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ERIN ANN SULLIVAN,
Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
vs.
: NO. 01- ~O CIVIL TERM
CHRISTOPHER LYNN ADAMS,
Defendant
: 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 Ji!'day of June, 2001, at / " j 0 ".m., in
Courtroom No. ~ on the 4th Floor of the Cumberland County Courthouse, 1 Courthousl Square.
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 ofindirectcriminaI contempt which is punishable by a fine of up to $1,000,00 and/or up to six
months in jail under 23 Pa.C,S. ~61I 4. Violation may also subject you to prosecution and criminal penalties
under the Pennsylvania Crimes Code, Under federal law, 18 US.C. ~2265, this Order is enforceable
anywhere in the United States, tribal lands, US, Tenitories and the .Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. If you
travel outside of the state and intentionally violate this Order, you may be subject to federal criminaI
proceedings under the Violence Against Women Act, 18 U S,C. ~ 2261-2262,
You should take this paper to your lawyer at once. You have tire right to have a lawyer represent
you at the hearing. The court will not, however, appoint a lawyer for you. If you do not have a lawyer or
cannot afford one, go to or telephone the office set forth below to find out where you can get legal help. If
you cannot find a lawyer, you may have to proceed without one.
CUMBERLAND COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION
2 Liberty Avenue, Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
Telephone Number: (717)249-3166
AMERIC~S WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990
The Court of Common Plea$'ofCumberland 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 in4i',(duaIs having business~re the court, please contact our office. All arrangements
must be made at least n qpljfs prior to any hearin~ or business before tbe court. You must attend the
scheduled conference or hearing.
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ERIN ANN SULLIVAN,
Plaintiff
: In the Court of Common Pleas of
: CUMBERLAND County,
v.
: Pennsylvania
:
: Civil Action - Law
CHRISTOPHER LYNN ADAMS
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Defendant
: No. 01-
: Protection From Abuse
TEMPORARY PROTECTION FROM ABUSE ORDER
Defendant's Name is: CHRISTOPHER LYNN ADAMS
Defendant's Date of Birth is: October 6, 1976
Name(s) of All protected persons, including Plaintiff and minor children:
1. ERIN ANN SULLIVAN
AND NOW, on nth Day of June, 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,
2. Defendant is prohibited from having ANY CONTACT with Plaintifl; or any other
person protected under this Order, at any location, including but not limiteli'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:
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and any other place where she may stay during the term of this Order.
Plaintiff's place of employment:
Rite Aid Pharmacy
2023A Linglestown Road, Harrisburg, PA (Dauphin County)
and any other place where Plaintiff may be employed.
Plaintiff's school:
Academy of Medical Arts and Business
2301 Academy Drive, Harrisburg, PA (Dauphin County)
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. Defendant shall immediately relinquish any firearms license the Defendant may
possess, and the following weapons to the Sherifi's Office or a designated local law
enforcement agency for delivery to the Sheriff's Office,
L any and all firearms and/or weapons.
Defendant is prohibited from possessing, transferring or acquiring MlY other
firearms license or weapons for the duration of this order.
5. The following additional reliefis granted:
Defendant is prohibited from having any contact with Plaintiff's relatives.
Defendant shall refrain from harassing Plaintiff's relatives.
Defendant is enjoined from damaging or destroying any property owned by
Plaintiff.
6. A certified copy of this Order shall be provided to the police department where
Plaintiff resides and any other agency specified hereafter:
HAMPDEN TOWNSHIP POLICE DEPARTMENT
SUSQUEHANNA TOWNSHIP POLICE DEPARTMENT (Dauphin County)
DAUPHIN COUNTY DISPATCH
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7. The sherifl; 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.
8. THIS ORDER APPLIES IMMEDIATELY TO DEFENDANT AND SHALL
REMAlN IN EFFECT UNTIL DECEMBER 11, 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 sba1l not invalidate this Order, which can only be changed or
modified through the filingofappropriate court papers for that purpose. 23 Pa.C.S.
~6113. Defendant is further notified that violation of this Order may subject him/her
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 plaintiffs
residence OR any location where a violation of this order occurs OR where the
defendant may be located. If defendant violates Paragraphs 1 through 4 of this Order,
defendant shall be arrested on the charge of Indirect Criminal Contempt An arrest
fer 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 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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ERIN ANN SULLIVAN,
Plaintiff'
: In the Court of Common Pleas of
: CUMBERLAND County,
: Pennsylvania
v.
: Civil Action - Law
; No. 01- 3590 CuJ 7.fAA'><-
CHRISTOPHER LYNN ADAMS,
Defendant
: Protection From Abuse
PETITION FOR PROTECTION FROM ABUSE
1. Plaintiffs name is:
ERIN ANN SULLIVAN
2. I, (the Plaintift), am filing this Petition on behalf of:
- myself
3, Name(s) of ALL person(s), including minor children, who seek protection from abuse.
a. ERIN ANN SULLIVAN
4. Plaintiffs Address is : 3612 Kent Drive, Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
5. Defendant's Name is:
CHRISTOPHER LYNN ADAMS
6. Defendant is believed to live at the following address:
2100 Market Street, 2nd Floor Apartment, Camp HiU, PA 17011
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7, Defendant's Date of Birth is:
October 6, 1976
8. Defendant's Place of employment is:
Three Mile Island, Middletown, Dauphin County, PA. TeL: (717) 948-8971.
9. Defendant is an adult.
10. The relationship between the Plaintiff and the Defendant is:
Current or former sexual/intimate partner
11. The facts of the most recent incident of abuse are as follows:
On about Saturday, May 12,2001
location: Lemoyne, PA, Plaintiff's boyfriend's residence.
Defendant foDowed Plaintiff and slashed aD fonr tires on her car, which was parked outside her
boyfriend's residence. When Plaintifftokf Defendant that sh~ knew he had slashed her tires, he
threatened her saying, "I'D use the same knife on you that I used on your tires." Plaintiff
suffered reasonable fear ofimminent serous bodily injury.
12. 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 April 15, 2001, Easter Sunday, Defendant repeatedly telephoned Plaintiff at her
residence despite her telling him to to contact her and the letter that she mailed to him advising
him not to have any further contact witbber.
On or about March 26, 2001, Defendant telephoned Plaintiff at her place of employment,
screamed at her and repeatedly threatened, "I will kill you and your whole fucking family."
Since approximately March 2001, Defendant has repeatedly telephoned Plaintiff at her
workplace and at her residence. On one occasion in March, Defendant telephoned Plaintiff at
her place of employment approximately 30 times.
In or about late February 2001, Defendant waited in the parking lot ofPlaintift"s place of
employment, tried to talk to her about reconciling with him, and when she refused and tried to
get away from-him, called her vile names, grabbed her, and punched her in the eye. Plaintiff
sustained redness, sweDing and soreness about her eye and face as a result of this incident.
In or about February 2001, for approximately one week and on a daily basis, Defendant stalked
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Plaintiff by waiting in the parking lot of her employment when she arrived at work, went to
lunch, and left work at the end ofthe day. During this period of time, Defendant repeatedly
approached Plaintiff, tried to talk her into reconciling with him,caDed her vile names, and on
several oceasions grabbed her by the arm and restrained her when she tried to get away from
him, causing her to fear for her safety.
In or about December 2000, when Plaintiff told Defendant that she wanted to end their
relationship, he threatened her teHing her that she would never be with anyone else, spit ou ber,
shoved her to the Door, and repeatedly spat on her. As Plaintiff got up and tried to leave,
Defendant grabbedber and shoved her to the Door.
In or about fall 2000, Defendant drove at speeds up to 70 mpb causing Plaintiff to fear for ber
safety, screamed at her,ancH)8ckbanded her in the face twice. Then Defendant reached across
Plailltiff, opened the passenger side car door and attempted to push her out of the moving
vehicle. Plailltitl's seatbelt prevented her from being pushed out ofthe car.
Since approximately August 2000, Defendant has abused Plaintiff in ways including, but not
limited to, shoring, grabbillg, slapping, and punching her; attempting to run her car off the
road, and stalkillg her by foRowing her about in public places, foRowing her to her boyfriend's
residence, waiting for her at her place of employment, and driving by her home to ascertain her
whereabouts. Defendant has telephoned Plaintiff repeatedly at her place of employment and at
her home after being told verbally and by letter not to contact her. Defendant vandalized
Plailltiff's property 011 several occasiollS,oftell at times when he stalked her, causillg damage to
her vehicle by "keying" it, scratching "whore" in several places on the car, letting the air ont of
the tires on her car while it was parked at her place of employment and she was working, alld
slashillg the tires on her car. In addition, Defelldallt has threatelled Plailltift" sayillg, "I'R win or
nobody will win"; "I'll have you or nobody will have you"; "You'll only be with one person";
and "rr you don't meet with me, I'll kill you. I have guns, I carry a gun. Don't think I won't use
it." Defendant is employed as an armed security guard at Three Mile Island. Plaintiff fears for
her life.
Shortly after Defendant vandalized Plaintiff's vehicle, he also vandalized a brand new vehicle
which was parked in the
driveway of Plaintiff's parents' home where Plaintiff resides. Defendant "keyed" and defaced the
new Car scratching "whore" on the car. Defendant later told Plaintiff that he did not know that
the new car belonged to her father and admitted to her that he vandalized her father's car
because he thought that it was hers.
13, The Defendant has used, or threatened to use, the following weapon(s) against the Plaintiff or the minor
child/ren:
a. any and llll firearms and/or weapons.
14. The police department(s) or law enforcement agencies that should be provided with a copy of the
protection order are:
HAMPDEN TOWNSHIP POLICE DEPARTMENT
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15. There is an immediate and present danger of further abuse from the Defendant.
16. Plaintiff has suffered out-of-pocket financial losses as a result of the abuse described above. Those
losses are:
the cost Plaintiff incurred for damage to her vehicle as a result of Defendant repeatedly
vandalizing the car, and her lost wages.
17. 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:lren 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, orin 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 child/ren.
c. Prohibit Defendant from having any contact with Plaintiff's relatives and Plaintiff's
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 Defendantto temporarily turn over weapons to the Sheriff ofthis County and
prohibit Defendant from transferring, acquiring, or possessing any such weapons for
the duration of the Order.
e. Direct Defendant to pay Plaintiff for the reasonable financial losses suffered as the
result of the abuse, to be determined at the hearing.
f Order Defendant to pay the costs of this action, including filing and service fees.
g. Order the following additional relief, not listed above:
Order Defendant to refrain from harassing Plaintiffs relatives.
Enjoin Defendant from damaging or destroying any property owned by
Plaintiff.
Order Defendant to address his anger and violence in relationships by
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attending and successfully completing the Choices progralll at Tressler
Counseling Services located at 960 Century Drive in Mechanicshurg, PA (717)
795-0330.
Order Defendant to pay $250.00 to one of MidPenn Legal Services' funding
sources to pay the costs of litigating this case.
h. Grant such other relief as the court deems appropriate.
1. Order the police or other law enforcement agency to serve the Defendant with a
copy ofthis 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.
Respectfully submitted,
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vid A. Lopez, Attorney for
MidPenn Legal Services
8 Irvine Row
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-9400 or 1-800-822-5288
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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.~4904, relating
to unsworn falsification to authorities.
Dated: {g - '1 - 0 I
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Erin Ann Sullivan, Plaintiff
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SHERIFF'S RETURN - REGULAR
CASE NO: 2001-03590 P
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA:
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
SULLIVAN ERIN ANN
VS
ADAMS CHRISTOPHER LYNN
GERALD WORTHINGTON
, Sheriff or Deputy Sheriff of
Cumberland County,Pennsylvania, who being duly sworn according to law,
says, the within PROTECTION FROM ABUSE
was served upon
ADAMS CHRISTOPHER LYNN
the
DEFENDANT
, at 0020:45 HOURS, on the 11th day of June
, 2001
at 2100 MARKET ST
2ND FLOOR
CAMP HILL, PA 17011
by handing to
CHRISTOPHER LYNN ADAMS
a true and attested copy of PROTECTION FROM ABUSE
together with
NOrICF. OF HF.ARTN(:; ANI) ORflRR, 'l'f'MP Pl'A. PR'I'T'I'TON
and at the same time directing His attention to the contents thereof.
DEFENDANT STATED WAT HE WES NOT HAVE ANY WEAPONS.
Sheriff's Costs:
Docketing
Service
Affidavit
Surcharge
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06/12/2001
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ERIN ANN SULLIVAN,
Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
vs.
: NO. 01- 3590 CIVIL TERM
CHRISTOPHER LYNN ADAMS,
Defendant
: PROTECTION FROM ABUSE
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Continuance, the matter scheduled for hearing on June 18,2001, by this Court's Order ofJune 11,
2001, is hereby continued generally.
This Order is entered without prejudice to either party to request a hearing.
The Temporary Protection From Abuse Order shall remain in effect for a period of18 months
from the date it was entered or until further Order of Court, whichever comes first.
By the Court,
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Joan Carey, Attorney for Plaintiff
MidPenn Legal Services
8 Irvine Row
Carlisle, PA 17013
Marlin L. Markley, Attorney for Defendant
Law Offices of Pat Lauer, Jr.
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Camp Hil~ PA 17011
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ERIN ANN SULLIVAN,
Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
vs.
: NO. 01- 3590 CIVIL TERM
CHRISTOPHER LYNN ADAMS,
Defendant
: PROTECTION FROM ABUSE
MOTION FOR CONTINUANCE
Plaintiff, Erin Sullivan, by and through her attorney, Joan Carey ofMidPenn Legal Services,
moves the Court for an Order continuing generally the hearing in the above-captioned case on the
grounds that:
I. A Temporary Protection From Abuse Order was issued by this Court on June 11,
2001, scheduling a hearing forJune 18, 2001, at I :30 p.m.
2. The Cumberland County Sheriffs Department served Defendant with a certified copy
of the Temporary Protection From Abuse Order and Petition for Protection From Abuse at his
residence located at 2100 Market Street, Camp Hill, Pennsylvania, on June 11,2001, at 8:45 p.m.
3. The parties agree, by and through their respective counsel, that the hearing be
continued generally to afford them time to execute a Consent Agreement.
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 or until further Order of Court, whichever
comes first.
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WHEREFORE, Plaintiff requests that the Court grant this Motion and continue this matter
generally and that the Temporary Protection From Abuse Order remain in effect for a period of 18
months from the date it was entered or until further Order of Court, whichever comes first. .
Carey, Attorney for
MidPenn Legal Services
8 Irvine Row
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-9400
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Plaintiff
: In the Court of Common Pleas of
: CUMBERLAND County,
: Pennsylvania
v.
: Civil Action - Law
: No. 01-3590
CHRISTOPHER LYNN ADAMS,
Defendant
: Protection From Abuse
FINAL ORDER OF COURT
Defendant's Name is: CHRISTOPHER LYNN ADAMS
Defendant's Date of Birth is: October 6, 1976
Name(s) of All protected persons, including Plaintiff and minor children:
1. ERIN ANN SULLIVAN
AND NOW, this 19th Day of June, 2001 the court having jurisdiction over the parties
and the subject-matter, it is ORDERED, ADruDGED and DECREED as follows:
Plaintifi; Erin Ann Sullivan, is represented by David A. Lopez ofMidPenn Legal
Services; Defendant, Christopher Lynn Adams, is represented by Marlin L. Markley of
the Law Offices of Patrick F. Lauer, Jr.
Defendant, although agreeing to the terms of this Order, does not admit the allegations
made in the Petition.
Plaintiffs 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 employement. Defendant is
specifically ordered to stay away from the following locations for the duration of this
order.
Plaintiffs current residence:
3612 Kent Drive, Mechanicsburg, PA
and any other place where she may stay during the term of this Order.
Plaintiff's place of employment:
Rite Aid Pharmacy
2023A Linglestown Road, Harrisburg, P A (Dauphin County)
and any other place where Plaintiff may be employed during the term of this
Order.
Plaintiffs school:
Academy of Medical Arts and Business
2301 Academy Drive, Harrisburg, PA (Dauphin County)
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. Defendant shall immediately turn over to the Sheriff's Office, or to a local law
enforcement agency for delivery to the Sheriff's Office, any firearms license the
Defendant may possess, and the following weapons used or threatened to be used by
Defendant in an act of abuse against Plaintiff and/or the minor children.
I. any and all firearms and/or weapons.
5. Defendant is prohibited from possessing, transferring or acquiring any other firearms
license or weapons for the duration of this order. Any weapons and/or firearms
license delivered to the sheriff pursuant to this order or the Temporary Order shall
not be returned until further order ofthe court. DEFENDANT, MAY,
HOWEVER, POSSESS FIREARMS, SHOTGUNS AND/OR RIFLES, ISSUED
BY HIS EMPLOYMENT AT THREE IvlILE ISLAND TO BE USED SOLELY
FOR THE LIMITED PURPOSE OF PERFORMING HIS JOB REQUIREMENTS
AS AN ARMED SECURITY GUARD. DEFENDANT'S JOB-RELATED
POSSESSION OF FIREARMS, SHOTGUNS AND/OR RIFLES ISSUED BY HIS
EMPLOYER SHALL BERESTRlCTED TO THE THREE IvlILE ISLAND
FACILITY AND ASSIGNED PERIMETER. UNDER NO C;IRCUMSTANCES
MAY DEFENDANT POSSESS ANY FIREARM, SHOTGUN AND/OR RIFLE
FOR ANY OTHER REASON, AT ANY OTHER LOCATION DURING THE
TERM OF THIS ORDER. Defendant may, upon the expiration of this Order,
request that the sheriff return any firearms and/or weapons held pursuant to this
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Order. The sheriff shall determine if Defendant is otherwise legally entitled to
possess the firearms and/or weapons. If the Protection From Abuse Order has
expired and Defendant is legally entitled to possess firearms andfor weapons, the
sheriff shall present an Order to the Court authorizing that the firearms and/or
weapons be returned to Defendant. Otherwise, the sheriff shall notify Defendant that
he must file a petition with the Court seeking a return of the firearms and/or
weapons, in which case the Court, upon petition, will schedule a hearing with notice
to Plaintiff
6. The following additional relief is granted as authorized by 96108 of the Act:
Defendant is prohibited from having any contact with Plaintiff's relatives.
Defendant shall refrain from harassing Plaintiffs relativeS.
Defendant is enjoined from damaging or destroying any property owned by
Plaintiff.
Defendant is ordered to enroll (within 10 days of the entry of this Order) in the
Choices program for batterers at Tressler Counseling Services, 960 Century
Drive, Mechanicsburg, P A (717-795-0330), successfully complete the 26-week
program, and follow and complete any related recommendations for treatment
made by the program staff. Defendant shall be responsible for the payment of
aU. costs related to enrolling and attending the program and for any costs for
additional treatment recommended by staff.
The court costs aud fees are waived.
7. A certified copy of this Order shall be provided to the poliqe department where
Plaintiff resides and any other agency specified hereafter:
HAMPDEN TOWNSHIP POLICE DEPARTMENT
WEST SHORE REGIONAL POLICE DEPARTMENT
SUSQUEHANNA TOWNSHIP POLICE DEPARTMENT (Dauphin County)
DAUPHIN COUNTY DISPATCH
S. THIS ORDER SUPERSEDES:
1. ANY PRIOR PF A ORDER
9. All provisions of this order shall expire on: June 19, 2002
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NOTICE TO THE DEFENDANT
VIOLATION OF TillS 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 PAC.S. ~6114. VIOLATION MAY ALSO SUBJECT YOU TO
PROSECUTION AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES UNDER THE PENNSYLVANIA
CRIMES CODE.
THIS ORDER IS ENFORCEABLE IN ALL FIFTY (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 g~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.
g922(G), FOR POSSESSION, TRANSPORT OR RECEIPT OF FIREARMS OR
AMMUNITION.
NOTICE TO LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICIALS
The police who have jurisdiction over the plaintifl'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 I through 5 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. g6113.
Subsequent to arrest, the police officer shall seize all weapons uset;l or threatened to be
used during the violation of the protection order or during prior incidents of abuse.
The Cumberland County Sheriffs Department 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 ofthe date of the hearing.
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If entered pursuant to the cons~nt of Plaintiff and Defendant:
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Christopher l;m Adams, Defendant
d~~ndant
Law Offices of Patrick F. Lauer, Jr.
DaVId A Lopez, Attorney fo
MidPenn Legal Services
Distribution to:
David A Lopez, Attorney for Plaintiff
MidPenn Legal Services
8 Irvine Row, Carlisle, PA 17013
Marlin L. Markley, Attorney for Defendant
Law Offices of Patrick F. Lauer, Jr.
2108 Market Street, Camp Hill, P A 17011
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960 Century Drive
p.o. Box 2001
Mechanicsburg. PA
17055-0707
PI'\'Il": (717) 795-0330
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_ Is in danger of receiving an administrative discharge.
'\/' Has received an administrative discharge as of ll-~'-c.r
Due to:
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Continued Acts of Violence
_ Non-Payment of Fees
Other
Please Contact me at 795-0330 if you require additional information.
CC: Chris Adams
640 Dunkle School Road
Halifax, PA 17032
Erin Sullivan
36.12 Kent Drive
Mechanicsburg; PA 17055
Michael P. Cline LSW
CHOICES Program Coordinator
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