicsburg, P A 17055
Dear Mr. Wells:
Cynthia Wells recently came to our office to discuss incidents in which she says you
pushed her and harassed her. She has been advised of the criminal and civil remedies available
to her.
This letter is to inform you that you should not make phone calls to Ms. Wells unless they
are non-harassing an related only to matters regarding the minor child.
This letter officially gives you notice that you will be considered a defiant trespasser if
you go to her residence again for reasons other than custody of the minor child. The penalty for
defiant trespass is up to one year imprisonment.
You should be aware that the criminal laws apply to acts of violence even when they
occur between husband and wife. The penalty for simple assault, which can include "attempts by
physical menace to put another in fear of imminent serious bodily injury" is up to two years
imprisonment and a $5,000.00 fine. For harassment (including striking, shoving, kicking,
alarming or seriously annoying a person), the punishment is up to a $300.00 fine and 90 days
imprisonment. Harassment by communication is also a crime punishable by up to one year in
prison or a $2500 fme. The crime of stalking includes engaging in a course of conduct such as
following someone without proper authority intending to cause the person fear of bodily injury or
substantial emotional distress. Stalking is punishable by imprisQnment for up to seven years.
Ms. Wells has also been advised of a civil remedy available under the Protection from
Abuse Act. Under this Act, she can petition the court to issue a Protective Order. If such an
order is entered, it will be placed on file with the police, and if you violate the order, you will be
taken before the judge who issued the order. The judge will then decide what punishment is
appropriate. A person who violates such an order can be imprisoned for up to six months.
Ms. Wells does not wish to pursue her legal remedies against you at this time, but she
does want you to be aware that if there is further violence or threat of violence toward her she is
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prepared to take legal action.
I hope your awareness of the consequences ofvioleIit acts will help to prevent the
reCUITence of such acts in the future. I would also like you to be aware that there are counselors
inthe area who specialize in helping people who wish to eliminate violence from their close
relationships. The fees for some counselors are based on the income of the person requesting the
service. In the Carlisle area, Stevens Mental Health Center has sliding scale fees, and in the
West Shore area, Holy Spirit has such fees. I strongly recommend these or other counseling
services.
Sincerely,
MidPenn Legal Services
Joan Carey
Attorney at Law
Enclosure
cc: Cynthia Wells
Pennsylvania State Police
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CASE NO: 2001-03047 P
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COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYt~IA:
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND I:..,'-'$"
WELLS CYNTHIA L
VS
WELLS JOSEPH JOHN SR
DAWN KELL
, Sheriff or Deputy Sheriff of
Cumberland County,pennsylvania, who being duly sworn according to law,
says, the within PROTECTION FROM ABUSE
was served upon
WELLS JOSEPH JOHN SR
the
DEFENDANT
, at 0017:14 HOURS, on the 18th day of May
, 2001
at 806 BOILING SPRINGS
MECHANI CSBURG , PA 17055
by handing to
JOSEPH JOHN WELLS, SR
a true and attested copy of PROTECTION FROM ABUSE
together with
NOTICE OF HEARING & ORDER, TEMP PFA
PETITION
and at the same time directing His attention to the contents thereof.
Sheriff's Costs:
Docketing
Service
Affidavit
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Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON
: PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
: PENNSYL VANIA
v.
Joseph John Wells Sr.
Defendant
: No. 01_ 30'17 C-ivU I..u.-
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: PROTECTION FROM ABUSE
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CONTINUED TEMPORARY ORDER
AND NOW, this 24th Day of May, 2001, pursuant to 23 Pa.C.S. g6107(c), the
tenus and conditions of the Temporary Order issued on 18th Day of May,
2001, in the above-captioned case are hereby continued in full force and effect
until further order of the court.
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Cynthia L. Wells,
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
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: NO. 2001-3047 CIVIL TERM
Joseph John Wells, Sr.,
Defendant
: PROTECTION FROM ABUSE
MOTION FOR CONTINUANCE
The Plaintiff, Cynthia L. Wells, by and through her attorney, Joan Carey of MidPenn Legal
Services, Inc., moves the Court for an Order continuing generally the hearing in the above-captioned
case on the grounds that:
1. A Temporary Protection From Abuse Order was issued by this Court on May, 18,
2001, scheduling a hearing for May, 24, 2001, at 11:15 a.m.
2. The Cumberland County Sheriff's Department served Defendant with a certified copy
of the Temporary Protection From Abuse Order and Petition for Protection From Abuse at his
residence on May, 18,2001, at 5:14 p.m. at 806 Boiling Springs Road, Mechanicsburg.
3. The parties agree that the hearing be continued generally pending further Order in this
matter.
4. 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 continue this
matter generally 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 comes first.
oan Carey, Attorney
MIDPENN LEGAL
8 Irvine Row
Carlisle, P A 17013
(717) 243-9400
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Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON
: PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
: PENNSYLVANIA
v.
: No. 01-3047
Joseph John Wells Sr.
Defendant
: CNIL ACTION - LAW
: PROTECTION FROM ABUSE
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FINAL ORDER OF COURT
Defendant's Name is: Joseph John Wells Sr.
Defendant's Date of Birth is: August 141,1970
Defendant's Social Security Number is: 203-64-1818
Name(s) of All protected persons, including Plaintiff and minor
children:
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AND NOW, this' - .,2001 the court having
jurisdiction over the parties and the subject-matter, it is ORDERED,
ADmDGED and DECREED as follows:
Upon agreement ofthe parties for the entry of a consent order, this
order will be entered without any admission of liability by the
defendant and without a finding of abuse by this court:
Plaintiff's request for a fmal protection order is granted.
1. Defendant shall not abuse, stalk, harass, threaten the Plaintiff or
any other protected person in any place where they might be
found.
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2. 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 Plaintiff's
school, business, or place of emp1oyement. Defendant is
specifically ordered to stay away from the following locations for
the duration of this order.
Plaintiff's residence located at 5 Pewter Lane Boiling Springs,
Pennsylvania.
Plaintiff's place of employment located at Gold's Gym, Carlisle
Plaza Mall, Carlisle, Pennsylvania.
Any contact by the parties in reference to transfer of custody
of the minor child shall not be deemed a violation of this
Order.
3. Defendant shall not contact the 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 as authorized by ~6108
ofthe Act:
This Order shall remain in effect until modified or terminated
by the Court and can be extended beyond its original
expiration date if the Court finds that Defendant has
committed an act of abuse or has engaged in a pattern or
practice that indicates risk of harm to Plaintiff.
Defendant shall not damage or destroy any property owned
jointly by the parties or solely by Plaintiff.
Defendant shall not harass Plaintiff's relatives.
Any non-threatening, non-harassing phone calls to Plaintiff in
reference to periods of custody with the parties minor child
shall not be deemed a violation of this Order.
The court costs and fees are waived.
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5. A certified copy of this Order shall be provided to the police
department where Plaintiff resides and any other agency specified
hereafter:
Pennsylvania State Police
Carlisle Borough Police
6. THIS ORDER SUPERSEDES:
1. ANY PRIOR PF A ORDER
7. All provisions of this order shall expire on: November 24, 2002
NOTICE TO THE DEFENDANT
V10LATlON OF THIS ORDER MAY RESULT IN YOUR
ARREST ON THE CHARGE OF INDIRECT CRIMINAL
CONTEMPT WHICH IS PUNISHABLE BY A FINE OF UP TO
$1,000 AND/OR 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 VANIA CRIMES CODE.
THIS ORDER IS ENFORCEABLE IN ALL F1FTY (50) STATES,
THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, TRIBAL LANDS, U.S.
TERRITORIES AND THE COMMONWEALTH OF PUERTO
RICO UNDER THE VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN ACT, 18
U.S.C. ~2265. IF YOU TRAVEL OUTSIDE OF THE STATE AND
INTENTIONALLY VIOLATE THIS ORDER, YOU MAY BE
SUBJECT TO FEDERAL CRIMINAL PROCEEDINGS UNDER
THAT ACT. 18 U.S.C ~~2261-2262. 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, 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 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 ofthe police. 23 Pa.C.S. ~6113.
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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 Cumberland County Sheriff
shall maintain possession of the weapons until further order of this
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. Plaintiff's 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.
BY THE COURT:
If entered pursuant to the consent of Plaintiff and Defen
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MIDPENN LEG
8 Irvine Row
Carlisle, P A 17013
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CllMBERLAND cnJNTY OOURTIiOOSE
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CARLISLE, PA. 17013-3387
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