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KARLA A. NICKERSON,
Petitioner
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~ CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYL V ANI~C1J j1Vt 2001
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CIVIL ACTION - LAW
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NO.DI.3 CIVIL TERM
VAN C. NICKERSON,
Respondent
PROTECTION FROM ABUSE
TEMPORARY PROTECTIVE ORDER
AND NOW, this t!daY of October, 2001, upon presentation and consideration of the
within Petition, and upon fmding that Petitioner, KARLA A. NICKERSON, now residing in
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, is in immediate and present danger of abuse from the
Respondent, VAN C. NICKERSON, the following Temporary Order is entered:
The Respondent, VAN C. NICKERSON, of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, is
hereby enjoined from physically abusing the Petitioner, KARLA A. NICKERSON, or placing
her in fear of abuse and is ordered to stay away from any location where she may reside.
The Respondent, Van C. Nickerson, whose current address is 1400 Newville Road,
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013, is hereby enjoined from physically abusing the Petitioner, Karla A.
Nickerson and their minor children, or placing them in fear of abuse and is ordered to stay away
from any location where they may reside. The Respondent is enjoined from calling or harassing
the Petitioner at her home or at her place of place of employment. The Respondent is prohibited
from possessing and/or purchasing a firearm or other weapon.
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The Respondent is hereby notified that if he fails to follow this Order, he may be in
indirect criminal contempt which is punishable by a [me not to exceed $1,000.00 and/or by a
sentence of up to six months in jail and any other appropriate punishment.
This Order shall remain in effect until a final order is entered in this case. A hearing shall
be held on this matter on the 91'\day of October, 2001, ats:"0.fY' in Courtroom No. 3-,
Cumberland County Courthouse, Carlisle, Pennsylvania.
The Cumberland County Sheriffs Office shall attempt to make service at the Petitioner's
request. The Prothonotary's Office is not to attempt to make service by mail.
The District Justice of Carlisle and the Carlisle Borough Police Department will be
provided with a copy of this Order by attorneys for Petitioner. This Order shall be enforced by
any law enforcement agency where a violation occurs by arrest for indirect criminal contempt
without warrant upon probable cause that this Order has been violated, whether or not the
violation is committed in the presence of the police officer. In the event that an arrest is made
under this section, the Respondent shall be taken without unnecessary delay before the court that
issued the Order. When that court is unavailable, the Respondent shall be arraigned before the
appropriate district justice. (23 Pa.C.S.A. 96113).
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KARLA A. NICKERSON,
Petitioner
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
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: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. 0 J - 5"/(.<) CIVIL TERM
VAN C. NICKERSON,
Respondent
PROTECTION FROM ABUSE
NOTICE
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 served,
by appearing personally or by attorney at the hearing scheduled by the Court and presenting to
the 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, and a judgment may be entered against you by
the Court without further notice for any money claimed in the Petition or for any other claim or
relief requested by the Petitioner. You may lose money or property or other rights important to
you.
YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS NOTICE 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 Association
2 Liberty Avenue
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
717-249-3166
1-800-990-9108
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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 the court. You must attend the scheduled conference or hearing.
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KARLA A. NICKERSON,
Petitioner
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
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: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO.OJ. 5'7tfIVIL TERM
PROTECTION FROM ABUSE
VAN C. NICKERSON,
Respondent
PETITION FOR PROTECTIVE ORDER
AND NOW comes the Petitioner, KARLA A. NICKERSON, by her attorneys, Irwin,
McKnight & Hughes, Esquires and presents this petition for a protective order under the
Protection from Abuse Act, 23 Pa.C.S.A. Section 6101 et seq., representing as follows:
1.
The Petitioner is KARLA A. NICKERSON, an adult individual presently residing at 21
"H" Street, Carlisle, North Middletown Township, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17013.
2.
The Respondent is VAN C. NICKERSON, an adult individual residing 1400 Newville
Road, Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17013.
3.
The parties were married on August 9, 1997, in Carlisle, Cumberland County,
Pennsylvania.
4.
There were two children born to the parties, namely KA YLA E. NICKERSON, born
September 18, 1993, age 7 and Cheyenne N. Nickerson, born January 12, 1996, age 5.
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On Thursday, July 5, 2001, at approximately 5:00 pem., the Petitioner received a
telephone call from the Respondent. In his call, he threatened to "rip her head off" referring to
the Petitioner and he threatened her boyfriend. He stated that he was coming to her home.
6.
He arrived at the Petitioner's home at approximately 5:30 p.m. and proceeded to scream
threats through the doors and windows. He threatened the Petitioner and attempted to kick in the
door.
7.
On Monday, September 3, 2001, at approximately 5:45 p.m., the Respondent came to the
Petitioner's home to drop off information. The Respondent threatened to kill both children and
himself if he did not receive custody he was seeking through the conciliation process.
8.
This violence has continued throughout the marriage and on numerous occasions the
Respondent has threatened to kill the Petitioner and has physically assaulted the Petitioner. The
Petitioner has repeatedly been threatened at her work by the Respondent.
9.
The Borough of Carlisle Police arrived and spoke to the parties. The Petitioner was
advised to seek a Protection from Abuse Order.
10.
The Petitioner is in fear for her welfare and the welfare of the children
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The Petitioner has been placed in fear of serious bodily injury due to the Respondent's
threats and past abuse.
WHEREFORE, Petitioner respectfully requests this Honorable Court to enter an order
providing that:
a. Respondent shall refrain from abusing, threatening with violence,
harassing or visiting the Petitioner in any manner;
b. Respondent shall be excluded from the residence of the Petitioner, or any
residence where the Petitioner may reside and at Fry Communications where the
Petitioner works;
c. Temporary physical custody of the children, Kayla E. Nickerson and
Chyenne N. Nickerson is granted to the Petitioner pending further Order of Court; and
d. Such other relief as this Court deems necessary.
Respectfully submitted,
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Date: October 1, 200 I
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The foregoing Petition for Protection from Abuse is based upon information which has
been gathered by my counsel and me in the preparation of this action. I have read the statements
made in this Petition and they are true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information and
belief. I understand that false statements herein made are subject to the penalties of 18 Pac
C.S.A. Section 4904, relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
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. KARLA NICKERSON
Date: OCTOBER 1, 2001
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Petitioner
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. 01-5764 CIVIL TERM
VAN C. NICKERSON,
Respondent
PROTECTION FROM ABUSE
PROTECTIVE ORDER
AND NOW, this 9th day of October, 2001, upon presentation and consideration of the
within Petition, and upon the consent of the parties, the following Order is entered:
The Respondent, VAN C. NICKERSON, of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, is
hereby enjoined from physically abusing the Petitioner, KARLA A. NICKERSON and their
minor children, or placing Petitioner in fear of abuse and is ordered to stay away from any
location where Petitioner may reside or work. The Respondent may pick up and deliver the
children during times of his temporary custody at the residence of the Petitioner.
The Respondent is enjoined from calling or harassing the Petitioner at her home or at her
place of place of employment. The Respondent is prohibited from possessing and/or purchasing
a firearm or other weapon.
The Respondent does not admit to the truth of any allegations contained in the Petition.
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This Order will be in effect for a period of one (1) year from this date and will end on
October 8, 2002.
The Respondent is hereby notified that if he fails to follow this Order, he may be in
indirect criminal contempt which is punishable by a fine not to exceed $1,000.00 and/or by a
sentence of up to six months in jail and any other appropriate punishment.
The District Justice of Carlisle and the Carlisle Borough Police Department will be
provided with a copy of this Order by attorneys for Petitioner. This Order shall be enforced by
any law enforcement agency where a violation occurs by arrest for indirect criminal contempt
without warrant upon probable cause that this Order has been violated, whether or not the
violation is committed in the presence of the police officer. In the event that an arrest is made
under this section, the Respondent shall be taken without unnecessary delay before the court that
issued the Order. When that court is unavailable, the Respondent shall be arraigned before the
appropriate district justice. (23 Pa.C.S.A. {}6113).
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SHERIFF'S RETURN - REGULAR
CASE NO: 2001-05764 P
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA:
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
NICKERSON KARLA A
VS
NICKERSON VAN C
SHANNON SUNDAY
, Sheriff or Deputy Sheriff of
Cumberland County,Pennsylvania, who being duly sworn according to law,
says, the within PROTECTION FROM ABUSE
was served upon
NICKERSON VAN C
the
DEFENDANT
, at 1715:00 HOURS, on the 4th day of October ,2001
at 1400 NEWVILLE RD
CARLISLE, PA 17013
by handing to
VAN NICKERSON
a true and attested copy of PROTECTION FROM ABUSE
together with
and at the same time directing His attention to the contents thereof.
Sheriff's Costs:
Docketing
Service
Affidavit
Surcharge
18.00
3.25
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10.00
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IRWIN MCKNIGHT & HUGHES
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