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o On _ at _.m., Defendant may enter the residence to retrieve hislher clothing and
other personal effects, provided that Defendant is in the company of a law enforcement
officer when such retrieval is made,
lE> 3. Except u provided in paragraph 5 of this Order, Defendant is prohibited from
having ANY CONT ACI' with Plaintiff and/or the minor child at any location, Including, but
not limited to, any contact at P1aintifrs cUlTent residence, and any other residence she may,
In the future, establish for henelf, her school, and/or her place of employmenL In addition,
Defendant is prohibited from going to the school and/or day care facility of the minor chUd.
Defendant is specifically ordered to stay away from the following locations for the duration
of tbis Order:
Plaintifrs residence: 612 Somenet Drive, Mechanicsburg, PA
P1aintifrs emDlovment: Wherever that may be
Minor child's school: Filbert Street Elementary School, 505 Filbert
Street, Mechanicsburg, PA
Child's dav care facility: Wherever that may be
lE> 4. Except as provided in paragraph 5 of this Order, Defendant shan not contact
Plaintiff and/or the minor child by telephone or by any other means, including third parties.
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Custody of the minor child, SABRINA Y ASMIN COSTA, shall be u follows:
Plaintiff shall have primary physical and legal custody of the minor child.
Defendant may have contact with the minor child during supervised visits
through the Carlisle YWCA's supervised visitation program, as set forth in this
Court's Order of JUfJe I, 2000, (see attached Exhibit A, incorporated herein by
reference) which was entered after a conciliation conference before
Dawn S. Sunday on May 25, 2000.
o ~. Defendant shall immediately turn over to the Sheriff's Office, or to a local law
enfor~ent agency for delivery to the Sheriff's Office, the following firearms and/or specific
weapons used or threatened to be used by Defendant in an act of abuse against Plaintiff and/or the
minor child/ren:
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o 7. Defendant is prohibited from possessing, transferring or acquiring any other firearms
and/or specifie weapons for the duration of this Order. Any firearms and/or weapons delivered to
the sheriff under Paragraph 6 of this Order or under Paragraph 6 of the Temporary Order shall not
be returned until further Order of Co un.
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The following additionall'fliefis granted as authorized by fi6108 orthis Act:
1...91' enforcement agencies, human service agencies and school districts shall not
disclose the praence of P1aintilTs and/or addra" telephone number, or any
other demographic information about Plain tilT and/or the minor child, except
by further Order of Court,
This Order shall remain in elTect until modified or terminated by the Court and
clln be utended beyond its original upiration date if the Court finds that
Defendant bas committed an act of abuse or has engaged in a pattern or
practice that indicates risk of harm to PlaintilT and/or the minor child,
Defendant is enjoined from damaging or destroying any property owned solely
by Plaintiff.
Defendant is to refrain from harassing Plaintifrs relatives and/or tbe minor
child.
o 9. Defendant is directed to pay temporary support for _ as follows: _' This Order for
support shall remain in effeet until a final support order is entered by this Court. However, this
Order shall lapse automatieally if Plaintiff does not file a complaint for support with the Court within
fifteen (15) days of the date of this Order. The amount of this temporary order does not necessarily
reflect Defendant's correct support obligation, which shall be determined in accordance with the
guidelines at the support hearing. Any adjustments in the final amount of support shall be credited,
retroactive to this date, to the appropriate party.
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The costs of this action are waived as to Plaintiff and imposed on Defendant.
o II. Defendant shall pay $ _to Plaintiff as compensation for Plaintiff's out-of-pocket losses,
which are as follows:
OR
o Plaintiff is granted leave to present a petition, with appropriate notice to Defendant, to
requesting recovery of out-of-pocket losses. The petition shall include an exhibit itemizing
all claimed out-of-pocket losses, copies of all bills and estimates of repair, and an Order scheduling
a hearing. No fee shall be required by the Prothonotary's office for the filing of this petition.
o 12. BRADY INDICATOR
o I. The Plaintiff or protected person/s is a spouse, former spouse, a person who
cohabit8tcs or has cohabited with Defendant, a parent of a common child, a child of that
person, or a child of Defendant.
o 2. This Order is being entered after a hearing of which Defendant received actual
notice and had an opportunity to be heard.
o 3. Paragraph 1 of this Order has been checked to restrain Defendant from
harassing, stalking, or threatening Plaintiff or protected person/so
o 4. Defendant represents a credible threat to the physical safety of Plaintiff or
other protected person/s OR
o The terms of this Order prohibit Defendant from using, attempting to use, or
threatening to use physical force against Plaintiff or protected person that would reasonably
be expected to cause bodily injury.
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~ 13. THIS ORDER SUPERCEDES ANY PRIOR PFA ORDER.
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~ 14. All provisions of this Order shall remain in effect for a period oflS months from
tbe date tbis Order is entered.
NOTICE TO THE DEFENDANT
Violation 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 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.~~ 2261-2262. If
paragraph 12 of this Order has been checked, you may be subject to federal
prosecution and penalties under the "Brady" provisions of the Gun Control
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Act. 18 U.S.C.~922(g), for possession, transport or receipt of firearms or
ammunition.
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NQ...TICE TO LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICIALS
The police who have jurisdiction over Plaintill's residence OR any location where a violation
of this Order occurs OR where Defendant may be located, shall enforce this Order. An arrest for
violation of Paragraphs I through 7 of this Order may be without warrant, based solely on probable
cause, whether or not the violation is committed in the presence of the police. 23 Pa.C.S.~6113.
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Subsequent to an 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's Department shall maintain possession of the weapons until further Order of this
Court. When Defendant is placed under arrest for violation of the Order, 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
Plaintiff, Plaintiff's presence and signature are not required to file the complaint.
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If sufficient grounds for violation of this Order are alleged, Defendant shall be arraigned,
bond set and both parties given notice of the date of the hearing.
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This Order is entered pursuant to the consent of Plaintiff and Defendant:
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Attorneys for Plaintiff
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8 Irvine Row
Carlisle, PA 17013
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Harrisburg, P A 17102
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ANGELA ZA YDON (formerly COSTA), : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plainliff
vs.
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYL VANIA
PAUL JOHN COSTA,
Defendant
: NO. 99-2330 CIVIL TERM
: PROTECTION FROM ABUSE AND CUSTODY
NOTICE OF HEARI~G 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 ease 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.
This matter shaD be heard at the hearing regarding Elltension of the Protection From Abuse
Order wbich bas been scheduled for the 27th day of June. 2000, at 3:00 n.m., in Courtroom No.5 on
tbe 4" Floor oftbe Cumberland County Courthouse, 1 Courthouse Square, Carlisle, Pennsylvania.
You MUST obey the Order that is altaehed 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. ~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 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
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 the court. You must
attend the seheduled conference or hearing.
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April 27, 1999, and noted to her the terms of the Order currently against him.
b) On or about May 24, 2000, fearing for Plaintilrs safety, Defendant's
mother, Michaelina Costa, telephoned Mrs. Zaydon to warn her and Plaintiff that
Defendant had rented a car and was on his way to Pennsylvania, in a "revenge mode."
c) Late in the morning on or about May 24, 2000, Defendant drove to the
minor child's school, which is within a block ofPlaintilrs residence, parked the car, and
walked toward the school playground where children were outside at recess. The school
principal, who was acting as playground monitor at the time, became suspicious when
he saw Defendant walking toward the playground at the baek of the school rather than
the front entrance, and approached Defendant. As he got closer to Defendant, the
principal recognized Defendant, was aware that a Protection Order was in effect, and
became alarmed when Defendant asked where the parties' daughter was. The principal
took Defendant into the school to distract him, and as he went into his office to
telephone the police, Defendant left the school. The Mechanicsburg Police responded,
and as they approached Defendant, he walked away from them, refused to respond to
them, and ran away. Defendant was pursued on foot by several officers until he was
apprehended, arrested, eharged with DUI and criminal trespass, and placed in
Cumberland County Prison on $50,000 bail after being arraigned before District Justice
Bender.
3. Plaintiff fears that Defendant is likely to abduct and/or hann the parties' daughter,
Sabrina Yasmin Costa, unless she is a protected party on the Temporary Protection From Abuse
Order.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff requests that Temporary Protection From Abuse Order filed on
April 27, 2000, be modified to include her child, Sabrina Yasmin Costa, for her protection. Plaintiff
further requests that this matter be heard at the hearing scheduled in the above-captioned case for
June 27, 2000, at 3:00 p.m. and that the child be included as a protected person in the Final Order
of Court.
Respectfully submitted,
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Maryann Murphy
Attorneys for Plaintiff
LEGAL SERVICES, INC.
8 Irvine Row
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-9400
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ANGELA ZA YDON (formcrly COSTA), : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYL VANIA
vs.
: NO. 99-2330 CIVIL TERM
PAUL JOHN COSTA.
Defendant
: PROTECTION FROM ABUSE AND CUSTODY
NOTICE OF HEARI~G 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 ease 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.
This matter sball be heard at the hearing regarding Extension of the Protection From Abuse
Order which bas been scheduled for the 27th day of June. 2000, at 3:00 n.m., in Courtroom No.5 on
the 4th Floor of tbe Cumberland County Courthouse, 1 Courthouse Square, Cllrlisle, Pennsylvania.
You MUST obey the Order that is attached until it is modified ortenninated 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 eriminal
proceedings under the Violence Against Women Act, 18 US.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 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
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990
The Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County is required by law to comply with the
Amerieans 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.
ANGELA ZA YDON (formerly COSTA), : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
PlaintilT
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
vs.
: NO. 99-2330 CIVIL TERM
PAUL JOHN COSTA,
Defendant
: PROTECTION FROM ABUSE AND CUSTODY
TEMPORARY PROTECTION
FROM ABUSE ORDER
Defendant's Name: PAUL JOHN COSTA
Defendant's Date of Birth: 1l/19/63
Defendant's Social Security Number: 124-62-3704
Name of Protected Person: ANGELA ZA YDON (fonnerly COSTA) and her minor
child, SABRINA YASMIN COSTA.
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AND NOW, this ~ day of June, 2000, upon consideration of the attached Petition for
Modification of the Temporary Protection from Abuse Order entered on April 27, 2000, the court
hereby enters the following Temporary Order:
lID 1. Defendant shall not abuse, harass, stalk or threaten any ofthe above persons in
any place where they might be found.
o 2. Defendant is evicted and excluded from the residence at _ or any other permanent
or temporary residence where PlaintilT may live. Plaintiff is granted exclusive possession of the
residence. Defendant shall have no right or privilege to enter or be present on the premises.
lID 3. Defendant is prohibited from having ANY CONTACT with PlaintilTandlor the
minor child at any location, including, but not limited, to any contact at Plaintiff's current
residence, or any other residence she may in the future establish for herself, her place of
employment, her school, or the school of the minor child.
PlaintiWs residence:
PlaintiWs place of employment:
PlaintiWs school:
School of the minor child:
612 Somerset Drive, Mechanicsburg, PA
Wherever that may be
Wherever that may be
Filbert Street Elementary School
505 South Filbert Street, Mechanicsburg, PA
IE> 8. A certified copy orlhls Order shall ~ provided 10 the pollee department where
Plalnliff resides and any olher agency specilied hereafler:
MECHANICSBURG POLICE DEPARTMENT
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THIS ORDER SUPERSEDES ANY PRIOR PFA ORDER.
10. THIS ORDER APPLIES IMMEDIATELY TO DEFENDANT AND SHALL
REMAIN IN E.FFECT UNTIL MODIFIED OR TERMINATED BY THIS COURT AFTER
NOTICE AND HEARING.
NOTICE TO 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 injail.
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. Any
protection order granted by a court may be considered in any subsequent proceedings, ineluding child
custody proceedings, under title 23 (Domestic Relations) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes.
NOTICE TO LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICIALS
This Order shall be enforced by the police who have jurisdiction over the plaintift's residence
OR any locations where a violation of this order Occurs OR where the defendant may be located.
If defendant violates Paragraphs I through 6 of this Order, defendant may 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 ofJaw
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 whieh 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.
BY THE COURT,
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dward E. Guido, Judg() .
Joan Carey
Maryann Murphy
Attorneys for Plaintiff
LEGAL SERVICES, INC.
8 Irvine Row
Carlisle, PA 17013
Jeanne Costopoulos, Attorney for Defendant
COSTOPOULOS & WELCH
1400 North 2nd Street
Harrisburg, P A 17102
(717) 221-0900
TRUE COPY FROM RECORD
In Ta.'ltlmooy wooreof, I hllre unto 581 my halla
and Itle seal at sald Coot at Car1lsle, PlI.
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ANGELA ZA YDON (formerly COST A), : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff
vs.
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY. PENNSYLVANIA
: NO. 99-2330 CIVIL TERM
PAUL JOHN COSTA,
Defendant
: PROTECTION FROM ABUSE AND CUSTODY
PETITION FOR
MODIFICATION OF TEMPORARY
PROTECTIO~FROM ABUSE ORDER
Plaintiff, Angela Zaydon (formerly Costa), by and through her attorney, Joan Carey of Legal
Services, Inc., represents the following:
I. Plaintiff filed a Petition for Extension of the Protection Order for Additional Year. A
Temporary Protection From Abuse Order was entered on April 27, 2000, in the above-captioned
action, and a hearing was scheduled for May 4, 2000, at II :00 a.m. and continued several times by
agreement of the parties.
2. Plaintiff requests that the Temporary Protection From Abuse Order and Petition for
Extension of the Protection Order for Additional Year entered on April 27, 2000, be modified for
reasons including, but not limited to, the following:
a) Defendant, who resides with his parents in Buffalo, New York,
telephoned Plaintiff's residence on or about May 10, 2000, and spoke to Plaintiff's
mother, Jean Zaydon, who owns the home and resides there with Plaintiff and her
granddaughter, Sabrina Yasmin Zaydon, the parties' 8-year-old daughter. Defendant
angrily told Plaintiff's mother that he had received papers that day indicating that ,/
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Plaintiff had filed a petjtilln to exten~ *e I'ro\cc\ion Ordcr entered against hill1.;~t
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April 27, 1999, and noted to her the terms oflhe Order currently against him.
b) On or about May 24, 2000, fearing for Plainlilrs safety, Defendant's
mother, Michaelina Costa, telephoned Mrs. Zaydon to warn her and Plaintiff thaI
Defendant had rented a car and was on his way to Pennsylvania, in a "revenge mode."
c) Late in the morning on or about May 24, 2000, Defendant drove to the
minor child's school, which is within a block ofPlaintilrs residence, parked the car, and
walked toward the school playground where children were outside at recess. The school
principal, who was acting as playground monitor at the time, became suspicious when
he saw Defendant walking toward the playground al the back of the school rather than
the front entrance, and approached Defendant. As he got closer to Defendant, the
principal recognized Defendant, was aware that a Protection Order was in effect, and
became alarmed when Defendant asked where the parties' daughter was. The principal
took Defendant into the sehool to distract him, and as he went into his office to
telephone the police, Defendant left the school. The Mechanicsburg Poliee responded,
and as they approached Defendant, he walked away from them, refused to respond to
them, and ran away. Defendant was pursued on foot by several officers until he was
apprehended, arrested, eharged with Dill and criminal trespass, and placed in
Cumberland County Prison on $50,000 bail after being arraigned before District Justice
Bender.
3. Plaintiff fears that Defendant is likely to abduct and/or harm the parties' daughter,
Sabrina Yasmin Costa, unless she is a protected party on the Temporary Protection From Abuse
Order.
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PAUL J. OOSTA,
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: alMBERLAND o::um, PmNSYtVANIA
Plaintiff
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: 00. 00-2105 CIVIL TERM
ANGELA ZAYIlCN COSTA,
Defendant
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: CIVIL ACl'IOO - LAW
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AND !Dr, this ~ chy of tiM' J
llpOlI ccn.sideratiCXl of the attached Cu.s~ Conciliation
ordered end directed aa followa:
, 2000,
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1. nte prior Order of this Court dated April 30, 1999 is vacated and
replaced Iii th thia Order.
2. 1tte Mother, Angela Z. Costa, shall have primary physical and sole
legal ClUltcdy of Sabrina Y. Coata, bom April 25, 1992.
3. 1tte Father, Paul J. Costa, shall be entitled to have superviBed
v1sil:atiCXl with the Child at the Y.i'1.C.A. in Carlisle, liith the paternal
grandmcther present, as arranged between the parties and the Y.i'1.C.A.
personnel. 1tte Father shall be respalSible for aU costs of visitation
under this provision.
4. Counsel for either party may contact the Conciiiator liithin 90
days of the date of this Order to schedule .an. additionsJ. CUstody
ConciliatiCXl Conference if necessary. .
In T T~Ul! Copy FROM RECORD
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Maryann Murphy, Esquire - Counsel for Mother
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CRIMINAL COMPLAINT
2. The acll commUted by the acculed were:
(See for1h. ~ "'Ill r_ _10 Ill".. III dofendonl 01110 nallq 01'" 011...... chorgod. A eJlIlIon 10 lho.~lulo ollogedIy _. _......
II: noc ~ In. I\I'nmIry CUI, ~ nut CftI ....pedIc MetIon and.lbHcUon of the stikA. Of OtIInInc.llltgtdly \'IoI'Ied.)
did violate the order Illued under the Prolectlon From Abuse Order # 99-2330 Civil-Term on the 271h day of
June, 2000 by the Honorable Judge Edward E. Guido, which order directs the Defondont not 10 abuse, Itelk,
herass, threaten. or contact In any menner Angela Zaydon and her minor chlldron: Sabrina Vasmln COlla.
In lhalthe Defendant did meke eight (8) phone ealls 10 lhe vlcltms residence between the hours o( 0230 end
0854 on the 26th o( August 2000. And did make threatening remarks causing the vlcllm great distress, an put
her In (ear o( bodily harm.
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The Defendant was personelly served with hIs copy o( the Protection From Abuse Ofder on 27th day o( June
2000..
ell o( which were against the peace and dlgnlly o( the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and contrary to the Act o(
Assembly, or In violation of
t. 6114 o(the 23 PA.C,S. 1
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3. I ask that a warrant o( arrest or a summons be Issued and that the defendant be requlfed to answer the charges I
have made. (In order for a warrant of arrest to Issue, the attached affidavit of probable cause must be
completed and sworn to before the Issuing authority.)
4. I verify thai the (acts set (orth In this complaint are true and correct to the best of my knowledge or Information and
belief. This Verlfieatl.on Is made subjectt ltIas 0 ~ilo 4904 f the Crimes Code (18 PA.C.S.~4904)
relat';J r~"t.W7J)'({'c:tlOn to au I.
AND NOW, on this date, <? J.("
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1. 181 1 80CUH the above narn<<! defendant who Ilvetlallhe eddm, set forth above
o IlICCUH tha defendant whoM name Is unlcnown \0 ma but who It delCl1bed 1I8
o IlICCUlMllhe defendant whose name and popular d9slgneUon or nickname Is unknown \0 me and whom 1
have t1"""ro.'8d8$lgnattd etI John Doe
with Violating the peneltawa of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania at 612 Somerset Dr.,
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MachenIOSbutg, PA 17066, Machanlc8burg Borough
in Cumbvr1llnd County on or about 09 October 2000 OGOO-l046 hIV
Partlclpents were: (If there we", partiCipants, place their names here, l'lpeating the name of \he above defendant)
COSTA. Paul J.
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did violate h onler laaued under the Prolectlon t\'om Abu.. fld., Order 1199-2330 CIvIl Term on h 27UI dey
of June, 2000 by the Honorable Judge Edward E. GIIlclo, w111Ch order dnc:tl the Defendant not to llbUIO,
1t1IIk, haIan. It. oeMn or oontaclln any mannor, Angola zaydon and her minor chIklSabIIna Vltmm (;oItIl.
He did mike four (4) phone oaJ1a to Angela Zayclon'. residence between the hout8 CIA 0000 and 1045 on 011
Oolober 2000. ourtng O/lll of the oaIIo he did ute obsoenelenguege and did eau.. AngelD Z8ydOn emotlon8I
cIIa1re8.. PIUl J. CootIIwa peI80nally served wllh hie copyof the P,...hoC\IOI, from AIlU.. Order on h 27UI
dey of JUnD 2000.
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all of wIIich were against the pea~ and dIgnity of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Bnd contrary to the Act of
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I verlft that the fael!l set forth In this complaint are true and correot to tile beat of my knowledge or information and
belief. This verlflcation i. made.ubjeo! allfe of seotfon 904 of the Crt Code (18 PA.C.8.54904)
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CRIMINAL COMPLAINT .
Oocl* Number: CJ!.-262-00
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AFFIDAVIT of PROBABLE CAUSE
On 09 October 2000 Angela Zaydon. fonnerly Angell! Co.la, t.lephoned the Me<:/lIInk:lburg PoI1Qe ~ to
lIdvlM lhIt her ex-hUlband, Peul J. Coale, had been making lelellh?ne ca'ltlo her realdance In violation of 8Il exIalJng
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from Paul Cotta.
Protec:tlon From Abu" Order 99-2330 WII ent8llld 88 a IInal order on 27 June 2000. The order specificaliy prohllllts
Coalll from hevtng fiH'( contact with Angela Zaydan. The orller lpeclflcW1y ,del....... telephone oontaoI as being
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DEPOSE AND T THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE FOREGOING AFFIDAVIT ARE
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ANGELA ZA YDON (formerly COSTA), : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
and the minof child,
SABRINA Y ASMIN COSTA, : CUMDERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Plaintiffs
vs. : NO. 99-2330 CIVIL TERM
PAUL JOliN COSTA,
Defcndant : PROTECTION FROM ABUSE AND CUSTODY
FINAL PROTECTION ORDER
Dcfcndant's Name: PAUL JOlIN COSTA
Dcfcndant's Date of Birth: 11/;:'~ ...,.. ( .
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Dcfcndant's Social Security Numbcr: 124-62-3704
Name ofProtccted Pcrson: ANGELA ZAYOON and the minor child,
SABRINA YASMIN COSTA
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AND NOW, this.E day of June, 2000, tbc court having jurisdiction over the partieS
and the snbjcct-mattel', it is ORDERED, ADJUDGED, and DECREED as follows:
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PJaintifi; Angela Zaydon (formerly Costa), is rcpresented by Joan Carey of Legal Services, Inc.;
Defendant, Paul John Costa, is represented by Jeanne B. Costopoulos ofCostopoulos & Welch.
Defendant, although agreeing to the terms ofthis Order, docs not admit the allegations made
in the Petition.
(8) Plaintirrs request for a Final Protection Order is granted pursuant to the consent of
Plain tilT and Defendant.
o Plaintiff's request for a Final Protection Order is dcnied.
(8) 1. Dcfendant shall not abuse, stalk, harass, threaten Plaintiffs in any place where
they might be found.
o 2. Defendant is complctely evicted and cxcluded from the residence at or any
other residence where Plaintiff may live. Exclusive possessioll of the rcsidence is granted to
Plaintiff. Defendant shall have no right or privilege to enter or be prescnt on the premises.
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~ 3. Except as provided in paragraph 5 of this Order, Defendant is prohibited from
having ANY CONTACI' with Plaintiff and/or the minor child at any location, Including, but
not limited to, any contact at Plain tilT's current residence, and any other residence she may,
in the future, establish for herself, her school, and/or Iler place of employment. In addition,
Dcfendant is proltlbited fro.m going to thc school and/or day care facility of the minor child.
Defendant is specifically ordered to stay aIVay from the following locations for the duration
of this arder:
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PlaintilT's residence: 612 Somerset Drive, Mcchanicsburg, PA
PlaintilT's emnlovrncnt: Whercvcr that may be
Minor child's school: Filbert Street Elementary School, 505 Filbert
Street, Mechanicsburg, PA
Child's dav care facility: Wherever that may be
l&>. 4. Except as providcd in paragraph 5 of this Order, Defendant shall not contact
Plaintiff andlor the minor child by telephone or by any other means, including third parties.
l&> 5.
Custody of the minor child, SABRINA YASMIN COSTA, shall be as follows:
Plaintiff shall have primary physical and legal custody of the minor child.
Defendant may have contact with the minor child during supcrvised visits
through the Carlisle YWCA's supervised visitation program, as set forth in this
Court's Order of June I, 2000, (see attached ExltibitA, incorporated herein by
reference) which was entercd aftcr a conciliation conference before
Dawn S. Sunday on May 25, 2000.
o 6. Defendant shall immediately turn over to the Sheriff's Office, or to a local law
enforcement agency for delivery to the Sheriff's Office, the following fireanns aOll/or specific
weapons used or threatened to be used by Defendant in an act of abuse against Plaintiff and/or the
minor child/ren:
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The following additional rclicf is grantcd as authorizcd by !i6108 of this Act:
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Law enforcemcnt agcncics, human serviceagcncies and school dislricts shall not
disclose the prescnce of Plaintiffs and/or address, tclcphone number, or any
othcr dcmographic information about Plaintiff and/or the minor chiW, except
by further Order of Court. .
. This Order shall remain in effect until modified or temlinatcd by the Court and
can be extcnded beyond its original cxpiration date if tbc Court finds that
. Defendant has cODlmitted an act of abuse or has cngaged in a patlern or
. practicc that indicates risk of harm to Plaintiff and/or the minor child.
Dcfendant is enjoincd from damaging or destroying any property owned solely
by Plaintiff. .
Defendant is to refrain from harassing PlaintilT's relatives alldlor the minor
child.
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o 9. Defendant is directed to pay temporary support for _ as follows:~. This Order for
support shall remain in effect until a final support order is entered by this Court. However, this
Order shall lapse automatically if Plaintiff does not file a complaint for support with the Court within
fifteen (15) days ofthe date ofthis Order. The amount ofthis temporary order does not necessarily
reflect Defendant's correct support obligation, which shall be determined in accordance with the
guidelines at the support hearing. Any adjustments in the final amount of support shall be credited,
retroactive to this date, to the appropriate party.
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The costs of this action are waived as to Plaintiff and imposed on Defendant.
o 11. Defendant sball pay$_toPlaintiffas compensation for Plaintiff's out-of-pocket losses,
whieh are as follows:
OR
o Plaintiff is granted leave to present a petition, with appropriate notice to Defendant, to
requesting recovery of out-of-pocket losses. The petition spall include an exhibit itemizing
all claimed out-of-pocket losses, copies of all bills and estimates of repair, and an Order scheduling
a hearing. No fee shall be required by the Prothonotary's office for the ftjing of this petition.
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o 2. This Ordcr is being elllercd ailer a (Iearing of which Defendant received aclual
notice and Ilad an opportunily to be heard.
o 3. Paragraph I of this Order has bcen checkcd to restrain Defendant from
harassing, stalking, or threatcning Plaintiff or protected person/so
o 4. Defendant represcnls a credible threalto the physical safety of Plaintiff or
other protected person/s OR
o The terms of tlus Order prolubit Dcfendant from using, attempting to use, or
threatening to use physical force against Plaintiff or protected pcrson that would reason~bly
be exPected to cause bOdily injury.
CR> 13. THIS ORDER SUPERCEDES ANY FLUOR PFA OIWER.
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CR> 14. AU provisions of this Order shall remain in effect for a period of18 montlls from
the date this Order is entered.
Violation 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. S6114. 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'S2265. 'fyou travel
outside of the state and intentionally violate this Order, you may be subject to
federal criminal proceedings under that Act. 18 U.S.qls 2261-2262. If
paragraph 12 of this Order has been checked, you may be subject to federal
prosecution and penalties under the "Brady" provisions of the Gun Control
NOTICE TO THE DEFENDANT
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CRIMINAL COMPLAINT
2. The acts committed by tha accused ware:
(Stt - alUllV!llty alOha '- _10 _tho cItf.nd... alOha........ alOha oil..... d1I'llOd, A ClI&llon 10 lha........ a_V _tad. wtlhoul.......
" not llIIktent. In - Il.I'TIf'nal'y caM, you nul dtt 1M IptdfIc Mdlon end .~ of IN IWIutI Of ordlt\lnce eAeoed'v YklIeted.)
did with the Intent 10 harass anolher, Marilyn and Angala Zaydon, make telephone calls wlthout the Intent of
legitimate convertlatlon and did make repealed lelephone calls at extremely Inconvenient hours In that ho did
place 5 calls at 0230 hrs., 0232 hrtl., 0238 hrtl., 0240 hrs. and 0305 hrs. Also made calls at 0852 hrs., 0853
hrs. and 0854 hrtl. The last three calls were not attempts at legitimate conversation. He did use profanity In
those calls and did state for Angela to "walch oul" and that he was "coming down".
Harassment By Communication or Address - Misdemeanor of the third degree (M3)
did engage In a course of conduct and repealedly make telephone calls to her residence under
circumstances which demonstrated his Intent to cause substantial emotional distress 10 Angela Zaydan In
that he did make calls allnconvenlent hours and did use profanity and did advise thaI Angela "watch out" and
make statements that he was coming to her Church to "tall everyone that she Is a slut". The defendant was
previously convicted of the crime of Simple Assault (2 counts) against Angela Zaydan, his ax-wffe.
Stalking - Felony of the third degree (F3)
all of which were against the peace and dignity of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and contrary to the Act of
Assembly, or In violation of
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2, 2709 b2 of the PACC 1
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3. I ask that a warrant of arrest or a summons be Issued and that the defendant be required to answer the charges I
have made. (In order for a warrant of arrest to Issue, the attached affidavit of probable cause must be
completed and sworn to before the Issuing authority.)
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Defendant'. Name:
COSTA, Paul J.
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POLICE
CRIMINAL COMPLAINT
Docket Number:
AFFIDAVIT of PROBABLE CAUSE
On 26 August 2000, Angola Zaydan (formerly Angela Costa) telophoned tho Mochanlcsburg Police Department to
advise that hor ex-husband Paul J. Cosla had been making telephone calls to hor residence In vIolation of en existing
Protection From Abuse Order. Zaydan advised that Paul had called the residence beginnIng at 0230 hrs. 26 August
2000. The call was taken by Angela's mother Marilyn Zaydan. Marilyn Zaydan took addlUonal calls from Paul Costa et
0232 hrs., 0238 hrs., 0240 hrs. end 0305 hrs. Marilyn Zaydan edvlsed that during the calls Paul told her to tell Angela
that he wes 'coming down' and that she had better "Walch out'. Marilyn Zaydan described Paul's tone as 'mean'
during the calls. Marilyn Zaydan repeatedly told Paul that he was not permitted to call the house end asked that he
stop doing so. During these calls Paul asked about his daughter SabrIna. Paul wanted to know where Angela was
and If she was stili 'livIng Ihere'. Paul also wanted to know if hIs daughter was there. Paul referred to Angela as a
'slut' and said that he was going to go to her Church and tell everyone what a slut she was. At approximately 0852
hrs. Angela Zaydan took a call (rom Paul Costa. Paul asked (or SabrIna, his daughter. Paul called back at 0853 hrs.
and 0854 hrs. .In those calls Paul used profanity, repeatedly using the word 'tuck' and calling Angela a 'tuckln' cunt'.
Protection From Abuse Order 99.2330 was entered as a final order on 27 June 2000. The order specifically prohibits
Costa (rom having ANY contact with Angela Zaydan. The order specifically addresses telephone contact as being
prohibited as well. Costa was served with a copy of the order at that l;me.
On 05/12/99 Costa was arrested (or Terroristic Threats, Stalking and Harassment by Communication Involving Angela
Zaydon. Prior to that Costa was arrested (or Simple Assault InvolvIng Angela. Costa was also arrested on 24 May
2000 (or DUI, Defiant Trespass after an Incident involving him coming to the school that his daughter Sabrina attends.
At that time the Protection From Abuse Order had lapsed. In the case Involving the Simple Assault, Costa plead guilty
to two counts and was sentenced to prison for them.
In the Incident Involving Costa In May o( this year, he had previously told the Zaydons, that day, that he was coming to
see his daughter and he did, Indeed, come to look (or his daughter at her school. .
Harassment and Stalking. Felony o( the Third Degree
Harassment by Communclatlon or Address - Misdemeanor of the Third Degree
I, Patrolman Margaret A. Myers Badge #5 ,BEING DULY SWORN ACCORDING TO LAW,
DEPOSE AND SAY THAT THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE FOREGOING AFFIDAVIT ARE
TRUE AND CORRECT TO THE BEST OF MY KNO DGE, INFORMATION, AND BELIEF.
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My commIssion expires first Monday o( January, d-CJ 0 rl- .
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AOPC 4120- 01/25/99
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ANGELA ZA YDON (formerly COST A), . IN nm COURT OF COMMON PI.EAS OF
PlaintilT
. CUMBERLAND COUNTY, I'ENNSYI.V ANIA
vs.
PAUL JOHN COSTA,
Defendant
. NO. 99.2330 CIVil. TERM
. PROTECTION FROM ABUSE AND CUSTODY
~OTICE OF HEARING AND ORDER
YOU HAVE BEEN SUED IN COURT. (fyou wish to defend against the claims set forth in the
following papers, you must appear at the hearing scheduled herein. [fyou fail to do so, the ease may proceed
against you and a FINAL Order may be entered against you granting the relief requested in the Petition. [n
particular, you may be evicted from your residence and lose other important rights.
A hearing on this matter is scheduled on the ~ day of May, 2000, at II: (Jt;) A . m., in
Courtroom No. '5 of the Cumberland County Courthouse, I Courthouse Square, Carlisle, Pennsylvania.
You MUST obey the Order that is attached until it is modified or terminated by the court after notice
and hearing. [fyou 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. ~61 [4. Violation may also subject you to prosecution and criminal penalties
under the Pennsylvania Crimes Code. Under federal law, J 8 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. ~ 226[-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 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
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 ] 990. 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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Until the final hearing, all contact between Defendant and the child/ren shall be
limited to the following:
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shall ensure that the child/ren are placed in the care and control of PlaintilT in
accordance with the terms of this Order.
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ora designated local law enforcement agency for the delivery to the Sherifl's Office: Dfrdn
Defendant is prohibited from possessing, transferring or acquiring any other weapons for the
duration of this Order.
The Cumberland County Sheril1's Department shall attempt to make service at
PlaintilJ's request and without pre-payment of fees. but service may be
accomplished under any applicable Rule of Civil Procedure.
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to the Sheriff for service. The Prothonotary shall not send a copy ofthb 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 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 is enjoined from damaging or destroying any i'roperty owned by
Plaintiff,
Defendant is to refrain from harassing Plaintil1's relatives.
U9 8. A certified copy of this Order shall be provided to the police department where
Plaintiff resides and any other agency specified hereafter:
MECHANICSBURG POLICE DEPARTMENT
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THIS ORDER SUPERSEDES ANY PRIOR PFA ORDER.
o ANY PRIOR ORDER RELATING TO CHILD CUSTODY
10. TillS ORDER APPLIES IMMEDIATELY TO DEFENDANT AND SHALL
REMAIN IN EFFECT UNTIL MODU'IED OR TERMINATED BY TillS COURT AFTER
NOTICE AND IIEARING.
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 51,000.00 and/or up to six months in jail.
23 Pa.C.S. ~61 ]4. 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. Any
protection order granted by a court may be considered in any subsequent proceedings, including child
custody proceedings, under title 23 (Domestic Relations) ofthe Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes.
NOTICE TO LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICIALS
This Order shall be enforced by the police who have jurisdiction over the plaintifl's residence
OR any locations where a violation of this order occurs OR where the defendant may be located.
If defendant violates Paragraphs I through 6 of this Order, defendant may 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 Sherift'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.
Edward E. Guido, Judge
Joan Carey, Attorney for Plaintiff
LEGAL SERVICES, INC.
8 Irvine Row
Carlisle, PA 17013
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lB> 2. Defendant Is completely evicted and excluded from the residence at 612 Somerset
Drive. Mechanlcsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, or any other residence where
Plaintiff may live. Exclusive possession of the residence is granted to Plaintiff. Defendant shall
have no right or privilege to enter or be present on the premises.
CJ On _ at _' m., Defendant may enter the residence to retrieve hislher clothing and
other personal effects. provided that Defendant is in the company ofa law enforcement officer
when such retrieval is made.
lID 3. Except as provided in Paragraph 5 of this Order, Defendant Is prohibited from
having ANY CONTACT with the Plaintiff at any location, including, but not limited to, any
contact at the Plalntil1's school or place of employment and/or the school or day care facility
of the minor child. Defendant is specifically ordered to stay away from the following locations
for the duration of this Order:
Plaintil1's school: Widener University School of Law, 3800 Vartan Way,
Harrisburg, Daupbin County, Pennsylvania.
Plaintirrs nlace of emnlovment: State Attorney General's Office, Strawberry
Square, 16tb Floor, Harrisburg, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania.
School of minor child: Filbert Street Elementary School, Filbert Street,
Mechaniesburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
lID 4. Except as provided in Paragraph 5 of this Order, Defendant shall not contact
the Plaintiff by telephone or by any other means, including third parties.
lID 5. Custody of the minor child, Sabrina Yasmin Costa, shall be as follows: see
attached Custody Order.
o 6. Defendant shall immediately turn over to the Sheriff's Office. or to a local ]aw
enforcement agency for delivery to the Sherifl's Office, the following weapons used or threatened to
be used by Defendant in an act of abuse against Plaintiff and/or the minor child/ren:
o 7. Defendant is prohibited from possessing, transferring or acquiring any other weapons
for the duration of this Order. Any weapons delivered to the sheriff under Paragraph 6 of this Order
or under Paragraph 6 of the Temporary Order shall not be returned until further Order of Court.
lID 8.
The following additional relief is granted as authorized by ~6108 of this 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 or abuse or has engaged In a pattern or
practice that indicates risk of harm to Plaintiff.
The Defendant is enjoined from damaging or destroying any property owned
jointly by the parties or owned solely by Plaintiff.
The Defendant Is to refrain from harassing Plaintll1's relatives or the minor
child.
o 9. Defendant is directed to pay temporary support for _ as follows: _' This Order for
support shall remain in effect until a final support order is entered by this Court. However, this Order
shall lapse automatically if Plaintiff does not file a complaint for support with the Court within fifteen
(15) days of the date of this Order. The amount of this temporary order does not necessarily reflect
Defendant's correct support obligation, which shall be determined in accordance with the guidelines
at the support hearing. Any adjustments in the final amount of support shall be credited, retroactive
to this date, to the appropriate party.
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The costs of this action are waived as to Plaintiff and imposed on Defendant.
o 11. Defendant shal] pay $_ to Plaintiffascompensation for Plaintiff's out-of-pocket losses,
which are as follows: OR
o Plaintiff is granted leave to present a petition, with appropriate notice to Defendant,
to _ requesting recovery of out-of-pocket losses. The petition shall include an exhibit
itemizing all claimed out-of-pocket losses, copies of all bills and estimates of repair, and an
Order scheduling a hearing. No fee shall be required by the Prothonotary's office for the filing
of this petition.
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BRADY INDICATOR
OJ. The Plaintiff or protected person/s is a spouse, former spouse, a person who
cohabitates or has cohabited with Defendant, a parent of a common child, a child of that
person, or a child of Defendant.
o 2. This Orderis being entered after a hearing of which Defendant received actual
notice and had an opportunity to be heard.
. 0 3. Paragraph J of this Order has been checked to restrain Defendant from
harassing, stalking, or threatening Plaintiff or protected person/so
o 4. Defendant represents a credible threat to the physical safety of Plaintiff or
other protected personls OR
o The terms of this Order prohibit Defendant from using. allempting to use. or
threatening to use physical force against Plaintiff or protected person that would reasonably
be expected to cause bodily injury.
~ 13. mls ORDER SUPERCEDES:
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lID ANY PRIOR ORDER RELATING TO CHILD CUSTODY.
lID 14. All provisions of this Order shall espire one year from the date this Order Is
entered.
NOTICE TO THE DEFENDAMI
VIOLATION OF mls ORDER MAY RESULT IN YOUR ARREST ON mE
CHARGE OF INDlRECTCRIMINAL CONTEMPT WHICH IS PUNISHABLE BY A FINE
OF UP TO 51,000 AND/OR A JAIL SENTENCE OF UP TO SIX MONTHS. 23 PA.C.S.
fi6114. VIOLATION MAY ALSO SUBJECI'YOU TO PROSECUTION AND CRIMINAL
PENALTIES UNDER THE PENNSYLVANIA CRIMES CODE. mIS ORDER IS
ENFORCEABLE IN ALLFIFIY (50) STATES, THE DISTRlCI' OF COLUMBIA, TRIBAL
LANDS, U.S. TERRITORIES, AND THE COMMONWEALm OF PUERTO RICO UNDER
mE VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN ACTION, 18 U.S.C. ~2265. IF YOU TRAVEL
OUTSIDE OF THE STATE AND INTENTIONALL YVIOLATE mIS ORDER, YOU MAY
BE SUBJECT TO FEDERAL CRIMINAL PROCEEDINGS UNDER THAT ACI'. 18 U.S.C.
U 2261-2262. IF PARAGRAPH 12 OF THIS ORDER HAS BEEN CHECKED, YOU MAY
BE SUBJECI'TO FEDERAL PROSECUTION AND PENALTIES UNDER THE "BRADY"
PROVISIONS OF THE GUN CONTROLACTION,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 Plaintil1's residence OR any location where a
violation of this Order occurs OR where Defendant may be located, shall enforce this Order.
An arrest for violation of Paragraphs I through 7 of this Order may be without warrant, based
solely on pl'obable cause, whether or not the violation is committed in the presence of the
police; 23 Pa.C.S. ~6113.
Subsequent to an 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 SherilJ's Department shall maintain possession of the weapons until
further Order ofthis Court. When Defendant is placed under arrest for violation of the ilrder,
ANGELA ZA YDON COSTA,
Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
vs.
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYL VANIA
. NO. 99-2330 CIVIL TERM
PAUL JOHN COSTA,
Defendant
: PROTECTION FROM ABUSE AND CUSTODY
CUSTODY ORDER
AND NOW, this 3L~ay of April, 1999, the following Order is entered by consent of the
parties with regard to custody of the parties' minor child, Sabrina Yasmin Costa.
I. Plaintiff, hereinafter referred to as the mother, shall have primary physical and legal
custody of the child.
2. Defendant, hereinafter referred to as the father, shall have supervised visitation with
the child. The father's parents, Pedro (Peter) and Michaelina (Mickie)Costa, 501 Huth Road,
Cheektowaga, Erie County, New York, are the persons designated by the parties to communicate
on the father's behalf to facilitate arrangements for his periods of supervised visitation with the child.
The periods of supervised visitation shall be by mutual agreement of the parties, and the father's
supervised visits with the child shall take place in the presence of one or both of his parents at all
times.
time, but the Order shall remain in effect until further Order of Court.
3. The mother and father, by mutual agreement, may vary from this schedu]e at any
4. There shall be reasonable notice given to the other party if a scheduled period of
supervised visitation needs to be canceled or modified and a make-up period shall be offered within
a rellllonab]e time frame.
5. The mother shall be notified immediately by the father's parents of medical
emergencies which arise while the child is in their care.
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Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
vs.
: NO. 99. .J J .~o
CIVIL TERM
1'AUL JOHN COSTA,
Defendant
: PROTECTION FROM ABUSE AND CUSTODY
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.
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A HEARING ON THIS MATIER IS SCHEDULED ON THEi2 DAY OF APRIL, 1999, AT
J : Od P. M.,IN COURTROOM N0...2 OF THE CUMBERLAND COUNTY COURTIIOUSE,
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 in jail 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 Dot
have a lawyer or cannot afford ODe, 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 ASSOCIA nON
2 LIBERTY AVENUE, CARLISLE, PENNSYLVANIA 17013
TELEPHONE NUMBER: (717)249-3166
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990
The Court of Common Pleas ofCumberJand County is required by law to comply with the Americans with
Disabilities Act of1990. 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 tile scheduled
conference or hearing.
ANGELA ZA YDON COSTA,
PlaintilT
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
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: NO. 99. '} ~?('l CIVIL TERM
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PAUL JOHN COSTA.
Defendant
: PROTECTION FROM ABUSE AND CUSTODY
TEMPORARY PROTECTION
FROM ABUSE ORDER
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Defendant's Name is PAUL JOliN COSTA.
Defendant's Date of Birth is 11/19/63.
Defendant's Social Security Number: 124-62-3704,
Name of Protected Person: ANGELA ZA YDON COSTA.
AND NOW, this I 'i ~y of April, 1999, upon consideration of the attached Petition
for Protection from Abuse, the court hereby enters the following Temporary Order:
lID 1. Defendant shall not abuse, harass, stalk or threaten any ofthe above persons in
any place where they might be found.
lID 2. Defendant is evicted and excluded from the residence at 612 Somerset Drive,
Mechaniesburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, or any other permanent or temporary
residence where Plaintiff may live. Plaintiff is granted exclusive possession of the residence.
Defendant shall have no right or privilege to enter or be present on the premises.
lID 3. Defendant is prohibited from having ANY CONTACT with Plaintiff and/or the
parties' minor child at any location, including, but not limited, to any contact at child's school,
or Plaintil1's school and/or place of employment. Defendant is specifically ordered to stay
away from the following locations for the duration ofthis Order:
Plaintil1's school: Weidner School of Law, Linglestown Road, Harrisburg,
Dauphin County, Pennsylvania.
Plaintil1's nlace of emnlovment: State Attorney General's Office, Strawberry
Square, 16"' Floor, Harrisburg, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania.
Defendant Is to refrain from harassing P1aintil1's relatives or the minor child.
lB> 8. A certified copy of this Order shill be provided to the police department where
Plaintiff resides and any other agency specified hereafter: Mechanicsburg Police Department.
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THIS ORDER SUPERSEDES
lID ANY PRIOR PFA ORDER and
lID ANY PRIOR ORDER RELATING TO CHILD CUSTODY
TIllS ORDER APPLIES IMMEDIA TELYTO DEFENDANT AND SHALL REMAIN
IN EFFECT UNTIL MODIFIED OR TERMINATED BY THIS COURT AFTER NOTICE
AND HEARING.
NOTICE TO 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 sill months
in jail. 23 Pa.C.S. ~6l14. Consent of 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. Defendltnt is further notified that violation
of this Order may subject him/ber 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. Any protection order granted by a court may be considered in any
subsequent proceedings, including child custody proceedings, under title 23 (Domestic
Relations) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes.
NOTICE TO LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICIALS
This Order shall be enforced by the police who have jurisdiction over the plaintil1's
residence OR any locations where a violation of this order occurs OR where the defendant may
be located. If defendant violates Paragraphs I through 6 of this Order, defendant may be
alTCSted on the charge of Indirect Criminal Contempt. An alTCSt 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 furtherOrderofthis Court,
ANGELA ZA YDON COST A,
Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
vs.
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: NO. 99. ,~ 3':JO CIVIL TERM
: PROTECTION FROM ABUSE AND CUSTODY
PAUL JOHN COSTA.
Defendant
PETITION FOR
PROTECTION FROM ABUSE
COUNT I
I. The Plaintiff is Angela Zaydon Costa.
2. The name of the person who seeks protection from abuse is Angela Zaydon Costa.
3. Plaintiff's address is 612 Somerset Drive. Mechanicsburg. Cumberland County,
Pennsylvania 17055, a residence she shares with her mother, Marilynn Zaydon, who owns the home.
4. Defendant is currently incarcerated in the Washington County Detention Center in
Hagerstown. Maryland, on fugitive warrants from Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, relating to
criminal charges listed in paragraph 6. Defendant is scheduled to be arraigned at the Detention Center
via video bond at 1:00 p.m. on April 19, 1999, and will be returned to Pennsylvania if he waives
extradition.
Defendant's Social Security Number is 124-62.3704.
Defendant's date of birth is 11/19/63.
Defendant was employed at the State Correctional Institution at Camp Hill, Lisbum
Road, Camp Hill, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, as a corrections officer as of April
14,1999.
5. Defendant is Plaintifl's husband.
6. Defendant has been involved in the following criminal court action:
Mechanicsburg Police filed 2 counts of simple assault against Defendant as a result ofthe
incidents involving Plaintiff which occurred on or about April 10" and April 14", 1999.
Warrants have been issued for Defendant's arrest.
7. Plaintiff seeks temporary custody of the following child:
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Sabrina Yasmin Costa
Address
612 Somerset Drive
Mechanicsburg. P A
Birthdate
04/25192
8. Plaintiff and Defendant are the parents of the following minor child:
Name
Sabrina Yasmin Costa
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6 years old
9. The following information is provided in support of Plaintifl's request for an Order of
child custody:
a) The child was not born out of wedlock.
b) The child is presently in the custody of Plaintiff, Angela Zaydon Costa, who
resides at 612 Somerset Drive, Mechanicsburg. Cumberland County, Pennsylvania
c) During the past five years the child has resided with the following persons and
at the following addresses:
Persons child lived with Address When
Plaintiff and her mother, 612 Somerset Drive From April 14, 1999
Marilynn Zaydon to present
Plaintiff, Defendant, and 612 Somerset Drive From September 1997
Plaintiffs mother, Mechanicsburg. P A to April 14, 1999
Plaintiff and her mother 612 Somerset Drive From May 1997
Mechanicsburg, P A to September 1997
Plaintiff and Defendant 90 Ryan Street From 1994
Buffalo, NY to May 1997
d) Plaintiff, the mother of the child, is Angela Zaydon Costa, currently residing at
612 Somerset Drive, Mechanicsburg. Cumberland County, Pennsy]vania.
e) She is married.
f) Plaintiff currently resides with the following person:
Name
Sabrina Yasmin Costa
Relationshio
her daughter
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g) Defendant, the father of the child, is Paul John Costa, is CUI rently incarcerated
in the Washington County Detention Center in Hagerstown, Maryland.
h) He is married.
i) Defendant is incarcerated with the general prison population.
j) PlaintilT has not previously participated in any litigation concerning custody of
the above mentioned child in this or any other Court.
k) PlaintilT has no knowledge of any custody proceedings concerning this child
pending before a court in this or any other jurisdiction.
I) PlaintilT does not know any person not a party to this action who has physical
custody of the child or claims to have custody or visitation rights with respect to the
child.
m) The best interests and permanent welfare of the minor child will be met if custody
is temporarily granted to Plaintiff pending a hearing in this matter for reasons including:
I) Plaintiff is a responsible parent who has provided for the emotional and
physical needs of the child since her birth, and who can best take care of
the minor child.
2) Defendant has shown by his abuse of Plaintiff that he is not an
appropriate role model for the minor child.
3) Defendant's behavior has adversely affected the child.
10. The facts of the most recent incident of abuse are as follows:
Date: From approximately April 16-19, 1999
Place: Plaintiff s residence, located at 612 Somerset Drive, Mechanicsburg.
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania
From approximately April 16 through April 19, 1999, Defendant, who is
incarcerated in the Washington County Detention Center in Hagerstown, Maryland,
made several collect telephone calls to Plaintiff s residence from the Detention Center,
but Plaintiff and her mother refused to accept the calls.
On or about April 16, 1999, Defendant telephoned Plaintiff s residence collect
and identified himself as "Peter", his brother, to get Plaintiff or her mother to accept
his collect telephone call. When Plaintifl's mother accepted the call, Defendant angrily
said, "Where is she (Plaintiff); 1 wanna find her." Plaintiffs mother hung up the
telephone when she recognized Defendant's voice.
II. Defendant has commilled the following prior acts of abuse against Plaintiff:
a) In the carly morning hours on or about April I 5, 1999, Defendanttelcphoned
Plaintitl's rcsidence approximatcly 20 timcs. Several times when Plaintitl's mother.
who answered the telephone to try 10 ascertain Defendant's whereabouts, was lold
by Defendant that she had better take a good look at her daughtcr because it was
going to bc the last time she would see her because she was going to be dead. During
one telephone call, Defendant also told Plaintitl's mother that he bought a gun, and
threatened that nobody better get in his way when he comes back to get his things.
Later the same day at approximately 7:00 p.m.. Maryland State Police in
Frederick, Maryland, responded to a call from a local hotel after Defendant, who was
staying at the hotel, displayed alarming behavior. The police commilled Defendant
to the Brookline Mental facility in Hagerstown after determining that he may have
attempted suicide, and found during their background investigation on Defendant that
there were active warrants in Pennsylvania for his arrest. The Cumberland County
District Attorncy's Office was notified and fugitive warrants were issued against
Dcfendant, which resulted in his incarceration in the Washington County Detention
Center after hc was released from Brook]ine Mental facility on April 16, ]999.
b) On or about April 14, ]999, at approximately 7:00 a.m., Plaintiff, who was
sleeping in bed with her 6-year old daughter, was awakened by Defendant grabbing,
twisting, and pinching her about the chest and arms, and calling her names. Using a
restraining technique he learned as a corrections officer, Defendant squeezed pressure
points under Plaintiff's jaw causing her to be immobilized from the intense pain,
grabbed her by the hair and pulled her out of bed, shoved her about the room, and
repeatedly pinched her on the legs. Plaintiff got away from Defendant and ran to her
mother's bedroom to telephone for help, but found that she could not callout because
Defendant had disabled the telephone. Defendant threatened her saying, "'fyou call
the cops, I'll kill you." Fearing for her safety, Plaintifflocked herselfin the bathroom
while she took a shower, but Defendant gained entry by removing the door knob and
lock. ripped the shower curtain back, pinned Plaintiffagainst the shower wall with one
forearm across her chest, and drcw his arm back with the shaft of the door knob
raised above Plaintiff's chest in a menacing fashion causing her to fear that he was
going to stab her in the chest. Defendant left thc bathroom, returned several minutes
later, punched Plaintiff in the stomach with such force that she fell to the floor unable
to breathe, then went into her closet, jerked the clothing rod out of the wall, ripped
and slashed her clothing, and poured men's cologne over the clothing in her dresser.
Plaintiff ran from the house in her bare feet to a neighbor's home where she
telephoned the police for help. Defendant left the residcnce before the police arrived,
but the police filed simple assault charges against Dcfendant for this incident and the
incident which occurred on or about April ] 0, 1999. Plaintiff sustained bruising
about her arms and legs as a result of this incident.
c) On or about April 13, 1999, Defendant yelled at Plaintif1: called her names,
threatened her saying, "If I can't have you, nn one else will," shoved hcr about. and
pinched her about her legs, back and neck. Later the same day, Plaintiff found that
the outline information she stored on her computer to use to study for her upcoming
law school exams had been erased. Plaintiff suspected that Defendant tampered with
her computer.
d) On or about April ] 2, 1999, Defendant telephoned PlaintilT at her place of
employment approximately 20-25 times; hc threatencd several times to take their
child, further threatening that she would never see her daughter again, and he
also threatened to blow his head off.
e) On or about April J 0, 1999, at approximately 2:00 a.m., when Plaintiff got
into bed with the parties' daughter, Defendant came into the room, grabbed, twisted,
and pinched Plaintiff about the chest and arms, hit her in the face, grabbed her by the
hair, pushed his forearm against her chest pinning her to the bed, and twisted her
fingers and wrist trying to pull her wedding rings off. When Plaintiff tried to get away
from Defendant, he punched her in the stomach, followed her to her mother's
bedroom where she locked herself inside with her daughter and mother. Defendant
pounded repeatedly with his fits on the bedroom door, yelled and screamed, and
called Plaintiff names. Defendant left the residence, but when he returned a short time
later, he shoved Plaintiff against the brick wall of the house and pinched her several
times until she telephoned the police for help. Plaintiff sustained soreness about her
nose and eye, and bruising about her arm as a result of this incident.
t) Since approximately 1993, Defe.1dant has abused Plaintiff in ways including,
but not limited to, shoving, grabbing, slapping, punching, pulling her hair, throwing
objects such as at her such as a remote control unit, restraining her by blocking
doorways with his body, pinning her against walls, and intimidating her. During one
incident Defendant threw Plaintiff down several stairs causing her to fall on her tail
bone. When Plaintiff was in college Defendant destroyed her study papers she needed
in preparation for exams.
12. The following police department or law enforcement agency in the area in which Plaintiff
lives should be provided with a copy of the Temporary Protection From Abuse Order: Mechanicsburg
Police Department.
13. There is an immediate and present danger of further abuse from Defendant.
14. Plaintiff is asking the Court to evict and exclude Defendant from the residence at 612
Somerset Drive, Meehanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, which is owned in the name of
Plaintiff's mother, Marilynn Zaydon.
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SHERIFF'S RETURN. REGULAR
ChSE NO: 1999-02330 P
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA:
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
COSTA ANGELA ZAYDON
VS.
COSTA PAUL JOHN
KENNETH GOSSERT
, Sheriff or Deputy Sheriff of
CUMBERUU~D County, Pennsylvania, who being duly sworn according
to law, says, the within NOTICE OF HEARING AND was served
upon COSTA PAUL JOHN the
defendant, at 12:05 HOURS, on the ~ day of April
1999 at MARKETHOUSE AVE
CARLISLE, PA 17013 ,CUMBERLAND
County, Pennsylvania, by handing to PAUL J. COSTA
a true and attested copy of the NOTICE OF HEARING AND
together with ORDER, PROTECTION FROM ABUSE & CUSTODY,
TEMPORARY PROTECTION FROM ABUSE
and at the same time directing His attention to the contents thereof.
Sheriff's Costs:
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Affidavit
Surcharge
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04/23/1999
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this 13 day of '-'II}
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CERTH1:CATJOO OF "FA <XM>>lPr
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VICTIM'S NAME:
ANGELA ZAYDON COSTA
Chp.oktoWltglt NY 14225
BALANCE DUE: $ 135.30
170 STATE SURCHARGE
171 STATE PINE
260 SHERIFF COST ($1.50 + ADDTL)
207 DISTRICT ATTORNEY
204 COURT COSTS (CLERK OF COURTS)
502 RESTITUTION
NAME PROTHONOTARY
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lID 2. Defendant is completely evicted and excluded from the residence at 612 Somerset
Drive, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, or any other residence where
Plaintiff may live. Exclusive possession of the residence is granted to Plaintiff. Defendant shall
have no right or privilege to enter or be present on the premises.
o On _ at_.m., Defendant may enter the residence to retrieve hislher clothing and
other personal elTects, provided that Defendant is in the company ofa law enforcement officer
when such retrieval is made.
lID 3. Except as provided in Paragraph 5 of this Order, Defendant is prohibited from
having ANY CONTACT with the Plaintiff at any location, including, but not limited to, any
contact at the Plaintil1's school or place of employment and/or the school or day care facility
of the minor child. Defendant is specifically ordered to stay away from the following locations
for the duration of this Order:
Plaintil1's school: Widener University School of Law, 3800 Vartan Way,
Harrisburg, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania.
Plaintiff's nlace of emolovment: State Attorney General's Office, Strawberry
Square, 161h Floor, Harrisburg, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania.
School of minor child: Filbert Street Elementary School, Filbert Street,
Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
lID 4. Except as provided in Paragraph 5 of this Order, Defendant shall not contact
the Plaintiff by telephone or by any other means, including third parties.
lID 5. Custody of the minor child, Sabrina Yasmin Costa, shall be as follows: see
attached Custody Order.
o 6. Defendant shall immediately turn over to the Sheriffs Office. or to a local law
enforcement agency for delivery to the Sherifl's Office, the following weapons used or threatened to
be used by Defendant in an act of abuse against Plaintiff and/or the minor child/ren: _
o 7. Defendant is prohibited from possessing, transferring or acquiring any other weapons
for the duration of this Order. Any weapons delivered to the sheriff under Paragraph 6 ofthis Order
or under Paragraph 6 of the Temporary Order shall not be returned until further Order of Court.
lID 8.
The following additional relief is granted as authorized by ~6 I 08 of this Act:
This Order shan remain in elTcct until modified or terminated by the Court and
can be extended beyond its original npiration 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.
The Defendant is enjoined from damaging or destroying any property owned
jointly by the parties or owned solely by PlaintilT.
The Defendant is to refrain from harassing Plain tilT's relatives or the minor
child.
o 9. Defendant is directed to pay temporary support for _ as follows: _' This Order for
support shall remain in effect until a final support order is entered by this Court. However, this Order
shall lapse automatically if Plaintiff does not file a complaint for support with the Court within fifteen
(15) days of the date of this Order. The amount of this temporary order does not necessarily reflect
Defendant's correct support obligation. which shall be determined in accordance with the guidelines
at the support hearing. Any adjustments in the final amount of support shall be credited, retroactive
to this date. to the appropriate party.
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The costs of this action are waived as to Plaintiff and imposed on Defendant.
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o 11. Defendant shall pay$_to PlaintilTascompensation for Plaintiffs out-of-pocket losses,
which are as follows: OR
o Plaintiff is granted leave to present a petition, with appropriate notice to Defendant,
to _ requesting recovery of out-of-pocket losses. The petition shall include an exhibit
itemizing all claimed out-of-pocket losses, copies of all bills and estimates of repair, and an
Order scheduling a hearing. No fee shall be required by the Prothonotary's office for the filing
of this petition.
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BRADY INDICATOR
12.
o I. The Plaintiff or protected personls is a spouse, former spouse, a person who
cohabitates or has cohabited with Defendant, a parent of a common child, a child of that
person, or a child of Defendant.
o 2. This Order is being entered after a hearing of which Defendant received actual
notice and had an opportunity to be heard.
o 3. Paragraph I of this Order has been checked to restrain Defendant from
harassing, stalking, or threatening Plaintiff or protected personls.
o 4. Defendant represents a credible threat to the physical safety of Plaintiff or
other protected personls OR
o The terms of this Order prohibit Defendant from using. attempting to use, or
threatening to use physical force against Plaintiff or protected person that would reasonably
be expected to cause bodily injury.
lID 13. THIS ORDER SUPERCEDES:
lID ANY PRIOR PFA ORDER and
lID ANY PRIOR ORDER RELATING TO CIIILD CUSTODY.
lID 14. All provisions of this Order shall expire one year from the date this Order is
entered.
NOTICE TO THE DEFENDANT
VIOLATION 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 PENNSYLVANIA CRIMES CODE. THIS ORDER IS
ENFORCEABLE IN ALL FIFTY (50) STATES, THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, TRIBAL
LANDS, U.S. TERRITORIES,ANDTHE COMMONWEALTH OF PUERTO RICO UNDER
THE VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN ACTION, 18 U.S.C. ~2265. IF YOU TRAVEL
OUTSIDE OFTHE STATE AND INTENTIONALLY VIOLATE THIS ORDER, YOU MAY
BE SUBJECT TO FEDERAL CRIMINAL PROCEEDINGS UNDER THAT ACT. 18 U.S.c.
~~ 2261.2262. IF PARAGRAPH 1201<' THIS ORDER HAS BEEN CHECKED, YOU MAY
BE SUBJECT TO FEDERAL PROSECUTION AND PENALTIES UNDER THE "BRADY"
PROVISIONS OF THE GUN CONTROL ACTION, 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 Plaintil1's residence OR any location where a
violation ofthis Order occurs OR where Defendant may be located, shall enforce this Order.
An arrest for violation of Paragraphs 1 through 7 ofthis Order may be without warrant, based
solely on probable cause, whether or not the violation is committed in the presence of the
police. 23 Pa.C,S. ~6113.
Subsequent to an 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 Sheril1's Department shall maintain possession of the weapons until
further Order ofthis Court. When Defendant is placed under arrest for violation of the Order,
Defendant shall be taken to the appropriate authority or authorities before whom Defendant
is to be arrail!:ned. A "Complaint ror Indirect Criminal Contempt" shall then be completed
and signed by the police officer OR Plaintiff. Plaintil1's presence and signature are not
required to file the complaint.
If sufficient grounds for violation of this Order are alleged, Defendant shall be
arraigned, bond set and both parties given notice of the date of the hearing.
BYTHECO~ .
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Edward E. Guido, Judge
This Order is entered pursuant to the consent of Plaintiff and Defendant:
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Ang a Zay osta, Plaintiff
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Paul John Costa, Defendant
c/o Pedro and Michaelina Costa
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LEGAL SERVICES, INC.
8 Irvine Row
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-9400
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WHEREFORE. Plaintiff requests that Ihe Court grant this Motion and reschedule this matter
for hearing, and that the Temporary Protection From Abuse Order remain in elTect for a period of
one year from the date it was entered, through April 27, 2001, or until further Order of Court,
whichever comes first.
Respectfully submilled,
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LEGAL SERVICES. INC.
8 Irvine Row
Carlisle, PA 17013
(7 I 7) 243-9400
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